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Taiwan Earthquake: Powerful 6.4-Magnitute Quake Hit Taiwan’s East Coast \| Ring of Fire \| Watch A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Administration. The quake originated at a depth of 30.9 kilometers. As of now,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published 4 days ago

4 Personnel Injured in BLAST at U.S’ Kadena Air Base in Japan’s Okinawa An explosion at Japan’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa injured four Japanese Self-Defense Force (SDF) personnel during WWII ordnance disposal on Monday. The blast occurred inside the U.S.-controlled.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 6 days ago

Trump Slams Xi as 'Hard to Deal With'; Launches Big Attack After Chip Crackdown, Taiwan Warning In a sharp late-night post, Donald Trump called Chinese President Xi Jinping "very tough and extremely hard to deal with," reigniting tensions between the U.S. and China. The statement comes days after.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:48Published 2 weeks ago

‘Hegseth touted the cold war…’ China BLASTS U.S In Response To Pete Hegseth's Speech In Singapore China has lashed out at U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following his remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, where he warned that China could imminently use military force against Taiwan... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 weeks ago

China Warns US After Pete Hegseth Hints at PLA Invasion of Taiwan by 2027; ‘Do Not Play With Fire…’ China has issued a stern warning to the United States after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Beijing is preparing for a potential invasion of Taiwan by 2027. The Chinese Foreign Ministry.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 weeks ago

‘China Won’t Invade Taiwan Under Trump…’, Says Pentagon Chief Hegseth, Warns Of Imminent Threat At the Shangri-La Dialogue, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that China would not dare invade Taiwan while Donald Trump remains in office, warning that Beijing poses a real and possibly.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 2 weeks ago

ASEAN Summit Boosts Trump To Deploy Deadly NMESIS Missiles Near Taiwan \| China’s Xinping ON ALERT Taiwan’s Defense Ministry detected eight PLA Navy ships operating near its waters, signaling a show of force by China. In addition, China launched satellites over central Taiwan, prompting heightened.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published 2 weeks ago

South China Sea: China SLAMS US Of Using Philippines As Pawn \| Coast Guard Clash Near Sandy Cay Tensions surged near Sandy Cay on May 22 as Chinese Coast Guard vessels sideswiped and blasted Philippine research ships with water cannons. China slammed the mission as “illegal,” warning of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 3 weeks ago

Taiwan President REJECTS China's Claim On South China Sea \| Xi Brands Lai-Te As ‘Crisis Maker’ President Lai Ching-te marked one year in office with a powerful message: Taiwan wants peace with China—but not at the cost of realism or sovereignty. In his speech, Lai emphasized that only.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:28Published on May 20, 2025

China Vs Taiwan South China Sea: Taiwan Test-Fires Sky Sword II Missile \| BIG Threat To China? Tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate as Taiwan test-fires its domestically developed Sky Sword II (Land Sword II) surface-to-air missile system in a high-profile live-fire drill... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:40Published on May 13, 2025

Taiwan Dares China With Live-Fire HIMARS Rocket Launcher Tests, U.S Speeds Up Weapon Flow to Allies Taiwan has begun live-fire HIMARS drills at Jiupeng base, testing U.S.-supplied systems amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. The military exercise—part of a broader training campaign through.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 12, 2025

Philippines General Slams China Over Claim on Disputed Waters \| U.S Deploys Missiles In SCS Drills A top Philippine general has issued a stark warning over China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea, calling Beijing's claims "illegal and coercive." Brigadier General Logico criticized.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on May 11, 2025

China FLEXES Naval Muscle With New Frigate \| XI Warns Taiwan And U.S With New 'QINZHOU' Warship China’s newest warship Qinzhou has completed a dramatic live-fire drill just days after joining the PLA Navy’s Southern Theater Command. The stealth frigate Type 054B, hull number 555, was seen in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published on May 4, 2025

U.S Leaks Breaking: U.S Punishes US Army's Korbein Schultz For Selling Sensitive Documents to China A former U.S. Army analyst, 25-year-old Korbein Schultz, has been sentenced to 7 years in prison for leaking top-secret military information to a contact he believed was linked to the Chinese.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:35Published on April 24, 2025

China RAGES As 14,000 Troops Conduct Vast US-Philippines War Drills \|Warns ‘Stop Meddling In Taiwan’ Tensions are escalating in the Asia-Pacific as China slams the U.S.-Philippines joint military drills near Taiwan. The 2025 Balikatan exercises involve over 14,000 troops and simulated island defenses.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:32Published on April 23, 2025

