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Xi's power play is a warning that 'nobody in the system is safe'
And there are fears the Chinese president's latest move could have damaging repercussions.
China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'
China's military has dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan.
Nation rocked by 6.6-magnitude earthquake
Tremors were felt across the island, with millions of people on alert.
Last holdout from World War II made 'one simple wrong judgement'
A soldier on a remote island who hadn't been told World War II had ended surrendered to authorities on December 18, 1974.
New Japanese prime minister's comments spark row with China, travel ban
Remarks on Tawain's security by Sanae Takaichi went where no previous Japanese leader had gone before.
Russia is 'helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan'
Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare for an airborne invasion of Taiwan, according to an analysis of leaked Russian documents by a London think tank.
Satellite images show eye of super typhoon hitting Philippines
Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were closed on Monday in the archipelago and neighbouring Taiwan as one of this year's strongest typhoons threatened to cause flooding and landslides on its way to southeastern China.
New entry rule for Australians flying to popular East Asian destination
From October 1, Australians heading to the East Asian country will need to complete a Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) within three days of touching down in Taiwan.
China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time
China's newest aircraft carrier has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the navy said on Friday.
Taiwan reports first imported chikungunya case from China
The patient reported feeling feverish and aching when she returned from southern China.
China-Taiwan explained: What would it mean for Australia if Beijing tries to invade?
The US Defence Secretary's warning of an "imminent" threat against the self-ruling island should be a wake-up call for the Albanese government, one expert says.
US calls for Asia allies to boost defences in face of China's 'imminent' threat
But Beijing's foreign ministry accused him of "defamatory allegations" over his comments on Taiwan.
The satellite images that has island nation fearing an invasion
The new developments are putting the much smaller neighbour of a superpower on edge.
'World's most powerful company' pays Trump a $158 billion 'protection fee'
It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a $158 billion investment from what he called the world's most powerful company.
One deleted sentence provokes China's fiery rebuke of US from China
China hit out at the US and warned the Trump administration to handle the Taiwan issue with "utmost caution".
Cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out
Harry Li never thought that an online event he created to celebrate New Year's Eve just for laughs would become the talk of the town.
Woman accused of poisoning Aussie student charged with attempted murder
An investigation led police to a shock twist in the case, more than a year after he ended up in hospital.
Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and four balloons near island
China's military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organise military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Pacific allies.
China sends 125 warplanes to punish 'Taiwan independence nonsense'
Monday's exercise simulated the sealing off of key ports in a move that underscores the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait.
China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions
The Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards traded blame over the latest collisions involving their vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday.
Keating, Pelosi trade insults over China, Taiwan
Paul Keating drew criticism amid global tensions when he labelled Taiwan "Chinese real estate".
What is behind China-Taiwan tensions?
Amid the growing superpower rivalry between the United States and China, the self-governing island of Taiwan has become one of the thorniest issues, with the ripples felt in Australia.
Passengers injured as jet suddenly drops 8000 metres in just 15 minutes
A technical fault is being blamed for the mid-air emergency that left 17 people requiring hospitalisation.
Taiwan's legislature passes changes seen as favouring China
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) that are seen as favouring China and diminishing the power of the island's president, sparking protests by thousands of people.
Taiwan tracks dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast
China's military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
Taiwan scrambles jets over China's military drills
Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week.
New Taiwan president urges China to stop military intimidation
Lai Ching-te pledged to "neither yield nor provoke" Beijing and said he sought peace in relations with the superpower.
China furious over visit by Australian MPs to Taiwan
Beijing insists the trip violates the federal government's long established one-China policy.
Biden signs $146.5 billion war assistance package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The US President signed into law a $146.5 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and that also has a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in the US.
Family of missing Australian earthquake victims call for rescuers to remain safe
The families of the Australian couple missing after the Taiwan earthquake earlier this month have issued a statement saying they would only like the search for their loved ones resumed when it is safe for rescuers.
A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 earlier this month
A cluster of earthquakes has struck Taiwan, the strongest measuring 6.1 magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey.
Playful dog who failed police academy becomes star of Taiwan quake response
A labrador retriever who failed to become a drug sniffing dog because he was overly friendly and playful has won hearts across Taiwan for his detection work in the aftermath of last week's 7.4-magnitidue earthquake.
Two Australians among the missing after Taiwan earthquake
Rescuers are still searching the wreckage of the earthquake which left ten people dead.
Terrifying moment cars are caught in quake landslide
Vision has shown drivers frantically trying to avoid falling boulders in the opening moments of the quake.
Bodies pulled from the rubble in Taiwan
Nine people have now been confirmed dead and more than 1,000 injured.
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing nine people
The quake, which also injured hundreds, was centred off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County, where some buildings leaned at severe angles, their ground floors crushed.
Reporter shakes as Taiwan earthquake interrupts live broadcast
What appeared to be debris fell from the ceiling during the broadcast.
Biden and Xi speak for first time since November summit amid global tensions
The Biden-Xi chat represents a follow-through on a simple commitment that Biden made publicly in Woodside, California, last year: That, moving forward, the two leaders would pick up the phone and call each other more often.
Taiwan orders sea drone armada to thwart Chinese invasion: report
The fast-moving drones, laden with explosives, can travel hundreds of kilometres to remotely hit massive aircraft carriers and battleships.
Australia facing 'devastating' conflict if tensions with China continue to rise
Foreign Minister Penny Wong gave a stark warning to ASEAN officials ahead of today's summit of leaders.
Chinese coast guard's boarding of tourist vessel triggers 'panic' in Taiwan
The incident came amid heightened tension between Beijing and Taipei and left passengers onboard stunned.
Chinese fishermen drown after pursuit by Taiwan coast guard
Their vessel was pursued after trespassing in Taiwan waters, officials said.
Trump's tariff strategy could reignite trade war with China
Former President Donald Trump said he would consider imposing a tariff upward of 60 per cent on all Chinese imports if he regains the presidency.
Ruling-party candidate emerges victorious in Taiwan's presidential election
At stake is the peace and stability of the island, 160 kilometres off the coast of China, that Beijing claims as its own and to be retaken by force if necessary.
What Taiwan's election means for Australia's relationship with China
The result will have implications far beyond the self-ruling island of 23 million people.
Chinese satellite launch triggers alert in Taiwan
People were initially told a missile was flying over the self-ruled island.
China's president sends an ominous message over Taiwan
Xi Jinping used his New Year address to talk about the "reunification" of China on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
A 2024 superpower confrontation is brewing and Australia's at its centre
The South China Sea will continue looming as a potential flashpoint for conflict during a year bookended by two key elections.
How a blocked visa led to the arrest of a woman accused in murder plot
Lisa Lines, allegedly involved in a love triangle with two co-accused, is alleged to have engaged in multiple plots to kill Jonathon Hawtin, beginning in 2017.
Australian warship from Chinese sonar incident sails through Taiwan Strait
The warship involved in last week's sonar incident with a Chinese navy vessel that left an Australian diver injured has sailed through the Taiwan Strait. |
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### [Xi's power play is a warning that 'nobody in the system is safe'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-military-xi-jinping-zhang-youxia-investigation-taiwan/f5e6fca9-000d-4f66-84b5-a9edf9e5e4be)
And there are fears the Chinese president's latest move could have damaging repercussions.
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12:58pm Jan 27, 2026
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### [China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-military-stages-drills-taiwan-to-warn/e23bd311-48e1-4157-9f85-1fb91b9703f8)
China's military has dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan.
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12:43pm Dec 30, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/a-magnitude-66-earthquake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-taiwan/e895618c-33cd-499e-9614-211073b425f6)
### [Nation rocked by 6.6-magnitude earthquake](https://www.9news.com.au/world/a-magnitude-66-earthquake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-taiwan/e895618c-33cd-499e-9614-211073b425f6)
Tremors were felt across the island, with millions of people on alert.
[Asia](https://www.9news.com.au/asia)
7:38am Dec 28, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/today-in-history-december-18-what-happened-on-this-day-last-japanese-holdout/a96e5b11-fe0b-4e71-b657-91e6bc953f99)
### [Last holdout from World War II made 'one simple wrong judgement'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/today-in-history-december-18-what-happened-on-this-day-last-japanese-holdout/a96e5b11-fe0b-4e71-b657-91e6bc953f99)
A soldier on a remote island who hadn't been told World War II had ended surrendered to authorities on December 18, 1974.
[Today in History](https://www.9news.com.au/today-in-history)
5:41am Dec 18, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-warns-citizens-against-japan-travel/90c4695c-bf7a-4004-b844-c996c0a68404)
### [New Japanese prime minister's comments spark row with China, travel ban](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-warns-citizens-against-japan-travel/90c4695c-bf7a-4004-b844-c996c0a68404)
Remarks on Tawain's security by Sanae Takaichi went where no previous Japanese leader had gone before.
[China](https://www.9news.com.au/china)
12:43pm Nov 17, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/russia-is-helping-china-to-prepare-for-a-potential-invasion-of-taiwan-london-think-tank-says/041875d4-3ebf-49bf-89ea-48ef6107c66e)
### [Russia is 'helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/russia-is-helping-china-to-prepare-for-a-potential-invasion-of-taiwan-london-think-tank-says/041875d4-3ebf-49bf-89ea-48ef6107c66e)
Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare for an airborne invasion of Taiwan, according to an analysis of leaked Russian documents by a London think tank.
[China news](https://www.9news.com.au/china-news)
10:20pm Sep 26, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/super-typhoon-blowing-by-northern-philippines-and-taiwan-forces-evacuations-and-closures/7786a1ee-1a46-499f-b8a3-1f6667472753)
### [Satellite images show eye of super typhoon hitting Philippines](https://www.9news.com.au/world/super-typhoon-blowing-by-northern-philippines-and-taiwan-forces-evacuations-and-closures/7786a1ee-1a46-499f-b8a3-1f6667472753)
Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were closed on Monday in the archipelago and neighbouring Taiwan as one of this year's strongest typhoons threatened to cause flooding and landslides on its way to southeastern China.
[Typhoon](https://www.9news.com.au/typhoon)
11:19pm Sep 23, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/taiwan-australian-travellers-warned-to-complete-new-arrival-card-before-heading-to-east-asia-country/35982008-af4c-4a44-8e70-370c5179086a)
### [New entry rule for Australians flying to popular East Asian destination](https://www.9news.com.au/national/taiwan-australian-travellers-warned-to-complete-new-arrival-card-before-heading-to-east-asia-country/35982008-af4c-4a44-8e70-370c5179086a)
From October 1, Australians heading to the East Asian country will need to complete a Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) within three days of touching down in Taiwan.
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5:30pm Sep 17, 2025
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### [China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-sails-through-taiwan-strait-for-the-first-time/da86e929-a2b8-4e38-88a9-8e49ac1dc385)
China's newest aircraft carrier has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the navy said on Friday.
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11:35pm Sep 12, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-reports-first-imported-chikungunya-case-from-china/0162a4d0-5c50-44d9-bf87-3986ec6f3723)
### [Taiwan reports first imported chikungunya case from China](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-reports-first-imported-chikungunya-case-from-china/0162a4d0-5c50-44d9-bf87-3986ec6f3723)
The patient reported feeling feverish and aching when she returned from southern China.
