Sources: Focus Taiwan
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
Taiwan officially begins extending its compulsory military service from four months to one year amid increased tensions with China. 2024-01-25
The government of Solomon Islands says that a proposed independence referendum in Malaita Province is illegal. Daniel Suidani, the provincial premier of Malaita, proposed the referendum in protest to the decision by the central government to switch recognition from Taiwan to China last year. 2020-09-7
After the Supreme Court rules in favor, same-sex-marriage is on its way to being legalized in Taiwan, the first country in Asia to do so. 2017-05-24
São Tomé and Príncipe breaks relations with the island country of Taiwan. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-asia-38388181 (BBC)]One-China policy2016-12-21
Taiwan's justice ministry releases former President Chen Shui-bian from jail on a one-month medical parole. 2015-01-5
An accidental fire severely burns a giant white rabbit erected by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman in Taoyuan, Taiwan. 2014-09-15
Typhoon Nanmadol hits Taiwan after killing 11 people in the Philippines. 2011-08-29
China and the United States officially resume military ties after a 10-month break following US arms sales to Taiwan, with the two countries emphasizing the importance of a close military dialogue. The two countries will also confer on maritime issues next month.2010-09-30