U.S. President Joe Biden has said that he has spoken to Chinese President Xi Jinping about Taiwan and they agreed to abide by the Taiwan agreement, as tensions have ratcheted up between Taipei and Beijing.

U.S. President Joe Biden, Chinese President Xi Jinping abide by the Taiwan agreement

Taiwan is preparing for war. 56 Chinese jets breached its airspace on Monday. The prospects of an invasion are growing. President Tsai Ing-wen has warned of 'catastrophic consequences'. Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC (Taiwan) has called upon like-minded countries to unite. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: 56 Chinese Jets invade Taiwan's airspace

US President Joe Biden said he spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss China's military activity near Taiwan and both sides agreed to abide by the Taiwan agreement.

US President Biden says Xi Jinping agreed to abide by the Taiwan agreement

Tensions remain high in the Indo-pacific region as China continues to send warplanes into Taiwan's airspace. In the latest, China sent 56 warplanes, yet another record-incursion.

56 Chinese planes in Taiwan airspace

Anonymous, a decentralised worldwide hacktivist organisation, uploaded the second phase of its defacement of a Chinese government tourism marketing website early on Friday (October 1), including Taiwan's national emblem, "Tank Man," and Winnie the Pooh.

Reddit user "Allez-opi omi" posted links to 10 pages Anonymous made on a website for the China Cultural Center on Thursday (September 30).

The Anonymous spokesperson uploaded "Round 2" with eight more links to information thrown into the Chinese government site at 12:01 am on Friday.

Activists known as Anonymous have vandalised websites all around the world.

They support political issues such as opposing the global crackdown on file-sharing websites and defending the secret-leaking website WikiLeaks.

The hackers express their displeasure with the Chinese government's Internet limitations in a note posted on one of the hacked Chinese sites.&nbsp; 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Anonymous, a decentralised worldwide hacktivist organisation, uploaded the second phase of its defacement of a Chinese government tourism marketing website early on Friday (October 1), including Taiwan's national emblem, "Tank Man," and Winnie the Pooh.

Anonymous, a decentralised worldwide hacktivist organisation, uploaded the second phase of its defacement of a Chinese government tourism marketing website early on Friday (October 1), including Taiwan's national emblem, "Tank Man," and Winnie the Pooh. Reddit user "Allez-opi omi" posted links to 10 pages Anonymous made on a website for the China Cultural Center on Thursday (September 30). The Anonymous spokesperson uploaded "Round 2" with eight more links to information thrown into the Chinese government site at 12:01 am on Friday. Activists known as Anonymous have vandalised websites all around the world. They support political issues such as opposing the global crackdown on file-sharing websites and defending the secret-leaking website WikiLeaks. The hackers express their displeasure with the Chinese government's Internet limitations in a note posted on one of the hacked Chinese sites. (With inputs from agencies)

Hacktivism: China site shows Taiwan emblem, 'Tank Man'

Taiwan needs to be on alert for China's "over the top" military activities, the premier said on Tuesday, after a record 56 Chinese aircraft flew into Taiwan's air defence zone, while the president said the island would do what it took to defend itself. Watch this report for more details.

Taiwan to China: Stop provocative actions

Is China waging an offensive on Taiwan? +93 PLA planes breached Taiwan's air space +Thousands of ships & millions of troops are being assembled +Taiwan is facing at least 20 million cyber attacks every month Palki Sharma tells you how China is escalating the threat of war

Gravitas: China is waging an offensive on Taiwan

In another blatant incursion, China flew 39 military planes towards Taiwan on Saturday. This was the second large display of force in as many days. &nbsp;

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Tensions have been continuously rising between the two countries recently. &nbsp;

Around 39 aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone in two sorties, one during the day and one at night, said Taiwan’s Defense Ministry. &nbsp;

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The Chinese followed a similar pattern on Friday after 38 planes flew into the area south of the self-governing island.&nbsp;

In the afternoon of October 2, 20 PLA aircraft, including 14 J-16s, four SU-30s and two Y-8 ASWs, entered airspace. And 19 PLA aircraft including 12 J-16s, six SU-30s and KJ-500 AEW&amp;C, entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ at night.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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"It's evident that the world, the international community, rejects such behaviours by China more and more," Taiwanese Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Saturday.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the United States said it is concerned with China's increasing military activity near Taiwan. It added that China's military pressure against Taiwan undermines regional peace and stability. &nbsp;

On Sunday, a State Department spokesperson, said, "We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure and coercion against Taiwan." &nbsp;&nbsp;

China claims Taiwan as a breakaway province, which it has said will be unified with the mainland by force if necessary. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;&nbsp;

In another blatant incursion, China flew 39 military planes towards Taiwan on Saturday. This was the second large display of force in as many days. 20 PLA aircraft (J-16*14, SU-30*4 and Y-8 ASW*2) entered #Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ on October 2, 2021.

