Sources: People
China tightens export controls on dual-use technology to Japan, banning shipments that could support the Japanese military, following diplomatic tensions over remarks related to Taiwan. 2026-01-6
The Chinese PLA Navy and Air Force conduct large-scale military exercises around Taiwan. At least 19 Chinese warships are deployed, including the aircraft carrier "Shandong", marking its closest ever approach to the island. 2025-04-1
Peruvian police liberate 44 individuals, mostly Malaysians, from a Taiwanese organized crime group's extortion scheme in La Molina, Lima. Concurrently, six Taiwanese and two Peruvians are arrested, and the victims, who were deceived with job offers and trafficked via Amsterdam, Netherlands, will be extradited to Malaysia following an investigative process. 2023-10-9
Taiwan reports zero community transmitted cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours for the first time since the country's largest outbreak began in May. 2021-08-25
Citizens in Kiribati head to the polls to elect their President. The main issue of the election is whether to maintain relations with China or Taiwan. Incumbent Taneti Maamau, who switched recognition from Taiwan to China last year, is facing candidate Banuera Berina who favors re-establishing relations with Taiwan. 2020-06-22
Nine people are killed and 16 others injured after a fire breaks out in a ward on the seventh floor of a hospital in New Taipei City, Taiwan. 2018-08-13
São Tomé and Príncipe breaks relations with the island country of Taiwan. 2016-12-21
A strong 6.8 magnitude earthquake occurs off the east coast of Taiwan. 2015-04-20
A tsunami warning is also issued for Russia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the United States. 2011-03-11
Nine people are killed and 12 injured in a fire in a bar in Taichung, Taiwan. 2011-03-6