According to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warship-transits-taiwan-strait-china-calls-it-undermining-peace-335434">Taiwan's </a>foreign ministry, one of its diplomat&nbsp;had to be hospitalized after two Chinese diplomats tried to force their way into Taiwan's representative office&nbsp;in Fiji resulting in a scuffle with the Taiwanese diplomat receiving head injuries.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-forces-prepare-for-possible-military-invasion-of-taiwan-deploy-hypersonic-missile-336157">Also Read:&nbsp;China forces prepare for possible military invasion of Taiwan, deploy hypersonic missile</a>

Taiwan's ministry said Fiji police forced the Chinese diplomats from its office. Two Chinese diplomats had reportedly stormed into the building on October 8 evening during Taiwan's National Day reception.

The two Chinese diplomats reportedly wanted to take pictures and collect information on who was attending Taiwan's National Day celebrations.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-moves-forward-on-three-arms-sales-to-taiwan-china-says-will-make-necessary-response-334859">Taiwan </a>deputy foreign minister Henry Tseng told Parliament that it condemned "irrational acts" by the <a href="Chinese">Chinese</a> diplomats amid heightened tensions between the two countries.

The Chinese east Asia and Pacific affairs department, however, added that its diplomats were trying to find out whether any Fijian politicians were present at the event. The Chinese department said that there were injuries on both sides.

Relations between the two countries was on the edge earlier this month as Taiwan celebrated its National Day amid repeated incursion of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/national-day-row-chinese-y-8-asw-aircraft-enters-taiwan-air-space-334300">Chinese jets</a> into Taiwan's airspace. &nbsp;China considers Taiwan as a reneged province which it intends to unite with the mainland.

In a speech on Taiwan's National Day, President Tsai Ing-wen had said that the international community was concerned over "expanding hegemony" of China.&nbsp;

"I am also aware that the leader across the Strait has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change," &nbsp;President Tsai Ing-wen had said in her National Day speech.

"We are committed to upholding cross-strait stability, but this is not something Taiwan can shoulder alone -- it is the joint responsibility of both sides," President Tsai added. 
 
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Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry condemned what it called “provocative wolf warrior diplomacy” as a violation of rule of law and civilized behavior.

The ministry tweeted that&nbsp;We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in #FijiFlag of Fiji by #China's uncivilized "wolf warriors." As a sovereign state, we'll continue celebrating #TaiwanNationalDay everywhere, every year. #TaiwanFlag of Taiwan is a force for good in the world &amp; we won't be intimidated. JW

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According to Taiwan's foreign ministry, one of its diplomat had to be hospitalized after two Chinese diplomats tried to force their way into Taiwan's representative office in Fiji resulting in a scuffle with the Taiwanese diplomat receiving head injuries.

According to Taiwan's foreign ministry, one of its diplomat had to be hospitalized after two Chinese diplomats tried to force their way into Taiwan's representative office in Fiji resulting in a scuffle with the Taiwanese diplomat receiving head injuries. Also Read: China forces prepare for possible military invasion of Taiwan, deploy hypersonic missile Taiwan's ministry said Fiji police forced the Chinese diplomats from its office. Two Chinese diplomats had reportedly stormed into the building on October 8 evening during Taiwan's National Day reception. The two Chinese diplomats reportedly wanted to take pictures and collect information on who was attending Taiwan's National Day celebrations. Taiwan deputy foreign minister Henry Tseng told Parliament that it condemned "irrational acts" by the Chinese diplomats amid heightened tensions between the two countries. The Chinese east Asia and Pacific affairs department, however, added that its diplomats were trying to find out whether any Fijian politicians were present at the event. The Chinese department said that there were injuries on both sides. Relations between the two countries was on the edge earlier this month as Taiwan celebrated its National Day amid repeated incursion of Chinese jets into Taiwan's airspace. China considers Taiwan as a reneged province which it intends to unite with the mainland. In a speech on Taiwan's National Day, President Tsai Ing-wen had said that the international community was concerned over "expanding hegemony" of China. "I am also aware that the leader across the Strait has publicly stated in a video message to the United Nations General Assembly that China will never seek hegemony, expansion, or a sphere of influence ... we hope this is the beginning of genuine change," President Tsai Ing-wen had said in her National Day speech. "We are committed to upholding cross-strait stability, but this is not something Taiwan can shoulder alone -- it is the joint responsibility of both sides," President Tsai added. Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry condemned what it called “provocative wolf warrior diplomacy” as a violation of rule of law and civilized behavior. The ministry tweeted that We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in #FijiFlag of Fiji by #China's uncivilized "wolf warriors." As a sovereign state, we'll continue celebrating #TaiwanNationalDay everywhere, every year. #TaiwanFlag of Taiwan is a force for good in the world & we won't be intimidated. JW We strongly condemn the violence against our diplomat in #Fiji🇫🇯 by #China's uncivilized "wolf warriors." As a sovereign state, we'll continue celebrating #TaiwanNationalDay everywhere, every year. #Taiwan🇹🇼 is a force for good in the world & we won't be intimidated. JW — 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) 🇹🇼 (@MOFA_Taiwan) October 19, 2020 ×

