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Taiwan

Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says H-6K bombers flew near Taiwan

Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 26, 2025

President Donald Trump (centre) meeting with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (left) and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani aboard Air Force One on Oct 25, during a refuelling stop before continuing to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
President Donald Trump (centre) meeting with Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (left) and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani aboard Air Force One on Oct 25, during a refuelling stop before continuing to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

US not abandoning Taiwan for China deal, says Rubio

US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio departing for Doha from Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 25.
US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio departing for Doha from Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct 25.

Tens of thousands brave rain at East Asia’s largest pride march in Taiwan

People participate in the annual Taiwan Pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan on Oct 25, 2025.
People participate in the annual Taiwan Pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan on Oct 25, 2025.

Top China official says peaceful ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is best path forward: Xinhua

Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Chairman Wang Huning speaks at the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo
Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Chairman Wang Huning speaks at the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo

Taiwan boy band Energy suspend activities after allegations of military service evasion

Taiwanese boy band Energy comprise (from left) Shuwei, Edy, Milk, Toro and Kunda.
Taiwanese boy band Energy comprise (from left) Shuwei, Edy, Milk, Toro and Kunda.

Taiwan detects first cases of swine fever

A vendor cuts meat at a pork stall at a local traditional market in Keelung on October 23, 2025. Taiwan has culled dozens of pigs after detecting its first cases of African swine fever, with the agriculture ministry saying on October 23 no other infections have been detected elsewhere on the island.
A vendor cuts meat at a pork stall at a local traditional market in Keelung on October 23, 2025. Taiwan has culled dozens of pigs after detecting its first cases of African swine fever, with the agriculture ministry saying on October 23 no other infections have been detected elsewhere on the island.

Taiwan wary China's new economic plan could include sensitive frontline islands, sources say

A new airport under construction in Xiamen, China as seen from Kinmen, Taiwan October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
A new airport under construction in Xiamen, China as seen from Kinmen, Taiwan October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

China courts Taiwanese worshippers in religious charm offensive, study shows

Taiwan flags can be seen in the streets in Taipei City, Taiwan  January 3, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan flags can be seen in the streets in Taipei City, Taiwan  January 3, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan and its offshore islands near the Chinese coast

Tourists walk past a wall painted with a Taiwan flag, on Dadan Island, Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Tourists walk past a wall painted with a Taiwan flag, on Dadan Island, Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.