Taiwan monitors ‘unprovoked’ Chinese combat patrol near island
Taiwan reports second Chinese ‘joint combat readiness patrol’ in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.
![Taiwanese soldiers pose with a Taiwanese flag near a Sky Sword II surface-to-air missile launcher and a military UAV during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan on Jan. 27, 2026. [Ann Wang/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image-1779476022.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President
Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.
In response to Trump, Taiwan says it is ‘sovereign and independent’
Taiwan says it will maintain ‘status quo’ and deepen ties with the US after Trump meets with China’s Xi Jinping.
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What did Trump and Xi discuss during the China summit?
US President Donald Trump concluded a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 15 May 2026
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Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sale with China’s Xi Jinping
US President Donald Trump said he discussed US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Published On 15 May 2026
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Trump-Xi summit: China, US disagree on what they agreed on
US touted trade deals; China said it warned Washington over Taiwan. Neither side confirmed the other’s claims.
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‘Never mess it up’: What Xi and Trump said on day one of Beijing talks
Xi and Trump agree to frame their relationship as ‘constructive, strategic and stable’ on the first day of talks.
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Trump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit
Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan in meeting with China’s Xi
US weapons sales to Taiwan have been longstanding source of tension with Beijing, which claims island as its territory.
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Taiwan civilians sharpen self-defence skills ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Taiwanese civilians are flocking to self‑defence courses, amid fears China could one day use force to seize the island.
Published On 11 May 2026
Taiwan player victim of ‘inappropriate contact’ at UK table tennis event
Officials say a female player was subjected to inappropriate physical contact during a security check.
![The International Table Tennis Federation said a female player reported the incident during an entry security check at the venue on Saturday and an investigation is under way [File: Getty Images]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GettyImages-1425158165-1777977332.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
