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Taiwan threatened: China extends military exercises
Missile strikes, warplanes and ship movements in the Taiwan Strait stepped up again.
Why this flight became the most tracked ever
Almost 3 million people tracked the aircraft during its journey.
'Grow some': Snickers fans slam Mars Wrigley for apologising to China
Mars Wrigley apologised to China for calling Taiwan a country in a new product promotion.
Four ways China could take Taiwan as tensions boil over
Beijing will aim to take island 'in lightning-fast offensive', sources tell UK Telegraph.
US-China tensions spark electronic chip shortage warning
After Beijing reacts to Pelosi visit, Intel chief warns of electronics shortage risks.
Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack
China's military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island.
With five missiles, China sends stark warning to US and Japan on Taiwan
New York Times: Tension ramps up in the wake of US House Speaker's Taiwan visit.
China conducts 'precision missile strikes' in Taiwan Strait
Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan has raised tensions between the US and China.
US will not abandon Taiwan as China protests - Pelosi
Pelosi's trip has heightened US-China tensions more than visits by other Congress members.
US, China and Taiwan visit: 'Positive dialogue' needed, Ardern says
It comes as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan amid 'heightened tensions'.
Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit sparks pro-CCP protests
Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit threatens to spark a major crisis between the US and China.
Opinion: Why Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is utterly reckless
New York Times: Calling Xi's bluff might feel good for a day. It also might start WWIII.
Tension ratchets up as US speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China responds
China begins to conduct military manoeuvres in retaliation for Pelosi's presence.
US warns China not to turn expected Taiwan visit into 'crisis'
New York Times: Military provocations could spark conflict by mistake, US officials say.
China ups the ante: 'Live-fire exercises' announced near Taiwan
China has warned the US that any visits to Taiwan will be seen as "external interference".
Xi warns Biden not to 'play with fire' over Taiwan
Taiwan has once again emerged as a key point of tension in the US-China relationship.
China more aggressive, dangerous to US
China's military has become significantly more aggressive in the Indo-pacific region.
China protests Taiwan's VP paying respects at Abe's memorial
China claims Taiwan as a breakaway province to be reunited by force if necessary.
China's brazen move against the US
Beijing's bold move in international waters - a threat to close a key waterway for the US.
China's leader reasserts support for 'legitimacy' of Russia's security concerns
Moscow and Beijing have increasingly aligned their foreign policies against the West.
As China rattles sabres, Taiwan asks: Are we ready for war?
New York Times: Russia's brutal war in Ukraine has been confronting for Taiwan.
Global economic crisis makes China dangerous
ANALYSIS: Experts warn the West to redefine its economic relationship with China.
Confrontation over Taiwan could quickly escalate to nuclear crisis
The peril is greater now than at any point since the end of the Cold War, analyst says.
Why dentist woke up with Irish accent
Brisbane woman has struggled with the effects of her changed accent after surgery.
US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan, Biden says
The US has traditionally avoided making such an explicit security guarantee.
A dog's life: The breeds that live the longest
The Royal Veterinary College has analysed data from more than 30,000 pets.
China militarises islands built in South China Sea
Artificial isles bristle with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, says US general.
Russia Ukraine war: Protests across Europe
Small vigils take place in Russia as huge crowds turn out all across Europe.
New Zealand lands on US 'high risk' travel list for omicron
New Zealand joins Bangladesh and India on America's "high risk" travel list.
Putin in Beijing for Olympic Games and Xi talks amid Ukraine tensions
Putin's presence makes him the highest-profile guest at the winter sports event.
Evasiveness and bad decisions: What Taiwan's doctors saw in Wuhan two years ago
From the outset, the local officials appeared evasive,
'Surge may be inevitable': Asia keeps Omicron managed as cases explode
Much of Asia has largely managed to keep Omicron at bay even as the variant rages.
'Bloody 1989 crackdown': Tiananmen massacre monument removed in HK
Authorities have also banned annual Tiananmen candlelight vigils.