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A California woman, Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, who is arrested by the FBI and the US authorities accused her of spying on a son of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te at the behest of Chinese officials, in this headshot taken at an unidentified location, released on 4 October 2026. Photo: Bill Essayli, first assistant US attorney for the Central District of California via X/Handout via Reuters

US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's son

The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport ​on Sunday before her planned departure to China, the agency said in a ​statement.

Solider miniatures are seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, 11 April, 2023. Photo: Reuters

US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely next year despite 2027 timeline, sources say

President Donald Trump, on the right, and First Lady Melania Trump attend a tea with China's President Xi Jinping, on the left, and his wife Peng Liyuan in the Red Room of the White House, Friday (25 Sept 2026) in Washington. Photo: Collected

Taiwan says US arms sales remain unchanged, $14b package still on hold

A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is displayed during a media event at Tainan Air Base in Tainan, Taiwan September 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Tsai Hsin-Han

Taiwan to maintain 'close contact' with US on arms sales

A Taiwanese flag flutters near a Land-Based TC-2 surface-to-air missile launch vehicle during a short-range air defense drill as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercise, in Taoyuan, Taiwan, August 8, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Cheng-Chia Huang/File Photo

Why is Taiwan such an important issue for China?

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of their visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Evan Vucci/Pool/ File Photo

China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement: Sources

M60A3 tanks fire during a live-fire drill as part of the Han Kuang military exercise in Penghu, Taiwan, August 10, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war games

A person rides an electric scooter through a flooded road after heavy rain brought by Typhoon Bavi in Wenzhou, Zhejiang province, China July 12, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Typhoon Bavi batters eastern China, threatens days of heavy rain

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Taiwan says warning time for any China attack is shortening

Taiwan's High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) fire rockets during a live-fire military exercise, which simulates an enemy invasion, in Taichung, Taiwan June 10, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Photo: REUTERS/Angie Teo

Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drills

Air force personnel load a US-made Harpoon AGM-84 anti-ship missile during a combat readiness mission at the airbase in Hualien, Taiwan, in 2022. Harpoons are a key part of Taiwan’s anti-missile arsenal. REUTERS

Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasion

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks at a news conference on the second anniversary of his taking office, at the presidential building in Taipei, Taiwan May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Taiwan condemns China after New York Times reporter expelled after presidential interview

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te speaks at a news conference on the second anniversary of his taking office, at the presidential building in Taipei, Taiwan May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Taiwan president urges stronger US ties amid unease over Trump remarks