In another blatant incursion, China flew 39 military planes towards Taiwan on Saturday. This was the second large display of force in as many days. 20 PLA aircraft (J-16*14, SU-30*4 and Y-8 ASW*2) entered #Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ on October 2, 2021. Please check our official website for more information: https://t.co/ga0zLOIC4d pic.twitter.com/SA59EdkJW5 — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) October 2, 2021 × Tensions have been continuously rising between the two countries recently. Around 39 aircraft entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone in two sorties, one during the day and one at night, said Taiwan’s Defense Ministry. Also Read: Now, China's move to cut silicon production disrupts global economy The Chinese followed a similar pattern on Friday after 38 planes flew into the area south of the self-governing island. In the afternoon of October 2, 20 PLA aircraft, including 14 J-16s, four SU-30s and two Y-8 ASWs, entered airspace. And 19 PLA aircraft including 12 J-16s, six SU-30s and KJ-500 AEW&C, entered Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ at night. Also Read: After release from China, Canadian Michael Spavor overjoyed on being reunited with family "It's evident that the world, the international community, rejects such behaviours by China more and more," Taiwanese Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Saturday. Meanwhile, the United States said it is concerned with China's increasing military activity near Taiwan. It added that China's military pressure against Taiwan undermines regional peace and stability. On Sunday, a State Department spokesperson, said, "We urge Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure and coercion against Taiwan." China claims Taiwan as a breakaway province, which it has said will be unified with the mainland by force if necessary. (With inputs from agencies)

For second straight day, Chinese jets fly towards Taiwan in another incursion

A record 38 Chinese military jets crossed into Taiwan's defence zone as Beijing marked the founding of the People's Republic of China, Taipei said on Saturday.

Taiwan: 38 Chinese jets violate airspace

A record 38 Chinese military jets crossed into Taiwan's defence zone as Beijing marked the founding of the People's Republic of China, Taipei said on Saturday.&nbsp;

The show of force on China's National Day on Friday near the self-ruled democratic island, which Beijing claims as part of its territory, came in the same week it accused Britain of sending a warship into the Taiwan Strait with "evil intentions".

Taiwan's defence ministry said it scrambled its aircraft to broadcast warnings after 22 fighters, two bombers and one anti-submarine aircraft entered the island's southwest Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Friday.

A second batch of 13 jets crossed into Taiwan's ADIZ later on Friday, in a rare night incursion, bringing the total to a record 38, according to the ministry.

The ADIZ is not the same as Taiwan's territorial airspace but includes a far greater area that overlaps with part of China's own air defence identification zone and even includes some of mainland China.

Beijing often sends military aircraft into Taiwan's air defence zone in a show of strength and last week flew 24 planes into the area after Taiwan applied to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact.

China's authoritarian leaders have vowed to one day seize Taiwan.

Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taipei since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen, who views the island as "already independent".&nbsp;

Last year, Chinese military jets made a record 380 incursions into Taiwan's defence zone, and the number of breaches for the first nine months of this year has already exceeded 500.

The previous single-day record was on June 15 when 28 jets breached Taiwan's ADIZ.

Friday's incursion came after Britain sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait on Monday for the first time since 2008, a move that challenges Beijing's claim to the sensitive waterway and marked a rare passage by a non-US military vessel.&nbsp;

The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command accused Britain of acting out of "evil intentions to sabotage peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait".

US warships regularly conduct "freedom of navigation" exercises in the strait separating Taiwan and mainland China, triggering angry responses from Beijing.

A record 38 Chinese military jets crossed into Taiwan's defence zone as Beijing marked the founding of the People's Republic of China, Taipei said on Saturday. The show of force on China's National Day on Friday near the self-ruled democratic island, which Beijing claims as part of its territory, came in the same week it accused Britain of sending a warship into the Taiwan Strait with "evil intentions".

A record 38 Chinese military jets crossed into Taiwan's defence zone as Beijing marked the founding of the People's Republic of China, Taipei said on Saturday. The show of force on China's National Day on Friday near the self-ruled democratic island, which Beijing claims as part of its territory, came in the same week it accused Britain of sending a warship into the Taiwan Strait with "evil intentions". Taiwan's defence ministry said it scrambled its aircraft to broadcast warnings after 22 fighters, two bombers and one anti-submarine aircraft entered the island's southwest Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Friday. A second batch of 13 jets crossed into Taiwan's ADIZ later on Friday, in a rare night incursion, bringing the total to a record 38, according to the ministry. The ADIZ is not the same as Taiwan's territorial airspace but includes a far greater area that overlaps with part of China's own air defence identification zone and even includes some of mainland China. Beijing often sends military aircraft into Taiwan's air defence zone in a show of strength and last week flew 24 planes into the area after Taiwan applied to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact. China's authoritarian leaders have vowed to one day seize Taiwan. Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taipei since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen, who views the island as "already independent". Last year, Chinese military jets made a record 380 incursions into Taiwan's defence zone, and the number of breaches for the first nine months of this year has already exceeded 500. The previous single-day record was on June 15 when 28 jets breached Taiwan's ADIZ. Friday's incursion came after Britain sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait on Monday for the first time since 2008, a move that challenges Beijing's claim to the sensitive waterway and marked a rare passage by a non-US military vessel. The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command accused Britain of acting out of "evil intentions to sabotage peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait". US warships regularly conduct "freedom of navigation" exercises in the strait separating Taiwan and mainland China, triggering angry responses from Beijing.