US lawmakers signal bipartisan support for Taiwan despite Trump's tariffs, criticism US lawmakers signal bipartisan support for Taiwan despite Trump's tariffs, criticism Despite Trump’s 32% tariff and past criticism, Taiwan has vowed to boost defence spending and strengthen.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:45Published on April 18, 2025

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Taiwan Earthquake Broadcasters Unfazed As Studio Violently Shook The most powerful earthquake in Taiwan in a quarter century did not upend a national newscast, as the anchor plowed ahead as the studio was violently shaking. The video is crazy ... SET News was on the.. TMZ.com - Published on April 3, 2024
From leaning buildings to choppy pools: Videos capture moment Taiwan quake struck A series of videos have captured the moment Taiwan was struck by its most powerful earthquake in more than two decades. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2024
PM Modi extends condolences to Taiwan earthquake victims IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2024

Taiwan Rocked by Massive Earthquake, At Least 9 Dead, Scores Injured Taiwan turned into hell on earth Wednesday morning as a massive earthquake rocked the island off China, killing at least 9 people and injuring over 900 more, while leaving dozens trapped. Local.. TMZ.com - Published on April 3, 2024
Power outages and tsunami alerts after strong earthquake A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of southwestern Japan - with reports of power outages in parts of Taiwan. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2024
China criticises UK and US for congratulating winner of Taiwan election China has criticised the UK, US and other governments for congratulating the winner of Taiwan's presidential election. Sky News - Published on January 14, 2024

Lai's election victory in Taiwan is the most provoking outcome to China Lai Ching-te and his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) have made history. Sky News - Published on January 13, 2024
Taiwan prepares for a vote that could shake the world There is pride and patriotism in Taipei on the last day of campaigning before a vote that could shake the world. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2024
Candidate who champions autonomy from China takes early lead in Taiwan election The candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which champions autonomy from China, has taken an early lead in Taiwan's election. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2024
Threats are in sharp focus on Taiwan's islands - where China's mainland is visible in the distance There is a long queue of people waiting to board the ferry from the coastal city of Xiamen in southeast China. Sky News - Published on January 10, 2024

