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Despite China’s Warning, US Lawmakers Meet Taiwan President

Despite China’s Warning, US Lawmakers Meet Taiwan President

August 15, 2022 7:43 am

Members of the United States congress met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and other lawmakers on Monday despite the warnings from China. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that their trip to the island nation is coming on the backdrop of China’s warning against visits by foreign government officials described as ‘external forces’.

The five-member delegation arrived on Sunday, less than two weeks after the visit of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

The team of Republicans and Democrats comprises Senator Ed Markey and Representatives John Garamendi, Alan Lowenthal, Don Beyer, and Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen.

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August 12, 2022 7:45 pm

China and the Chinese Government has once again mocked the tiny Island Nation of Taiwan for “seeking independence” from them while getting to insist that the island nation would remain its territory.

The government had also sternly warned the leadership should immediately stop collaborating with foreigners that may cause their death.

The foreign ministry reacted to the continued live-fire drills in Taiwan and the authorities’ comment that China is trying to intimidate its people.

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Spokesperson Wang Wenbin accused Taiwan’s leader Tsai Ing-wen and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leadership of …

Taiwan Holds Military Drill As China Heightens Threats

Taiwan Holds Military Drill As China Heightens Threats

August 12, 2022 6:44 am

Taiwan’s army conducted another live-fire practise yesterday after Beijing called off its largest-ever military drills around the island and its repeated threats to seize control of the self-ruled democracy. 

Beijing has expressed anger at US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s travel to Taiwan last week. Pelosi was the highest-ranking elected American official to visit Taiwan in decades. Days of air and sea drills were held as a result, escalating tensions to their highest level in years.

China has been accused by Taiwan of starting drills so that it may practise an invasion using the visit of Pelosi as an excuse.

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We Will Not Tolerate Taiwan ‘Separatists’, China Warns

We Will No Longer Tolerate Taiwan ‘Separatists’, China Warns

August 11, 2022 5:57 am

The Chinese government on Wednesday declared zero tolerance for ‘separatist activities’ in Taiwan while also reaffirming that it would take the self-ruled island by force if necessary.

Beijing, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, issued the warning following days of unprecedented military exercises surrounding the island that was provoked by a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Pelosi meanwhile reiterated her support for the trip, saying she was “extremely proud” of her group and that she thought China had exploited it as a ‘pretext” to begin military drills.

‘We will not allow China to isolate Taiwan,’ Pelosi …

Taiwan Raises Alarm, Accuses China Of Plotting Invasion

Taiwan Raises Alarm, Accuses China Of Plotting Invasion

August 10, 2022 4:54 am

Following several days of sizable Chinese war drills, Taiwan’s top diplomat accused Beijing of plotting an invasion of the island as the island performed an artillery drill simulating defence against an attack.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that last week, in a furious response to a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking American official to visit the autonomous island in decades, China staged its largest-ever air and naval exercises surrounding Taiwan.

Taiwan always fears invasion from China, which sees Taiwan’s neighbour as part of its territory that should one day be taken, by force if necessary.…

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Chinese Military Snubs Warnings, Continues Taiwan Exercises

August 8, 2022 8:43 pm

The Chinese military have on Monday snubbed all warnings by the United States, Taiwan and the International community while continuing their large-scale sea and air drills around Taiwan.

The drill is in spite of its initial announcement that Chinese manoeuvres around Taiwan would end on Sunday.

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China’s state television reported that the exercises were focused on “anti-submarine and sea assault operations.”

In announcing the manoeuvres to the north, south-west, and east of the self-ruled island last Tuesday, China had originally promised their conclusion on Sunday. So far, however, no …

U.S. Pissed Off By China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan

U.S. Pissed Off By China’s Military Drills Around Taiwan

August 7, 2022 2:39 am

The United States of Nigeria has called on China to desist from ‘provocative’ actions around Taiwan as tension heightens in the region following Nancy Pelosi’s visit last week.

The government of the United States is accusing the fellow world power of aggravation through its military drills warning it to discontinue the operation.

The White House had said China’s efforts ‘to change the status quo’ was a significant escalation.

‘They are provocative, irresponsible, and raise the risk of miscalculation’, a spokesperson told reporters in an interview.

‘They are also at odds with our long-standing goal of maintaining peace and stability across …

US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives Japan Following Taiwan Trip

US House Speaker Pelosi Arrives Japan Following Taiwan Trip

August 5, 2022 2:49 am

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi on Thursday, arrived in Japan for the final stop on her Asian tour, following a visit to Taiwan that has infuriated China.

In footage obtained by Africa Daily News, New York the politician was seen disembarking from her plane at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo, before greeting the US ambassador and other officials with hugs and handshakes.

In an apparent reaction, Beijing had on Wednesday launched large-scale military drills in the waters around Taiwan after Pelosi this week became the highest-profile elected US official to set foot on the self-ruled …

Apprehension As Taiwan Detects Guided Missiles Fired By China

Apprehension As Taiwan Detects Guided Missiles Fired By China

August 4, 2022 10:46 am

The Taiwan Defence Ministry has on Thursday confirmed that the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had fired “several Tongfeng-class guided missiles” into the waters north-east and south-west of the island on Thursday afternoon.

A ministry spokesperson said shortly that Taiwan’s armed forces had also tracked the firings in real time after they were detected at 1:56 pm (0556 GMT) and had activated related defence systems.

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The ministry condemned “this irrational action that is undermining regional peace.”

The confirmation by the Defence Ministry appeared to be one of the …

Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip Stop Provoking Us, China Warns U.S.

Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip: Stop Provoking Us, China Warns U.S.

August 3, 2022 5:39 am

The government of China has condemned the trip of U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in strong terms calling on Washington to stop proving them.

A statement on Tuesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs which was sighted by Africa Daily News, New York described Taiwan as ‘China’s region’.

The government stressed that Pelosi’s trip was in disregard China’s strong opposition and serious representations.

China had described it a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-U.S. joint communiqués.

‘It has a severe impact on the political foundation of China-U.S. relations, and …

Independence China Threatens All-Out War Over Taiwan

Independence: China Threatens All-Out War Over Taiwan

June 11, 2022 5:17 am

China has announced that it will ‘not hesitate to start a war’ and ‘smash to smithereens’ any efforts aimed at Taiwan’s independence, its defence minister warned his US counterpart in the pair’s first face-to-face talks.

‘If anyone dares to split Taiwan from China, the Chinese army will definitely not hesitate to start a war no matter the cost,’ Defence Minister Wei Fenghe was quoted as saying during a meeting with Lloyd Austin on Friday.

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‘The PLA [People’s Liberation Army] would have no choice but to fight … and crush any attempt of Taiwan independence, safeguarding national sovereignty

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U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

U.S. Okays $120M Sale To Maintain Taiwanese Warships

June 9, 2022 5:56 am

The United States has given an approval which could be worth over $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island’s defence ministry disclosed would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China’s ‘frequent activities’ near the island.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Thursday that it had delivered the required certification notifying Congress following State Department approval for the sale, which was requested by Taiwan’s de facto embassy in Washington.

It said the sale covered unclassified spare and repair parts for ships and ship systems, logistical technical assistance, …

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