Record 38 Chinese jets enter Taiwan defence zone on National Day

Taiwan accused Beijing of bullying and damaging regional peace Saturday after Chinese fighter jets and bombers made their largest ever incursion into the island's air defence zone.

Beijing marked its National Day on Friday with its biggest aerial show of force against Taiwan to date, buzzing the self-ruled democratic island with 38 warplanes, including nuclear-capable H-6 bombers.

Democratic Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of invasion by China which views the island as its territory and has vowed to one day seize it, by force if necessary.

Under President Xi Jinping, Chinese warplanes are crossing into Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on a near daily basis.

But Friday's incursion sparked a particularly sharp rebuke from Taipei.

"China has been bellicose and damaging regional peace while engaging in many bullying acts," Premier Su Tseng-chang told reporters Saturday.

"It's evident that the world, the international community, rejects such behaviours by China more and more."

Taiwan's defence ministry said it scrambled its aircraft to broadcast warnings after 22 fighters, two bombers and one anti-submarine aircraft entered the island's southwest ADIZ on Friday.

A second batch of 13 jets then crossed into Taiwan's ADIZ later on Friday, in a rare night incursion, bringing the total to a record 38, according to the ministry.

The ADIZ is not the same as Taiwan's territorial airspace but includes a far greater area that overlaps with part of China's own air defence identification zone and even includes some of mainland China.

Rising tensions

Mass incursions used to be rare.&nbsp;

But in the last two years Beijing has begun sending large sorties into Taiwan's ADIZ to signal dissatisfaction at key moments -- and to keep Taipei's ageing fighter fleet regularly stressed.&nbsp;

Last week 24 Chinese warplanes flew into the area after Taiwan applied to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact.

Friday's show of force came the same week Beijing accused Britain of "evil attentions" after it sent a frigate to sail through the Taiwan Strait.

China claims the strait as its own waterway, along with most of the disputed South China Sea. Most other nations view them as international waters open to all.&nbsp;

Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taipei since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen, who views the island as "already independent" and not part of a "one China".

Last year, Chinese military jets made a record 380 incursions into Taiwan's defence zone, and the number of breaches for the first nine months of this year has already exceeded 500.

The previous single-day record was on June 15 when 28 jets breached Taiwan's ADIZ.

Xi has described Taiwan becoming part of the mainland as "inevitable".

US military officials have begun to talk openly about fears that China could consider the previously unthinkable and invade.

Protection of Taiwan has become a rare bipartisan issue in Washington and a growing number of Western nations have begun joining the United States in "freedom of navigation" exercises to push back on China's claims to the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

Britain sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait on Monday for the first time since 2008.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command accused Britain of acting out of "evil intentions to sabotage peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait".

Alexander Huang, associate professor at Tamkang University in Taipei said he believed the latest aerial incursion was not just about sending a message to Taiwan.

"There's three other carrier attack groups in the region, two American and one British," he told AFP.

"China is sending a political message to the US and UK on her national day: Don't mess around in my area."

Canadian, French and Australian warships have all made voyages through the Taiwan Strait in recent years, sparking protests from China.

Taiwan accused Beijing of bullying and damaging regional peace Saturday after Chinese fighter jets and bombers made their largest ever incursion into the island's air defence zone.

Taiwan accused Beijing of bullying and damaging regional peace Saturday after Chinese fighter jets and bombers made their largest ever incursion into the island's air defence zone. Beijing marked its National Day on Friday with its biggest aerial show of force against Taiwan to date, buzzing the self-ruled democratic island with 38 warplanes, including nuclear-capable H-6 bombers. Democratic Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of invasion by China which views the island as its territory and has vowed to one day seize it, by force if necessary. Under President Xi Jinping, Chinese warplanes are crossing into Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on a near daily basis. But Friday's incursion sparked a particularly sharp rebuke from Taipei. "China has been bellicose and damaging regional peace while engaging in many bullying acts," Premier Su Tseng-chang told reporters Saturday. "It's evident that the world, the international community, rejects such behaviours by China more and more." Taiwan's defence ministry said it scrambled its aircraft to broadcast warnings after 22 fighters, two bombers and one anti-submarine aircraft entered the island's southwest ADIZ on Friday. A second batch of 13 jets then crossed into Taiwan's ADIZ later on Friday, in a rare night incursion, bringing the total to a record 38, according to the ministry. The ADIZ is not the same as Taiwan's territorial airspace but includes a far greater area that overlaps with part of China's own air defence identification zone and even includes some of mainland China. Rising tensions Mass incursions used to be rare. But in the last two years Beijing has begun sending large sorties into Taiwan's ADIZ to signal dissatisfaction at key moments -- and to keep Taipei's ageing fighter fleet regularly stressed. Last week 24 Chinese warplanes flew into the area after Taiwan applied to join a major trans-Pacific trade pact. Friday's show of force came the same week Beijing accused Britain of "evil attentions" after it sent a frigate to sail through the Taiwan Strait. China claims the strait as its own waterway, along with most of the disputed South China Sea. Most other nations view them as international waters open to all. Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taipei since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen, who views the island as "already independent" and not part of a "one China". Last year, Chinese military jets made a record 380 incursions into Taiwan's defence zone, and the number of breaches for the first nine months of this year has already exceeded 500. The previous single-day record was on June 15 when 28 jets breached Taiwan's ADIZ. Xi has described Taiwan becoming part of the mainland as "inevitable". US military officials have begun to talk openly about fears that China could consider the previously unthinkable and invade. Protection of Taiwan has become a rare bipartisan issue in Washington and a growing number of Western nations have begun joining the United States in "freedom of navigation" exercises to push back on China's claims to the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait. Britain sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait on Monday for the first time since 2008. The Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command accused Britain of acting out of "evil intentions to sabotage peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait". Alexander Huang, associate professor at Tamkang University in Taipei said he believed the latest aerial incursion was not just about sending a message to Taiwan. "There's three other carrier attack groups in the region, two American and one British," he told AFP. "China is sending a political message to the US and UK on her national day: Don't mess around in my area." Canadian, French and Australian warships have all made voyages through the Taiwan Strait in recent years, sparking protests from China.

