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China militarises islands built in South China Sea
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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.
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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.
Taiwan loses ally - now only 14 countries recognise it
China has been poaching Taiwan's diplomatic allies over the past few years.
Editorial: Red lines drawn over Ukraine
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China ridicules US democracy as 'disaster for voters'
China asks how such a deeply polarised and fractured country could lecture others.
Taiwan's 'guerilla' home guard gears up for David v Goliath battle with China
Civilian disaster drills and 'guerilla warfare' training - Taiwan prepares for the worst.
As distrust of China grows, Europe inches closer to Taiwan
New York Times: China's aggressive posture is prompting a geopolitical shift.
'Brutal': China making billions off Uighur genocide
Beijing's brutal persecution of millions is proving very lucrative for China.
'We have no idea how they did this': Secret hypersonic launch shows China streaking ahead in arms race
Nuclear-capable missile circled the Earth at low orbit before descending on its target.
Taiwan: 46 killed in apartment building blaze
Fire broke out in a run-down mixed commercial and residential building.
Xi is using Taiwan to distract from struggles at home – just like Putin with Crimea
Chinese aggression over Taiwan threatens to throw the world into disarray.
Chinese troops storm beach near Taiwan in training exercise
Tensions between Beijing and Taipei have spiked in recent weeks.
Taiwan is becoming a flashpoint for China and the US – how does NZ respond?
Navigating a middle path between China and the US is becoming increasingly complex.
US and China enter dangerous territory over Taiwan
New York Times: The balance of power around Taiwan is fundamentally shifting.
China 'sabre-rattles' over Taiwan 'reunification'
President Xi's vow comes 110 years after revolution that ended the island's last dynasty.
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Satellite images reveal what 149 Chinese aircrafts in Taiwanese airspace were doing.
On edge: How China flights near Taiwan are inflamng tensions
United States and its allies are stepping up activity in South China Sea.
Satellite images show China expanding airbases near Taiwan as tensions rise
Latest moves are part of 'combat-readiness training', a Beijing source said.
'Full scale invasion': Taiwan warns China could attack in three years
Chiu Kuo-cheng said military tensions between Taipei and Beijing were at a 40-year high.
'War may be triggered at any time': China's new warning about Taiwan
A record number of Chinese warplanes crossed into Taiwan's air defence zone.
'Evil force the mainland must crush': China sends message to Taiwan
The latest move has been labelled 'military aggression' by the US.
US raises concern at China's sorties near Taiwan
China has been increasing military flights close to Taiwan for more than a year.
Record number of Chinese nuclear bombers jet through Taiwan airspace
Taiwan's 23 million people live under the constant threat of invasion by China.
Taiwanese politicians brawl over Covid outbreak
Opposition members storm the podium and pour water on rivals during rowdy melee.
'Evil deed': China's fury at Lithuania over Taiwan
China has labelled a tiny European country "evil" - for the use of a single word.