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Topic: Taiwan

China protests Modi’s ‘closer ties with Taiwan’ response to Lai’s greetings on poll victory

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said ‘India has made serious political commitments and should resist Taiwan authorities’ political calculations.’

Taiwan detects 26 Chinese aircraft, 10 naval ships around nation

According to MND, Taiwan also sent aircraft, naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity in response to the Chinese move.

Taiwan detects 13 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval vessels & 4 coast guard ships near its territory

According to Taiwan's ministry for national defence, 3 of 13 PLA aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait middle line, one flew inside country's air defence identification zone in the southwest.

US Congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan following China’s 2-day military drills

Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul said the visit 'sends a signal to the Chinese Communist Party that the United States stands with the people of Taiwan.'

Vietnam’s 3rd president in 18 months, Kenyan troops in Haiti & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the last week.

China’s second day of war games around Taiwan tests ability to ‘seize power’

China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and denounces its new president Lai as a ‘separatist’

‘Will defend values of freedom & democracy,’ says Taiwan’s new president in face of Chinese threat

President Lai Ching-te pledges to stand side by side with military and safeguard Taiwan, hours after China Thursday launched 2 days of military exercises surrounding Taiwan.

China announces mega military drills around Taiwan, fighters & missiles put on high alert

During his inaugural speech, Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te Monday had urged Beijing to recognise existence of Taipei.

China launches ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan, calls it a response to ‘separatist acts’

In the drills, China has sent heavily armed warplanes and staged mock attacks as state media denounced newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te.

‘Stop threats, peace only choice’: Taiwan’s new prez Lai Ching-te renews call for talks with China

China, which views the democratic country as its own territory, retorted saying Taiwan independence was a ‘dead end’.

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Hyderabad’s broken roads make Revanth Reddy’s ‘Future City’ goal hard to believe

How can the Telangana government plan to build a world-class ‘Bharat Future City’ out of Hyderabad when it can’t even provide basic infrastructure?

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.