Why Taiwan matters to the world
Opinion: Dangerous rise in tensions a price worth paying to protect democracy.
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US House leader, Taiwan president meet as China protests
Talks took place against a backdrop of rising tensions between the US and China.
Smashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado Congress
Auckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.
Markets with Madison: ChatGPT coming for jobs, and Fonterra’s margin troubles
Bill Gates calls the AI chatbot 'revolutionary', plus Fonterra's boss reflects.
China threatens 'confrontation' if the US doesn't back off
Qin Gang warns that Beijing and the US are headed for "confrontation".
Xi accuses US of trying to block China’s development
Is the United States out to sabotage China? Chinese leaders think so.
Chinese minister warns of conflict unless US changes course
Combative statement says America has 'deviated from the rational and sound' track.
Taiwan threatens to shoot down any Chinese balloons
China claims Taiwan as its territory and regularly sends fighter jets into its airspace.
Who is helping? The massive aid effort underway after Turkey quake
Engineers, soldiers, paramedics, search dogs & handlers on way as world pitches in.
China’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over US
China maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.
US to widen military presence in Philippines amid China fear
It comes after the US opened an embassy in Solomon Islands also to counter China.
‘Frightening’: Experts warn of 'enormous' losses if China invades Taiwan
'Some outcomes are obvious: Such as any conflict being immensely destructive.'
Juha Saarinen: Supply chain pain set to continue
Opinion: Chip wars heat up as globalisation couldn't deliver resilient supply chains.
Chinese invasion of Taiwan would be doomed to fail, says report
The report from Washington lays out the huge consequences for all involved.
China to resume issuing passports, fuelling infection fears as virus surges
The tourism move is China's latest big step away from its harsh Covid restrictions.
Taiwan president resigns as party leader after election loss
Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
PM Jacinda Ardern to meet China's President Xi Jinping
Ardern will meet with China's President in first face-to-face since 2019.
What Xi Jinping’s re-election in China means for NZ Inc
What’s changed since Premier Xi Jinping was controversially voted in for a third term?
US President Joe Biden to meet China’s Xi Jinping for Taiwan, Russia talks
Face-to-face meeting comes amid increasingly strained US-China relations.
The surprising story behind Taiwan's xiao long bao dumplings
From its humble beginnings, a classic dumpling dish has taken over the world.
'Fight tonight' mentality: US Navy chief warns China could invade Taiwan by end of the year
Officials have indicated heightened alarm over Beijing's intentions towards the island.
Chinese leader Xi calls for military growth
Beijing declares it is ready for war to 'safeguard China’s dignity and core interests'.
Winston Peters visits Taiwan just weeks after China's huge naval drills
The former deputy PM urged democracies to show greater support for one another.
Moves on Taiwan will be 'crushed' - new threats from China
China vehemently defends its claim to Taiwan - and won't tolerate US interference.
Chinese drones: The latest irritant buzzing Taiwan's defences
New York Times: Drones started buzzing the islands after the US House Speaker's visit.
Taiwan welcomes back visa-free entry for Kiwi tourists
The island will welcome back New Zealand tourists from Monday.
Taiwanese tycoon to fund 'civilian warriors' to defend against invasion
Robert Tsao pledges $52 million to train and equip a civil defence force.
'Very clear message': US warships sail through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions
China has sent multiple warships around Taiwan since Nancy Pelosi's visit to the nation.
NZ MPs set up anti-China Pacific group
Two New Zealand MPs are among Pacific MPs joining a new anti-China Pacific group.
America announces trade talks with Taiwan as island holds military drills
Beijing earlier held military drills, firing missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan.
Fears grow of 'crippling' Chinese blockade of Taiwan
'China could keep Taiwan sealed off for months, perhaps years, with devastating effect.'
Why US lawmakers' Taiwan trips keep riling China
A look at some key questions about US lawmakers' Taiwan trips, and why they matter.
'Devastating': America's unthinkable scenario
Top military experts have been quietly simulating a war that could break out over Taiwan.
As China vows more military exercises, Taiwan is undeterred
New York Times: China's drills have hardened Taiwan's approach its political rival.