World Sep 15 Taiwan drills military as concerns over China grow War is not imminent, but as China has grown increasingly assertive in both the East China and South China Seas, Taiwan is stepping up its defense.
World Jan 11 Taiwan’s leader reelected as voters back tough China stance Tsai Ing-wen was reelected as Taiwan's president by a landslide Saturday in a victory that signaled strong support for her tough stance against China among voters determined to defend their democratic way of life.
World Aug 21 Hong Kong police in standoff with protesters after sit-in Hong Kong riot police faced off with protesters occupying a suburban train station Wednesday evening following a commemoration of a violent attack there by masked assailants on supporters of the anti-government movement.
World Jul 02 China backs Hong Kong leader, criticizes protesters for violence China said the occupation and vandalizing of the city's legislature by pro-democracy protesters amounted to "serious illegal acts" that endangered the social order.
World May 24 Same-sex couples start registering marriages in Taiwan Hundreds of same-sex couples in Taiwan rushed to get married Friday, the first day a landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage took effect.