Taiwan vulnerable to Chinese invasion without US support, foreign minister says
6 years, 5 months ago

Taiwan vulnerable to Chinese invasion without US support, foreign minister says

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Without continuing United States military support, Taiwan would be vulnerable to an armed takeover from Beijing, the island’s foreign minister told CNN in an exclusive interview. The Chinese navy has been conducting the latest in a series of live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait from Wednesday until Monday, which an expert quoted in state media tabloid Global Times said was “tailored for Taiwan separatists.” Wu said the live-fire drills were part of a campaign to “intimidate the Taiwanese people.” “We are trying to maximize our cooperation with like-minded countries, try to engage security cooperation with the US to prevent China from thinking that they can take Taiwan over just overnight,” he said. In a nationalistic speech in March, President Xi Jinping described unification as “the aspiration of all Chinese people,” while during a visit by US Secretary of Defense James Mattis in June, Xi said China would not give up “any inch of territory.” But Wu said China’s actions against Taiwan were undermining any support for Xi’s reunification efforts and turning public opinion against Beijing. Asked whether President Tsai, leading the traditionally pro-independence DPP party, would push for Taiwan independence, Wu said Tsai was determined to maintain “the status quo” with its mainland neighbor.

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Is Taiwan's military running out of soldiers at its most dangerous time?
7 hours, 48 minutes ago

Is Taiwan's military running out of soldiers at its most dangerous time?

Firstpost  

Taiwan’s military is facing a severe manpower crisis, with the number of active volunteer soldiers plunging from 164,000 in 2021 to 152,885 in mid-2024. This crisis comes as the island nation grapples with its most dangerous security challenges yet with cross-strait tensions with China escalating Soldiers take part in the first day of the annual Han Kuang military drills at …

Left on Read: America’s Taiwan Warning Crisis
5 days, 21 hours ago

Left on Read: America’s Taiwan Warning Crisis

The Diplomat  

In the months leading up to the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. intelligence community’s alarms were blaring. Should this occur, Washington could give substantial information to the Chinese government, information that would greatly facilitate Beijing’s war-planning and its ability to predict how the United States might react to a blockade or invasion. Understanding this dilemma, China will likely …

PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities
5 days, 21 hours ago

PLA Maneuvers Near Taiwan in December: Misperceptions and Strategic Realities

The Diplomat  

In December, China conducted a series of large-scale military activities near Taiwan and in the Western Pacific, drawing significant attention from regional and international actors. On December 13, China’s Ministry of National Defense provided commentary on the large-scale military activities for the first time, with its spokesperson stating, “The PLA will decide whether and when to conduct military exercises in …

Taiwán muestra defensas marítimas ante posible ataque chino mientras aumentan tensiones con Beijing
6 days, 12 hours ago

Taiwán muestra defensas marítimas ante posible ataque chino mientras aumentan tensiones con Beijing

Associated Press  

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwán — Taiwán demostró el jueves sus defensas marítimas ante un posible ataque chino, en medio de tensiones crecientes con Beijing, como parte de una estrategia multinivel para disuadir una invasión desde el continente. La armada de la isla destacó sus lanchas misileras rápidas Kuang Hua VI y las corbetas de clase Tuo Chiang en aguas cercanas al mayor …

Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
1 week, 4 days ago

Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan ’s government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island’s democracy and close ties with the United States through the spread of disinformation, especially online. China created “inauthentic accounts” to distribute its propaganda on Youtube, used technology such as AI to create fake videos and flooded comments sections with pro-China statements, the …

Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise
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2 weeks ago

Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats, saying in a New Year’s address on Wednesday that Taiwan was a crucial part of the “line of defense of democracy” globally. Beijing has used a variety of tactics in recent years to increase pressure on Taiwan, from sending warships …

No one can stop China’s ’national reunification’ with Taiwan, says Xi Jinping in New Year speech
2 weeks ago

No one can stop China’s ’national reunification’ with Taiwan, says Xi Jinping in New Year speech

Live Mint  

In his New Year's speech on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that no one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, delivering a stern warning to what Beijing sees as pro-independence forces both on the island and internationally. No one can sever our family bonds, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification,” Xi said in a …

