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Taiwan receives first visiting US House Speaker in 25 years
Despite a string of warnings, including military action, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan from Malaysia on Tuesday.
Tue Aug 02 2022
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French senators to visit Taiwan amid soaring China tensions
Their trip comes after China flew almost 150 warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone over a four day period beginning Oct. 1
Tue Oct 05 2021
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China's massed drills near Taiwan take aim at Washington audience
Chinese carrier drills and stepped-up incursions into Taiwan's air defence zone in recent weeks are meant to send a message to Washington.
Fri Apr 16 2021
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China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war
China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island.
Wed Apr 07 2021