In re-electing its government, Taiwan has kept the status quo, but the victory hides a transformed political landscape
1 year, 2 months ago

In re-electing its government, Taiwan has kept the status quo, but the victory hides a transformed political landscape

New Indian Express  

Kai-Ping Huang, National Taiwan University After months of intense campaigning, the Democratic Progressive Party emerged victorious in the 2024 Taiwan presidential election, securing an historic third consecutive term. The Taiwan People’s Party, despite occupying third place in the Legislative Yuan with eight seats, achieved a remarkable 26% in the presidential race, punching above its weight considering its limited resources and recent formation. While the Democratic Progressive Party’s third consecutive presidential term may seem like a victory, cracks in the foundation of Taiwan’s political landscape are widening. Meanwhile, the Taiwan People’s Party proposes alternatives – public housing, rent subsidies, and even property tax hikes – aimed at making housing truly affordable. Yet, unlike the Kuomintang’s focus on appeasement, the Taiwan People’s Party advocates for strengthening national defence to deter aggression and ensure peaceful coexistence with China.

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Beijing to 'firmly advance' reunification with Taiwan, Premier Li says
1 week, 3 days ago

Beijing to 'firmly advance' reunification with Taiwan, Premier Li says

Firstpost  

China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, despite Taipei’s objections, and has increased military pressure on the island in recent years, including three rounds of large war games Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Qiang attend the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. …

The Discourse on Taiwan Needs a Vibeshift
1 week, 6 days ago

The Discourse on Taiwan Needs a Vibeshift

The Diplomat  

Two narratives dominate discourse on Taiwanese identity. Far from regarding it as a “civilized” Chinese province, the Kangxi emperor once referred to the island as nothing but a “ball of mud.” When a local tribe killed a U.S. trading delegation that had shipwrecked on Taiwan’s shores in 1867, U.S. officials negotiated a deal for safe passage with a Taiwanese aboriginal …

Mainland pledges more chances for Taiwan compatriots' participation in Chinese democracy
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mainland pledges more chances for Taiwan compatriots' participation in Chinese democracy

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A mainland spokesperson pledged on Wednesday to promote Taiwan compatriots' participation in Chinese democracy and to improve policies and systems that enhance their well-being. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to a media query about the growing interest from people in Taiwan in the "two sessions" -- annual …

DPP touted so-called international support for Taiwan only illusion: mainland spokesperson
2 weeks, 2 days ago

DPP touted so-called international support for Taiwan only illusion: mainland spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday denounced the so-called international support for Taiwan, which the Democratic Progressive Party never feels too tired to tout, as merely an illusion that is paid for and self-forged. Zhu Fenglian made the remarks in response to the disclosure that the United States Agency for International Development had …

Taiwan's legislature votes to cut defense spending as US support remains uncertain
1 month ago

Taiwan's legislature votes to cut defense spending as US support remains uncertain

NPR  

Taiwan's legislature votes to cut defense spending as US support remains uncertain A fierce debate in Taiwan over defense spending comes at a time when China continues to pressure the island and Washington's support is in question. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Shortly after Donald Trump's inauguration, Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature voted to reduce defense spending. VALENTINE: Chinese aircraft crossed near Taiwan over …

Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
2 months, 1 week 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 months, 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 …

China's President Xi warns 'no one can stop' unification with Taiwan in chilling New Year's Eve threat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's President Xi warns 'no one can stop' unification with Taiwan in chilling New Year's Eve threat

Daily Mail  

China's President Xi Jinping warned that 'no one can stop' unification with Taiwan in a chilling New Year's Eve threat. No one can sever our blood ties, and no one can stop the historical trend of the reunification of the motherland,' Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech broadcast on state media People walk past a screen that shows …

Taipei mayor calls for less confrontation as China continues sending ships, planes near island
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 The China-friendly mayor of Taiwan’s …

What Trump’s election victory means for Taiwan and China
4 months, 1 week ago

What Trump’s election victory means for Taiwan and China

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. Despite fears of renewed tariffs, Beijing believes Mr Trump’s …

Cross-Strait relations strain after 'pro-independence' stance
5 months, 1 week ago

Cross-Strait relations strain after 'pro-independence' stance

China Daily  

Taiwan politicians said that the "pro-independence" stance of Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te, who took office in May, has sparked international concerns with his "two-state" theory, leading to doubts about his ability to stabilize the situation in the Taiwan Strait. During an event on Saturday, ahead of the island's "Double Tenth" day or "national" day on October 10, Lai said that …

