In 1995, when Mayawati, the leader of India's Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) became Chief Minister of the country's politically significant Uttar Pradesh state for the first time, the corridors of power in New Delhi were left stunned.

The Capitals: Taiwan’s corridors of power witness a ‘miracle of democracy’

A new research published by Taiwan's Information Environment Research Centre (IORG) has revealed that people using the short-video app Douyin, the Chinese-language version of TikTok are more likely to subscribe to views in favour of the communist Chinese government.

TikTok users more likely to subscribe to pro-China views: Research

Display of diversity at Asia's largest Pride Parade 150,000 attendees marched through Taipei in rainbow-coloured attire in celebration of LBGTQ+ equality. Remember Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage in 2019 and was the first to do so in Asia.

150,000 march in Taiwan to celebrate LGBTQ+ equality

Taiwan slammed Elon Musk on Thursday (September 14) for his comment about the island nation. Taipei called out the US tech billionaire for "blindly flattering" Beijing after he called the self-ruled island "an integral part" of China.

Taiwan 'not for sale': Taipei slams Elon Musk over ‘blindly flattering’ comments for China

Taiwan's Vice President, William Lai, will be visiting United States, a move that China has strongly criticised. This visit has raised concerns among Taiwanese officials about potentially escalating Chinese military actions near the island nation.

Taiwan vice president's upcoming US visit incites Chinese condemnation, raises military tensions

President Xi Jinping in 2012 proposed the “Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation” that would once again make China the greatest nation in the world. “It is not an illusion, nor is it an empty slogan,” he said.

Velvet gloves: The soft power influence of the Communist Party of China

Preschools in Taiwan’s New Taipei City find themselves embroiled in a “drugging” scandal where teachers have been accused of sedating children with cough syrups which, as per BBC, contain drugs like phenobarbital and benzodiazepines.

Teachers in Taiwan accused of ‘drugging’ kindergarten children, parents alarmed

After 37 Chinese military aircraft flew into Taiwan's air defence zone for "long-range aerial reconnaissance training" on Thursday (June 8), the island nation activated its air defence systems.

Taiwan activates air defence system after Chinese aircraft encroach zone

Feeling adventurous? This restaurant offers a 14-legged, deep-sea dwelling creature on its menu

Taiwan on Thursday (March 23) recalled its ambassador to Honduras over a visit by the Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina to China. In a statement, Taiwan's foreign ministry said that Honduras ignored more than 80 years of friendship when it sent its foreign minister to China, which seriously damaged the feelings of Taiwan's government and its people.

Taiwan recalls ambassador to Honduras over its foreign minister’s China visit

Taiwan will fully reopen its borders by ending mandatory Covid quarantine for arrivals next month, the government said Thursday. The island has largely kept its borders closed and implemented strict quarantine rules throughout the coronavirus pandemic, keeping infection numbers low at the expense of being internationally cut off.

Taiwan to scrap Covid quarantine for travellers from October, lift ban on tour groups

United States President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1bn arms sale to the self-ruled island of Taiwan as Taipei fires warning shots at a Chinese drone. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint | US readies $1.1 billion arms sale of missiles, radar to Taiwan

A day after shooting Chinese drones flying over its airspace, Taiwan has now vowed to counter Beijing's growing aggression. The Taiwanese security forces said that the island would exercise its right to self-defense for aircraft and ships that enter their sea and air territory.

Taipei responds to China's increasing drone harassment; Taiwan to exercise its right to self-defense

A day after shooting at Chinese drones flying over its airspace, Taiwan has now vowed to counter Beijing's growing aggression around it. The Taiwanese security forces said that the island would exercise its right to self defence.

Taiwan says it will 'exercise its right to self defence'

Taipei has fired warning shots at the Chinese drones that buzzed at a tiny offshore island. The firing happened shortly after the Taiwanese President ordered the military to take strong counter measures against provocations.

Taipei responds to China's increasing 'drone harassment'

Taiwan is staging military exercises to show its ability to resist Chinese pressure to accept Beijing's political control over the island.

WION Fineprint: Taipei holds military exercises to display war preparedness

Taiwan has showcased most advanced fighter jets and unveiled the F-16V fighter jet. Taipei has stimulated defence against invasion by China. Meanwhile, experts have said that possibility of a war is unlikely.

Battleground Taiwan: Taipei stimulates defence against invasion by China

Amidst military drills and heated exchanges, tensions between Beijing and Taipei are at an all-time high. The big question on everyone's mind is will China invade Taiwan and if that happens, can a self-governing island which china considers a renegade province defend itself well in terms of military?

Can China take Taiwan by force?

In the face of the continued Chinese war games, Taiwan on Wednesday unveiled its most advanced fighter jet in front of the media.

Taiwan showcases advanced fighter jets, Taipei stimulates defence against invasion by China

Taiwan has rejected China's 'one country, two systems' plan. Taipei has dismissed China's white paper on Taiwan and said only people of Taiwan can decide its future.

Taiwan rejects China's 'one country, two systems' plan

The world was closely watching US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit and anyone could tell it made China's blood boil. Beijing didn't wait for Nancy Pelosi's short trip to get over, it announced about a week long military exercise. Now Beijing has issued white paper hint on how it intends to claim Taiwan

Beijing issues white paper hint on how it intends to claim Taiwan

Tensions simmer in South China sea as China has decided to continue its military exercises in the Taiwan strait after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit last week to Taiwan. Now what could be viewed as retaliation to China's constant aggression, Taiwan too has started its live-fire artillery drill.

Taiwan holds live-fire drills; China continues its military drills

Amid the ongoing China-Taiwan crisis, China is all set to hold drills in the South yellow sea. Taiwan has accused Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end.

WION Fineprint: China to hold drills in the Southern part of yellow sea

Amid the ongoing China-Taiwan crisis after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, China is all set to hold drills in the South yellow sea. Taiwan has accused Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end.

Taiwan accuses Beijing of simulating invasion as 4-day drills end

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