Three treated after eating laundry pod mistaken for sweet in Taiwan election giveaway At least three people were taken to hospital after mistakenly eating pods of laundry detergent given away as part of a campaign in Taiwan's presidential race. Sky News - Published on January 9, 2024
China ramps up Taiwan threats - as Xi warns 'reunification' is inevitable Chinese President Xi Jinping has said in his televised New Year address that his country's "reunification" with Taiwan is inevitable, renewing Beijing's threats to take over the self-ruled island. Sky News - Published on December 31, 2023
Navy ex-chief named China's new defence minister China named former navy chief Dong Jun as its new defence minister on Friday to replace the last incumbent who disappeared from public view four months ago. The new appointment comes amid increasing.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2023	Hyderabad Police arrest fraudster who facilitated Binance account to Chinese Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 24-year-old Harsh Kumar from Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. He facilitated a Binance account for Chinese fraudsters, buying cryptocurrency with cheated money and.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 25, 2023
Indian workers not being brought in, says Taiwan Taiwan's Labour Minister Hsu Ming-chun denies plans to bring 100,000 Indian migrant workers to Taiwan. Hsu clarifies that Taiwan has not signed an MOU with India for this purpose. Claims of Taiwan.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 24, 2023	Fire and explosions at golf ball factory kill at least five A fire and explosions at a golf ball factory in Taiwan have killed at least five people and injured over a hundred more, officials have said. Sky News - Published on September 23, 2023
Taiwan 'not for sale': Minister hits back at Elon Musk over China sovereignty comments Taiwan has insisted it is "not for sale" in response to Elon Musk's claim the country was an integral part of China. Sky News - Published on September 14, 2023	India’s military studying options for any China war on Taiwan India is reportedly studying potential responses to a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, following discreet inquiries from the US on how India could contribute in the event of a war. The study, commissioned.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 8, 2023
Japan joins India and China's neighbours in rejecting Beijing's new map Japan, along with India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan, has protested against China's new map that includes the disputed Senkaku Islands. Tokyo has lodged a strong protest, urging.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 6, 2023	Not just India, China's new map irks other countries too India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam have all rejected China's recent release of a map that claims most of the South China Sea and other disputed territories. China's map shows Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 1, 2023
China includes Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin in its new 'standard map' China has released its official “standard map,” including state of Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region as part of its territory. Taiwan and the disputed South China Sea have also been.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 29, 2023	Foxconn to pump in fresh Rs 3,300cr into Telangana unit Less than three months after it broke ground for its accessories manufacturing facility in Telangana, Taiwanese electronics contract manufacturer Foxconn Group has announced the infusion of another Rs.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 12, 2023
The 1975 cancels Indonesia, Taiwan shows after Malaysia LGBT controversy The 1975 has said it has cancelled shows in Taiwan and Indonesia - a day after Malaysia banned it from performing there after its frontman kissed a male bandmate on stage and criticised the country's.. Sky News - Published on July 23, 2023	Rare deep sea oarfish known as 'harbinger of doom' spotted off Taiwan coast Divers off the northeast coast of Taiwan have filmed a rare encounter with a giant oarfish with large holes in its body. Sky News - Published on July 20, 2023
iPhone maker Foxconn proposes to set up Rs 8,800 crore manufacturing plant in Karnataka Days after exiting the $19.5 billion Vedanta chip plan in India, Taiwan-based Foxconn has proposed to set up a Rs 8,800 crore supplementary plant in Karnataka.Karnataka's large and medium industries.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2023	Foxconn-Vedanta chip deal off: Friendly fight between Congress’s Jairam Ramesh and BJP’s Amit Malviya Unlike on previous occasions, a friendly fight took place between Congress communication chief Jairam Ramesh and BJP information technology head Amit Malviya over Taiwan-based Foxconn withdrawing from.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 12, 2023
Never trust manufactured headlines: Congress after Foxconn withdraws from Vedanta joint venture As Foxconn decided to pull out of the semi-conductor joint venture with Indian conglomerate Vedanta, the Congress took a swipe at the BJP, saying "whether Gujarat Model or 'New India' never trust the.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2023	China sends warships and jets near Taiwan as top US official visits Beijing China has sent warships and fighter planes close to Taiwan during a visit by US treasury secretary Janet Yellen to Beijing aimed at easing strained relations. Sky News - Published on July 8, 2023
Taiwan has 'enormous appetite' to expand ties with India: Taiwanese foreign minister Wu Taiwan has an 'enormous appetite' to expand ties with India and firming up the proposed free trade agreement between the two sides will be a "big encouragement" for Taiwanese companies to set up.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 28, 2023	India-US relationship goes over the moon The two sides also stepped up cooperation in the critical semiconductor manufacturing field currently dominated by Taiwan, South Korea, and China, with a slew of US companies pledging investment in.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 22, 2023
Sunak rejects calls from Truss to fast-track Taiwan's entry to trading bloc Rishi Sunak has rejected Liz Truss's calls for Taiwan to be fast-tracked into a trans-Pacific trading bloc. Sky News - Published on May 17, 2023	Dig at Liz Truss over Taiwan visit where she will tell West to 'get real' on military aid The Government has taken a swipe at Liz Truss ahead of a high-profile trip to Taiwan where she is set to urge a tougher line towards China. Sky News - Published on May 14, 2023
Truss to visit Taiwan in 'solidarity' over increasing threats from China Liz Truss will visit Taiwan next week to give a speech about democracy in the face of "increasingly aggressive behaviour from China". Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023	Taiwan claims China is getting ready to 'launch a war' China seems to be getting "ready to launch a war" against Taiwan, according to a senior politician from the island nation. Sky News - Published on April 12, 2023
Taiwanese rush to buy anti-Xi Jinping badge of Winnie the Pooh being punched People in Taiwan are rushing to buy anti-Xi Jinping badges being worn by their air force pilots. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2023	US and Philippines holding biggest combat drills in decades after China-Taiwan standoff The US and the Philippines are holding their largest combat drills in decades after China conducted mock air and sea attacks off the coast of Taiwan. Sky News - Published on April 11, 2023

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Power outages and tsunami alerts after strong earthquake

China criticises UK and US for congratulating winner of Taiwan election

Lai's election victory in Taiwan is the most provoking outcome to China

Taiwan prepares for a vote that could shake the world

Candidate who champions autonomy from China takes early lead in Taiwan election

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Three treated after eating laundry pod mistaken for sweet in Taiwan election giveaway

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Fire and explosions at golf ball factory kill at least five

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