Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has set up a task force to draw lessons from the surprise attack by Hamas on Israel. Talking to media on Thursday, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said that intelligence is key to preventing a war.

Taiwan studies Israel-Hamas war to learn lessons, avoid similar conflict with China

Taiwan’s Former President Ma Ying-jeou will visit China later this month, said his office on Sunday (March 19). The move will mark the first time that a former or current Taiwanese leader has visited since the defeated Republic of China government fled to the island in 1949.

Former Taiwanese president Ma to visit China from March 27

According to China state-run Global Times, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) air corps conducted military exercises with paratroopers along with multiple drones.

PLA conducts paratrooper assault exercise with drones: Report

Making their intentions and rivalry with Taiwan very clear, China has, for the first time, announced that Taiwanese politicians who support the island’s independence will face punishment for their actions.

New diktat: China to bar people from mainland if found supporting Taiwan independence

Adding on to the already existing tension between the two governments, China has now claimed that Taiwan has no right to join the United Nations. China’s displeasure with the probability of Taiwan getting a seat in the United Nations General Assembly came after the US said that Taiwan should have more involvement in the United Nations.

'Taiwan has no right to join United Nations,' China lashes out at US

Reports say the Taliban has been killing civilians in Panjshir Valley. A BBC report referred to a video of a man being gunned down by the Taliban. The Taliban had said earlier that it had entered Panjshir to "protect" the people and their families.

Morning news brief: Taliban killing civilians in Panjshir Valley, claims report & more

Reports say the Biden administration is considering a request from the Taiwan government to change the name of its mission in Washington from Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to Taiwan Representative Office.

Taiwan wants its US office to be renamed; China retaliates: Report

China's foreign ministry on Tuesday hit back at Japan's deputy prime minister Taro Aso statement after he reportedly said the country needs to defend Taiwan along with the US if it is attacked.

China slams Japan on 'survival threatening' remark over Taiwan

This is the age of “vaccine diplomacy.” It is also the era of its bitter, mudslinging opposite. For months, Taiwan has been unable to purchase doses of the BioNTech coronavirus vaccine, and the island’s leaders blame “Chinese intervention.

Taiwan wants German vaccines. China may be standing in its way.

Twenty Chinese military aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone on Friday, in the largest incursion yet reported by the island's defence ministry and marking a dramatic escalation of tension across the Taiwan Strait.

'Largest ever incursion': Twenty Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan

Harpoons and SLAM-ER missiles: Why China fears the types of weapons sold by US to Taiwan

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen today tweeted a message saying the country was "lucky to be home to many Indian restaurants & Taiwanese people love them." #Taiwan is lucky to be home to many Indian restaurants, & Taiwanese people love them.

I always go for chana masala and naan, tweets Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen

As Taiwan celebrated its National Day on Saturday, the country's defence ministry said that one Chinese PLA Y-8 ASW aircraft entered the southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ).

National Day row: Chinese Y-8 ASW aircraft enters Taiwan air space

Amid tensions with Taiwan, China's foreign ministry said today that despite Taiwan increasing its military budget next year its "fight against the mainland is like a worm shaking a tree.

Taiwan's fight against mainland is like a worm shaking a tree: China

The biggest annual live-fire exercise in Taiwan showcased fighter jets, assault helicopters, armored vehicles and ground troops. It is a five-day drill to test Taiwan's military preparedness.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen takes aim at China with military exercise

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen took oath for her second term today after a landslide victory at home and amid growing support from the world. President Tsai in her inaugural speech rejected China's rule while Beijing calls her a separatist.

In inaugural speech after re-election, Taiwan President challenges China

China is holding military exercises in the East China Sea and the South China Sea near Taiwan this week, days after a defence white paper said Beijing would not rule out retaking the island by force.

China holds military drills in South China Sea near Taiwan

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen took a dig at China's lack of freedom in a message to mark Tuesday's start of the Lunar New Year, saying she hoped ethnic Chinese all over the world could experience the "blessing" of democracy.

'Hope ethnic Chinese could experience blessing of democracy,' Taiwan takes dig at China in new year message

In pictures: Taiwan-China relations since 1949