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Offshore earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan’s capital

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Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Taipei, Taiwan, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Tang told the AP that Taiwan plans to create an independent agency to enforce digital privacy, tackling an increasingly urgent issue as countries step up surveillance during the pandemic. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

AP Interview: Digital minister says Taiwan to guard privacy

By HUIZHONG WU - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2015, file photo, a military honor guard await the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state arrival ceremony at the White House in Washington. China on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, lashed out at the U.S. over new sanctions against Chinese officials and the sale of more military equipment to Taiwan. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

China condemns new US Hong Kong sanctions, Taiwan arms sale

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The guided missile destroyer, U.S.S. Barry. The warship is one of four destroyers sent to the Mediterranean. (credit: U.S. Navy)

Michael Studeman visit shatters another Taiwan taboo

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

In this file photo released by Taiwan's Military News Agency, Taiwan war planes are parked on a highway during an exercise to simulate a response to a Chinese attack on its airfields in Changhua in southern Taiwan. (Military News Agency via AP) **FILE**

US, Taiwan step up economic cooperation in new dialogue

By HUIZHONG WU - Associated Press

Taiwan says F-16 fighter jet goes missing during training

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Taiwan refuses to renew pro-China news channel’s license

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List 4/4 of sports events affected by coronavirus pandemic

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

An MQ-9A Reaper drone is shown in this undated file photo. (U.S. Air Force photograph) ** FILE **

MQ-9 Reaper drones sold to Taiwan

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

China vows ‘proper’ response to US arms sale to Taiwan

Associated Press

Taiwan's defense ministry spokesperson Shih Shun-wen speaks during a briefing in Taipei, Taiwan on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Taiwan said Tuesday that recent proposed of U.S. sales of missiles and other arms systems will boost the island's ability to credibly defend itself, amid rising threats from China. (AP Photo/Wu Taijing)

US approves Taiwan drone purchase as arms sales escalate

By MATTHEW LEE - Associated Press

Participants march through a street during a pride parade in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Huge crowd joins LGBT march in Taiwan, where COVID is at bay

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Lesbian couple Yi Wang, right, and Yumi Meng show their wedding rings during a military mass weddings ceremony in Taoyuan city, northern Taiwan, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. Two lesbian couples tied the knot in a mass ceremony held by Taiwan's military on Friday in a historic step for the island. Taiwan is the only place in Asia to have legalized gay marriage, passing legislation in this regard in May 2019. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Two same-sex couples in military marry in first for Taiwan

By HUIZHONG WU - Associated Press

People wear face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwan marks 200 days without domestic COVID-19 infection

By Associated Press - Associated Press

In this May 16, 2007, file photo, a Taiwanese navy frigate launches a "Harpoon" surface-to-surface missile during the second day of the annual Hankuang military exercises off Ilan, central eastern coast of Taiwan. (AP Photo/Wally Santana, File)

Taiwan says new arms purchases to boost credible defense

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US announces planned $2.37 billion weapon sale to Taiwan

By ROBERT BURNS - Associated Press

In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, an executive with Lockheed Martin's Air Superiority Programs explains the capabilities of the F-21 fighter jet at the DefExpo in Lucknow, India. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh, File) **FILE**

China to sanction U.S. weapons companies over $1.8 billion proposed arms sale to Taiwan

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 10, 2019, file photo, an American flag flies in front of the facade of Raytheon's Integrated Defense Systems facility, in Woburn, Mass. China's government said Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, it will impose sanctions on U.S. military contractors including Boeing Co.'s defense unit and Lockheed Martin Corp. for supplying weapons to rival Taiwan, stepping up a feud with Washington over security and Beijing's strategic ambitions. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Spokesman: China to sanction US arms suppliers to Taiwan

By JOE McDONALD - Associated Press

Hong Kong protesters and Taiwanese supporters march to demand the release of the 12 Hong Kong protesters that have been arrested by mainland Chinese authorities, in Taipei, Taiwan, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. A group of 12 people from Hong Kong were allegedly traveling illegally by boat to Taiwan in August when Chinese authorities captured them and detained them.(AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Hundreds march in Taiwan to support 12 arrested Hong Kongers

By HUIZHONG WU - Associated Press

In this Jan. 31, 2018, file photo, a Taiwanese military officer salutes to Taiwan's flag onboard Navy's 124th fleet Lafayette frigate during military exercises off Kaohsiung, southern of Taiwan. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File) **FILE**

Taiwan, China trade accusations after staffers fight in Fiji

By HUIZHONG WU - Associated Press