Sources: Focus Taiwan
U.S. ambassador to Palau John Hennessey-Niland becomes the first sitting American envoy to visit Taiwan since the U.S. cut formal ties in 1979. The visit coincided with the opening of a COVID-19 "travel bubble" between Taiwan and Palau. The highest level visit in 42 years prompted anger from China, who warned the U.S. against "crossing its red line". 2021-04-1
For the second consecutive day, Taiwan reports an incursion of its air defense identification zone by China's People's Liberation Army Air Force. The incursion involved 12 fighter jets, two anti-submarine aircraft and a reconnaissance plane. Taiwan deployed air defence missile systems in response, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Defense. 2021-01-24
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
Burkina Faso and Swaziland refuse to break relations with Taiwan and recognize the One-China policy despite being offered aid from China. 2017-01-25
Taiwan scrambles navy ships and jets as Chinese warships, led by the aircraft carrier "Liaoning", sail through the Taiwan Strait following exercises in the South China Sea. 2017-01-11
The United States announces a deal to sell $1.83 billion worth of arms to Taiwan, which includes two decommissioned U.S. Navy frigates, Assault Amphibious Vehicles, and surface-to-air missiles. China has also expressed its disapproval over the deal, claiming it would affect their internal affairs. 2015-12-16
The People's Republic of China sends its first minister-level official to Taiwan to build ties with the self-governing island amid trade suspicions. 2014-06-25
Over 50 Taiwanese ships clash with ships from the Japan Coast Guard in waters off the Senkaku Islands. 2012-09-25
A gravel ship sinks off the coast of Taiwan with six crew members dead and two missing. [http:--www.greenfieldreporter.com-view-story-577195ae108d4d31b20d0ea32e95244e-AS--Taiwan-Sinking-Ship- (AP via "Greenfields Reporter")]date=August 2019 2012-03-19
Taiwan arrests Major General Lo Hsieh-che, head of the Taiwanese Army's electronic communications and information department, for allegedly leaking secrets to the People's Republic of China. 2011-02-8