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12:26pm Aug 11, 2025
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### [China-Taiwan explained: What would it mean for Australia if Beijing tries to invade?](https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-taiwan-what-an-invasion-would-mean-for-australia-explainer/21101c91-0355-471c-9689-02c2d30155a8)
The US Defence Secretary's warning of an "imminent" threat against the self-ruling island should be a wake-up call for the Albanese government, one expert says.
[Australia](https://www.9news.com.au/australia)
12:56pm Jun 2, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-usa-us-calls-for-asia-allies-to-boost-defences-in-face-of-chinas-imminent-threat/f2720450-2f38-4fea-aa40-d8d366fb8c3e)
### [US calls for Asia allies to boost defences in face of China's 'imminent' threat](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-usa-us-calls-for-asia-allies-to-boost-defences-in-face-of-chinas-imminent-threat/f2720450-2f38-4fea-aa40-d8d366fb8c3e)
But Beijing's foreign ministry accused him of "defamatory allegations" over his comments on Taiwan.
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4:49pm Jun 1, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-landing-barges-and-maritime-tech-spooks-taiwan/32d08f8a-f2fa-482e-ae0b-8bf0a53f3f1a)
### [The satellite images that has island nation fearing an invasion](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-landing-barges-and-maritime-tech-spooks-taiwan/32d08f8a-f2fa-482e-ae0b-8bf0a53f3f1a)
The new developments are putting the much smaller neighbour of a superpower on edge.
[China](https://www.9news.com.au/china)
12:25pm Mar 27, 2025
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It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a \$158 billion investment from what he called the world's most powerful company.
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1:00pm Mar 15, 2025
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### [One deleted sentence provokes China's fiery rebuke of US from China](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-us-relations-taiwan-usa-state-department-website-change-sparks-fiery-rebuke-from-beijing-over-taiwanese-independence/feca63dc-c7f8-431f-b575-eaf37605dd26)
China hit out at the US and warned the Trump administration to handle the Taiwan issue with "utmost caution".
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3:21am Feb 18, 2025
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/some-cheer-and-toast-to-welcome-the-new-year-in-taiwan-people-cry-their-eyes-out/726461d7-e53b-4082-8bb9-507acab54b96)
### [Cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out](https://www.9news.com.au/world/some-cheer-and-toast-to-welcome-the-new-year-in-taiwan-people-cry-their-eyes-out/726461d7-e53b-4082-8bb9-507acab54b96)
Harry Li never thought that an online event he created to celebrate New Year's Eve just for laughs would become the talk of the town.
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8:19am Dec 31, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/taiwan-woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-student-poisoned-world-news/39da5423-1a3a-483e-b500-5b567a6753e5)
### [Woman accused of poisoning Aussie student charged with attempted murder](https://www.9news.com.au/national/taiwan-woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-student-poisoned-world-news/39da5423-1a3a-483e-b500-5b567a6753e5)
An investigation led police to a shock twist in the case, more than a year after he ended up in hospital.
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10:42pm Dec 23, 2024
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### [Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and four balloons near island](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-reports-chinese-warships-and-balloons-near-the-island/88ff1307-df71-4a3f-9d6c-fdcf986b110e)
China's military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organise military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Pacific allies.
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10:29am Dec 9, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-taiwan-update-beijing-deploys-record-125-warplanes-in-largescale-military-drill-in-warning-to-taiwan/61666096-364a-4459-a95a-4e045d0a495c)
### [China sends 125 warplanes to punish 'Taiwan independence nonsense'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-taiwan-update-beijing-deploys-record-125-warplanes-in-largescale-military-drill-in-warning-to-taiwan/61666096-364a-4459-a95a-4e045d0a495c)
Monday's exercise simulated the sealing off of key ports in a move that underscores the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait.
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11:10pm Oct 14, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-china-and-philippines-trade-blame-over-latest-vessel-collisions/2bbf4624-e130-4ff4-9428-af81a894e3d4)
### [China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-china-and-philippines-trade-blame-over-latest-vessel-collisions/2bbf4624-e130-4ff4-9428-af81a894e3d4)
The Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards traded blame over the latest collisions involving their vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday.
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2:27pm Sep 2, 2024
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Paul Keating drew criticism amid global tensions when he labelled Taiwan "Chinese real estate".
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4:44pm Aug 13, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-taiwan-dispute-explainer-what-is-behind-long-running-tensions/5da6a1ae-79d8-4587-becb-9a941c5f84a2)
### [What is behind China-Taiwan tensions?](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-taiwan-dispute-explainer-what-is-behind-long-running-tensions/5da6a1ae-79d8-4587-becb-9a941c5f84a2)
Amid the growing superpower rivalry between the United States and China, the self-governing island of Taiwan has become one of the thorniest issues, with the ripples felt in Australia.
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5:46am Aug 12, 2024
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### [Passengers injured as jet suddenly drops 8000 metres in just 15 minutes](https://www.9news.com.au/world/korean-airlines-plane-sudden-descent-passengers-hospitalised/c23064bb-7dae-4c55-a55b-a00b53ae7336)
A technical fault is being blamed for the mid-air emergency that left 17 people requiring hospitalisation.
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1:59pm Jun 25, 2024
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### [Taiwan's legislature passes changes seen as favouring China](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwans-legislature-passes-changes-seen-favouring-china-reducing-presidents-power/037465d2-da15-4701-95f8-92bcb0b5ad89)
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) that are seen as favouring China and diminishing the power of the island's president, sparking protests by thousands of people.
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3:06am May 29, 2024
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China's military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
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3:52pm May 24, 2024
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3:23am May 24, 2024
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Lai Ching-te pledged to "neither yield nor provoke" Beijing and said he sought peace in relations with the superpower.
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7:03am May 21, 2024
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Beijing insists the trip violates the federal government's long established one-China policy.
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2:16am Apr 25, 2024
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A cluster of earthquakes has struck Taiwan, the strongest measuring 6.1 magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey.
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7:36am Apr 23, 2024
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### [Playful dog who failed police academy becomes star of Taiwan quake response](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-quake-roger-overly-playful-dog-who-failed-police-academy-becomes-star-of-emergency-response-world-news/14ed332a-7ec4-4c2c-936e-066d78248f44)
A labrador retriever who failed to become a drug sniffing dog because he was overly friendly and playful has won hearts across Taiwan for his detection work in the aftermath of last week's 7.4-magnitidue earthquake.
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10:24am Apr 10, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/two-australians-among-the-missing-after-taiwan-earthquake/6730feb4-248b-44a2-a30b-fa45c90af4e6)
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Rescuers are still searching the wreckage of the earthquake which left ten people dead.
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12:35pm Apr 5, 2024
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Vision has shown drivers frantically trying to avoid falling boulders in the opening moments of the quake.
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11:54am Apr 4, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-today-in-pictures-rescue-operations-underway-in-taiwan-after-powerful-earthquake/a6065022-cd59-494c-9aa0-5123df52c277)
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Nine people have now been confirmed dead and more than 1,000 injured.
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11:27am Apr 4, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/tsunami-warning-issued-after-strong-earthquake-hits-off-southern-japanese-island-near-taiwan/03b11ce1-0973-4cd5-8b89-c10cffff4eb4)
### [Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing nine people](https://www.9news.com.au/world/tsunami-warning-issued-after-strong-earthquake-hits-off-southern-japanese-island-near-taiwan/03b11ce1-0973-4cd5-8b89-c10cffff4eb4)
The quake, which also injured hundreds, was centred off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County, where some buildings leaned at severe angles, their ground floors crushed.
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4:30am Apr 4, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-reporter-shaken-on-air-during-taiwan-earthquake/88a6a4fe-f538-4cd1-9aa3-b110db8db5f1)
### [Reporter shakes as Taiwan earthquake interrupts live broadcast](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-reporter-shaken-on-air-during-taiwan-earthquake/88a6a4fe-f538-4cd1-9aa3-b110db8db5f1)
What appeared to be debris fell from the ceiling during the broadcast.
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2:13pm Apr 3, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/joe-biden-and-xi-speak-for-first-time-since-november-summit-amid-global-tensions/77377026-836e-4c19-bcf9-4d2abda30b6f)
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The Biden-Xi chat represents a follow-through on a simple commitment that Biden made publicly in Woodside, California, last year: That, moving forward, the two leaders would pick up the phone and call each other more often.
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4:05am Apr 3, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-order-200-sea-drones-to-stop-chinese-island-invasion-report/bff77fa0-e9eb-4c30-b6fb-ddc1925fbdef)
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The fast-moving drones, laden with explosives, can travel hundreds of kilometres to remotely hit massive aircraft carriers and battleships.
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4:00pm Mar 13, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/foreign-minister-penny-wong-warns-of-conflict-in-asia-pacific/ccac41f2-581f-4755-8a7e-fcad047046b5)
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Foreign Minister Penny Wong gave a stark warning to ASEAN officials ahead of today's summit of leaders.
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6:42am Mar 5, 2024
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### [Chinese coast guard's boarding of tourist vessel triggers 'panic' in Taiwan](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-coastguard-raising-tensions-in-taiwan/58bf89bc-d114-4ca7-8baf-2d451d436642)
The incident came amid heightened tension between Beijing and Taipei and left passengers onboard stunned.
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1:47pm Feb 22, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/two-chinese-fishermen-die-after-pursuit-by-taiwan-coastguard/700bd99f-797d-42fe-b770-0a72e20f9a33)
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Their vessel was pursued after trespassing in Taiwan waters, officials said.
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8:57am Feb 15, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-suggests-60-per-cent-tariff-on-chinese-imports-if-reelected/3deb6683-2786-4515-abbd-2bb03de82b46)
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Former President Donald Trump said he would consider imposing a tariff upward of 60 per cent on all Chinese imports if he regains the presidency.
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7:34am Feb 5, 2024
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At stake is the peace and stability of the island, 160 kilometres off the coast of China, that Beijing claims as its own and to be retaken by force if necessary.
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12:20am Jan 14, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-election-2024-what-poll-means-for-australia/b4aed56a-6baf-4fdc-a4ac-737e177881f8)
### [What Taiwan's election means for Australia's relationship with China](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-election-2024-what-poll-means-for-australia/b4aed56a-6baf-4fdc-a4ac-737e177881f8)
The result will have implications far beyond the self-ruling island of 23 million people.
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6:21am Jan 12, 2024
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People were initially told a missile was flying over the self-ruled island.
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8:29am Jan 10, 2024
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### [China's president sends an ominous message over Taiwan](https://www.9news.com.au/world/xi-jinping-says-china-will-surely-be-reunified-with-selfruled-taiwan-in-new-years-address/7e365b64-8086-4a2b-a8b7-7834dd380f73)
Xi Jinping used his New Year address to talk about the "reunification" of China on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
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8:15am Jan 1, 2024
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-taiwan-tensions-set-to-continue-through-2024-australia-at-risk/3e400036-e5b3-438f-a5bf-8a05728999d8)
### [A 2024 superpower confrontation is brewing and Australia's at its centre](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-taiwan-tensions-set-to-continue-through-2024-australia-at-risk/3e400036-e5b3-438f-a5bf-8a05728999d8)
The South China Sea will continue looming as a potential flashpoint for conflict during a year bookended by two key elections.
