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Taiwan rocked by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, leaving at least 9 dead and nearly 1,000 injured. What to know.
The strongest quake to hit the island in 25 years left at least nine dead, dozens of others trapped and nearly 1,000 people injured.
Taiwan hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake
Taiwan was hit by a 7.4 magnitude earthquake early Wednesday morning. The quake left at least nine people dead and nearly 1,000 injured.
A brief history of China-Taiwan relations
For decades, the relationship between China and Taiwan has sat on the edge of conflict — with China viewing Taiwan as a “renegade province” that must be returned by force if necessary. David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, presents a guide to the origins of the tension between the two nations and a view of what may be in store in the future as Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-Te takes office in the coming months.
How the next U.S. president could shape Taiwan’s future
For decades, the U.S. government has maintained a policy of “strategic ambiguity” regarding Taiwan's independence — publicly acknowledging the "one China '' policy while unofficially keeping diplomatic ties and providing defensive support to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act. However, heading into the 2024 election, David Sacks, a fellow for Asia studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, explains how the next U.S. president could be faced with a major decision over what to do if China were to pursue reunification with Taiwan through force.
Biden says Trump's pressure on congressional Republicans is reason Ukraine, immigration bill may not pass
President Biden urged the House and Senate to pass a bipartisan bill that includes security funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The bill also includes immigration reforms and funding for the U.S.-Mexico border. Biden said that former President Donald Trump has been urging congressional Republicans to vote against the bill so that the former president can use immigration as a campaign issue. Biden said that if the bill fails, he will make sure the American people know why it didn't pass. "Every day between now and November, the American people are going to know that the only reason the border is not secure is because of Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican friends," he said.
War games and heightened tensions: China and Taiwan's relationship explained
Why are relations so frayed between China and Taiwan? Yahoo News spoke with several experts who broke down the complex relationship between the two countries.
McCarthy, Taiwanese president speak after meeting in California
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen spoke on Wednesday about the bond between the United States and Taiwan. The remarks were made after the two met with a bipartisan group of members of Congress at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.
China, Russia and climate change: 2023 threat assessment sees U.S. faced with unprecedented challenges
Having stood as the world’s lone superpower since the end of the Cold War, the United States now faces unprecedented challenges to its global influence, the intelligence community concluded in the annual threat assessment.
Ian Bremmer: Likelihood of China invading Taiwan in the near future is nearly zero
Between computer chip manufacturing disputes, spy balloons, and now Taiwan, diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China have plummeted in recent months. On Friday morning, the U.S. announced it is set to deploy several hundred more troops to Taiwan, to train and bolster the island nation's defenses against a potential Chinese invasion. An unlikely outcome, according to Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer, who says China understands the economic importance of its relationship with Taiwan, and companies like Taiwan Semiconductors (TSM). Key Video Takeaways:0:01: TSM may be the most strategically important company in the world.0:20: U.S. couldn't maintain its position on the ground in Taiwan0:30: Likelihood of Chinese invasion is nearly zero0:44: China has a lot more influence over Taiwan than just militarily1:07: You squeeze Taiwan economically1:24: The Chinese have so many levers they can deploy well before military confrontation
Xi Jinping looms larger than ever over Chinese politics and the Communist Party
As he prepares this week to be rewarded with a third term as general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, President Xi Jinping now casts an ever-longer shadow over his people, U.S.-China relations and the world than the party that gave him his start in politics, experts say.
Biden says U.S. forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion
President Biden said U.S forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. It was his most explicit statement on the issue, and it drew an angry response from China, which said it sent the wrong signal to those seeking an independent Taiwan.
China warns Canada about interfering in Taiwan
China warned it will take "forceful measures" if Canada interferes in Taiwan, a week after it emerged that a delegation of Canadian parliamentarians was planning to visit the island later this year to explore trade opportunities.
Taiwan 'matters far more to the world economy' than many people realize, economist explains
China's latest military exercises encircling Taiwan in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei last week has clear ramifications for the global economy.
Apple reportedly tells suppliers to avoid 'Made in Taiwan' labels on shipments to China
Apple has reportedly warned Taiwanese suppliers to ensure shipments to China comply with a longstanding labeling regulation following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent visit to Taipei.
US-China tensions: Why is Taiwan a flashpoint?
Beijing's missile tests have prompted fears of a military crisis in the region.
Crypto: Solana mass hack and ripple on the rise
US markets dipped after Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, but the escalating tensions with China failed to rattle the crypto-ecosystem.
Heightened tensions: China and Taiwan's relationship explained
China's foreign minister on Thursday condemned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan as "infringing on China's sovereignty" and is threatening to effectively blockade the island in response.
Pelosi's Taiwan trip shows US and China aren't ready to fight over 'third rail' of chips
The entire semiconductor industry seemed to be holding its breath as Nancy Pelosi’s plane made its final approach to Taipei this week. Some in the sector now appear to be exhaling.
Pelosi's visit to Taiwan leads to new tensions with China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, on what was Tuesday evening there, increasing tensions between the United States and China, where the visit is being viewed as a provocation.
Taiwan's presidential website hit by cyberattack ahead of Nancy Pelosi's visit
Taiwanese presidential spokesperson Chang Tun-Han said a distributed denial-of-service attack took down the website early Tuesday evening.
FTSE and Wall Street muted as Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan despite China warning
The US House speaker's visit to Taiwan is the most senior by a US government official since former speaker Newt Gingrich went there in 1997.
A U.S. carrier and a pair of ships carrying stealth fighters are reportedly operating near Taiwan amid Chinese warnings
A U.S. aircraft carrier and two ships with F-35s are operating near Taiwan, according to a report. The news comes as China warns against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible trip to the island.
Pelosi trip to Taiwan poses new challenge for White House
The White House tried on Monday to lower tensions over House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s expected visit to Taiwan, which China has already said would be considered a serious provocation.
China warns of 'forceful measures' if Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
On Tuesday, China's government warned it would take "forceful measures" if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. The apparent threat comes after a report that Pelosi would go to the Chinese-claimed island next month.
Taiwanese theme park sparks outrage for offering perks to visitors wearing school uniforms
A theme park in Taiwan has sparked an outcry after offering perks to visitors wearing school uniforms with short skirts.
Trade, nukes and Taiwan: What to expect as Biden travels to Asia
President Biden’s expertise in Asian affairs will be put to the test when he travels to Japan and South Korea this week, his first trip to the continent as president.