Taiwan rebukes China over record fighter jet incursion

Taiwan's government on Wednesday proposed tightening a law to prevent China from stealing key technology, reflecting concerns in Taipei that Beijing is stepping up espionage efforts against the island. 
 
Taiwan is home to a thriving and world-leading semiconductor industry, used in everything from fighter jets to cars, and the government has long worried about Chinese efforts to copy that success, including through industrial espionage, poaching talent and other methods. 
 
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said it was proposing a revision to an existing law governing China relations that would require people getting government money for certain technology to seek permission before going to China. 
 
There would be fines of up to T$10 million ($360,555) for those who breach the law. 
 
The council did not specify what constitutes "national core technology" or how the government defines "certain subsidies" provided by them, saying it will seek help from the technology ministry and further amend the regulations. 
 
A senior Taiwan government official familiar with the matter told Reuters last month the revision was meant to protect the island`s manufacturing technology for advanced chips, which industry experts say is generations ahead of China`s. 
 
Taiwan's parliament will need to pass the revisions. 
 
Four lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party proposed in April&nbsp;amending the commercial secrets law to widen the scope of what is considered a secret and toughen penalties. 
 
Taiwan blames China for most cases of industrial espionage by foreign forces discovered in recent years. 
 
Taiwan has been particularly concerned by Chinese attempts to boost its semiconductor industry by "poaching" Taiwanese talent.

Taiwan's government on Wednesday proposed tightening a law to prevent China from stealing key technology, reflecting concerns in Taipei that Beijing is stepping up espionage efforts against the island.

Taiwan's government on Wednesday proposed tightening a law to prevent China from stealing key technology, reflecting concerns in Taipei that Beijing is stepping up espionage efforts against the island. Taiwan is home to a thriving and world-leading semiconductor industry, used in everything from fighter jets to cars, and the government has long worried about Chinese efforts to copy that success, including through industrial espionage, poaching talent and other methods. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said it was proposing a revision to an existing law governing China relations that would require people getting government money for certain technology to seek permission before going to China. There would be fines of up to T$10 million ($360,555) for those who breach the law. The council did not specify what constitutes "national core technology" or how the government defines "certain subsidies" provided by them, saying it will seek help from the technology ministry and further amend the regulations. A senior Taiwan government official familiar with the matter told Reuters last month the revision was meant to protect the island`s manufacturing technology for advanced chips, which industry experts say is generations ahead of China`s. Taiwan's parliament will need to pass the revisions. Four lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party proposed in April amending the commercial secrets law to widen the scope of what is considered a secret and toughen penalties. Taiwan blames China for most cases of industrial espionage by foreign forces discovered in recent years. Taiwan has been particularly concerned by Chinese attempts to boost its semiconductor industry by "poaching" Taiwanese talent.

Taiwan proposes tightening law to prevent China stealing technology

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned Taiwan to work on unification of the country and get out of the existing "grim" situation.<o:p></o:p>

The self-ruled democratic Taiwan is usually claimed as a part of its territory by China and the Asian country has, on several occasions,&nbsp;stressed that it will one day re-take the country.<o:p></o:p>

Now, in a congratulatory message to Eric Chu, who has just been elected as the leader of the Kuomintang (KMT) party — which is China-friendly — China's President XI Jinping said the Communist Party and KMT should work together.

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"In the past our two parties insisted on '1992 consensus' and opposing 'Taiwan independence' ... to promote peaceful developments in cross- strait relations," Xi said in the letter released by the KMT.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

He urged the two parties to come together for the ‘unification of the country’ and make sure the ‘grim’ situation is straightened out as soon as possible.<o:p></o:p>

"At present the situation in the Taiwan Strait is complex and grim," he said, urging the parties to jointly seek peace and "the unification of the country."&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Chu has replied back by saying he hopes the two parties will “seek common ground and respect their differences” to ensure and promote peace and stability in the area.<o:p></o:p>

Meanwhile, Beijing has been building military, diplomatic and economic pressure on Taiwan to admit and follow the idea of “One China”.<o:p></o:p>