Time for Taiwan to turn the narrative around
6 months, 1 week ago

Time for Taiwan to turn the narrative around

Firstpost  

The baseless stereotype that dictators are going to start a war when they are in troubleplays right into Beijing’s psychological warfare. It creates a mindset in which China should not be troubled lest it trigger a global apocalypse When Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te said China should focus on retaking land occupied by Russia, he turned China’s narrative around, and this …

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely

NPR  

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely toggle caption An Rong Xu/Bloomberg via Getty Images TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the U.S. presidential candidates lay out their visions for the country over the next four years, Taiwan is also pondering what impact American policy will have on its future. Taiwan is looking for security guarantees While the U.S. adheres …

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei

Hindustan Times  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te welcomed what he called the “largest-ever” delegation of foreign lawmakers to Taiwan and said Tuesday it showed the importance of democracies uniting, even as Beijing pressured members of the delegation not to visit. Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei “This demonstrates the support and the …

How China Gained a Foothold in Eastern Taiwan
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How China Gained a Foothold in Eastern Taiwan

The Diplomat  

On May 23, the Bluebird Movement drew over 100,000 participants to a rally outside Taiwan's Legislative Yuan. The protesters specifically targeted two figures: Huang Kuo-chang, the TPP's caucus whip and a former key figure in the Sunflower Movement who has since aligned with the KMT, and Fu Kun-chi, the KMT's caucus whip. Fu, a major political player in Hualien County …

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says

The Hindu  

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty and know its own culture and history, President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday, rejecting what he said was the previous mistaken belief the island could serve as a base to "retake" China. Mr. Lai, who took office in May, and his ruling Democratic Progressive Party, champion Taiwan's separate identity from China, a position that frequently …

With Lai Ching-te Inauguration, Taiwan Has a New President
8 months, 2 weeks ago

With Lai Ching-te Inauguration, Taiwan Has a New President

The Diplomat  

Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party was sworn into office on May 20 as Taiwan’s president. When mayor of Tainan, Lai referred to himself as a “pragmatic worker for Taiwanese independence.” That being said, as Lai’s name began to be floated as a possible frontrunner for president, Lai sought to moderate his image, at one point rankling his pro-independence …

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge

The Hindu  

President Lai Ching-te warned cadets of Taiwan's military academy on Sunday that their biggest challenge was "the strong rise of China", which he said regards the "elimination" of the self-ruled island as a national cause. Speaking Sunday at the centennial anniversary of the founding of Taiwan's Whampoa military academy, Mr. Lai said teachers and cadets must recognise "the challenges and …

‘Elimination’ of Taiwan is China’s great national cause, Lai says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Elimination’ of Taiwan is China’s great national cause, Lai says

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan’s president tells military academy cadets that the main challenge they face is the strong rise of Beijing. China views the “annexation” and “elimination” of Taiwan as its great national cause, Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te said, telling cadets at the military’s premier academy they must know their enemy and not give in to defeatism. Speaking in Kaohsiung in the …

China’s ‘grey-zone’ warfare tactics against Taiwan | Explained
9 months ago

China’s ‘grey-zone’ warfare tactics against Taiwan | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Since the new Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te has assumed office, all eyes have been on the rocky start to his tenure. While China’s belligerent response to Mr. Lai’s “pro-independence” and “secessionist” statements was striking, it has now resorted to a sophisticated ploy to respond to Mr. Lai’s Democratic Progressive Party. Lai’s Taiwan independence is a dead …

Taiwan's legislature passes changes seen as favouring China, reducing President's power
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan's legislature passes changes seen as favouring China, reducing President's power

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favouring China and diminishing the power of the island's President, sparking protests by thousands of people. They took control of the legislature with a single-seat majority after elections in January, while the presidency went to Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party, which favors Taiwan’s de facto independence from …

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers

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 Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament has passed …

Taiwan’s Legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan’s Legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power

LA Times  

Supporters for both ruling and opposition parties demonstrate at the legislative chamber building in Taipei, Taiwan, on Tuesday. Taiwan’s opposition-controlled Legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island’s president, sparking protests by thousands of people. They took control of the Legislature with a single-seat majority after elections in January, while …

China to introduce legal measures against 'Taiwan independence' diehards: spokesperson
10 months ago

China to introduce legal measures against 'Taiwan independence' diehards: spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China will introduce legal measures to punish diehards whose actions and rhetoric aggressively promote "Taiwan independence," targeting activities that attempt to split the country or incite separation, a spokesperson said Wednesday. "Taiwan independence" is a betrayal of the righteous cause of the Chinese nation and goes against the will of the people, seriously endangering the country's sovereignty, security, …

In a vote China called a choice between war and peace, Taiwan’s pro-independence party holds onto presidency
55 years, 2 months ago

In a vote China called a choice between war and peace, Taiwan’s pro-independence party holds onto presidency

