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The Republic of China (Taiwan) holds a large military parade in Taipei to commemorate World War II in support of its claims that Kuomintang forces led by Chiang Kai-Shek played a leading role in the defeat of the Empire of Japan with the Chinese Communist Party under Mao Tse-Tung playing a minor role.
2015-07-4

The Buddha Memorial Center of Fo Guang Shan in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, housing a tooth relic of Gautama Buddha, is consecrated.
2011-12-24

Taiwan is to reduce the length of compulsory military service from one year to four months.
2011-12-14

Taiwan says it will end restrictions on Philippine workers imposed after a row over the deportation of 14 Taiwanese to mainland China.
2011-03-9

Computer security company McAfee says hackers based in the People's Republic of China have targeted computer networks of global oil companies and individuals in Kazakhstan, Taiwan, Greece, and the United States, to steal information starting in 2009.
2011-02-11

Two Air Force pilots are killed after their twin-seat trainer aircraft crashed during a training mission in Taiwan.
2010-12-15

China issues its new "Confucius peace prize" to former Taiwanese Vice President Lien Chan, though he refused to collect it, adding he knew nothing of the award.
2010-12-9

Tens of thousands of people demonstrate in Taiwan against a trade agreement with China to be signed on Tuesday.
2010-06-26

The United States approves a US$6 billion arms sales package to Taiwan.
2010-01-29

Taiwan's opposition Democratic Progressive Party wins all three seats in by-elections against the ruling Kuomintang.
2010-01-9