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned Taiwan to work on unification of the country and get out of the existing "grim" situation. The self-ruled democratic Taiwan is usually claimed as a part of its territory by China and the Asian country has, on several occasions, stressed that it will one day re-take the country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned Taiwan to work on unification of the country and get out of the existing "grim" situation. The self-ruled democratic Taiwan is usually claimed as a part of its territory by China and the Asian country has, on several occasions, stressed that it will one day re-take the country. Now, in a congratulatory message to Eric Chu, who has just been elected as the leader of the Kuomintang (KMT) party — which is China-friendly — China's President XI Jinping said the Communist Party and KMT should work together. WATCH | "In the past our two parties insisted on '1992 consensus' and opposing 'Taiwan independence' ... to promote peaceful developments in cross- strait relations," Xi said in the letter released by the KMT. He urged the two parties to come together for the ‘unification of the country’ and make sure the ‘grim’ situation is straightened out as soon as possible. "At present the situation in the Taiwan Strait is complex and grim," he said, urging the parties to jointly seek peace and "the unification of the country." Chu has replied back by saying he hopes the two parties will “seek common ground and respect their differences” to ensure and promote peace and stability in the area. Meanwhile, Beijing has been building military, diplomatic and economic pressure on Taiwan to admit and follow the idea of “One China”.

China warns Taiwan about existing 'grim' situation

Taiwan on Thursday accused China of "bullying" after Beijing sent a total of 24 warplanes into its air defence identification zone (ADIZ), the third-largest incursion in the past two years of heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei, US media reported.

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, including bombers, fighter jets, anti-submarine planes, and airborne early warning and control planes, entered Taiwan's ADIZ in two groups—one of 19 planes and the second cohort of five jets that came later in the day, CNN reported.

Citing a map released by Taiwan's Defense Ministry, CNN reported that some Chinese aircraft, including H-6 bombers, were flying around the southern part of Taiwan, and angling up to the island's east.

In response, the ministry said radio warnings were issued and air defence missile systems were deployed to monitor the activity.

The air incursions came a day after Taiwan officially submitted an application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) free-trade pact.

Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan, a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, despite the fact that the two sides have been governed separately for more than seven decades.

Taipei, on the other hand, has countered Chinese aggression by increasing strategic ties with democracies, including the US, which has been repeatedly opposed by Beijing. China has threatened that "Taiwan's independence" means war.

On June 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to complete reunification with self-ruled Taiwan and vowed to smash any attempts at formal independence for the island.&nbsp;

Taiwan on Thursday accused China of "bullying" after Beijing sent a total of 24 warplanes into its air defence identification zone (ADIZ), the third-largest incursion in the past two years of heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei, US media reported.

Taiwan on Thursday accused China of "bullying" after Beijing sent a total of 24 warplanes into its air defence identification zone (ADIZ), the third-largest incursion in the past two years of heightened tensions between Beijing and Taipei, US media reported. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, including bombers, fighter jets, anti-submarine planes, and airborne early warning and control planes, entered Taiwan's ADIZ in two groups—one of 19 planes and the second cohort of five jets that came later in the day, CNN reported. Citing a map released by Taiwan's Defense Ministry, CNN reported that some Chinese aircraft, including H-6 bombers, were flying around the southern part of Taiwan, and angling up to the island's east. In response, the ministry said radio warnings were issued and air defence missile systems were deployed to monitor the activity. The air incursions came a day after Taiwan officially submitted an application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) free-trade pact. Beijing claims full sovereignty over Taiwan, a democracy of almost 24 million people located off the southeastern coast of mainland China, despite the fact that the two sides have been governed separately for more than seven decades. Taipei, on the other hand, has countered Chinese aggression by increasing strategic ties with democracies, including the US, which has been repeatedly opposed by Beijing. China has threatened that "Taiwan's independence" means war. On June 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to complete reunification with self-ruled Taiwan and vowed to smash any attempts at formal independence for the island.

Taiwan accuses China of 'bullying' after largest warplane incursions

Taiwan's main opposition party elected former leader Eric Chu as its chairman on Saturday with a pledge to renew stalled talks with China, which has ramped up military and political pressure against the island Beijing claims as its own territory.

Chu, 60, a former mayor of New Taipei City, beat Kuomintang (KMT) incumbent Johnny Chiang and two other contenders in the chairmanship election, though he will not take over immediately.

The KMT was trounced in presidential and parliamentary elections last year, having failed to cast off the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) accusations a vote for them was no more than a vote for China.

Speaking after his victory, Chu said when it came to policy in relation to China his party would not become a "little" version of the DPP, which Beijing refuses to deal with believing they are separatists.

"We will re-build cross-Taiwan Strait exchange platforms and communication channels," he said.

The KMT ruled China until fleeing to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil war to the Communists. It traditionally favours close ties with Beijing, which has increasingly set it at odds with many Taiwanese.

High-level KMT contact with China's Communist Party stalled during Chiang's 17-month tenure amid increased pressure by China against Taiwan and suspicion in Beijing that the party was not sufficiently committed to accepting the island as part of "one China".

Chu met President Xi Jinping in Beijing in 2015, where he acknowledged that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are part of "one China" but they have different interpretations what this means.

The urbane, U.S.-educated Chu previously led the KMT until resigning in 2016 after he was defeated in Taiwan's presidential election by current President Tsai Ing-wen.

