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TUC 2026: India pack off Chinese Taipei to reach semi-finals

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:16:20 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], May 1 (ANI): Former champions India outplayed higher-ranked Chinese Taipei to storm into the semifinals and also assure themselves of a medal in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, on Friday.

The 2022 champions defeated a strong Taipei outfit 3-0 in the men's quarterfinals and will now face the winner of the match between Japan and France for a spot in the final, according to a

Thomas Cup: India to lock horns with Chinese Taipei in quarterfinals

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:13:36 GMT

Horsens [Denmark], May 1 (ANI): The Indian men's badminton team will be in action against Chinese Taipei for the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup, being held in Horsens, Denmark, on Friday.

Team India finished as the runners-up of Group A behind China, and their next challenge, Chinese Taipei, is the winner of Group C, as per Olympics.com.

Chinese Taipei kick-started their campaign with a dominating 5-0 wi

Taiwan probes retired naval officer over pro-Beijing remarks at Chinese military event amid security concerns

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:09:13 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 1 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said it will look into pro-Beijing comments made by a retired Taiwanese naval officer during a Chinese military event, stating that such actions could be considered 'cooperative activity' with Chinese authorities, which would violate the law, according to Central News Agency (CNA).

MAC deputy head and spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh said during a

Taiwan detects 4 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 2 ships around itself

Fri, 01 May 2026 02:40:58 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], May 1 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of four sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Friday.

All four sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part of the ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '4 sorties of PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships oper

US Treasury Secy holds talks with Chinese Vice Premier, voices concern over "extraterritorial" trade regulations

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:35:36 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Thursday ahead of US President Donald Trump's planned visit to China on May 14 and 15.

Calling his dialogue 'candid' and 'comprehensive', Bessent said he, in their talks, also conveyed to the Chinese official about Beijing's extraterritorial regulations hurting global supply chains.

In a po

Chinese FM Wang Yi, US State Secy Rubio discuss Trump's China visit, stress on global stability

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:06:03 GMT

Beijing [China], April 30 (ANI): China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, emphasising the importance of maintaining stability in bilateral relations and preparing for future high-level interactions, referring to US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China.

According to a statement shared by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 2 ships around territorial waters

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:28:34 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 30 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Thursday.

Both the sorties entered Taiwan's southwestern part ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 5 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operatin

China's gray zone pressure forces Taiwan to reinvent coast guard strategy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:10:50 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan] April 29 (ANI): In response to mounting 'gray zone' tactics from China, William Lai has unveiled plans for a sweeping overhaul of Taiwan Coast Guard Administration operations, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, speaking at the CGA's first-ever National Sea Light Awards ceremony, Lai praised coast guard personnel for their role in safeguarding maritime security, law enf

Taiwan detects 10 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels, 1 ship around its territory

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:27:13 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 10 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 11 vessels, and an official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Wednesday.

As per the MND, of the 10, nine crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern part ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '10 sorti

Xinhua Commentary: Japan reverts to wartime military ranks, militarism in alarming move

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:15:27 GMT

TOKYO, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Recently, the Japanese government has finalized a plan to revise the rank titles of Self-Defense Forces (SDF) officers and intends to submit the relevant amendment bill to the Diet (Japanese parliament) within this year.

Under the proposed changes, some of the rank titles would revert to those used by the former Imperial Japanese Army before and during World War II.

For example,

Taiwan maintains ban on China group tours, cites safety and freedom concerns after deadly Gansu bus crash

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:02:55 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 28 (ANI): Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has said it will not remove the ban on domestic travel agencies promoting package group tours to China until the 'personal freedom and travel safety' of Taiwanese travellers can be guaranteed amid criticism that followed a recent deadly bus crash in China, according to a report by Central News Agency (CNA).

MAC, Taiwan's leading government b

TSMC projects 70% annual growth in 2nm capacity through 2028

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:05:08 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 28 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) expects its 2-nanometer (2nm) chip capacity to grow at a compound annual rate of 70 per cent from 2026 to 2028. The world's largest contract chipmaker projects this growth as five fabrication plants begin volume production of 2nm chips this year. These facilities include two plants in Hsinchu and three in Kaohsiung.

TSMC Senior Vice Pr

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-ASIAN BEACH GAMES-3X3 BASKETBALL (CN)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:47:11 GMT

(260428) -- SANYA, April 28, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ma Diancheng (R) of China goes for a layup during the 3x3 basketball men's play-in phase match between China and Singapore at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, April 28, 2026. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

US commander highlights the threat China poses

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:58:06 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 28 (ANI): With the USA engulfed in a war of its own making against Iran, there is valid concern that the US military's capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region are being unnecessarily eroded, especially as China continues to cast a threatening pall over Taiwan.

