China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

China on Saturday began military exercises around Taiwan to test the capabilities of its forces to 'seize control of the sea, air and information', days after a meeting between the United States......

Presidents of China, Taiwan start historic meeting with handshake

The leaders of China and Taiwan met on Saturday for the first time since the formerly bitter Cold War foes split amid civil war 66 years ago, and though no concrete agreement resulted, both hailed......

Taiwan approves Dalai Lama's visit

The Taiwangovernment said on Friday thatit hasallowed Tibetan spiritual leaderDalai Lama to visit the island to comfort survivors of a typhoon, a decision thatwill not go down well with......

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

China on Monday said it has successfully completed its three-day large-scale fire and fury military drills "encircling" Taiwan, including the use of an aircraft carrier, aimed at showing its anger......

Guess who's not invited to the Olympics?

The Dalai Lama may be the guest of honour of US President George W Bush, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other world leaders, but you won't find Tibet's exiled spiritual leader on the Beijing......