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Beijing's cherished 'One China' dream is over – Taiwan will no longer be a pariah state
The island nation is ready to fight the diplomatic isolation the Chinese have imposed for decades.
Speculation rife Taiwan President Tsai might meet Trump in New York ahead of his inauguration
Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to visit Taiwan's diplomatic allies Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador in January 2017.
Trump attacks China as Taiwan seeks to soothe anger from phone call with President-elect
Call was planned weeks in advance after Trump Organization travelled to Taiwan to scout luxury hotel site.
Putin calls Trump a smart man and backs him on Taiwan controversy
Trump attracted China's ire by talking directly to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and defying diplomatic conventions.
China warns US against ties with Taiwan after Trump speaks to Republic of China counterpart
'The one-China policy is the cornerstone of the healthy development of China-US relations', Beijing said.
Taiwan conducts disaster response exercise near disputed Spratly Island in South China Sea
Taiwanese government wants to turn the disputed islets into a humanitarian base.
Taiwan asks China to not interfere in Hong Kong's pro-democracy fight
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party says people of Taiwan were paying close attention to how Beijing handled "the problem in Hong Kong".
80,000 take to the streets for Taiwan LGBT pride parade
Same sex marriage equality could now be on the cards in the country.
Asian sailors held hostage by Somali pirates ate rats to survive
The seamen were captured close to the Seychelles in 2012.
President Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will not bow to China's pressure, asks Beijing to face the reality
The president said China should recognize her government's existence.
Several dead as Typhoon Megi lashes Taiwan with roaring winds and rain
More than 5,300 people have been evacuated and at least 950,000 homes have lost electricity.
Typhoon Megi rips through Taipei forcing over 5,300 people to evacuate
The heavy storms come just weeks after super Typhoon Meranti stormed through the country, killing 28 people.
Typhoon Meranti photos: China and Taiwan lashed by strongest storm of the year
Parts of Fujian Province were battered by the heavy downpours, while ships in Kaohsiung Harbour capsized.
World's strongest typhoon of 2016 causes thousands to be evacuated in Taiwan and China
Heavy flooding as super-typhoon Meranti will cause further damage to property.
Land and sea warnings issued in Taiwan as Super Typhoon Meranti set to hit country
The storm is expected to pass through the southern part of Taiwan on 14 and 15 September.
'Suicidal driver' deliberately crashed tour bus in Taiwan killing 27 people on board
Su Ming-cheng, who was suffering with depression, set the bus alight and crashed it into a barrier on a highway.
Scientologists 'flown in from Taiwan' to boost attendance at launch of a new A$57m centre
The imported crowd attended the opening of Scientology's new Sydney headquarters.
Pokemon Go: Gamers after rare Snorlax cause stampede in Taipei
Players rushed for a chance to catch a rare Snorlax on the mobile sensation.
Uber to be ordered to exit Taiwan market over alleged misrepresentation of business
Taiwan argues that though Uber holds an IT-related licence, it is operating in the passenger car segment.
In a first, President Tsai Ing-wen apologises to Taiwan's indigenous people
She has promised to grant them autonomy and restore their rights to ancestral land.
Chinese tourists among 26 killed in bus accident in Taiwan
Firefighters doused the blaze within 30 minutes, but none of the passengers could escape the bus.
South China Sea: Beijing claims right to set up air defence zone following Hague ruling
The US, Japan and Australia ask China to abide by the landmark ruling that favours the Philippines.
Banks across Taiwan on high alert as suspected Russian criminals use ATM malware to steal millions
CCTV footage reportedly showed suspects hitting 34 cash machines at 20 branches.
Flooded areas of China braced for arrival of super Typhoon Nepartak
The typhoon is expected to dump more rain on already flooded areas in and around Wuhan.
Taiwan train explosion: Terrorism ruled out as police identify 55-year-old suspect
Suspect Lin Ying-chang reportedly one of those injured in blast.
China cuts communication channel with Taiwan raising tensions
Beijing suspects Taiwan will push for independence under President Tsai Ing-wen.
Taiwan: American man cuts his own throat in court after receiving jail sentence for growing marijuana
Tyrel Martin Marhanka had imported marijuana and poppy seeds before he was handed a 4-year jail term.
China cancels visit of children's choir who performed at Taiwan president's inauguration
The choir has sang Taiwan's national anthem at President Tsai Ing-wen's inauguration ceremony.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen to China: Democracy is not scary
Observing the anniversary of Tiananmen massacre, Tsai Ing-Wen tell China to take Taiwan as example
Hackers target Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party
Chinese hackers believed to be behind the hack on Taiwan ruling party's website.