Taiwan diplomat hospitalised after scuffle with Chinese diplomats in Fiji

The surge in Taiwan's popularity and global support has been a major setback for&nbsp;China.&nbsp;It has rattled China to such an extent that it has threatened Taiwan with military action.

The United States, European Union, Australia, New Zealand and Japan are in favour of&nbsp;Taiwan's presence in the WHO’s World Health Assembly, which gets under way online on Monday, despite China's warnings.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-putting-nations-at-risk-by-excluding-taiwan-from-knowledge-sharing-us-report-298412">WHO putting nations at risk by excluding Taiwan from knowledge sharing: US report</a>

India should utilise this window of opportunity as well and ensure an observer status for Taiwan at future WHO&nbsp;engagements&nbsp;to counter China.

It should ignore the&nbsp;rebuttals, warnings and empty threats issued by Chinese spokespersons and state media Global Times.

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This is a report about the Chinese army's upcoming drills in August&nbsp;to take over the Dongsha Islands occupied by Taiwan.&nbsp;

China’s foreign ministry warned Paris over a contract for Taiwan, which is planning to buy weapons from Paris as part of an upgrade to a French-made warship fleet bought 30 years ago.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-tells-china-to-focus-on-coronavirus-battle-after-taiwan-warning-298663">France tells China to focus on coronavirus battle after Taiwan warning</a>

However,&nbsp;France dismissed these warnings on Wednesday about selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan, saying it was implementing existing deals and that Beijing should focus on battling the COVID-19 pandemic.

China says Taiwan is part of ''One China'', and that this principle must be accepted by any country with which it has diplomatic relations.&nbsp;

The US&nbsp;State Department has launched a campaign&nbsp;called "Tweet for Taiwan" to ensure&nbsp;its&nbsp;seat for at the upcoming World Health Assembly.&nbsp;The International Organizations Bureau which is a part of the State Department posted it&nbsp;at the beginning of this month.&nbsp;

China is scared to let Taiwan flourish because the democratic country has outperformed an authoritarian China with only 440 cases and 7 deaths from the Wuhan virus.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Interestingly, Taiwan defeated the virus on its own&nbsp;without any support from the World Health Organization.&nbsp;

Earlier today, Taiwan's Vice President-elect,&nbsp;William Lai&nbsp;said ''Taiwan is not&nbsp;member of the World Health Organization mainly because&nbsp;it is not recognized yet by the United Nations. But, for eight years, it&nbsp;was invited to send observers to the World Health Assembly after the 2009 H1N1 epidemic.''

China realises that the momentum is with Taiwan and therefore, it wants to block every attempt to give it space on the world stage.&nbsp;

Beijing has opposed Taiwan's inclusion as an observer ever since 2016, &nbsp;when it elected Tsai Ing-wen as president.&nbsp;

It is noteworthy that Tsai belongs to a pro-independence party and she was re-elected this year.

She will take the oath of office again&nbsp;on May 20.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gold-coins-marking-the-taiwan-presidential-inauguration-hit-record-high-prices-298641">Gold coins marking the Taiwan presidential inauguration hit record high prices</a>

To celebrate the event, the Bank of Taiwan issued&nbsp;two commemorative coins featuring&nbsp;President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President-elect Lai.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The surge in Taiwan's popularity and global support has been a major setback for China. It has rattled China to such an extent that it has threatened Taiwan with military action.

