Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te vowed to protect Taiwan's sovereignty against China's claims. On Taiwan's National Day, he emphasized that Taiwan and China are not subordinate to each other. Lai promised to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan's President Vows to Resist Chinese 'Annexation'

Amid concerns regarding a potential Chinese invasion around the corner, Taiwan celebrates its ‘National Day’ today (10 October). President Tsai Ing-wen addressed the nation during the ceremony. The Taiwan National Day remembers the 1911 Wuchang Uprising which ultimately led to the creation of the Republic of China.

Taiwan National Day: Thousands gather in Taipei for celebrations

Amid concerns regarding a potential Chinese invasion around the corner, Taiwan celebrates its ‘National Day’ today (10 October). The Taiwan National Day remembers the 1911 Wuchang Uprising which ultimately led to the creation of the Republic of China.

Taiwan celebrates National Day amid rising tensions with China

Amid concerns regarding a potential Chinese invasion around the corner, Taiwan celebrates its ‘National Day’ today (10 October).

Tensions with China overshadow Taiwan's National Day celebrations

<p>For more than 50 years, Ng Hong-lim has led celebrations in Hong Kong to mark Taiwan's national day -– but this year he fears doing so could get him arrested.</p>

<p>"I don't think there will be another chance," Ng sighed. "It's really regrettable."&nbsp;</p>

<p>October 10 -- known as "Double Ten" -- marks the anniversary of the 1911 uprising which ushered in a new Republic of China (ROC).</p>

<p>After losing China's civil war to the communists in 1949, the Kuomintang (KMT) fled to Taiwan, where the mantle of the republic lived on -- along with its national holiday.</p>

<p>In Hong Kong, KMT supporters have long displayed Taiwanese flags and marked the day in grand style.</p>

<p>Communist China has long recognised the date's broader historical significance, but officials in Hong Kong are now loath to allow open displays of pro-Taiwan sentiment, as efforts to snuff out any hint of public opposition grow.</p>

<p>Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang last month warned that celebrating the "Double Ten" could constitute support for Taiwanese independence -- a crime under the city's draconian new security law.</p>

<p>But Ng says the festivity bears no link with separatism.</p>

<p>"Now we are not allowed to express it, but we still remember it in our hearts," the octogenarian told AFP at a pro-KMT union office in Hong Kong, where an ROC flag and portrait of Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen are displayed.</p>

<p>Born on the Chinese mainland, Ng fled to Hong Kong in the 1950s.</p>

<p>At the age of 15, he left for Taiwan and joined the army in hopes of defending the ROC -- to which he still pledges unwavering allegiance.</p>

<p>Following security chief Tang's warning last month, restaurant bookings for more than 100 tables by Ng's group was abruptly cancelled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hong Konger Lee Kwok-keung has fond childhood memories of boisterous "Double Ten" celebrations.</p>

<p>"Lots of blue-sky clear-sun flags were hung up, covering mountains and streets," Lee, chairman of a pro-KMT trade union, told AFP, referring to the Taiwanese flag.</p>

<p>Those flags disappeared from the streets following Hong Kong's handover to China in 1997, but were permitted at mini-galas, where KMT stalwarts would sing patriotic songs and bow to the portrait of Sun.</p>

<p><strong>'Always supported unification'</strong></p>

<p>China regards Taiwan as part of its territory awaiting unification, by force if necessary.</p>

<p>There, the KMT -- now in opposition -- is seen as a pro-China party.</p>

<p>"We have always supported unification and opposed separatism," said Lee.</p>

<p>"If one bans us from holding celebratory events and says celebrating October 10 is separating Taiwan from China, that's adding a crime on us."</p>

<p>Sorting piles of photos from the days he soldiered in Taiwan, Ng said he had no choice but to do nothing on October 10.</p>

<p>Both Lee and Ng said they would not "test the red lines" under the national security law, but still hope to commemorate the day in the future.</p>


For more than 50 years, Ng Hong-lim has led celebrations in Hong Kong to mark Taiwan's national day -– but this year he fears doing so could get him arrested. "I don't think there will be another chance," Ng sighed.