Deep disagreements remain in the KMT about its direction following its electoral defeat last year, and Chu pledged "unprecedented unity" under his leadership.

Taiwan will hold mayoral elections next year which, while mostly focusing on local issues, will be an important measure of support ahead of the 2024 presidential vote.

Taiwan's main opposition party elected former leader Eric Chu as its chairman on Saturday with a pledge to renew stalled talks with China, which has ramped up military and political pressure against the island Beijing claims as its own territory.

Taiwan's main opposition party elected former leader Eric Chu as its chairman on Saturday with a pledge to renew stalled talks with China, which has ramped up military and political pressure against the island Beijing claims as its own territory. Chu, 60, a former mayor of New Taipei City, beat Kuomintang (KMT) incumbent Johnny Chiang and two other contenders in the chairmanship election, though he will not take over immediately. The KMT was trounced in presidential and parliamentary elections last year, having failed to cast off the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) accusations a vote for them was no more than a vote for China. Speaking after his victory, Chu said when it came to policy in relation to China his party would not become a "little" version of the DPP, which Beijing refuses to deal with believing they are separatists. "We will re-build cross-Taiwan Strait exchange platforms and communication channels," he said. The KMT ruled China until fleeing to Taiwan in 1949 after losing a civil war to the Communists. It traditionally favours close ties with Beijing, which has increasingly set it at odds with many Taiwanese. High-level KMT contact with China's Communist Party stalled during Chiang's 17-month tenure amid increased pressure by China against Taiwan and suspicion in Beijing that the party was not sufficiently committed to accepting the island as part of "one China". Chu met President Xi Jinping in Beijing in 2015, where he acknowledged that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are part of "one China" but they have different interpretations what this means. The urbane, U.S.-educated Chu previously led the KMT until resigning in 2016 after he was defeated in Taiwan's presidential election by current President Tsai Ing-wen. Deep disagreements remain in the KMT about its direction following its electoral defeat last year, and Chu pledged "unprecedented unity" under his leadership. Taiwan will hold mayoral elections next year which, while mostly focusing on local issues, will be an important measure of support ahead of the 2024 presidential vote.

Taiwan opposition party's new leader pledges renewed talks with China

Taiwan condemned China for "bullying" after Beijing sent a total of 24 warplanes into its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday (September 23) and also opposed Taiwan's bid to join a pan-Pacific trade pact.&nbsp;

Taiwan applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) but admitted that there's a potential political roadblock as China has also applied. China's Foreign Ministry said it opposed Taiwan "entering into any official treaty or organisation".

On Wednesday, Taiwan had formally applied to join CPTPP, and a day after that, China sent two dozen warplanes, including bombers, fighter jets, anti-submarine planes and airborne early warning and control planes in two groups.&nbsp;

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Taiwan's defence ministry had said the country's air force was scrambled to warn off the Chinese planes, which was the third-largest incursion in the past two years. The incident has further escalated the heightened tensions between Beijing and Taiwan.&nbsp;

In a statement late on Thursday, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said China had "no right to speak" about Taiwan's bid.&nbsp;

"The Chinese government only wants to bully Taiwan in the international community, and is the arch criminal in increased hostility across the Taiwan Strait," it said.

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China is not a member of the CPTPP, which consists of Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam.&nbsp;

The original 12-member agreement, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), was seen as an important economic counterweight to China's growing influence.

But the TPP was thrown into limbo in early 2017 when then-US President Donald Trump withdrew the United States.&nbsp;

Taiwan condemned China for "bullying" after Beijing sent a total of 24 warplanes into its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday (September 23) and also opposed Taiwan's bid to join a pan-Pacific trade pact.

Taiwan condemned China for "bullying" after Beijing sent a total of 24 warplanes into its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Thursday (September 23) and also opposed Taiwan's bid to join a pan-Pacific trade pact. Taiwan applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) but admitted that there's a potential political roadblock as China has also applied. China's Foreign Ministry said it opposed Taiwan "entering into any official treaty or organisation". On Wednesday, Taiwan had formally applied to join CPTPP, and a day after that, China sent two dozen warplanes, including bombers, fighter jets, anti-submarine planes and airborne early warning and control planes in two groups. ALSO READ | Chinese clothing brand faces heat over inappropriate messages, anti-India depictions printed on kids' shirts Taiwan's defence ministry had said the country's air force was scrambled to warn off the Chinese planes, which was the third-largest incursion in the past two years. The incident has further escalated the heightened tensions between Beijing and Taiwan. In a statement late on Thursday, Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said China had "no right to speak" about Taiwan's bid. "The Chinese government only wants to bully Taiwan in the international community, and is the arch criminal in increased hostility across the Taiwan Strait," it said. ALSO READ | France says UK's Boris Johnson offered to 're-establish cooperation' China is not a member of the CPTPP, which consists of Canada, Australia, Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. The original 12-member agreement, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), was seen as an important economic counterweight to China's growing influence. But the TPP was thrown into limbo in early 2017 when then-US President Donald Trump withdrew the United States.

Taiwan slams 'bully' China for warplane incursions and Pacific trade pact threats

China on Thursday said it "strongly opposes" Taiwan's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a day after Taipei applied for membership in the 11-country trade bloc.Watch this report for more details.

