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What does China want from the next US president?

During a Taiwan National Day speech on October 10, Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te said that Taipei was determined to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty against “annexation and encroachment”, and emphasised that “China has no right to represent Taiwan”.

The Conversation

China Toughens Taiwan Stance Over President's Sovereignty Defence

China has reacted more robustly to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's rhetoric defending the island's sovereignty than his predecessor's, with fiery threats and war games analysts say will likely intensify.

International Business Times

China's President Xi Jinping Visits Province Near Taiwan

Learn about China's military exercises near Taiwan and President Xi Jinping's visit to Fujian province in this informative summary.

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China's leader makes rare visit to province facing Taiwan following major war exercises

China’s President Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to a province facing Taiwan, following military exercises mobilizing China’s navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade of the self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force

The Independent UK

Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election

Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House

The Guardian - US

Taiwan Detects Record 153 Chinese Military Aircraft After Drills

Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island, official data showed Tuesday, after China held a day of large-scale drills.

International Business Times

China's Military Encircles Taiwan In 'Warning' Drills

Beijing has not ruled out using force to bring Taiwan under its control and Monday's drills represent its fourth round of large-scale war games in just over two years.

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Taiwan Condemns Chinese Military Drills As Provocation

Taiwan condemns Chinese military drills as provocative, amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

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China conducts military drills around Taiwan in warning to island’s president

PLA and Chinese coastguard approach Taiwan by sea and air in move linked by state media to ‘separatist’ National Day speech

The Guardian - AU

China Conducts Military Exercises Amid Taiwan Sovereignty Dispute

China conducts military exercises around Taiwan in response to political tensions over sovereignty.

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China vows never to renounce 'use of force' to retake Taiwan as drills end

China deployed planes and ships around Taiwan in military drills on Monday, issuing a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces. The drills marked the fourth large-scale exercise in two years as Beijing refuses to rule out force in its efforts to control Taiwan. Washington said the drills risked "escalation", calling on…

France 24

China Says Launches Military Drills Around Taiwan

China on Monday launched military drills around Taiwan, Beijing's defence ministry said, sending planes and ships to encircle the self-ruled island.

International Business Times

Foreign Office ‘asked for UK visit by Taiwan ex-president to be deferred’ to not anger China

Exclusive: Request to postpone Tsai Ing-wen’s trip came before ‘goodwill visit’ to China by David Lammy next week

The Guardian - UK

Asian Leaders Meet In Laos With US, Russia On World Turmoil

Asian leaders and top diplomats of adversaries the United States and Russia will meet Friday in Laos to discuss a world in turmoil as war rages in the Middle East and Ukraine.

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Taiwan Celebrates National Day Amid China Threats

Taiwan celebrates National Day with reflections on history, technological advancements, and defense against China's threats.

International Business Times

Taiwan President Lai Vows To 'Resist Annexation' Of Island

"I will also uphold the commitment to resist annexation or encroachment upon our sovereignty," Lai said, speaking under grey skies in front of the Presidential Office during Taiwan's National Day celebrations.

The Independent UK

Taiwan celebrates its National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats

Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own territory

International Business Times

Taiwan's President To Deliver Key Speech For National Day

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is set to deliver a key speech on Thursday as part of the self-ruled island's National Day celebrations that is likely to elicit an angry response from China.

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The Guardian - AU

Communist China not the motherland, says Taiwan’s president, because our republic is older

Lai Ching-te argues the reverse may be true because the Republic of China – the mantle that nationalists carried with them to Taiwan – predates the People’s Republic

International Business Times

Taiwan President Calls For Full Support Of Troops After Jet Crash

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday rallied residents to support the island's troops after a fighter jet crashed during a night training flight.

The Guardian - UK

If China wants Taiwan it should also reclaim land from Russia, says president

Lai Ching-te highlights Beijing’s contrasting approach to territorial loss during ‘century of humiliation’

The Independent UK

Taiwan says China lacks ability for invasion – but warns Beijing is building new weapons

China is developing new hypersonic weapons and other methods to threaten the island, defence ministry says

The Times of India

Invasion or blockade: How China plans to bring Taiwan under its control?

Taiwan's defence ministry has said that China currently lacks the capacity to "fully" invade the island nation, despite bringing advanced new weapons and exploring alternative options to threaten Taiwan, such as inspecting foreign cargo ships.

International Business Times

Taiwan Leader Urges Unity On Chinese Attack Anniversary

Taiwanese must "unite as one" against the threat from China, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as the island marked the 66th anniversary of a deadly Chinese artillery attack.

International Business Times

China's 'Growing Authoritarianism' Won't Stop With Taiwan: Lai

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned Wednesday that China's "growing authoritarianism will not stop with" the island and urged democratic countries to unite to curb its expansion.

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