China to step up patrols near Taiwan

BEIJING: China on Sunday said it would step up law enforcement patrols in waters near Taiwan after two Chinese nationals died in a boat incident involving Taiwan’s coast guard. A Chinese boat was carrying four people when it capsized on Wednesday near the Kinmen islands while pursued by the Taiwanese coast guard. All four on […]

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Pakistan’s policy on Taiwan is principled: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch has said here on Saturday (13th Jan, 2024) that Taiwan was an inalienable part of People’s Republic of China. In response to media queries regarding elections in Taiwan, she said: “Pakistan adheres to One China Policy and calls for non-interference in the domestic affairs of all countries as […]

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China sanctions 5 US defense firms

BEIJING: China has imposed sanction on 5 US military manufacturers in response to the latest round of arms sales to Taiwan. A foreign ministry spokesperson said the recent US arms sales seriously undermine China’s sovereignty and security interests. It may be recalled that in the month of December, 2023 US State Department had approved US […]

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