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April 6, 2024

Taiwan furious after China hijacks global sympathy for devastating earthquake

Taiwanese leaders are furious at the People's Republic of China after the communist nation thanked the global community for their sympathies regarding a massive earthquake on the island.

April 5, 2024

Taiwan earthquake survivors recall destruction, rescue from sealed tunnels

Taiwan residents reflect on the events of the recent 7.2 magnitude earthquake. People became trapped inside of tunnels by falling rocks and watched their homes shake apart.

April 5, 2024

Taiwan earthquake: Rescue operations ongoing as death toll reaches 12

Rescue operations continue in Taiwan, where the strongest earthquake in 25 years struck the island nation, damaging buildings, killing 10 people and injuring hundreds more.

April 4, 2024

Close ally of Taiwan to become top US diplomat in Taipei, sources say

Raymond Greene, the deputy chief of mission at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo, is set to become the new director of the American Institute in Taiwan this summer.

April 3, 2024

Why Taiwan is earthquake-prone, and how the island handles them so well

Taiwan lies along the fault lines encircling the Pacific Ocean where most of the world’s earthquakes occur. Taiwan's earthquake preparedness is among the most advanced in the world.

April 3, 2024

China sends warplanes, boats around Taiwan following phone call between Xi and Biden

Following a phone call between President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, dozens of Chinese warplanes and naval vessels were reported making incursions into Taiwanese territory.

April 3, 2024

Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan, death toll rising, 800 injured

An earthquake in Taiwan resulted in nine deaths, some buildings collapsing and a tsunami warning, officials said Wednesday.

April 1, 2024

Taiwanese group fights fake news with in-person conversations and a spotlight on seniors

In Taiwan, a volunteer group called Fake News Cleaner hosts in-person events to raise awareness about fake news and how to spot it, with a focus on senior citizens.

March 28, 2024

US congressional delegation reaffirms defense support for Taiwan

A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation has affirmed continued support for Taiwan following recent approval of $300 million in military aid, officials said.

March 27, 2024

Taiwan safeguards against rising China threat with commissioning of 2 new navy corvettes

The Taiwanese navy has commissioned a pair of new corvettes amid a rising threat from China. The new ships are fast, maneuverable and carry a range of missiles and deck guns.