'No one can ever stop...': Xi again warns Taiwan's reunification with China, Lai Ching-te fires back
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2 weeks ago

'No one can ever stop...': Xi again warns Taiwan's reunification with China, Lai Ching-te fires back

India TV News  

Beijing: President Xi Jinping has said that no one can ever stop Taiwan’s reunification with China as he signed off 2024 amid growing anxieties in the country over the continued slowdown of the economy and the return of Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose punitive tariffs and trade measures against Beijing in his second term. On the foreign policy …

China's Xi says no one can stop unification with Taiwan
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

China's Xi says no one can stop unification with Taiwan

Deccan Chronicle  

China's President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that "no one can stop" unification with Taiwan, as he addressed the nation in a New Year's speech. China has intensified pressure on the democratic island in recent years, and has staged three rounds of major military drills since President Lai Ching-te came to power in May. No one can sever our blood ties, …

Trump's biggest challenge: Will he confront China, or cut a deal?
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump's biggest challenge: Will he confront China, or cut a deal?

Salon  

Gaza, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, Ukraine and Venezuela: President-elect Donald Trump will face no shortage of foreign policy challenges when he assumes office in January. Both Waltz, Trump’s pick as national security adviser, and Sen. Marco Rubio, his choice as secretary of state, have Waltz, for example, introduced the American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act of 2020, …

China sanctions U.S. firms over Taiwan military support
2 weeks, 5 days ago

China sanctions U.S. firms over Taiwan military support

Raw Story  

China on Friday slapped sanctions on seven U.S. companies after Washington's approval last week of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan, which Beijing said infringed on its "sovereignty and territory". Last Friday, U.S. President Joe Biden authorized the drawdown of up to $571.3 million for defense assistance to the self-ruled island, which China regards as its own territory. …

China warns US ‘playing with fire’ by supplying weapons to Taiwan
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China warns US ‘playing with fire’ by supplying weapons to Taiwan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China has warned the US …

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid

Al Jazeera  

Beijing calls on the US to stop ‘dangerous moves’ that ‘undermine peace and stability’ in the Taiwan Strait. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged the US to stop its “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said such actions by the US “contradict its leaders’ serious …

China protests against latest US military assistance, arms sales to Taiwan
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China protests against latest US military assistance, arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

China has lodged serious protests to the United States following the US' latest military assistance and arms sales to the Taiwan region, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, urging the US to stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. The spokesperson made the remarks in an online statement on Sunday, after the White House announced military assistance worth $571.3 …

Key facts from the Pentagon's annual China military report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Key facts from the Pentagon's annual China military report

Raw Story  

The Pentagon has released its annual congressionally mandated report on China's military and security developments. The navy has also continued to "grow its ability" to perform missions beyond the first island chain -- which includes Japan's Okinawa, Taiwan and the Philippines -- it added. - Missiles - China is also developing new intercontinental ballistic missiles that will "significantly improve" its …

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says
4 weeks ago

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says

The Independent  

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China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says
4 weeks ago

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year, according to a Pentagon report Wednesday that details actions accelerating key areas of conflict with the United States. Liu Pengyu, the embassy spokesman, said such annual reports by the Pentagon are “filled with ‘Cold-War’ thinking …

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, Pentagon says
4 weeks ago

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, Pentagon says

LA Times  

An American flag is flown outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2017. China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year, according to a Pentagon report Wednesday that details actions accelerating key areas of conflict with the United States. The Pentagon’s national …

Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, on Tuesday called for less confrontation between the sides, even as Beijing continues to send warships and fighter jets to intimidate the self-governing island democracy. lights on fishing boats at dawn and less noise of ships and planes.” Between Monday and Tuesday, China sent 10 military aircraft and seven aircraft …

Beijing, Washington can achieve 'many great things' with joint efforts, says China’s foreign minister
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Beijing, Washington can achieve 'many great things' with joint efforts, says China’s foreign minister

