'Return' to China not an option for Taiwan's people, premier says responding to Xi

China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25

China to launch Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on November 25
North, South Korea in 'very dangerous' standoff, Yonhap quotes Lee saying

North, South Korea in 'very dangerous' standoff, Yonhap quotes Lee saying
China criticises Japan's plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan

China criticises Japan's plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan
China pitches closer ties to Germany in strategic industries to ease rare earth strains

China pitches closer ties to Germany in strategic industries to ease rare earth strains
Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook

Taiwan official calls China a 'troublemaker' while distributing defence handbook
Chinese cruise ships look to steer clear of Japan amid diplomatic dispute

Chinese cruise ships look to steer clear of Japan amid diplomatic dispute
Russia says it held 'in-depth' talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues
Russia says it held 'in-depth' talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues
UK's Starmer to go to China at the end of January, Sky News says

UK's Starmer to go to China at the end of January, Sky News says
China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments

China says trade cooperation with Japan 'severely damaged' by Taiwan comments
With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute

With a sushi lunch, Taiwan president shows support for Japan in China dispute
Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ties

Offhand remark, symbolic suit signal long winter for Japan-China ties
Former New China Life Insurance chairman handed suspended death sentence over corruption
Former New China Life Insurance chairman handed suspended death sentence over corruption
Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China

Japanese seafood caught up in escalating diplomatic dispute with China
US confirms sale of $700 million air defence missile system to Taiwan
US confirms sale of $700 million air defence missile system to Taiwan
Taiwan detains Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage

Taiwan detains Chinese citizen on suspicion of espionage
Tiny Tuvalu says it treasures 'special relationship' with Taiwan

Tiny Tuvalu says it treasures 'special relationship' with Taiwan
China lodges representations with US over Taiwan arms sale

China lodges representations with US over Taiwan arms sale
South Korea proposes talks with North Korea military to avoid clashes on border
South Korea proposes talks with North Korea military to avoid clashes on border
China premier won't meet Japan PM at G20, says Chinese foreign ministry

China premier won't meet Japan PM at G20, says Chinese foreign ministry
In a first, Taiwan to distribute security handbook to all households as China threat rises

In a first, Taiwan to distribute security handbook to all households as China threat rises
Japan seeks to calm escalating dispute with China over Taiwan

Japan seeks to calm escalating dispute with China over Taiwan
Why a Japanese court rejected nationality bids by three Japanese-Filipinos born in WWII

Why a Japanese court rejected nationality bids by three Japanese-Filipinos born in WWII
What are 'zombie cigarettes'? Japan's youth sedative-laced vape trend

What are 'zombie cigarettes'? Japan's youth sedative-laced vape trend
China Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands

China Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands
How researchers proved that a Tibetan vine is 416 years old

How researchers proved that a Tibetan vine is 416 years old
China's foreign minister extends condolences to India, Pakistan over deadly blasts

China's foreign minister extends condolences to India, Pakistan over deadly blasts
BOJ says Deputy Governor Uchida in hospital to treat leukemia

BOJ says Deputy Governor Uchida in hospital to treat leukemia
China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit

China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit
South Korea, U.S. agree on trade, security deal, nuclear subs, Lee says

South Korea, U.S. agree on trade, security deal, nuclear subs, Lee says
China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits

China warns Japan of 'crushing' defeat, tells Chinese citizens to shun visits
North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says

North Korea's foreign minister opposes G7 push for denuclearisation, KCNA says
China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan

China urges Japan PM to retract 'egregious' remarks on Taiwan
Two dead, 18 hurt in South Korea after truck crashes into market, media reports say
Two dead, 18 hurt in South Korea after truck crashes into market, media reports say
China's Premier Li to attend G20 summit in South Africa

China's Premier Li to attend G20 summit in South Africa
China issues wanted notice for two Taiwanese influencers for 'separatism'
China issues wanted notice for two Taiwanese influencers for 'separatism'
Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels

Italy seeks faster introduction of EU levy on low-value parcels
Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment

Xi pitches closer ties to Spanish king as Madrid courts Chinese investment
Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated
South Korea court issues arrest warrant for former spy chief in martial law declaration probe, Yonhap reports

South Korea court issues arrest warrant for former spy chief in martial law declaration probe, Yonhap reports
Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin

Chinese fraud mastermind jailed in UK for laundering bitcoin
China ready to resume exchanges and cooperate with Canada, foreign minister says

China ready to resume exchanges and cooperate with Canada, foreign minister says
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison