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Iranpress: China launches military drills in ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan

China launches military drills in ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan

Saturday, 19 August 2023 09:28

China has launched military exercises around Taiwan, saying the drills were a “stern warning” to separatist forces on the island state.

Iranpress: Blinken to wrap up rare visit to China

Blinken to wrap up rare visit to China

Monday, 19 June 2023 08:43

The U.S. Secretary of State met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday at the start of the second and final day of a rare visit to Beijing, aimed at ensuring that the many disagreements between the strategic rivals do not spiral into conflict.

Iranpress: US, Canadian navies stage rare joint mission through Taiwan Strait

US, Canadian navies stage rare joint mission through Taiwan Strait

Saturday, 03 June 2023 20:14

A U.S. and a Canadian warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the U.S. Navy said, in a rare joint mission in the sensitive waterway at a time of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington over Taiwan.

Iranpress: S.Korea summons Chinese ambassador over reaction to Yoon

S.Korea summons Chinese ambassador over reaction to Yoon's remarks on Taiwan

Friday, 21 April 2023 04:53

South Korea's foreign ministry on Thursday summoned the Chinese ambassador to Seoul over Beijing's criticism of the South Korean president's remarks on Taiwan.

Iranpress: Taiwan to buy 400 Harpoon missiles

Taiwan to buy 400 Harpoon missiles

Wednesday, 19 April 2023 02:05

An American media reported that Taiwan will buy 400 Harpoon missiles from the United States in the face of China's growing threat.

Iranpress: U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait

U.S. warship sails through Taiwan Strait

Monday, 17 April 2023 08:37

The U.S. warship USS Milius sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, in what the U.S. Navy described on Monday as a "routine" transit.

Iranpress: G7 Foreign Ministers meet in Japan focusing on Ukraine and China

G7 Foreign Ministers meet in Japan focusing on Ukraine and China

Monday, 17 April 2023 00:32

The meeting of G7 foreign ministers is being held in Japan on various issues, including the Ukraine war and climate change.

Iranpress: Chinese aircraft carrier nears Taiwan amid rising tension

Chinese aircraft carrier nears Taiwan amid rising tension

Thursday, 06 April 2023 11:08

China has sent its second aircraft carrier near Taiwan in an exercise in the western Pacific amid rising tension.

Iranpress: China condemns meeting between Taiwan leader and US House speaker

China condemns meeting between Taiwan leader and US House speaker

Thursday, 06 April 2023 05:41

China's foreign ministry on Thursday condemned a meeting in California between Taiwan's leader and the US House Speaker as "acts of collusion" and said it would defend its sovereignty.

Iranpress: China condemns visit of British representatives to Taiwan

China condemns visit of British representatives to Taiwan

Sunday, 19 March 2023 23:38

China's embassy in Britain on Sunday condemned a visit this week by British lawmakers to Taiwan, saying they were insisting on visiting the island despite China's strong opposition.

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