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Iranpress: Taiwan fires warning shots at three Chinese drones over Kinmen

Taiwan fires warning shots at three Chinese drones over Kinmen

Thursday, 01 September 2022 06:28

The Taiwanese military said it used live fire for the first time to repel ‘civilian’ drones from the Chinese mainland that were hovering over Taiwan-controlled islands near the city of Xiamen.

Iranpress: China says US Taiwan actions akin to Beijing backing Alaskan independence

China says US Taiwan actions akin to Beijing backing Alaskan independence

Saturday, 20 August 2022 06:27

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin compared US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan to China supporting Alaskan independence, during a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

Iranpress: China conducts its biggest drills in Taiwan Strait after Pelosi trip

China conducts its biggest drills in Taiwan Strait after Pelosi trip

Friday, 05 August 2022 09:11

Tehran (IP)- Furious China fired live missiles and deployed scores of planes near Taiwan on Thursday in its most extensive drills in the Taiwan Strait, a day after the US House of Representatives Speaker made a trip to the island.

Iranpress: Iran criticizes visit of US official to Taiwan

Iran criticizes visit of US official to Taiwan

Wednesday, 03 August 2022 00:12

Tehran (IP)- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman described US House Speaker's visit to Taiwan as "provocative behaviors" and called the move an interference in the internal affairs of the People's Republic of China and a violation of that country's territorial integrity.

Iranpress: China calls Pelosi

China calls Pelosi's potential visit to Taiwan dangerous, provocative

Tuesday, 02 August 2022 08:36

China's UN ambassador says a potential visit by the US House speaker to Chinese Taipei would undermine US-China ties and is considered dangerous and provocative.

Iranpress: Biden holds fifth call with Xi for 2 hours

Biden holds fifth call with Xi for 2 hours

Thursday, 28 July 2022 20:37

US president had a more than two hours phone conversation in his fifth call with China's Xi, looking to tamp down tension with China over Chinese Taipei after his escalating move of sending an aircraft carrier into the South China Sea.

Iranpress: US aircraft carrier enters South China Sea in escalating move

US aircraft carrier enters South China Sea in escalating move

Thursday, 28 July 2022 11:48

The US aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has entered the South China Sea in an escalating move that raises the level of tensions with China over Chinese Taipei.

Iranpress: At least 34 killed after train derails in Taiwan

At least 34 killed after train derails in Taiwan

Friday, 02 April 2021 12:03

At least 34 people have died and 70 remain trapped after a train carrying around 350 passengers derailed inside a tunnel in Taiwan.

Iranpress: Chinese bombers simulate attacks on US aircraft carrier near Taiwan

Chinese bombers simulate attacks on US aircraft carrier near Taiwan

Friday, 29 January 2021 23:20

ASIA (IP) - Chinese warplanes simulated missile strikes on a nearby US aircraft carrier last Sunday, the Financial Times cited unnamed intelligence sources as saying.

Iranpress: US blacklists dozens of Chinese firms including SMIC

US blacklists dozens of Chinese firms including SMIC

Friday, 18 December 2020 11:51

Beijing (IP)- The United States will add dozens of Chinese companies, including the country’s top chipmaker SMIC, to a trade blacklist on Friday.

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