Associated Press  

DATE OF ELECTION January 13 TYPE OF ELECTION Presidential, parliamentary WHO’S RUNNING Taiwan elected Lai Ching-te as its new president, returning the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party to power in the seventh presidential election since those 20 or older were given the vote for head of the government in 1996. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory and threatens to …

How Taiwan’s elections challenge the power of China’s Communist Party
1 year, 1 month ago

How Taiwan’s elections challenge the power of China’s Communist Party

Al Jazeera  

Elections in Taiwan highlight dissatisfaction in China with a political system that Beijing says works best for Chinese people. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office, reacted to the election results by saying that Lai’s 40 percent vote share and the DPP’s loss of its parliamentary majority revealed that the party “cannot represent mainstream public opinion on the island”, …

DPP's persistent stance on confrontation places Taiwan in precarious situation: mainland
1 year, 1 month ago

DPP's persistent stance on confrontation places Taiwan in precarious situation: mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson Wednesday warned Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party over its impenitent stance on making provocations to pursue independence and stoking up confrontation across the Strait. If the DPP continues down the old path of seeking "Taiwan independence" and confrontation, contrary to the will of the people, it will only further lead Taiwan into a more precarious …

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election
1 year, 1 month ago

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The rumors about vote fraud started swirling as the ballots in Taiwan’s closely watched presidential election were tallied on Jan. 13. Worries that China would use disinformation to undermine the integrity of Taiwan’s vote dogged the recent election, a key moment in the young democracy’s development that highlighted tensions with its much larger neighbor. And when the election …

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election
1 year, 1 month ago

How Taiwan beat back disinformation and preserved the integrity of its election

LA Times  

Polling officers count votes in New Taipei City, Taiwan, on Jan. 13. Worries that China would use disinformation to undermine the integrity of Taiwan’s vote dogged the recent election, a key moment in the young democracy’s development that highlighted tensions with its much larger neighbor. And when the election results came out, they thought something was up,” said Eve Chiu, …

Taiwan's challenges: Domestic and across the Strait
1 year, 1 month ago

Taiwan's challenges: Domestic and across the Strait

Hindustan Times  

In the recent presidential and legislative elections held in Taiwan on January 13, Democratic Progressive Party’s Lai Ching-te clinched the presidency with 40% of the votes, while the opposition vote was split between the Kuomintang with 33.4% and the Taiwan People’s Party claiming 26.4% vote share. The lively election campaign, showcasing Taiwan's robust democratic character, centred on both livelihood issues …

Experts' take on Taiwan Question
1 year, 1 month ago

Experts' take on Taiwan Question

China Daily  

Editor's note: The Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests and the redline that should not be crossed in China-US relations. MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Potential risks follow Taiwan leadership polls Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te may have won the leadership election on the Taiwan island, but he failed to get the majority of the votes. …

Experts' take on Taiwan Question
1 year, 1 month ago

Experts' take on Taiwan Question

China Daily  

Editor's note: The Taiwan question is at the very core of China's core interests and the redline that should not be crossed in China-US relations. MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Potential risks follow Taiwan leadership polls Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te may have won the leadership election on the Taiwan island, but he failed to get the majority of the votes. …

Vote for continuity: On Taiwan’s presidential elections
1 year, 1 month ago

Vote for continuity: On Taiwan’s presidential elections

The Hindu  

The Democratic Progressive Party’s victory in Taiwan’s presidential elections for a historic third consecutive term reflects a vote for continuity from the 14 million voters, most of whom favour a maintenance of the fragile status quo in relations with China and the preservation of Taiwan’s current status. The results will see Vice President William Lai Ching-te take over from incumbent …

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner
1 year, 1 month ago

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador Tuesday and denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters that Marcos’s remarks “seriously violated the political commitments made by the Philippines to China and rudely interfered in China’s internal affairs.” China claims Taiwan as its own …

What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world
1 year, 2 months ago

What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s incoming president is promising more of the same. “Xi Jinping has invested considerable effort and credibility in tamping down tensions with the West, both to lower China’s profile in an American election year and to buy space to deal with myriad problems at home.” U.S. RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY President Joe Biden has sent an unofficial delegation …

'Firmly opposed' to all official US-Taiwan exchanges, says China as American delegation visits island nation
1 year, 2 months ago

'Firmly opposed' to all official US-Taiwan exchanges, says China as American delegation visits island nation

Firstpost  

China on Monday expressed strong opposition to any official interactions between the US and Taiwan as the president-elect of the self-governed island Lai Ching-te extended a welcome to an American delegation in the aftermath of his election triumph. “China has always firmly opposed any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan, and resolutely rebutted the United States …