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6:15am Dec 20, 2023
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Lisa Lines, allegedly involved in a love triangle with two co-accused, is alleged to have engaged in multiple plots to kill Jonathon Hawtin, beginning in 2017.
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8:24pm Nov 28, 2023
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/australia-warship-taiwan-strait-hmas-toowoomba-china/ef809487-2523-4add-8d3d-1640ae777965)
### [Australian warship from Chinese sonar incident sails through Taiwan Strait](https://www.9news.com.au/world/australia-warship-taiwan-strait-hmas-toowoomba-china/ef809487-2523-4add-8d3d-1640ae777965)
The warship involved in last week's sonar incident with a Chinese navy vessel that left an Australian diver injured has sailed through the Taiwan Strait.
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### [Xi's power play is a warning that 'nobody in the system is safe'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-military-xi-jinping-zhang-youxia-investigation-taiwan/f5e6fca9-000d-4f66-84b5-a9edf9e5e4be)
And there are fears the Chinese president's latest move could have damaging repercussions.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-military-stages-drills-taiwan-to-warn/e23bd311-48e1-4157-9f85-1fb91b9703f8)
### [China stages military drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-military-stages-drills-taiwan-to-warn/e23bd311-48e1-4157-9f85-1fb91b9703f8)
China's military has dispatched air, navy and missile units to conduct joint live-fire drills around the island of Taiwan.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/a-magnitude-66-earthquake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-taiwan/e895618c-33cd-499e-9614-211073b425f6)
### [Nation rocked by 6.6-magnitude earthquake](https://www.9news.com.au/world/a-magnitude-66-earthquake-strikes-off-the-coast-of-taiwan/e895618c-33cd-499e-9614-211073b425f6)
Tremors were felt across the island, with millions of people on alert.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/today-in-history-december-18-what-happened-on-this-day-last-japanese-holdout/a96e5b11-fe0b-4e71-b657-91e6bc953f99)
### [Last holdout from World War II made 'one simple wrong judgement'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/today-in-history-december-18-what-happened-on-this-day-last-japanese-holdout/a96e5b11-fe0b-4e71-b657-91e6bc953f99)
A soldier on a remote island who hadn't been told World War II had ended surrendered to authorities on December 18, 1974.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-warns-citizens-against-japan-travel/90c4695c-bf7a-4004-b844-c996c0a68404)
### [New Japanese prime minister's comments spark row with China, travel ban](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-warns-citizens-against-japan-travel/90c4695c-bf7a-4004-b844-c996c0a68404)
Remarks on Tawain's security by Sanae Takaichi went where no previous Japanese leader had gone before.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/russia-is-helping-china-to-prepare-for-a-potential-invasion-of-taiwan-london-think-tank-says/041875d4-3ebf-49bf-89ea-48ef6107c66e)
### [Russia is 'helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/russia-is-helping-china-to-prepare-for-a-potential-invasion-of-taiwan-london-think-tank-says/041875d4-3ebf-49bf-89ea-48ef6107c66e)
Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare for an airborne invasion of Taiwan, according to an analysis of leaked Russian documents by a London think tank.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/super-typhoon-blowing-by-northern-philippines-and-taiwan-forces-evacuations-and-closures/7786a1ee-1a46-499f-b8a3-1f6667472753)
### [Satellite images show eye of super typhoon hitting Philippines](https://www.9news.com.au/world/super-typhoon-blowing-by-northern-philippines-and-taiwan-forces-evacuations-and-closures/7786a1ee-1a46-499f-b8a3-1f6667472753)
Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were closed on Monday in the archipelago and neighbouring Taiwan as one of this year's strongest typhoons threatened to cause flooding and landslides on its way to southeastern China.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/taiwan-australian-travellers-warned-to-complete-new-arrival-card-before-heading-to-east-asia-country/35982008-af4c-4a44-8e70-370c5179086a)
### [New entry rule for Australians flying to popular East Asian destination](https://www.9news.com.au/national/taiwan-australian-travellers-warned-to-complete-new-arrival-card-before-heading-to-east-asia-country/35982008-af4c-4a44-8e70-370c5179086a)
From October 1, Australians heading to the East Asian country will need to complete a Taiwan Arrival Card (TWAC) within three days of touching down in Taiwan.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-sails-through-taiwan-strait-for-the-first-time/da86e929-a2b8-4e38-88a9-8e49ac1dc385)
### [China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-sails-through-taiwan-strait-for-the-first-time/da86e929-a2b8-4e38-88a9-8e49ac1dc385)
China's newest aircraft carrier has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the navy said on Friday.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-reports-first-imported-chikungunya-case-from-china/0162a4d0-5c50-44d9-bf87-3986ec6f3723)
### [Taiwan reports first imported chikungunya case from China](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-reports-first-imported-chikungunya-case-from-china/0162a4d0-5c50-44d9-bf87-3986ec6f3723)
The patient reported feeling feverish and aching when she returned from southern China.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-taiwan-what-an-invasion-would-mean-for-australia-explainer/21101c91-0355-471c-9689-02c2d30155a8)