In a US Congressional Armed Services Committee hearing on 21 April, Admiral Samuel J Paparo, who is Commander of the US Indo-Paci

Taiwan's MAC condemns retired officer's Pro-Beijing remarks, backs legal action

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:53:24 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) criticised a retired naval officer for making remarks seen as supportive of Beijing during a Chinese military event and expressed backing for potential legal amendments to address such actions, according to a report by the Taipei Times.

Chinese media reported that former lieutenant commander Lu Li-shih attended an event aboard Chinese naval vesse

Beijing blacklists EU firms over Taiwan weapons links

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:32:18 GMT

The targeted entities have been banned from sourcing dual-use items from China

Beijing has barred seven EU-based entities from receiving Chinese dual-use goods, citing their involvement in arms trade with Taiwan.

The companies listed by China's Commerce Ministry on Friday include German radar manufacturer Hensoldt, Belgian firearms producers FN Browning Group and its subsidiary FN Herstal,

Taiwan: Former TSMC engineer sentenced to 10 years in prison for tech leak case

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:16:39 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): A former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) engineer has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. According to a report by, according to a report by Focus Taiwan, the engineer received this punishment for his role in the leak of trade secrets involving the company's advanced 2-nanometer process.

The Intellectual Property and Commercial Court found Chen Li-ming guilty of vi

Europe pushes global military spending to record high SIPRI report

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:11:12 GMT

The continents expenditure has risen by an estimated 14%, as Russia accuses the EU of reckless militarization

European military spending helped to propel global defense expenditure to a record high of almost $3 trillion in 2025 despite the US decreasing its outlay, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released on Monday.

Worldwide military ex

Europe pushes global military spending to record high report

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:11:12 GMT

The continents expenditure has risen by an estimated 14%, according to SIPRI, as Russia accuses the EU of reckless militarization

South Korean market cap surpasses 6,000 trillion won for first time

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:18:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): South Korea's total stock market capitalization exceeded 6,000 trillion won (USD 4.1 trillion) for the first time on record during trading on Monday.

According to a report by The Korea Herald, the combined market capitalization of the domestic exchanges reached 6,031.97 trillion won during early trading hours. Citing data from the Korea Exchange, the report noted that the bench

Taiwan detects 7 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 9 vessels around itself

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:20:56 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], April 27 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of seven sorties of Chinese military aircraft and nine vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday.

Of the seven, six entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern part ADIZ.

In a post on X, the MND said, '7 sorties of PLA aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan detected

Browns announce 2026 season of Jr. Browns Backers

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:42 GMT

The Jr. Browns Backers kids club is in its third season

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BEREA, Ohio The Cleveland Browns announced today the launch of the 2026 season of "Jr. Browns Backers", presented by University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's and in association with Cardinal Credit Union.

"The continued growth of Barking Backers and Jr. Browns Backers shows how much these clubs mean to our fans and

Labor Day rally staged in Taipei calling for labor rights protection

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:15:24 GMT

TAIPEI, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A Labor Day rally was staged on Friday in Taipei, urging the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to pay greater attention to labor rights and improve workers' pay and working conditions.

More than 300 union representatives and members of the public joined the demonstration organized by Taiwan's Labor Party and the Labor Rights Association on Ketagalan Boulevard in front of th

1st LD-Writethru: 5.4-magnitude quake hits waters off China's Taiwan region: CENC

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:17:36 GMT

BEIJING, May 1 (Xinhua) -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted the waters off Yilan County of China's Taiwan region at 8:39 p.m. Friday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

The epicenter was monitored at 24.88 degrees north latitude and 122.07 degrees east longitude. The quake struck at a depth of 100 km, said a report issued by the CENC.

5.4-magnitude quake hits waters off China's Taiwan region: CENC

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:21:17 GMT

China slams Japanese politicians' statement regarding China's Taiwan

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:08 GMT

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday slammed certain Japanese politicians for their statements on the Taiwan region following Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te's failed attempt to visit Eswatini.

According to media reports, some Japanese politicians convened a meeting at the Diet and planned to submit a statement to the Japanese government after secessionist-minded

1st LD: Taiwan question constitutes biggest risk in China-U.S. relations: Chinese FM

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:01 GMT

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that the Taiwan question concerns China's core interests and constitutes the biggest risk in China-U.S. relations.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when speaking to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the phone.

The U.S. side should honor its comm

2nd LD Writethru: Taiwan question constitutes biggest risk in China-U.S. relations: Chinese FM

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:15:22 GMT

BEIJING, April 30 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday that the Taiwan question concerns China's core interests and constitutes the biggest risk in China-U.S. relations.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when speaking to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the phone.

