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China’s criticism of Israel is no longer just perfunctory

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a location given as Beijing, China, in this handout image released May 6, 2026. Seyed Abbas Araqchi via Telegram/Handout via REUTERS

US concerned that further delays in Taiwan defence spending are ‘concession’ to China

Taiwanese soldiers pose with a Taiwanese flag near a Sky Sword II surface-to-air missile launcher and a military UAV during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026.

Taiwan Parliament approves extra defence spending but less than what government seeks

A Taiwan-made attack drone is displayed during an annual military exercise ahead of the Lunar New Year, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, January 29, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Paraguay 'deeply values' Taiwan ties, president says in Taipei

Paraguay President Santiago Pena attends a welcoming ceremony with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Taipei, Taiwan May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Paraguay President lauds friendship with Taiwan, China tells him to sever ties

Paraguay's President Santiago Pena speaks during the IDB Group Annual Meetings of the Board of Governors, in Luque, Paraguay March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Cesar Olmedo

What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

Taiwan carries out first torpedo test firing for domestically made submarine

Taiwan's first domestically developed submarine, Narwhal, marks a major milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy.

China may try ‘manoeuvring’ over Taiwan issue at Trump meeting, Taiwanese official says

Taiwan National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen (front desk on the left) attends a parliament session in Taipei, Taiwan June 12, 2024.

US senators urge stability, cooperation between US, China

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, left, talks to Chinese Premier Li Qiang during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, Thursday, May 7, 2026. Andy Wong/Pool via REUTERS

China condemns Eswatini for being ‘kept and fed’ by Taiwan in travel row

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te shakes hands with King Mswati III, the King of Eswatini, at Mandvulo Grand Hall near Manzini, Eswatini, on May 2.

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