For more than 50 years, Ng Hong-lim has led celebrations in Hong Kong to mark Taiwan's national day -– but this year he fears doing so could get him arrested. "I don't think there will be another chance," Ng sighed. "It's really regrettable." October 10 -- known as "Double Ten" -- marks the anniversary of the 1911 uprising which ushered in a new Republic of China (ROC). After losing China's civil war to the communists in 1949, the Kuomintang (KMT) fled to Taiwan, where the mantle of the republic lived on -- along with its national holiday. In Hong Kong, KMT supporters have long displayed Taiwanese flags and marked the day in grand style. Communist China has long recognised the date's broader historical significance, but officials in Hong Kong are now loath to allow open displays of pro-Taiwan sentiment, as efforts to snuff out any hint of public opposition grow. Hong Kong's security chief Chris Tang last month warned that celebrating the "Double Ten" could constitute support for Taiwanese independence -- a crime under the city's draconian new security law. But Ng says the festivity bears no link with separatism. "Now we are not allowed to express it, but we still remember it in our hearts," the octogenarian told AFP at a pro-KMT union office in Hong Kong, where an ROC flag and portrait of Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen are displayed. Born on the Chinese mainland, Ng fled to Hong Kong in the 1950s. At the age of 15, he left for Taiwan and joined the army in hopes of defending the ROC -- to which he still pledges unwavering allegiance. Following security chief Tang's warning last month, restaurant bookings for more than 100 tables by Ng's group was abruptly cancelled. Hong Konger Lee Kwok-keung has fond childhood memories of boisterous "Double Ten" celebrations. "Lots of blue-sky clear-sun flags were hung up, covering mountains and streets," Lee, chairman of a pro-KMT trade union, told AFP, referring to the Taiwanese flag. Those flags disappeared from the streets following Hong Kong's handover to China in 1997, but were permitted at mini-galas, where KMT stalwarts would sing patriotic songs and bow to the portrait of Sun. 'Always supported unification' China regards Taiwan as part of its territory awaiting unification, by force if necessary. There, the KMT -- now in opposition -- is seen as a pro-China party. "We have always supported unification and opposed separatism," said Lee. "If one bans us from holding celebratory events and says celebrating October 10 is separating Taiwan from China, that's adding a crime on us." Sorting piles of photos from the days he soldiered in Taiwan, Ng said he had no choice but to do nothing on October 10. Both Lee and Ng said they would not "test the red lines" under the national security law, but still hope to commemorate the day in the future.

Fear of arrest in Hong Kong over Taiwan national day

<p>The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has&nbsp;embarassed itself after&nbsp;mistaking&nbsp;Taiwan's National Day celebrations for North Korea's military parade.</p>

<p>The network made the mistake on Saturday after it posted a video titled 'Live Pyongyang'. However, the video was from Taipei.</p>

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<p>The only similarity between the two events were the military themes. Other than that, both events looked nothing alike. While Taiwan's event took place during day time, North Korea's event took place at night.</p>

<p>The mistake was noticed by the eagle-eyed viewers of the network who took to social networking websites to point out the mistake.</p>

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They apologized their terrible confusion of North Korea and Taiwan 30 minutes later. <a href="https://t.co/mvOCXvN0E8">pic.twitter.com/mvOCXvN0E8</a></p>
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<p>Some viewers took the error quite seriously while others seemingly took offense and lambasted BBC for their lack of knowledge of the region.</p>

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<p>The network, reportedly corrected its mistake later on and profusely apologised for it.&nbsp;</p>

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The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has embarassed itself after mistaking Taiwan's National Day celebrations for North Korea's military parade. The network made the mistake on Saturday after it posted a video titled 'Live Pyongyang'.

