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China flexes military muscle near Taiwan as ‘spy ship’ sparks tensions off Australia

China's Eastern Theatre Command says military drills are taking place in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait.

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The latest drills exercises follow a rise in Chinese rhetoric against Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

Aussie mum learns fate for smuggling $40 million worth of drugs into Taiwan

Mother-of-five Debbie Voulgaris, 58, was arrested in December 2023 after cocaine and heroin were found in her suitcase.

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Debbie Voulgaris, 58, was arrested in Taiwan in December 2023 after cocaine and heroin were found in plastic bags inside her luggage.

Four killed, eight injured in suspected gas explosion at Taiwan shopping mall

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At least one person has died in a suspected gas explosion at a shopping mall in Taiwan.

Traveller fined $9000 and deported on the spot over in-flight meal

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A traveller was fined thousands after bringing his in-flight meal - a chicken and pork combo - into Taiwan from Hong Kong earlier this month.

Taiwan rattled by more than 200 aftershocks after major earthquake

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A cluster of aftershocks has struck earthquake-ravaged Hualien, in Taiwan.

Taiwan rocked by series of more than 80 earthquakes

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More than 80 earthquakes have struck Taiwan’s east coast.