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After Key Polls, Taiwan President Praises "Close And Staunch" US Ties
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said Monday a visit by an unofficial US delegation in the wake of a key election demonstrated the close partnership between the island and the United States, its main partner and arms supplier.
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China To Keep Pressure On Taiwan After Voters Choose New President
China's campaign of warplanes, balloons and fearsome rhetoric to intimidate voters in Taiwan's elections may have failed, but few expect President Xi Jinping to deviate from his strategy of maximum pressure.
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"Sends Gravely Wrong Signal": China As US Congratulates New Taiwan President
China said Sunday it "strongly deplored" a statement by the United States on the Taiwan election, after Washington congratulated independence-leaning Lai Ching-te on his victory in the self-ruled island's presidential poll.
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As Taiwan Votes, More Suspected Chinese Spy Balloons Seen Crossing Strait
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday it had detected two Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours.
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Amid Threats From China, Taiwan Votes In Key Election
Millions of Taiwanese headed to the polls Saturday for a presidential election, following threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island.
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"Will Firmly Crush Taiwan Independence Attempts Of All Forms", Says China
China's military on Friday vowed to "crush" any efforts to promote Taiwan's independence, a day before a crucial election on the self-ruled island which Beijing claims is part of its territory.
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Day Before Taiwan Election, More China Balloons Spotted Over Island
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday it detected five Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait over the past 24 hours, one of which crossed the island, the latest in a spate of such balloons the ministry says it has spotted.
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3 Hospitalised In Taiwan After Mistakenly Eating Laundry Product Given As Election Freebie
The packages appeared to contain two smaller transparent packets and stated they could wash up to eight kilograms of clothes.
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Candidates, Parties, Voting: How Taiwan Elections Work Explained
Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, which will be watched closely by neighbour China as it views the island as a Chinese province. Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims.
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Taiwan Again Detects More Chinese Balloons, Says One Flew Over Island
Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected three more Chinese balloons flying across the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, and one of those flew over the island, the second day in a row it has reported such activity.
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Founder Of Apple Supplier Foxconn To Run For Taiwan President
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, said on Monday he was entering the race to be Taiwan's next president as an independent candidate.
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Trump Met With Billionaire, Taiwan Presidential Candidate Terry Gou
No sitting US president has met with a prospective Taiwanese presidential candidate since it cut ties with Taiwan in 1979.
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U.S. Warships Sail By Taiwan as Terry Gou Calls for High-Tech Defense
The destroyers USS Stethem and USS William P. Lawrence sailed through the waters on Sunday and Monday,
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China-Friendly Billionaire Adds to Taiwan Leader's Election Woes
Billionaire Terry Gou’s possible entry into Taiwan’s presidential race creates a dilemma for the island’s leader Tsai Ing-wen.
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Taiwan’s President Handed Stinging Defeat in Regional Elections
Voters delivered President Tsai Ing-wen’s party a resounding defeat in local elections, ousting it from several key strongholds.
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After Key Polls, Taiwan President Praises "Close And Staunch" US Ties
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said Monday a visit by an unofficial US delegation in the wake of a key election demonstrated the close partnership between the island and the United States, its main partner and arms supplier.
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China To Keep Pressure On Taiwan After Voters Choose New President
China's campaign of warplanes, balloons and fearsome rhetoric to intimidate voters in Taiwan's elections may have failed, but few expect President Xi Jinping to deviate from his strategy of maximum pressure.
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"Sends Gravely Wrong Signal": China As US Congratulates New Taiwan President
China said Sunday it "strongly deplored" a statement by the United States on the Taiwan election, after Washington congratulated independence-leaning Lai Ching-te on his victory in the self-ruled island's presidential poll.
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As Taiwan Votes, More Suspected Chinese Spy Balloons Seen Crossing Strait
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Saturday it had detected two Chinese balloons crossing the Taiwan Strait in the previous 24 hours.
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Amid Threats From China, Taiwan Votes In Key Election
Millions of Taiwanese headed to the polls Saturday for a presidential election, following threats from China that choosing the wrong leader could set the stage for war on the self-ruled island.
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"Will Firmly Crush Taiwan Independence Attempts Of All Forms", Says China
China's military on Friday vowed to "crush" any efforts to promote Taiwan's independence, a day before a crucial election on the self-ruled island which Beijing claims is part of its territory.
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Day Before Taiwan Election, More China Balloons Spotted Over Island
Taiwan's defence ministry said on Friday it detected five Chinese balloons flying over the Taiwan Strait over the past 24 hours, one of which crossed the island, the latest in a spate of such balloons the ministry says it has spotted.
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3 Hospitalised In Taiwan After Mistakenly Eating Laundry Product Given As Election Freebie
The packages appeared to contain two smaller transparent packets and stated they could wash up to eight kilograms of clothes.
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Candidates, Parties, Voting: How Taiwan Elections Work Explained
Taiwan holds presidential and parliamentary elections on Saturday, which will be watched closely by neighbour China as it views the island as a Chinese province. Taiwan's government rejects Beijing's sovereignty claims.
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Taiwan Again Detects More Chinese Balloons, Says One Flew Over Island
Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected three more Chinese balloons flying across the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, and one of those flew over the island, the second day in a row it has reported such activity.
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Founder Of Apple Supplier Foxconn To Run For Taiwan President
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, said on Monday he was entering the race to be Taiwan's next president as an independent candidate.
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Trump Met With Billionaire, Taiwan Presidential Candidate Terry Gou
No sitting US president has met with a prospective Taiwanese presidential candidate since it cut ties with Taiwan in 1979.
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U.S. Warships Sail By Taiwan as Terry Gou Calls for High-Tech Defense
The destroyers USS Stethem and USS William P. Lawrence sailed through the waters on Sunday and Monday,
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China-Friendly Billionaire Adds to Taiwan Leader's Election Woes
Billionaire Terry Gou’s possible entry into Taiwan’s presidential race creates a dilemma for the island’s leader Tsai Ing-wen.
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Taiwan’s President Handed Stinging Defeat in Regional Elections
Voters delivered President Tsai Ing-wen’s party a resounding defeat in local elections, ousting it from several key strongholds.
