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Guatemala pledges support for Taiwan, China accuses island of 'political manipulation'

Guatemalan Foreign Minister Mario Bucaro said on Tuesday that the Central American country will "always support" Taiwan, after China conducted its largest-ever military drills around the self-ruled island earlier this month.

Reuters

Biden administration readies $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is preparing to sell $1.1 billion in missiles and radar support to Taiwan, according to an official familiar with the matter.

Tribune News Service

Biden to ask for approval for $1.1bn arms sale to Taiwan: Report

Proposed sale of anti-ship and anti-air missiles comes amid heightened tension across the Taiwan Strait.

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Biden plans to ask Congress to approve $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan- Politico

The Biden administration plans to ask the U.S. Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources, amid heightened tensions with China.

Reuters

China dismisses Taiwan complaints on drone harassment

China on Monday dismissed complaints from Taiwan about repeated harassment by Chinese drones very close to Taiwanese-controlled islands as not anything "to make a fuss about", prompting Taipei to label Beijing as nothing more than thieves.

Reuters

How India looks at the Ukraine and Taiwan crises

Even as Russia’s Ukraine invasion completed six months on August 24, India voted against a Russian m

The Hindu

Palau VP delegation quarantined in Taiwan after 2 get virus

Palau’s vice president and her eight-member delegation have been quarantined in Taiwan after two of them tested positive for the coronavirus

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India accuses China of ‘militarisation of the Taiwan Strait’ as row over navy vessel grows

Accusation is reportedly the first time the Indian government has used the descriptor and comes as tensions rise over Sri Lanka port visit

The Guardian - AU

Thai industry left at the altar

Heightened geopolitical tensions are tipped by some analysts and economists to trigger a spillover effect, with one possibility the relocation of industries to this region, including Thailand.

Bangkok Post

US sends first warships through Taiwan Strait since Pelosi's visit

U.S. Navy warships have entered the Taiwan Strait for the first time since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled island tested ties between Washington and Beijing.

Tribune News Service

US warships sail through Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi visit

China’s military says it is monitoring the US ships, maintaining a high alert and ready to defeat any provocations

The Guardian - AU

U.S. warships transiting Taiwan Strait consistent with U.S. policy - White House aide

The passage of two U.S. warships on Sunday through international waters in the Taiwan Strait is "very consistent" with the U.S. "one China policy" and seeking a free and open Indo-Pacific, a White House official said.

Reuters

Clear analogy with South China Sea and Taiwan to India-China LAC tensions, says Kevin Rudd

Former Australian PM says Chinese infrastructure consolidation at LAC indicates it will not turn back or withdraw completely

The Hindu

Two US warships conduct 'routine' transit of Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

Two United States warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the American navy said, the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island.

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Taiwan says China still carrying out military activities around island

Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 23 Chinese aircraft and eight Chinese ships operating around Taiwan on Sunday, as Beijing continues its military activities near the island.

Evening Standard

China ‘ready to thwart any provocation’ after US ships sail through Taiwan Strait

China has warned it is “ready to thwart any provocation at any time” after two US Navy ships passed through the Taiwan Strait.

WEKU

The U.S. sails warships through the Taiwan Strait for first time since Pelosi's visit

The USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville are conducting a routine transit, the U.S. 7th Fleet said. It comes at a time when tensions have kept the waterway particularly busy.

The Guardian - UK

‘We are Chinese’: meet the Taiwanese who want to embrace Beijing rule

Surveys reveal that up to 12% of the country supports unification with China, including five of its citizens in a Taipei restaurant

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US warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visit

WASHINGTON: Two US Navy warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the first such operation since a visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enraged China which regards the island as its territory.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Two US Navy Warships Transit through Taiwan Strait in First since Pelosi Visit

Two United States warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the American navy said, the first such transit since China staged unprecedented military drills around the island. In a statement, the US Navy said the transit "demonstrates the United States' commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific." Tensions in…

Reuters

Taiwan opposition defends 'brave' China outreach after controversial visit

The head of Taiwan's main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT) defended its "brave" outreach to Beijing on Sunday after a senior official visited China on a trip condemned by Taipei's government and which upset even some party members.

Al Jazeera

US warships transit Taiwan Strait in a first since Pelosi’s visit

US warships sail through Taiwan Strait for first time since China launched drills in response to Pelosi’s Taipei visit.

The Independent UK

US sails warships through Taiwan Strait in 1st since Pelosi

The U.S. Navy is sailing two warships through the Taiwan Strait in the first such transit publicized since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier in August

The Hindu

In a first, India refers to ‘militarisation’ of Taiwan Strait by China

Remarks come amid spat with China over docking of ship in Sri Lanka

Reuters

U.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visit

Two U.S. Navy warships sailed through international waters in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, the first such operation since a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enraged China which regards the island as its territory.

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