Firstpost  

Initiatives such as financial talks and cross-border drug control ‘fully prove that as long as China and the United States cooperate, we can accomplish many great things’, Wang Yi said at a symposium in Beijing China’s foreign minister said on Tuesday that Beijing and Washington can achieve “many great things” as long as they work together, ahead of the inauguration …

Amid rising China-Taiwan tension, Beijing sends team to Taipei for pacts on healthcare, red panda
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Amid rising China-Taiwan tension, Beijing sends team to Taipei for pacts on healthcare, red panda

Firstpost  

Deputy head of Shanghai’s Taiwan Affairs Office Li Xiaodong and Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan arrived in Taipei on Monday for an annual forum hosted this year by the Taipei City government, which is led by the Beijing-friendly main opposition party Kuomintang A group of Chinese politicians arrived in Taiwan on Monday for a rare visit, as relations between Beijing …

China’s military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan
1 month ago

China’s military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s military kept silent Friday on its large deployment of naval and coast guard ships off Taiwan this week, with its top spokesperson quoting an ancient strategist instead. He then said that the military will decide whether to hold an exercise based on its needs and the situation, and that, either way, the country’s People’s Liberation Army remains …

China's military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan
1 month ago

China's military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China's military kept silent Friday …

Hopes for 'reunification' a fact of life on China's window to Taiwan
1 month ago

Hopes for 'reunification' a fact of life on China's window to Taiwan

Raw Story  

Atop rock formations overlooking a vast coastline, groups of Chinese tourists snap pictures and gaze out to sea with binoculars in the direction of Taiwan's main island, just over a hundred kilometers away. "We hope for reunification soon, but this hope depends on the will of the people from both Taiwan and the Chinese mainland," a tourist surnamed Hu from …

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
1 month ago

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan demanded Wednesday that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability and disrupting international shipping and trade. Taiwan’s military has detected Chinese ships since Monday, both off Taiwan and farther out along the first-island chain, Defense Ministry officials said this week. By then, it would be …

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island
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1 month ago

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island

Deccan Chronicle  

Taipei: Taiwan said Wednesday it had detected 53 Chinese military aircraft and 19 ships near the island in the past 24 hours, as Beijing holds its biggest maritime mobilisation in years. That was the highest number of aircraft detected in a single day since a record 153 was reported on October 15 after China staged large-scale military drills in response …

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores
1 month ago

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores

Al Jazeera  

Defence Ministry says it tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours. Taiwan’s presidency has called on China to halt its “provocative acts” after the self-ruled island’s officials accused Chinese forces of ramping up military drills on its doorstep. “These actions inject uncertainty and risk into the region, creating disruptions for neighbouring countries, and it confirms …

China stages largest show of force in decades after US visit by Taiwan’s Lai
1 month ago

China stages largest show of force in decades after US visit by Taiwan’s Lai

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—China massed dozens of navy and coast guard vessels in what appears to be the largest maritime exercises targeting Taiwan and the broader Western Pacific region since 1996, a potent warning to the incoming Trump administration of its intention to eventually take control of the island. Photo: TAIWAN COAST GUARD/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images China has deployed nearly 60 naval ships and …

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island
1 month ago

Taiwan’s Defense Ministry says a large Chinese military force has been detected near island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s secretive military appears to be up to something around Taiwan, but it’s unclear whether it’s a formal military drill. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that it has detected a dozen Chinese naval ships and 47 military planes in the past 24 hours but no live-fire activity as in previous military exercises. Lt. Gen. Hsieh Jih-sheng said …

Taiwan military on high alert as China warships sail near island
1 month ago

Taiwan military on high alert as China warships sail near island

Raw Story  

Taiwan's military was on high alert Monday after detecting Chinese warships near the island, Taipei said, as it prepared for likely drills by Beijing in response to President Lai Ching-te's US visits. The ministry said its forces had "identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and …

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
1 month ago

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan’s president to Hawaii and Guam. Taiwan’s defense ministry said Monday that it detected Chinese naval and coast guard ships entering the Taiwan Strait and the western Pacific and that China had restricted airspace along its southeast coast through Wednesday. “It …

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
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1 month ago

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Taiwan's defense ministry said Monday that it detected Chinese …

