China wanted the U.S. to say 'we oppose Taiwan independence,' rather than the current version, which is that the United States 'does not support' independence
Arms sale announcement comes week after Chinese war games
Lai Ching-te made remarks during visit to Kinmen islands for 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces
The Liaoning, which previously passed through the strait, appeared to be returning to Qingdao port in eastern China
Taiwan's defense ministry said in a statement that those exercises were part of routine Chinese training
South Africa defended the decision, saying it was meant only to reflect their 'nonpolitical and nondiplomatic' relationship
China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, staged a day of large-scale drills around the island on Monday
Taiwan's defense ministry said it spotted 153 Chinese military aircraft
Analysts say China is simulating a total blockade around Taiwan and the timing of the exercise shows it has disregarded calls for restraint from Washington
Taipei concerned about the possibility of a new round of Chinese war games
Despite a ban imposed by Beijing, more Chinese filmmakers seek an outlet at Taiwan's premier festival
Analysts say Lai Ching-te has adopted more moderate tone to address cross-strait relations, but China is unlikely to reduce tension
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