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The Government of South Africa orders Taiwan to relocate its representative office from the South African capital of Pretoria, allegedly due to pressure from China.
2024-10-17

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen restores the reputations of victims of the White Terror repression, which was carried out by the Kuomintang government from the 1940s to the 1980s. The ceremony, held in Taipei, marked the first nationwide event that addresses crimes committed during the White Terror.
2023-09-9

Russia defaults on two Taiwanese-owned Eurobonds worth US$100 million after Western sanctions on Russia led Euroclear to block Russian attempts to service the debt before yesterday's deadline. Russia describes the default as artificially manufactured and "a farce". The default will have few immediate consequences for Russia since the country is currently unable to borrow internationally due to the SWIFT ban against Russian banks.
2022-06-27

The People's Republic of China lodges a complaint with the United States after President-elect of the United States Donald Trump speaks with President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen. The PRC and the United States view Taiwan as a breakaway province.
2016-12-3

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

China threatens to cut off regular communication with Taiwan unless it acknowledges the "One China principle".
2016-05-22

Taiwan's Control Yuan investigatory agency reports that the Taiwan Power Company's Jinshan Nuclear Power Plant has been leaking radioactive water for three years.
2013-08-9

A Japan Coast Guard ship engages a Taiwanese ship carrying activists bound for the Senkaku Islands.
2013-01-24

A shipping vessel registered in Taiwan with a history of oil spills is fined CAD $80,000 for the illegal dumping of pollutants in Canadian waters south of Newfoundland.
2011-05-5

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