### [China-Taiwan explained: What would it mean for Australia if Beijing tries to invade?](https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-taiwan-what-an-invasion-would-mean-for-australia-explainer/21101c91-0355-471c-9689-02c2d30155a8)
The US Defence Secretary's warning of an "imminent" threat against the self-ruling island should be a wake-up call for the Albanese government, one expert says.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-usa-us-calls-for-asia-allies-to-boost-defences-in-face-of-chinas-imminent-threat/f2720450-2f38-4fea-aa40-d8d366fb8c3e)
### [US calls for Asia allies to boost defences in face of China's 'imminent' threat](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-usa-us-calls-for-asia-allies-to-boost-defences-in-face-of-chinas-imminent-threat/f2720450-2f38-4fea-aa40-d8d366fb8c3e)
But Beijing's foreign ministry accused him of "defamatory allegations" over his comments on Taiwan.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-landing-barges-and-maritime-tech-spooks-taiwan/32d08f8a-f2fa-482e-ae0b-8bf0a53f3f1a)
### [The satellite images that has island nation fearing an invasion](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-landing-barges-and-maritime-tech-spooks-taiwan/32d08f8a-f2fa-482e-ae0b-8bf0a53f3f1a)
The new developments are putting the much smaller neighbour of a superpower on edge.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/fear-and-resignation-after-worlds-most-powerful-company-pays-us-president-donald-trump-protection-fee/8af5a931-26b7-497c-8af2-3cb23b3bfa0f)
### ['World's most powerful company' pays Trump a \$158 billion 'protection fee'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/fear-and-resignation-after-worlds-most-powerful-company-pays-us-president-donald-trump-protection-fee/8af5a931-26b7-497c-8af2-3cb23b3bfa0f)
It was a surprise ceremony at the White House presided over by President Donald Trump to unveil a \$158 billion investment from what he called the world's most powerful company.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-us-relations-taiwan-usa-state-department-website-change-sparks-fiery-rebuke-from-beijing-over-taiwanese-independence/feca63dc-c7f8-431f-b575-eaf37605dd26)
### [One deleted sentence provokes China's fiery rebuke of US from China](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-us-relations-taiwan-usa-state-department-website-change-sparks-fiery-rebuke-from-beijing-over-taiwanese-independence/feca63dc-c7f8-431f-b575-eaf37605dd26)
China hit out at the US and warned the Trump administration to handle the Taiwan issue with "utmost caution".
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/some-cheer-and-toast-to-welcome-the-new-year-in-taiwan-people-cry-their-eyes-out/726461d7-e53b-4082-8bb9-507acab54b96)
### [Cheer and toast to welcome the New Year. In Taiwan, people cry their eyes out](https://www.9news.com.au/world/some-cheer-and-toast-to-welcome-the-new-year-in-taiwan-people-cry-their-eyes-out/726461d7-e53b-4082-8bb9-507acab54b96)
Harry Li never thought that an online event he created to celebrate New Year's Eve just for laughs would become the talk of the town.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/taiwan-woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-student-poisoned-world-news/39da5423-1a3a-483e-b500-5b567a6753e5)
### [Woman accused of poisoning Aussie student charged with attempted murder](https://www.9news.com.au/national/taiwan-woman-charged-with-attempted-murder-after-student-poisoned-world-news/39da5423-1a3a-483e-b500-5b567a6753e5)
An investigation led police to a shock twist in the case, more than a year after he ended up in hospital.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-reports-chinese-warships-and-balloons-near-the-island/88ff1307-df71-4a3f-9d6c-fdcf986b110e)
### [Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and four balloons near island](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-reports-chinese-warships-and-balloons-near-the-island/88ff1307-df71-4a3f-9d6c-fdcf986b110e)
China's military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organise military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Pacific allies.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-taiwan-update-beijing-deploys-record-125-warplanes-in-largescale-military-drill-in-warning-to-taiwan/61666096-364a-4459-a95a-4e045d0a495c)
### [China sends 125 warplanes to punish 'Taiwan independence nonsense'](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-taiwan-update-beijing-deploys-record-125-warplanes-in-largescale-military-drill-in-warning-to-taiwan/61666096-364a-4459-a95a-4e045d0a495c)
Monday's exercise simulated the sealing off of key ports in a move that underscores the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-china-and-philippines-trade-blame-over-latest-vessel-collisions/2bbf4624-e130-4ff4-9428-af81a894e3d4)
### [China and Philippines trade blame over latest vessel collisions](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-china-and-philippines-trade-blame-over-latest-vessel-collisions/2bbf4624-e130-4ff4-9428-af81a894e3d4)
The Chinese and Philippine Coast Guards traded blame over the latest collisions involving their vessels in the disputed South China Sea on Saturday.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-taiwan-paul-keating-defends-taiwan-china-stance-nancy-pelosi-comment/6c2b0bb4-dde0-4cb4-8f0b-1fdcb0db590c)
### [Keating, Pelosi trade insults over China, Taiwan](https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-taiwan-paul-keating-defends-taiwan-china-stance-nancy-pelosi-comment/6c2b0bb4-dde0-4cb4-8f0b-1fdcb0db590c)
Paul Keating drew criticism amid global tensions when he labelled Taiwan "Chinese real estate".
