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President Xiomara Castro announces that Honduras will stop recognizing Taiwan and will start recognizing the People's Republic of China as the sole Chinese state.
2023-03-14

Nicaragua severs diplomatic relations with Taiwan and establishes diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
2021-12-10

China cancels an invitation to a Taiwanese children's choir after it performed the island's national anthem at last month's inauguration of President Tsai Ing-wen; the Puzangalan Choir consisting of children from the Paiwan aboriginal tribe had been due to take part in a choral festival in Guangdong province in July.
2016-06-16

The President of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou visits Taiping Island, Taiwan's largest island in the South China Sea, despite the United States warning it could provoke diplomatic tensions with the People's Republic of China and other nations in the area.
2016-01-28

Wang Yu-chi resigns as Taiwan's Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council responsible for maintaining relations with the People's Republic of China.
2015-02-10

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

Ming Ming, the oldest panda in the world, dies at the age of 34 in Guangdong, China.
2011-05-17

Storms in Guangdong, southern China, kill at least 18 people and leave 150 injured.
2011-04-18

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

Tropical Storm Meranti is forecast to bring heavy rains to Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan provinces in the People's Republic of China, as well as in Taiwan.
2010-09-9