China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills
1 month ago

China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills

CNN  

Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing. Chinese authorities voiced firm opposition to Lai’s trip, referring to him as a “separatist.” Lai’s trip came after the US …

Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island
1 month ago

Taiwan's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island

ABC  

Taiwan's military has raised its alert level after detecting Chinese warships near the island as it prepares for likely drills by Beijing in response to President Lai Ching-te's US visits. The ministry said its forces had "identified PLA Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Command naval formations, along with Coast Guard vessels, entering areas around the Taiwan Strait and the Western …

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit …

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

LA Times  

China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit to Pacific allies, …

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing
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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing

Firstpost  

Lai visited Guam and Palau earlier this week drawing the ire from Beijing which has considered Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes any international recognition of the island As Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te concluded his trip to the US-Pacific Islands, China warned the island nation that relying on Washington for its independence “will inevitably hit a wall”. “Seeking …

China is using an “anaconda strategy” to squeeze Taiwan
1 month, 1 week ago

China is using an “anaconda strategy” to squeeze Taiwan

Live Mint  

China’s dislike of Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te is no secret. “The PLA is using an ‘anaconda strategy’ to squeeze the island,” says Admiral Tang Hua, Taiwan’s navy commander. The government may be worried that too much disclosure would damage Taiwan’s public morale or economy, says Admiral Tang. “The PLA is trying to force Taiwan to make mistakes,” says Admiral Tang, …

Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May. The president spoke a day after China’s Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 13 American companies and six executives in response to recently announced U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
1 month, 1 week ago

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland will never leave any room for Taiwan separatist activities and will resolutely thwart any external forces' interference to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a spokeswoman said on Friday. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks as Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te was concluding on Friday his first overseas trip since taking …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
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1 month, 1 week ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
1 month, 1 week ago

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland will never leave any room for Taiwan separatist activities and will resolutely thwart any external forces' interference to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a spokeswoman said on Friday. Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks as Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te was concluding on Friday his first overseas trip since taking …

Beijing has picked off Taiwan’s remaining allies. Taiwan is fighting back.
1 month, 1 week ago

Beijing has picked off Taiwan’s remaining allies. Taiwan is fighting back.

Live Mint  

PALAU—For Taiwan, an island democracy isolated and intimidated by its far larger rival regime in Beijing, a key to its fight for security and recognition lies in a handful of even smaller island democracies in the Pacific. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has been traveling across the region this week to shore up support from those countries—three of Taipei’s dozen remaining …

Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China
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1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China

Firstpost  

Lai’s week-long trip is aimed at shoring up international support for Taiwan as China maintains military pressure on the island and seeks to isolate it by poaching its few remaining allies and blocking it from global forums Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te being greeted by Governor of Guam Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero during a welcome ceremony upon his arrival at A.B. …

Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump

Live Mint  

HONOLULU—In a speech and in a series of meetings with American political figures during his visit to the U.S., Taiwan President Lai Ching-te signaled that Taipei hopes to enjoy the same support from the incoming Trump administration that it has enjoyed from President Biden. On the second day of a highly sensitive visit to Hawaii, Lai held virtual meetings with …

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi

Raw Story  

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te discussed "China's military threats" toward the island in a call with former U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday, drawing a fresh barrage of criticism from Beijing. Lai and Pelosi discussed "China's military threats toward Taiwan", presidential spokeswoman Karen Kuo told reporters, describing the 20-minute call between the "long-time friends" as "warm and amicable". In response …

US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan
1 month, 1 week ago

US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

China has strongly condemned the United States for arranging Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te's "stopover" in the country, urging Washington to stop official interaction with the island. China also firmly opposes any form of US connivance or support for "Taiwan independence" separatists and their separatist activities, the statement said, emphasizing that the Taiwan question is at the core of China's …

China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam
1 month, 1 week ago

China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam

ABC  

On Saturday, Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te landed in Hawaii, bowed his head, and was garlanded with flowers. The trip has already drawn angry denunciations from China, which objects furiously to Taiwanese leaders putting their feet on US soil, and which has been working assiduously to strip Taiwan of its remaining diplomatic "allies". As Pacific leaders talk of an "Ocean of …

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