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Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block trip
Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te is visiting Eswatini, the only country in Africa that recognises Taiwan.
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US intelligence agencies not expecting China to invade Taiwan in 2027
US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan ‘without use of force’.
Xi Jinping’s anticorruption drive sweeps up senior Chinese military chiefs
Experts say rooting out corruption in the military remains a priority for China’s President Xi.
China beat Taiwan 2-0 in extra time to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.
China coach tells players to stay ‘calm’ in Taiwan clash at Asian Cup
China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women’s Asian Cup, which already has a political focus.
Taiwan cheering row overshadows China quarterfinal at Asian Cup
Taiwan face China in a tense Women’s Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
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Japan to install missiles near Taiwan: Are China tensions set to spike?
Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
US and Taiwan sign ‘pivotal’ deal to cut tariffs
Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.
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Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
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Just how ‘excellent’ was Trump and Xi Jinping’s phone call, really?
US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
