Earlier on Thursday (May 14) Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that if the Taiwan issue is not handled well there could be a conflict between the two nations.

China is the 'sole risk' to regional peace: Taiwan reacts after Xi warns Trump

US President Donald Trump said a decision on sending more weapons to Taiwan will be made soon after talks with Xi Jinping. China warned against the move, calling Taiwan a core issue, as tensions rise with military drills and strong reactions from Taipei and Beijing.

Is Trump reconsidering Taiwan arms deal after Xi Jinping's warning? US president says 'I’m talking...'

It is ‘impossible’ for the People's Republic of China to become Taiwan's motherland because Taiwan has older political roots, the island's President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday.

Mainland China cannot be our ‘motherland‘, it’s the other way round says Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan's top official in charge of China-related matters on Thursday (September 12) declared that the island, which is democratically governed, will never bow to the increasing pressure from a "more aggressive" Beijing.

Taiwan vows to resist China’s mounting pressure, says sovereignty is non-negotiable

The Taiwan High Court sentenced eight Taiwanese military officers on charges of spying for China in exchange for financial gain. The prison sentence of these officers ranges from 18 months to 13 years, making it one of Taiwan's largest espionage cases in past years.

Taiwan issues up to 13 years of prison sentences to 8 military officers for spying for China

In the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the island could deploy a massive drone swarm designed to disrupt and harass the invading forces. That is the plan for now, according to the top US admiral in the Pacific, who said the “Hellscape” plan is intended to divert China and buy the United States time to respond.

US plans to launch the ‘unmanned Hellscape’ plan if China invades Taiwan: Senior admiral

Taiwan has slammed China for allegedly intimidating its citizens and attempting to influence the island's elections on Saturday. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticized China's "repeated interference" in the impending elections on Thursday, accusing Beijing of "once again blatantly intimidating the Taiwanese people and the international community".

Taiwan Presidential Election: Candidates make final appeals

China has vowed that it will 'never compromise' on Taiwan, just three days ahead of a crucial election on the self-ruled island. The closely watched polls will impact the future of Taiwan's independence, and China is being accused of attempting to influence voters to pick candidates who favour reunification.

Taiwan accuses china of military threats and financial lures ahead of polls

China's "reunification" with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less than two weeks to go before the Chinese-claimed island elects a new leader.

Days before Taiwanese elections, Xi Jinping reiterates reunification bid

Taiwan on Monday (Sept 18) said that it detected 103 Chinese warplanes around the island in 24 hours, sounding alarm bells over the heightened presence of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

Taiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes, asks Beijing to stop 'destructive, unilateral action' 

Taiwan on Thursday (Sept 14) said that it has detected at least 84 Chinese warplanes and 33 warships in three days near its territory, as the People Liberation of Army (PLA) conducts one of its biggest joint sea and air drills in months in the Western Pacific.

Taiwan detects 84 Chinese warplanes and 33 warships near island in three days

Three Chinese ships, including the aircraft carrier Shandong, crossed the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, stated the island's Ministry of National Defence. "A (People's Liberation Army Navy) flotilla of three ships, led by the Shangdong aircraft carrier, passed through the Taiwan Strait around noon today.

Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong, two other ships sail through Taiwan Strait: Report

Taiwan sits in the so-called first Island gym it includes a list of US friendly territories that are crucial to its foreign policy but but it also sits roughly 100 miles from the coast of China a country that has time and again threatened the island with its words and its military China sees Taiwan as its own and hence does not respect its Sovereign right or its airspace but there is a lesson it can learn from a country not far away U.S defense secretary Lloyd Austin says Ukraine is proof that a smaller military can successfully defend against a larger one point in case here being Taiwan and China now experts say this is a sign that the kind of international backing Ukraine has enjoyed could be extended to Taiwan.

Taiwan and its challenges with China, will US support Taiwan like Ukraine?

Taiwan is conducting drills to protect itself from probable Chinese attacks. The Mayor of Taipei says they won't back down from a fight. Molly gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Taiwan conducts drills to prepare for Chinese attack

A Chinese warship began conducting live-fire training in waters near the Taiwan Strait as Beijing launched military drills it describes as a warning to what it sees as pro-independence forces in Taiwan. Taiwan and China have begun their war simulations. Not only one, two, or three vessels, but at least nine and more than 70 military aircraft from China encircled Taiwan.

China to launch Taiwan live-fire drills on 3rd day of military exercises

Taiwan and China have begun their war simulations. Not only one, two, or three vessels, but at least nine and more than 70 military aircraft from China have encircled Taiwan.

China: Drills a stern warning against Taiwan's separatist forces

In response to Beijing's outrage over Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California, China has started three days of military drills surrounding Taiwan. The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command announced on Saturday that "combat readiness patrols" will continue until April 10 in China, which claims Taiwan as its own and hasn't ruled out using force to further its objectives.

Taiwan: China's drills threaten regional security

Tensions escalate in the South China sea as Taiwan launched it's own air sorties. This in response to china's drills around Taiwan that were launched earlier in the day. The self-governed island nation has maintained its sovereignty, despite looming Chinese threat on several occasions. Fighter planes took off from Taiwan's air base With air force's mirage 2000-5’s, landing at the air base after concluding the drills. Taiwanese president Tsai Ing-wen who recently returned from a three-day long diplomatic trip from the US, immediately denounced the Chinese drills, showing its military power in the south china sea region.

China-Taiwan conflict: Fighter planes take off from Taiwan's air base

Days after China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" around Taiwanese sea and airspace, Taiwan announced its decision to extend the current four-month-long mandatory military service to a year. The longer service requirements will be implemented from 2024.

Taiwan to extend compulsory military service as China shows air power

Days after China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" around Taiwanese sea and airspace, Taiwan announced its decision to extend the current four-month-long mandatory military service to a year.

Taiwan extends mandatory military service to one year after Beijing's Christmas 'strike drills'

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen warned China in her national speech that Taiwan would never give up its freedom and democratic way of life, drawing parallels with the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen warns China, ambassador says freedom not for 'sale'

Days after Beijing conducted military drills in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan began its live-fire drill early on Tuesday to thwart any potential Chinese attack on the island, according to AFP.

Morning news brief: Taiwan begins live-fire military drill, Google server down for thousands of users, & more

Taiwan is set to create a $200 million investment fund for Lithuanian industries, President Tsai's government declared amid tensions with China. In November last year, Taiwan had opened a representative office in Vilnius attracting China's ire as it considers Taiwan as a breakaway province.

Now, Taiwan sets up investment fund for Lithuania amid China row

Over the last couple of months, the United States has appeared as one of the biggest supporters of Taiwan across the world. In October the US Secretary of State pushed for Taiwan's entry into the UN.

United States backs Taiwan's presence at the UN