The surge in Taiwan's popularity and global support has been a major setback for China. It has rattled China to such an extent that it has threatened Taiwan with military action. The United States, European Union, Australia, New Zealand and Japan are in favour of Taiwan's presence in the WHO’s World Health Assembly, which gets under way online on Monday, despite China's warnings. Also read: WHO putting nations at risk by excluding Taiwan from knowledge sharing: US report India should utilise this window of opportunity as well and ensure an observer status for Taiwan at future WHO engagements to counter China. It should ignore the rebuttals, warnings and empty threats issued by Chinese spokespersons and state media Global Times. Landing exercises, aimed at taking over islands, have become #PLA's regular training subjects. Dongsha, Penghu and Taiwan are all islands. If #Taiwan secessionists insist on secession, military exercises can turn into action any time: experts https://t.co/7r2crvOE3y pic.twitter.com/zakDxZFkvV — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) May 13, 2020 × This is a report about the Chinese army's upcoming drills in August to take over the Dongsha Islands occupied by Taiwan. China’s foreign ministry warned Paris over a contract for Taiwan, which is planning to buy weapons from Paris as part of an upgrade to a French-made warship fleet bought 30 years ago. Also read: France tells China to focus on coronavirus battle after Taiwan warning However, France dismissed these warnings on Wednesday about selling arms to self-ruled Taiwan, saying it was implementing existing deals and that Beijing should focus on battling the COVID-19 pandemic. China says Taiwan is part of ''One China'', and that this principle must be accepted by any country with which it has diplomatic relations. The US State Department has launched a campaign called "Tweet for Taiwan" to ensure its seat for at the upcoming World Health Assembly. The International Organizations Bureau which is a part of the State Department posted it at the beginning of this month. China is scared to let Taiwan flourish because the democratic country has outperformed an authoritarian China with only 440 cases and 7 deaths from the Wuhan virus. Interestingly, Taiwan defeated the virus on its own without any support from the World Health Organization. Earlier today, Taiwan's Vice President-elect, William Lai said ''Taiwan is not member of the World Health Organization mainly because it is not recognized yet by the United Nations. But, for eight years, it was invited to send observers to the World Health Assembly after the 2009 H1N1 epidemic.'' China realises that the momentum is with Taiwan and therefore, it wants to block every attempt to give it space on the world stage. Beijing has opposed Taiwan's inclusion as an observer ever since 2016, when it elected Tsai Ing-wen as president. It is noteworthy that Tsai belongs to a pro-independence party and she was re-elected this year. She will take the oath of office again on May 20. Also read: Gold coins marking the Taiwan presidential inauguration hit record high prices To celebrate the event, the Bank of Taiwan issued two commemorative coins featuring President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President-elect Lai.

How India's support for Taiwan's WHO membership can rattle China

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday that unofficial communication channels with China remain in place, despite Beijing in June suspending contacts because the island&#39;s new leader would not endorse the concept of a &#39;One China&#39; principle. 
 
The Chinese government blamed the self-ruled island earlier this week for the breakdown of communications.&nbsp;China, which regards Taiwan as a renegade province, has been unsettled by Tsai, who took office in May, as she has been reluctant to disavow calls for formal independence. 
 
&quot;While the official mechanism of communication has not been restored, unofficial communication channels with the mainland remain available,&quot; she told reporters, without elaborating.&nbsp;&quot;We hope both sides maintain stability, so there won&rsquo;t be any misunderstanding or misjudgment on either side,&quot; she said. 
 
Tsai, who heads the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, reiterated she wanted to maintain the status quo in cross-strait relations, but said, &quot;there is no magic medicine&rdquo; to resolve the existing strains. 
 
China has insisted Tsai must recognise the &quot;1992 consensus&quot; reached between China&#39;s Communists and Taiwan&#39;s then-ruling Nationalists, the political basis for the one China principle,&nbsp;although each have their own interpretation of what that means. 
 
After the defeated Nationalist forces fled to Taiwan following a civil war with the Communists in 1949, China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. 
 
(Reuters)

Beijing considers the self-ruled island a renegade province, defying 'One China' principle by not formally disavowing calls for independence

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday that unofficial communication channels with China remain in place, despite Beijing in June suspending contacts because the island's new leader would not endorse the concept of a 'One China' principle. The Chinese government blamed the self-ruled island earlier this week for the breakdown of communications. China, which regards Taiwan as a renegade province, has been unsettled by Tsai, who took office in May, as she has been reluctant to disavow calls for formal independence. "While the official mechanism of communication has not been restored, unofficial communication channels with the mainland remain available," she told reporters, without elaborating. "We hope both sides maintain stability, so there won’t be any misunderstanding or misjudgment on either side," she said. Tsai, who heads the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, reiterated she wanted to maintain the status quo in cross-strait relations, but said, "there is no magic medicine” to resolve the existing strains. China has insisted Tsai must recognise the "1992 consensus" reached between China's Communists and Taiwan's then-ruling Nationalists, the political basis for the one China principle, although each have their own interpretation of what that means. After the defeated Nationalist forces fled to Taiwan following a civil war with the Communists in 1949, China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control. (Reuters)

Still communicating unofficially with China, despite suspending contact: Taiwan President