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China could contemplate seizing the island to demonstrate American decline. But world reaction to such a breach of the peace would likely be great. One can more or less take it as read that the United States does not want to go to war with China over Taiwan,

Taiwanese voters went to the polls to vote on four referendum questions. Referendums have sometimes been a contentious aspect of Taiwan’s democratic system. Their provision is in the Republic of China constitution,

In a speech posted on a ministerial website, Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, says there is "no harm" in competition, but that it should be "positive", accusing the United States and others of trying to "use Taiwan to control China".

Taiwan is a "wanderer" that will eventually come home and not a chess piece to be played with, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on Monday, reaffirming Beijing's determination to bring the island under its control.

Taiwan will deepen economic ties with Lithuania in a "virtuous cycle of goodwill" as the European nation faces pressure from Beijing, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States says. China downgraded diplomatic ties with Lithuania in November following Taiwan's opening of a representative office in the Baltic state's capital,

Two dangerous flashpoints, in Europe and Asia, could bring the United States, Russia, and China into open conflict. The crises over Ukraine and Taiwan can be resolved, but all parties must respect

Taiwan will deepen economic ties with Lithuania in a "cycle of goodwill" as it faces pressure from Beijing, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday, after Lithuania's diplomatic delegation hastily departed China.

"We must urge them not to pursue territorial expansion and restrain from provoking, often bullying, their neighbours because it would harm their own interests." Taiwan and mainland China have been separately governed since the Nationalists retreated to Taiwan at the end of the Chinese civil war more than 70 years …

Taiwan's Defence Ministry outlines the difficulties China would face mounting a full invasion of the island, including problems landing and supplying troops.

In a report to parliament, Taiwan's Defence Ministry has described as ‘extremely high risk’ a potential invasion of the island from China.