With the Russia-Ukraine crisis in foresight, the US and Europe fear that Chinese President Xi Jinping will take the opportunity to attack Taiwan.The start of Russia's "military operation" last month has pushed Taiwan to the forefront of geopolitics again.

Amid Ukraine crisis, US, Europe fears possible Chinese offensive against Taiwan

As tensions between China and Taiwan are escalating, Japan and US have reportedly drawn up a draft plan for a joint operation in case of emergency. According to local reports from Japan’s Kyodo news agency, American and Japanese armed forces are coming together to get ready for any possible escalation in Taiwan, caused by China.

Japan and US draft joint military plan to protect Taiwan from China: Report

US military commanders in the Pacific have developed a software tool that can predict how the Chinese government will react to US-backed activities in the region such as military sales, other military activity and even congressional visits to hotspots like Taiwan.

US develops new software to predict actions that can trigger 'outsized' Chinese reactions

Taipei's military recently introduced its first generation of battery-powered exoskeletons, designed to improve the efficiency and endurance of soldiers in the field.

Amid tensions with China, Taiwan military unveils exoskeleton suit for soldiers

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking on the phone from the G7 summit in England to top Chinese Politburo official Yang Jiechi called for "cooperation and transparency regarding the origin of the virus".

'Absurd story': Blinken dials top Chinese official on virus transparency, Taiwan

Taiwan government reported several aircraft breached the country’s air defence identification zone on April 5, one of which flew through the strategic Bashi Channel, south of the country.

Aircraft carrier group exercising near Taiwan, drills will become regular: China

As the Trump administration approved fresh arms sale to Taiwan, the country's President Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan faces military threats from China on a "daily basis" over the South China Sea region.

Trump administration announces another arms sale to Taiwan; China threatens 'countermeasures'

A Taiwanese man who was detained by Chinese authorities in 2019 for "endangering national security" has admitted to the charges on state TV. Lee Meng-chu, the detained man, had been reported as missing by his family on August 19, 2019.

'I am sorry': Taiwanese detained in China confesses on state TV

Taiwan's Air Force scrambled fighters for the fourth time in five days as two Chinese Y-8 anti-submarine planes intruded into the country's southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ).

Taiwan scrambles fighters for fourth time in five days amid Chinese incursion

Taiwan's air, sea and land forces on Thursday fought off simulated coastal assaults from China during their biggest annual live-fire exercises of the year, as Beijing ramps up military pressure on the island.

Taiwan conducts live-fire drill to thwart 'invasion' amid China tensions

Somaliland, a full fledged functioning defacto independent country in the horn of Africa, has established ties with Taiwan. What is significant is that Somaliland borders Djibouti that host many foriegn bases including the only base foriegn base of China.

Somaliland, next to China's only military base in Indian Ocean establishes ties with Taiwan

By Linda Hsieh and John Child Taiwan and Iceland have won praise for their effective responses to the coronavirus pandemic. They are among a group of countries which adopted a cooperative strategy early on the pandemic, bringing together multiple organisations to tackle the challenges in containing COVID-19.

What coronavirus success of Taiwan and Iceland has in common

According to a survey carried out from April 21 to May 28 in Taiwan, 75.3 per cent people consider themselves "Taiwanese," 20 per cent selected both Taiwan and China and only 4.

Why CPC’s rhetoric of invading Taiwan by force doesn’t make strategic sense for China

Taiwan has stayed firm in front of China by refusing to accept the "one country, two systems" model and it does not want to bow before Beijing's will. Also Read: In inaugural speech after re-election, Taiwan President challenges China Taiwan still wants the observer status at the World Health Organisation(WHO) and has been pushing for it aggressively.

US, China spar over Taiwan at World Health Assembly

World Health Organisation's World Health Assembly will be held on May 18 virtually but China is blocking Taiwan's participation. Will Taiwan be allowed to participate in the meeting after all the island nation has contributed a lot to the world on raising COVID-19 awareness. Watch report.

COVID-19 Pandemic: Will Taiwan participate in WHO meeting?

Taiwan has not been allowed to attend the WHA meeting and there is no invitation sent to the country from WHO. Taiwan has slammed China, WHO, and said that WHO has yielded to China and refused to invite Taiwan. It has acted against global support for Taiwan. Watch report.

Taiwan: China can pressure campaign, No invite from WHO to Taiwan for WHA

In some breaking news coming in Taiwan has not been allowed to attend WHA meeting. Taiwan said that WHO has yielded to China and refused to invite Taiwan. Watch report.

Breaking News:Taiwan not invited to WHA meeting by WHO

Taiwan's government on Tuesday condemned China's "dictatorship" on the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, saying the country was a threat to peace and trying to find excuses for its military expansion.

Taiwan condemns China's 'dictatorship' on 70th anniversary of Communist rule

China stepped up pressure on Taiwan Wednesday as it announced the suspension of individual travel permits to the self-ruled democratic island "due to current cross-strait relations".

Suspended individual travel permits to Taiwan 'due to current cross-strait relations': China

China outlined plans to build a modern, high-tech army in a national defence plan published Wednesday, as it accused Washington of undermining global strategic stability and warned against Taiwanese independence.

China will be reunited, PLA will defeat anyone attempting to separate Taiwan: National defence plan

Taiwanese forces concluded two days of drills simulating enemy invasion and the safeguarding of the weapon systems, amid tensions with China. The exercises came after a message from Chinese President Xi Jinping to "Taiwanese compatriots" in which he signalled a strong will to speed up "re-unification" with Taiwan and failed to rule out the use of force to achieve this goal.

Watch: Amid tensions with China, Taiwan conducts live fire drills simulating 'enemy invasion'

China has firmly opposed transferring technology to Taiwan to make submarines, saying countries which have relations with Beijing should earnestly abide by the "one China" principle and stop any form of military links with Taipei.

Opposed to any country to have military links with Taiwan, US and others fully recognise the sensitivity: China

In pictures: Taiwan-China relations since 1949

After President Xi declared that China's reunification with Taiwan was "inevitable", President Tsai Ing-Wen said Taiwan "will never accept "one country, two systems".

Resolutely oppose 'one country, two systems': Taiwan President Tsai on Xi's China 'reunification' plan

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