The Hong Kong government said on Friday its suspension of operations at its Taiwan representative office was motivated by Taipei's "gross" interference in internal affairs, including with its offer to assist "violent" protesters, accusations Taiwan rejected.

Hong Kong blames 'gross interference' for Taiwan office closure

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday told emissaries visiting at US President Joe Biden's request that the island would work with the United States to deter 'adventurous manoeuvres and provocations' amid threats from Chinese military activities.

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen says will counter China's 'adventurous manoeuvres' with US

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday told Hong Kongers that while democracy is not perfect it is humankind's best system and they should keep the faith. Democratic Taiwan has become a safe haven for many Hong Kongers who have fled the Chinese-run city in the face of a mounting crackdown on dissent after Beijing unveiled a new tough security law last year following months of protests.

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen tells Hong Kongers to 'keep faith in democracy'

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said the region is ready to hold "meaningful" talks with China if Beijing puts aside "antagonism" and improve relations on the basis of "reciprocity and dignity" in her new year's speech on Friday.

Taiwanese President calls for 'meaningful' talks with China

Taiwan is ready to have “meaningful” talks with China as equals as long as they are willing to put aside confrontation, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, offering another olive branch to Beijing in her New Year’s speech.

Taiwan President: Willing to hold talks with China as equals

Taiwan's President Tsai-ing Wen launched the first of a new fleet of coastguard ships on Friday, an advanced catamaran that can be armed with missiles during war, as the island bolsters its defences as tensions rise with China.

Taiwan launches new coast guard ships to bolster defences as tensions rise with China

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said they face daily military threats from China, as United States announced a new $280m arms sale package to the Chinese-claimed island.

Taiwan says faces daily threats as US notifies of $280m arms sale

Taiwan began construction on a fleet of indigenous submarines on Tuesday, the latest move by the out-gunned island to bolster its defences against increasingly bellicose threats from Beijing.

Taiwan expanding submarine fleet as China threat grows

Trade-dependent Taiwan has made "relatively" good progress towards joining the revamped version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but it is awaiting clearer rules on membership, the island's chief trade negotiator said on Monday.

Taiwan talks up trans-Pacific trade pact after exclusion from new deal

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

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: Taiwan pledges strong defences

At least 18 Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait on Friday. The PLA is planning to launch combat exercises near Taiwan's coast. Japan & U.S. have extended their support to Tsai Ing-wen.

Gravitas: U.S-Taiwan alliance rattles China

Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu on Thursday asked for the help of international community to defend his country against China's increasing military interference, fearing a ''real possibility of war''.

'Real possibility of war': Taiwan calls for global coalition against China

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

Taiwan announced on Thursday a T$42.1 billion ($1.4 billion) increase in the budget for defence next year as China shared details of its latest combat exercise near the island.

Taiwan announces increase in military spending

A senior member of US President Donald Trump's administration landed in Taiwan Sunday for Washington's highest level visit since switching diplomatic recognition to China in 1979, a trip Beijing has condemned.

US begins highest level Taiwan visit in decades

Amid tensions with the Trump administration, China's foreign ministry said today that US arms sales to Taiwan violate the "One China" principle. Also Read: Taiwan in talks to make first purchase of sophisticated US drones United States had earlier approved a potential $620 million upgrade package for missiles to Taiwan which included Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles.

US arms sales to Taiwan violates 'One China' principle: China

Taiwanese Parliament is engulfed in turmoil due to repeated political brawls. Is Tawain's principle opposition party trying to corner Tsai Ing-wen at China's behest? WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets you a report.

Gravitas: Is China influencing Taiwan's opposition?

The imposition of a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong has sent chills through Taiwan, deepening fears that Beijing will focus next on seizing the democratic self-ruled island.

'We're next': Hong Kong security law sends chills through Taiwan

Taiwan has expressed to offer help Hong Kong as China tightens its grip over the country. Taiwan's laws already provide help to Hong Kong citizens for safety and threat for political reasons. Watch report

Taiwan vows 'necessary' aid to Hong Kong people: Supports HK protest

Taiwan has become a refuge for a small but growing number of pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong

WION Fineprint: Taiwan promises necessary support to Hong Kong

The United States urged China to respect Hong Kong's autonomy, warning that its proposed national security law for the city would be "highly destabilising" and face global opposition.

US law calls for sanctions if HK's autonomy is violated

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Hong Kong's freedom and democracy under threat: Taiwan comes in HK's support

At her oath taking ceremony today, Tsai Ing-wen sent a strong message to China. Tsai said that Taiwan cannot accept becoming a part of China under its 'one country, two systems' model. WION's Executive Editor Palki Sharma Upadhyay tells you more.

Gravitas: Taiwan: Tsai Ing-wen takes oath for a second time

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