Challenges ahead after DPP win in Taiwan
1 year, 2 months ago

Challenges ahead after DPP win in Taiwan

Hindustan Times  

On January 13, this year, Taiwan’s ruling party--the Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te won the presidential elections. The Taiwanese ministry of defence had also stated that it detected eight military aircraft, one of which crossed into Taiwan’s southwest air defence identification zone. Six ships from the Chinese navy were In December, a few weeks before the elections, Taiwan accused …

Taiwan Election Piles Pressure on Delicate U.S.-China Ties
1 year, 2 months ago

Taiwan Election Piles Pressure on Delicate U.S.-China Ties

Live Mint  

Taiwan’s election of the presidential candidate China most distrusts puts at risk a fragile detente between Washington and Beijing, threatening another flare-up between the world’s biggest economic and military powers. Beijing is also expected to demonstrate its anger with Lai’s election by stepping up pressure on the economic, military and diplomatic fronts—including tariff measures, combat drills and increased efforts to …

Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan elections. What comes next?
1 year, 2 months ago

Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan elections. What comes next?

Firstpost  

What was striking in the result of the elections that held in Taiwan on 13 January? Though Lai have won the top job in Taiwan’s elections, it would not be an easy path for him as the neighbouring soon after voting saying, “Taiwan is part of China,” reports CNN. “Harsh military pressure may not be immediate given the current US-China …

Tough road ahead for Taiwan’s Lai with pressure from China and no majority
1 year, 2 months ago

Tough road ahead for Taiwan’s Lai with pressure from China and no majority

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te could face a tough four years in office with no parliamentary majority, an Opposition which wanted to re-start a vexed service trade deal with China and the ever present threat of military action from Beijing. China wasted little time in pointing out that most electors voted against Mr. Lai, with its Taiwan Affairs Office saying that …

Taiwan has stood up to China at the ballot box – how Beijing responds will be key
1 year, 2 months ago

Taiwan has stood up to China at the ballot box – how Beijing responds will be key

The Independent  

The rally was colourful and loud, with a packed, predominantly young crowd and a highly popular hip-hop band. The possibility is that China will not accept a result it would not like.” open image in gallery Confetti flies over the stage and the crowd as Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te speaks to supporters on Saturday This is indeed the result that …

China isn’t the only problem facing Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te
1 year, 2 months ago

China isn’t the only problem facing Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te

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. open image in gallery A military-themed mural at a …

The challenges ahead of Taiwan’s president-elect William Lai
1 year, 2 months ago

The challenges ahead of Taiwan’s president-elect William Lai

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. China wasted little time in pointing out that most …

War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island’s fate
1 year, 2 months ago

War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island’s fate

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A war of words erupted the day after Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections, with Taiwan on Sunday accusing China of making “fallacious comments” and China criticizing the U.S. for congratulating the winner. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on the election that “the Taiwan question is China’s internal affair” and “the basic fact that. Such …

Taiwan’s ruling party candidate wins in crucial election closely watched by China
1 year, 2 months ago

Taiwan’s ruling party candidate wins in crucial election closely watched by China

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. open image in gallery Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai …

After Taiwan voters defy Beijing's bullies to elect 'dangerous separatist' as president, he declares: 'This shows the world how much we cherish democracy'
1 year, 2 months ago

After Taiwan voters defy Beijing's bullies to elect 'dangerous separatist' as president, he declares: 'This shows the world how much we cherish democracy'

Daily Mail  

DPP wants to guide Taiwan away from totalitarianism and Beijing 's influence Tensions heightened last night between Taiwan and China after the man the Chinese have branded a dangerous separatist was elected Taiwan's new president. Lai Ching-te, of the Democratic Progressive Party, which wants to guide Taiwan away from Beijing's influence, had told voters before the polls opened that they …

Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ties with China
1 year, 2 months ago

Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ties with China

NPR  

Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ties with China Enlarge this image toggle caption Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images Alastair Pike/AFP via Getty Images The election on Saturday of Taiwan's vice president and candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Ching-te, to be the island's next leader highlights Taiwanese voters' support for political continuity, …

Who is Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te?
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te?

Al Jazeera  

Former VP Lai Ching-te won Taiwan’s presidential election amid warnings from China, which sees Lai as a ‘separatist’. William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party, who is seen as a “dangerous separatist” by China, has won Taiwan’s presidential election. He said he wanted to cooperate with China – Taiwan’s biggest trade partner – and maintain peace and stability, …

War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island’s fate
1 year, 2 months ago

War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island’s fate

LA Times  

A war of words erupted the day after Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections, with Taiwan on Sunday accusing China of making “fallacious comments” and China criticizing the U.S. for congratulating the winner. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on the election that “the Taiwan question is China’s internal affair” and “the basic fact that. U.S. Secretary of State …

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