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has embarassed itself after mistaking Taiwan's National Day celebrations for North Korea's military parade. The network made the mistake on Saturday after it posted a video titled 'Live Pyongyang'. However, the video was from Taipei. The only similarity between the two events were the military themes. Other than that, both events looked nothing alike. While Taiwan's event took place during day time, North Korea's event took place at night. The mistake was noticed by the eagle-eyed viewers of the network who took to social networking websites to point out the mistake. BBC WORLD NEWS reported "the celebration of the 75th anniversary of WPK (Worker's Party of north Korea)" using a video of Republic of China (Taiwan) 109th Double Tenth National Day celebrations. They apologized their terrible confusion of North Korea and Taiwan 30 minutes later. pic.twitter.com/mvOCXvN0E8 — 須藤玲司 (@LazyWorkz) October 10, 2020 × Some viewers took the error quite seriously while others seemingly took offense and lambasted BBC for their lack of knowledge of the region. I wonder if people in the UK realise that a once reputable news service is now just an embarrassment. — 老将 (@TheDaSheng) October 11, 2020 × It’s terrible confusing. BBC’s lack of basic understanding in Asia is also terrible. — charles0420 (@charles04201) October 10, 2020 × The network, reportedly corrected its mistake later on and profusely apologised for it.

BBC confuses Taiwan's National Day celebrations for North Korea's military parade

Taiwan celebrated its national day on October 10, which marks the start of the Wuchang armed uprising that led to the overthrow of the Qing dynasty and the Republic of China in 1911. Watch report.

Taiwan National Day amid China tensions: Prez Tsai Ing-Wen addresses the nation

Taiwan National Day: Taiwan pledges strong defences

<p>New Delhi Municipal Council on Saturday, removed posters near Chinese embassy that gave wishes of Taiwan's national day. The posters -- bearing the words "Taiwan Happy National Day October 10" -- were issued by Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga. The posters were removed within hours. The posters were put up on Friday night</p>

<p>The posters were stuck on the sidewalk of Shanti Path close to the embassy of China in Chankyapuri, New Delhi's diplomatic enclave.</p>

<p>"We have removed the posters which were put up close to Chinese embassy," an NDMC official said Saturday.</p>

<p>China does not recognise Taiwan and considers it part of the country.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Chinese embassy here had issued guidelines to the Indian media to not violate New Delhi's ''One-China'' policy during the national day of Taiwan.</p>

<p>"All countries that have diplomatic relations with China should firmly honor their commitment to the One-China policy, which is also the long-standing official position of the Indian government," the letter dated October 7 said.</p>

<p>"We hope Indian media can stick to Indian government's position on Taiwan question and do not violate the One-China principle," it said.</p>

<p>The letter was issued in the wake of advertisements put out by the Taiwan government in a couple of leading newspapers in India ahead of Taiwan's national day on October 10.</p>

<p>India Thursday took oblique potshots over the guidelines, saying there is a "free media" in this country.&nbsp;</p>


New Delhi Municipal Council on Saturday, removed posters near Chinese embassy that gave wishes of Taiwan's national day. The posters -- bearing the words "Taiwan Happy National Day October 10" -- were issued by Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga.

New Delhi Municipal Council on Saturday, removed posters near Chinese embassy that gave wishes of Taiwan's national day. The posters -- bearing the words "Taiwan Happy National Day October 10" -- were issued by Delhi BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga. The posters were removed within hours. The posters were put up on Friday night The posters were stuck on the sidewalk of Shanti Path close to the embassy of China in Chankyapuri, New Delhi's diplomatic enclave. "We have removed the posters which were put up close to Chinese embassy," an NDMC official said Saturday. China does not recognise Taiwan and considers it part of the country. Earlier, the Chinese embassy here had issued guidelines to the Indian media to not violate New Delhi's ''One-China'' policy during the national day of Taiwan. "All countries that have diplomatic relations with China should firmly honor their commitment to the One-China policy, which is also the long-standing official position of the Indian government," the letter dated October 7 said. "We hope Indian media can stick to Indian government's position on Taiwan question and do not violate the One-China principle," it said. The letter was issued in the wake of advertisements put out by the Taiwan government in a couple of leading newspapers in India ahead of Taiwan's national day on October 10. India Thursday took oblique potshots over the guidelines, saying there is a "free media" in this country.

Taiwan National Day posters come up near Chinese embassy, NDMC removes them

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