China opposes Taiwan's Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

After Taiwan applied to join a trans-Pacific trade pact, China has criticised the island nation’s attempt, saying it opposes its joining of any official international agreements and organisations. &nbsp;

Taiwan has filed an application to join the 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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In a bid to increase its economic influence in the region, Beijing has also applied to join the same pact some time ago. &nbsp;

“Taiwan is an inalienable part of China,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on being asked about Taiwan’s move. &nbsp;

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On Thursday, Zhao added, “We resolutely oppose any country’s official exchanges with Taiwan, and resolutely oppose the Taiwan region’s accession to any official agreements and organisations.” &nbsp;

Chen Chern-chyi, deputy economic minister, Taiwan, said on Wednesday that Taipei had submitted the application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). &nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) eastern theatre command dispatched naval and Air Forces to conduct joint patrols and combat exercises "in the waters and airspace southwest of Taiwan", as per China's state-run Global Times report. &nbsp;

The newspaper said the move came after "US warship transited the Taiwan Straits to provoke China concerning its sovereignty over the island again on Friday." &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

After Taiwan applied to join a trans-Pacific trade pact, China has criticised the island nation’s attempt, saying it opposes its joining of any official international agreements and organisations.

After Taiwan applied to join a trans-Pacific trade pact, China has criticised the island nation’s attempt, saying it opposes its joining of any official international agreements and organisations. Taiwan has filed an application to join the 11-member Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Watch: × In a bid to increase its economic influence in the region, Beijing has also applied to join the same pact some time ago. “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China,” said Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian on being asked about Taiwan’s move. Also Read: Chinese aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entered air defence zone, claims Taiwan On Thursday, Zhao added, “We resolutely oppose any country’s official exchanges with Taiwan, and resolutely oppose the Taiwan region’s accession to any official agreements and organisations.” Chen Chern-chyi, deputy economic minister, Taiwan, said on Wednesday that Taipei had submitted the application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Also Read: Lift unilateral sanctions or restrictions on Afghanistan, says Chinese FM Wang Yi Meanwhile, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) eastern theatre command dispatched naval and Air Forces to conduct joint patrols and combat exercises "in the waters and airspace southwest of Taiwan", as per China's state-run Global Times report. The newspaper said the move came after "US warship transited the Taiwan Straits to provoke China concerning its sovereignty over the island again on Friday." (With inputs from agencies)

China slams Taiwan’s attempt to join key trans-Pacific trade pact

Amid escalated tensions, Taiwan's defence ministry said the country's air force scrambled again to warn off 19 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone on Thursday (September 23).

Amid escalated tensions, Taiwan's defence ministry said the country's air force scrambled again to warn off 19 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone on Thursday (September 23). The large display of force by China comes after Taiwan announced its intention to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group. The ministry further informed that the Chinese aircraft included 12 J-16 fighters and two nuclear-capable H-6 bombers as CAP aircraft was tasked, radio warnings were issued and air defence missile systems deployed to monitor the activity. This latest entry of Chinese aircraft is one of the many as Beijing has regularly been sending planes into Taiwan's ADIZ. Taiwan and China split during a civil war in 1949, but China continues to claim full sovereignty over Taiwan. ALSO READ | China worst abuser of internet freedom, Iceland with the most internet freedom, says report 19 PLA aircraft (J-16*12, Y-8 ASW*2, H-6*2, Y-8 EW and J-11*2) entered #Taiwan’s southwest ADIZ in the morning of September 23, 2021. Please check our official website for more information: https://t.co/c5EJJFhzKL pic.twitter.com/81fIdFbWFI — 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) September 23, 2021 × Taiwan has also applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Wednesday (September 22) but admitted that there is a "risk". Taiwan's government addressed a potential political roadblock to joining the CPTPP after formally applying on Wednesday, less than a week after China. Taiwan has been trying to counter the Chinese aggression by increasing strategic ties with democracies including the US, which has been repeatedly opposed by Beijing. As China has threatened that "Taiwan's independence" means war. On June 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to complete reunification with self-ruled Taiwan and vowed to smash any attempts at formal independence for the island. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese aircraft, including nuclear-capable bombers, entered air defence zone, claims Taiwan

Taiwan threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Sunday after Beijing said it would suspend sugar apple and wax apple imports from Taiwan on pest concerns. This is the second time this year that China has halted fruit imports from Taiwan.

Taiwan threatens to take China to the World Trade Organization

Taiwan faces "severe threats" from China. It now wants to spend close to $9 billion extra for more arms. But that may not be enough to contain the tensions in the region. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Taiwan faces "severe threats" from China

As US President Joe Biden announced a new alliance with the UK and Australia (known as Ausuk), several international groups and governments were left surprised, including the European Union.<o:p></o:p>

The three countries have joined hands to share and better utilise their capabilities and technology to make sure people are "kept safe from harm and reinforcing our shared goals".