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-taiwan-dispute-explainer-what-is-behind-long-running-tensions/5da6a1ae-79d8-4587-becb-9a941c5f84a2)
### [What is behind China-Taiwan tensions?](https://www.9news.com.au/world/china-taiwan-dispute-explainer-what-is-behind-long-running-tensions/5da6a1ae-79d8-4587-becb-9a941c5f84a2)
Amid the growing superpower rivalry between the United States and China, the self-governing island of Taiwan has become one of the thorniest issues, with the ripples felt in Australia.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/korean-airlines-plane-sudden-descent-passengers-hospitalised/c23064bb-7dae-4c55-a55b-a00b53ae7336)
### [Passengers injured as jet suddenly drops 8000 metres in just 15 minutes](https://www.9news.com.au/world/korean-airlines-plane-sudden-descent-passengers-hospitalised/c23064bb-7dae-4c55-a55b-a00b53ae7336)
A technical fault is being blamed for the mid-air emergency that left 17 people requiring hospitalisation.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwans-legislature-passes-changes-seen-favouring-china-reducing-presidents-power/037465d2-da15-4701-95f8-92bcb0b5ad89)
### [Taiwan's legislature passes changes seen as favouring China](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwans-legislature-passes-changes-seen-favouring-china-reducing-presidents-power/037465d2-da15-4701-95f8-92bcb0b5ad89)
Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) that are seen as favouring China and diminishing the power of the island's president, sparking protests by thousands of people.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-warplanes-navy-vessels-tracked-off-taiwan-coast-on-second-day-of-drills/a00b0459-cb21-4cff-8a2b-41628330b112)
### [Taiwan tracks dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-warplanes-navy-vessels-tracked-off-taiwan-coast-on-second-day-of-drills/a00b0459-cb21-4cff-8a2b-41628330b112)
China's military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-taiwan-scrambles-jets-on-alert-over-chinas-military-drills/8df3c968-51de-4862-8ef7-048ac5320193)
### [Taiwan scrambles jets over China's military drills](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-taiwan-scrambles-jets-on-alert-over-chinas-military-drills/8df3c968-51de-4862-8ef7-048ac5320193)
Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/new-taiwan-president-urges-china-to-halt-military-pressure/52f2048e-ce96-4f46-a293-9120cd9150a0)
### [New Taiwan president urges China to stop military intimidation](https://www.9news.com.au/world/new-taiwan-president-urges-china-to-halt-military-pressure/52f2048e-ce96-4f46-a293-9120cd9150a0)
Lai Ching-te pledged to "neither yield nor provoke" Beijing and said he sought peace in relations with the superpower.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-protests-over-taiwan-visit-by-australian-mps/96dedd3e-9e88-44d4-a861-297cc0814390)
### [China furious over visit by Australian MPs to Taiwan](https://www.9news.com.au/national/china-protests-over-taiwan-visit-by-australian-mps/96dedd3e-9e88-44d4-a861-297cc0814390)
Beijing insists the trip violates the federal government's long established one-China policy.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-president-joe-biden-signs-1465-billion-war-aid-measure-with-assistance-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/d5b4d107-d10b-41db-974c-7653ffd7c8b2)
### [Biden signs \$146.5 billion war assistance package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan](https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-president-joe-biden-signs-1465-billion-war-aid-measure-with-assistance-for-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan/d5b4d107-d10b-41db-974c-7653ffd7c8b2)
The US President signed into law a \$146.5 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and that also has a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in the US.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/family-of-australian-couple-missing-in-taiwan-release-statement/26cfb9d0-6614-4ba9-bebc-db84fbb188f8)
### [Family of missing Australian earthquake victims call for rescuers to remain safe](https://www.9news.com.au/national/family-of-australian-couple-missing-in-taiwan-release-statement/26cfb9d0-6614-4ba9-bebc-db84fbb188f8)
The families of the Australian couple missing after the Taiwan earthquake earlier this month have issued a statement saying they would only like the search for their loved ones resumed when it is safe for rescuers.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/a-cluster-of-earthquakes-shakes-taiwan-after-a-strong-one-killed-13-earlier-this-month/ebd6b28b-4e81-42ff-acd4-63a9d1012eb3)
### [A cluster of earthquakes shakes Taiwan after a strong one killed 13 earlier this month](https://www.9news.com.au/world/a-cluster-of-earthquakes-shakes-taiwan-after-a-strong-one-killed-13-earlier-this-month/ebd6b28b-4e81-42ff-acd4-63a9d1012eb3)
A cluster of earthquakes has struck Taiwan, the strongest measuring 6.1 magnitude, according to the US Geological Survey.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-quake-roger-overly-playful-dog-who-failed-police-academy-becomes-star-of-emergency-response-world-news/14ed332a-7ec4-4c2c-936e-066d78248f44)
### [Playful dog who failed police academy becomes star of Taiwan quake response](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-quake-roger-overly-playful-dog-who-failed-police-academy-becomes-star-of-emergency-response-world-news/14ed332a-7ec4-4c2c-936e-066d78248f44)
A labrador retriever who failed to become a drug sniffing dog because he was overly friendly and playful has won hearts across Taiwan for his detection work in the aftermath of last week's 7.4-magnitidue earthquake.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/two-australians-among-the-missing-after-taiwan-earthquake/6730feb4-248b-44a2-a30b-fa45c90af4e6)
### [Two Australians among the missing after Taiwan earthquake](https://www.9news.com.au/national/two-australians-among-the-missing-after-taiwan-earthquake/6730feb4-248b-44a2-a30b-fa45c90af4e6)
Rescuers are still searching the wreckage of the earthquake which left ten people dead.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-dashcam-footage-shows-cars-caught-in-landslide/6019386d-d4b6-4532-9ff6-bcf00221f6f0)
### [Terrifying moment cars are caught in quake landslide](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-dashcam-footage-shows-cars-caught-in-landslide/6019386d-d4b6-4532-9ff6-bcf00221f6f0)
Vision has shown drivers frantically trying to avoid falling boulders in the opening moments of the quake.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-today-in-pictures-rescue-operations-underway-in-taiwan-after-powerful-earthquake/a6065022-cd59-494c-9aa0-5123df52c277)