The U.S. side should honor its comm

Flash: Taiwan question concerns China's core interests, constitutes the biggest risk in China-U.S. relations: FM

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:15:39 GMT

Flash: Taiwan question concerns China's core interests, constitutes the biggest risk in China-U.S. relations: FM

Sanya 2026 impresses with organization, venues and hospitality

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:47:01 GMT

SANYA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- The Asian Beach Games has found a fitting stage in Sanya, one of China's best-known tropical destinations, leaving athletes and officials not only impressed but also charmed.

"True tourism paradise," wrote Mohd Akbal Amin, vice chair of the Asian council of the International Federation of Sport Climbing, in a guestbook at the Games' main media center.

His words echoed a sentime

1st LD-Writethru: China, Australia should jointly uphold multilateralism: Chinese FM

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:15:30 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that China and Australia should jointly stand on the right side of history and on the side of multilateralism, jointly uphold the global free trade system and maintain the stability and smooth functioning of industrial and supply chains, play a constructive role in the political settlement of hotspot issues, and promote the building of a m

China edges India to top Group A in Thomas Cup

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:20:19 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion China edged India 3-2 to top Group A on Wednesday, the final day of group-stage action at the 2026 Thomas Cup Finals.

China rested men's singles ace Shi Yuqi for the opener, but Li Shifeng withstood the pressure to defeat India's Lakshya Sen 21-19, 8-21, 21-12.

In the subsequent doubles clash, China's top pair, Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang, were al

Feature: Pins bring athletes together in Sanya

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:49:58 GMT

SANYA, April 29 (Xinhua) -- In the Athletes' Village and competition venues of the Asian Beach Games, athletes are connecting beyond the court, with pin trading emerging as the most common way to interact in Sanya.

"I have already exchanged more than 30 pins, from the Philippines, Malaysia, Qatar and many others," said windsurfing athlete Wong Tsz Ying of Hong Kong, China. "The atmosphere here is very good. It f

Roundup: Taiwan public supports mainland's new policy package despite DPP obstruction

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:15:54 GMT

TAIPEI, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Following the mainland's recent rollout of a policy package aimed at boosting exchanges and cooperation with Taiwan, there are growing calls on the island for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to adopt a positive and cooperative stance, in contrast to their current negativity and obstruction of dialogue.

The mainland announced the package of 10 policies and measures

Taiwan's social system to be fully respected after reunification: mainland spokesperson

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:18:06 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- The existing social system and way of life in Taiwan will be fully respected after peaceful reunification, on the premise of ensuring national sovereignty, security and development interests, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday.

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks at a press conference in response to a media query regar

Peaceful reunification to make Taiwan's business environment more stable: mainland spokesperson

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:45:19 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- Peaceful reunification will bring greater stability and growth opportunities to the business and investment environment in Taiwan, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a press conference that the mainland economy, which grew at an average annual rate of 5.4 percent over the past five years,

Strong military key to thwarting separatist attempts: mainland spokesperson

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:45:16 GMT

BEIJING, April 29 (Xinhua) -- A first-class military and powerful national defense are crucial to thwarting any attempt to split China, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday.

At a regular press conference of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, spokesperson Chen Binhua made the remarks when asked to comment on Taiwan compatriots' positive feedback in response to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's

Xinhua Commentary: Lai Ching-te's aborted visit affirms global consensus on one-China principle

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:22:12 GMT

BEIJING, April 28 (Xinhua) -- "Taiwan independence" forces have suffered a major setback as a trip to Eswatini by Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te, a diehard separatist, was recently canceled after several African countries denied his plane overflight rights.

As Taiwan regional authorities groundlessly blamed the failed attempt on the Chinese mainland, officials in Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar made it

China overcomes late-night challenge at Thomas & Uber Cup Finals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:47:16 GMT

HORSENS, Denmark, April 28 (Xinhua) -- China's men's and women's teams both recorded hard-fought wins at the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals Monday, overcoming a demanding schedule and late setbacks.

In the second round of Group A at the Thomas Cup, China defeated Canada 4-1 despite the late withdrawal of top seed Shi Yuqi due to illness.

Shi, who was listed as China's top singles player, suffered gastroi

The Taiwanese pop megastar spreading the hidden Chinese history of Australia's gold rush to a global audience

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:32:33 GMT

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Taiwanese pop music superstar Jay Chou, known in Mandarin as Zhou Jielun (), has put country Victoria's Sovereign Hill on the map.

Chou's 25 albums have sold more than 30 million copies, and the music video for his latest hit, Gold Rush Town () was filmed in the open-air museum.

With over