Dalai Lama lauded democratic successes of self-governing territory claimed by China, called on Taiwan and Beijing to resolve differences through dialogue.
The remote island nation's economy has a narrow and volatile revenue base. It has switched allegiances from Taiwan to China and back before, purportedly for aid.
The government of the small Pacific Islands nation said that 'in the best interests' of the country and its people, it was seeking full resumption of diplomatic relations with China.
While US, Japan, EU congratulate Democratic Progressive Party's Lai, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson stated vote will not stop 'inevitable trend of China's reunification'
Biden had previously upset the Chinese government with comments that suggested American support to Taiwan, a deviation from a long-held US position of 'strategic ambiguity'.
Lai's Democratic Progressive Party, which champions Taiwan's separate identity and rejects China's territorial claims, got an unprecedented third term in the government.
The Taiwanese vote for their president, vice-president, local legislator, and candidates for parliament Saturday. The results may have implications for regional stability and security.
Ruling DPD, which champions Taiwan’s separate identity and rejects China’s territorial claims, is seeking 3rd term with its candidate, current Vice President Lai Ching-te.
China’s approach towards Taiwan may fluctuate depending on the elected president and party, but its primary goal remains reunification—either peacefully or by force.
Taiwan giants like Shoetown, Feng Tay, Pou Chen, and Hong Fu are setting up huge non-leather shoe factories in Tamil Nadu. Made in India footwear will take over world, say industry leaders.
‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.
December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.
The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.
The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.
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