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Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou becomes the first Taiwanese leader to visit mainland China since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949, meeting with China's Taiwan Affairs Office deputy chair Chen Yuanfeng in Shanghai. Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party criticized this visit as "endorsing" China's position on Taiwan.
2023-03-27

Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces that the United States will be lifting all restrictions on contacts between American and Taiwanese officials, saying the "self-imposed" restrictions were introduced decades ago to appease the Chinese Communist Party government in mainland China.
2021-01-9

Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil travels to Taiwan on an official visit to promote business links between the two countries, despite the Czech Republic maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan as it recognizes the One-China policy of the People's Republic of China (PRC). In response to the visit, the PRC's foreign ministry warns the Czech government of "possible consequences" for Czech companies with operations in mainland China.
2020-08-29

Taiwan authorities close schools and offices as Typhoon Megi approaches the island.
2016-09-27

The China Meteorological Administration forecasts that Typhoon Meranti will make landfall in south Fujian Province.
2016-09-15

Typhoon Meranti hits southern Taiwan with record breaking winds and heavy rains, disrupting transport and knocking out power to tens of thousands of people.
2016-09-14

Taiwan issues land and sea warnings for Typhoon Meranti which is expected to hit tomorrow the southern part of the island.
2016-09-13

Taiwan and China brace for the impact of Typhoon Nepartak, the first major typhoon of 2016. Thousands of people have been evacuated in Taiwan while over 35,000 military personnel have been placed on standby to help with relief efforts.
2016-07-7

Mainland China's leader Xi Jinping and Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou meet in Singapore, the first meeting between a Chinese and Taiwanese leader since the Chinese Communist Revolution.
2015-11-7

Mainland China's leader Xi Jinping and Taiwan's leader Ma Ying-jeou meet in Singapore, the first meeting between a Chinese and Taiwanese leader since the Chinese Communist Revolution. [http:--edition.cnn.com-2015-11-07-asia-china-taiwan-summit-index.html (CNN)]2015 Ma–Xi Meeting
2015-11-7