### [Bodies pulled from the rubble in Taiwan](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-today-in-pictures-rescue-operations-underway-in-taiwan-after-powerful-earthquake/a6065022-cd59-494c-9aa0-5123df52c277)
Nine people have now been confirmed dead and more than 1,000 injured.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/tsunami-warning-issued-after-strong-earthquake-hits-off-southern-japanese-island-near-taiwan/03b11ce1-0973-4cd5-8b89-c10cffff4eb4)
### [Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing nine people](https://www.9news.com.au/world/tsunami-warning-issued-after-strong-earthquake-hits-off-southern-japanese-island-near-taiwan/03b11ce1-0973-4cd5-8b89-c10cffff4eb4)
The quake, which also injured hundreds, was centred off the coast of rural, mountainous Hualien County, where some buildings leaned at severe angles, their ground floors crushed.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-reporter-shaken-on-air-during-taiwan-earthquake/88a6a4fe-f538-4cd1-9aa3-b110db8db5f1)
### [Reporter shakes as Taiwan earthquake interrupts live broadcast](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-earthquake-reporter-shaken-on-air-during-taiwan-earthquake/88a6a4fe-f538-4cd1-9aa3-b110db8db5f1)
What appeared to be debris fell from the ceiling during the broadcast.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/joe-biden-and-xi-speak-for-first-time-since-november-summit-amid-global-tensions/77377026-836e-4c19-bcf9-4d2abda30b6f)
### [Biden and Xi speak for first time since November summit amid global tensions](https://www.9news.com.au/world/joe-biden-and-xi-speak-for-first-time-since-november-summit-amid-global-tensions/77377026-836e-4c19-bcf9-4d2abda30b6f)
The Biden-Xi chat represents a follow-through on a simple commitment that Biden made publicly in Woodside, California, last year: That, moving forward, the two leaders would pick up the phone and call each other more often.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-order-200-sea-drones-to-stop-chinese-island-invasion-report/bff77fa0-e9eb-4c30-b6fb-ddc1925fbdef)
### [Taiwan orders sea drone armada to thwart Chinese invasion: report](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-order-200-sea-drones-to-stop-chinese-island-invasion-report/bff77fa0-e9eb-4c30-b6fb-ddc1925fbdef)
The fast-moving drones, laden with explosives, can travel hundreds of kilometres to remotely hit massive aircraft carriers and battleships.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/foreign-minister-penny-wong-warns-of-conflict-in-asia-pacific/ccac41f2-581f-4755-8a7e-fcad047046b5)
### [Australia facing 'devastating' conflict if tensions with China continue to rise](https://www.9news.com.au/national/foreign-minister-penny-wong-warns-of-conflict-in-asia-pacific/ccac41f2-581f-4755-8a7e-fcad047046b5)
Foreign Minister Penny Wong gave a stark warning to ASEAN officials ahead of today's summit of leaders.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-coastguard-raising-tensions-in-taiwan/58bf89bc-d114-4ca7-8baf-2d451d436642)
### [Chinese coast guard's boarding of tourist vessel triggers 'panic' in Taiwan](https://www.9news.com.au/world/chinese-coastguard-raising-tensions-in-taiwan/58bf89bc-d114-4ca7-8baf-2d451d436642)
The incident came amid heightened tension between Beijing and Taipei and left passengers onboard stunned.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/two-chinese-fishermen-die-after-pursuit-by-taiwan-coastguard/700bd99f-797d-42fe-b770-0a72e20f9a33)
### [Chinese fishermen drown after pursuit by Taiwan coast guard](https://www.9news.com.au/world/two-chinese-fishermen-die-after-pursuit-by-taiwan-coastguard/700bd99f-797d-42fe-b770-0a72e20f9a33)
Their vessel was pursued after trespassing in Taiwan waters, officials said.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/donald-trump-suggests-60-per-cent-tariff-on-chinese-imports-if-reelected/3deb6683-2786-4515-abbd-2bb03de82b46)
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Former President Donald Trump said he would consider imposing a tariff upward of 60 per cent on all Chinese imports if he regains the presidency.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-election-ruling-party-candidate-lai-ching-t-emerges-victorious-in-presidential-election/8a185d50-a88c-477d-afcb-5f5d362f5966)
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At stake is the peace and stability of the island, 160 kilometres off the coast of China, that Beijing claims as its own and to be retaken by force if necessary.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwan-election-2024-what-poll-means-for-australia/b4aed56a-6baf-4fdc-a4ac-737e177881f8)
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The result will have implications far beyond the self-ruling island of 23 million people.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/taiwans-defense-ministry-issues-an-alert-saying-china-has-launched-a-satellite-and-urging-caution/56b3c61f-8e54-4cbe-98ad-ed1545a0e5ef)
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People were initially told a missile was flying over the self-ruled island.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/xi-jinping-says-china-will-surely-be-reunified-with-selfruled-taiwan-in-new-years-address/7e365b64-8086-4a2b-a8b7-7834dd380f73)
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Xi Jinping used his New Year address to talk about the "reunification" of China on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/south-china-sea-taiwan-tensions-set-to-continue-through-2024-australia-at-risk/3e400036-e5b3-438f-a5bf-8a05728999d8)
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The South China Sea will continue looming as a potential flashpoint for conflict during a year bookended by two key elections.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/national/lisa-lines-arrested-over-alleged-plot-to-murder-ex-husband-after-leaving-taiwan-for-palau/826388fc-8217-46a0-8b3b-4d21f3bbc3e8)
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Lisa Lines, allegedly involved in a love triangle with two co-accused, is alleged to have engaged in multiple plots to kill Jonathon Hawtin, beginning in 2017.
[](https://www.9news.com.au/world/australia-warship-taiwan-strait-hmas-toowoomba-china/ef809487-2523-4add-8d3d-1640ae777965)
### [Australian warship from Chinese sonar incident sails through Taiwan Strait](https://www.9news.com.au/world/australia-warship-taiwan-strait-hmas-toowoomba-china/ef809487-2523-4add-8d3d-1640ae777965)
The warship involved in last week's sonar incident with a Chinese navy vessel that left an Australian diver injured has sailed through the Taiwan Strait. |
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