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Iran clinches the last spot in the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup after a 2-1 victory over Jordan, joining other qualified nations for the tournament hosted by Australia.

Sawang Janpram, a 105-year-old Thai man, wins four gold medals at the World Masters Games in Taiwan, inspiring admiration and setting an impressive example of active aging.

Chinese military starts large-scale drill near Taiwan amid tensions. Taiwan closely monitors 19 warships and aircraft carrier. Beijing pressures Taipei politically and militarily.

Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' becomes the most successful ever, grossing over a billion dollars outside Hollywood.

A Chinese cargo ship is suspected of damaging an undersea communication cable connecting Taiwan's main island with a nearby archipelago.

The National Security Bureau of Taiwan has reported a rise in the recruitment of Taiwanese citizens by China as spies, with a focus on (former) military personnel.

Taiwan reported the presence of sixteen Chinese warships in its surrounding waters, marking one of the highest numbers this year.

Taiwan has raised its military readiness and started military exercises in response to the presence of Chinese warships near the island and restrictions imposed in Chinese airspace.

The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense reports seeing a Chinese balloon above the sea in the north of Taiwan, marking the first incident of its kind since April.

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Donald Trump on his victory and calls for peaceful cooperation amidst expectations of renewed tensions in trade, technology, and the Taiwan issue.

Typhoon Kong-rey has claimed the life of at least one person in Taiwan, leaving 73 injured, according to the fire department. The typhoon, the strongest since 1996, made landfall on Thursday on the east coast, causing disruptions in transportation and power outages.

Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported a record of 153 Chinese aircrafts flying around the island on Monday, as China conducted large military exercises as a warning to Taiwanese separatist forces. The United States expressed deep concerns over the exercises.

China has initiated a large-scale military exercise around Taiwan to send a warning against separatist actions, with Taipei condemning it as a shameless provocation.

China has started military exercises in the Taiwan Strait as a warning against the 'separatist actions of the Taiwanese independence forces'. Taiwan condemns China's actions as 'irrational and provocative'.

Taiwan braces for typhoon Krathon as two people lost their lives due to the adverse weather conditions. Schools, offices, and the stock exchange remain closed as the typhoon is expected to make landfall in Kaohsiung.