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Taiwan, an island that China claims to be its province, has lent support to this newly formed alliance, unlike China. The nation has said it is not asking anyone to fight Taiwan’s wars on its behalf, and is therefore not riled up against the new alliance.<o:p></o:p>

A joint press statement from the alliance stated that the US and Australia will continue promoting "peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues without resorting to threats or coercion". <o:p></o:p>

While this angered China, Taiwan's government has thanked the US and Australia for its "firm and open" support.<o:p></o:p>

"Building on the solid existing foundations, our government will continue to work closely with the United States, Australia and other countries with similar ideas to expand Taiwan's international space, safeguard democracy and shared values, and a rules-based international order, and jointly safeguard peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region," said ministry spokesperson Joanne Ou.<o:p></o:p>

China’s anger towards the newly-formed alliance roots out of the open and clear criticism from the three involved nations that have protested China’s actions in the South China Sea.<o:p></o:p>

However, China has strongly opposed this move and has labelled the accusations to be 'unfounded'.<o:p></o:p>

"This petty move to put pressure on China will be of no avail but a staged farce," China's embassy in Canberra said.<o:p></o:p>

As US President Joe Biden announced a new alliance with the UK and Australia (known as Ausuk), several international groups and governments were left surprised, including the European Union.

As US President Joe Biden announced a new alliance with the UK and Australia (known as Ausuk), several international groups and governments were left surprised, including the European Union. The three countries have joined hands to share and better utilise their capabilities and technology to make sure people are "kept safe from harm and reinforcing our shared goals". Also read | Aukus: China calls the alliance 'irresponsible', Australia shrugs Taiwan, an island that China claims to be its province, has lent support to this newly formed alliance, unlike China. The nation has said it is not asking anyone to fight Taiwan’s wars on its behalf, and is therefore not riled up against the new alliance. A joint press statement from the alliance stated that the US and Australia will continue promoting "peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues without resorting to threats or coercion". While this angered China, Taiwan's government has thanked the US and Australia for its "firm and open" support. "Building on the solid existing foundations, our government will continue to work closely with the United States, Australia and other countries with similar ideas to expand Taiwan's international space, safeguard democracy and shared values, and a rules-based international order, and jointly safeguard peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region," said ministry spokesperson Joanne Ou. China’s anger towards the newly-formed alliance roots out of the open and clear criticism from the three involved nations that have protested China’s actions in the South China Sea. However, China has strongly opposed this move and has labelled the accusations to be 'unfounded'. "This petty move to put pressure on China will be of no avail but a staged farce," China's embassy in Canberra said.

As China fumes over new alliance, Taiwan thanks Australia and US for 'firm and open support' of Ausuk

In an effort to showcase its military capability Taiwan conducted military drills designed to replicate a potential offensive from China.

Taiwan holds military drill amid China tension

As annual drills reached their peak, Taiwanese fighter jets landed on a makeshift runway on a highway strip on Wednesday. &nbsp;

The drills, which were overseen by President Tsai Ing-wen, looked to enhance capabilities of the security forces that would come in handy if China attacks and targets Taiwan's vulnerable air bases. &nbsp;

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In the exercise, three fighters, an F-16, French-made Mirage and a Ching-kuo indigenous defence fighter, and an E-2 Hawkeye early warning aircraft landed on a highway strip specially designed to be straight and flat for rapid conversion from a road into a runway in rural southern Pingtung county.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Across the island, Taiwan has constructed five emergency highway runways, which can be pressed into service in the event a Chinese attack takes out air force bases. It means the air force will still be able to operate. &nbsp;

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The week-long Han Kuang drills are taking place around Taiwan. In it, exercises are being undertaken to practise repelling a Chinese invasion, protecting critical infrastructure and night operations. &nbsp;

On Facebook, Tsai wrote, "Such splendid combat skills and rapid and real actions come from solid everyday training and also demonstrate the confidence of the Republic of China Air Force in defending its airspace." &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

As annual drills reached their peak, Taiwanese fighter jets landed on a makeshift runway on a highway strip on Wednesday. The drills, which were overseen by President Tsai Ing-wen, looked to enhance capabilities of the security forces that would come in handy if China attacks and targets Taiwan's vulnerable air bases.

As annual drills reached their peak, Taiwanese fighter jets landed on a makeshift runway on a highway strip on Wednesday. The drills, which were overseen by President Tsai Ing-wen, looked to enhance capabilities of the security forces that would come in handy if China attacks and targets Taiwan's vulnerable air bases. Watch: North Korea fires ballistic missiles into sea × In the exercise, three fighters, an F-16, French-made Mirage and a Ching-kuo indigenous defence fighter, and an E-2 Hawkeye early warning aircraft landed on a highway strip specially designed to be straight and flat for rapid conversion from a road into a runway in rural southern Pingtung county. Across the island, Taiwan has constructed five emergency highway runways, which can be pressed into service in the event a Chinese attack takes out air force bases. It means the air force will still be able to operate. Also Read: South Korea test-fires first submarine-launched ballistic missile, hours after North Korean launches The week-long Han Kuang drills are taking place around Taiwan. In it, exercises are being undertaken to practise repelling a Chinese invasion, protecting critical infrastructure and night operations. On Facebook, Tsai wrote, "Such splendid combat skills and rapid and real actions come from solid everyday training and also demonstrate the confidence of the Republic of China Air Force in defending its airspace." (With inputs from agencies)

In drills to prepare for a China attack, Taiwan lands jets on highway

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