US Speaker McCarthy meets Taiwan’s Tsai despite China pressure
1 year, 8 months ago

US Speaker McCarthy meets Taiwan’s Tsai despite China pressure

Al Jazeera  

China has denounced the meeting with Taiwan’s president as a provocation, in violation of its ‘One China’ policy. McCarthy called Tsai “a great friend to America” and added: “I am optimistic we will continue to find ways for the people of America and Taiwan to work together to promote economic freedom, democracy, peace and stability.” Tsai thanked McCarthy for his hospitality, calling it warm like the California sunshine, and also thanked the rest of the congressional delegation, saying: “I am so pleased.” Beijing had already criticised Tsai’s stopovers in the US as part of a visit to diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize and swiftly condemned the the meeting between McCarthy and Tsai who it frames as a “separatist” bent on securing Taiwan independence. In a press conference on Wednesday, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre emphasised that Tsai’s transit was part of “a long tradition” of Taiwan’s leaders passing through the US. On Monday, China’s consulate in Los Angeles reiterated that the meeting with McCarthy would destabilise “the political foundations of China-US relations”, as well hurting “the national feelings of 1.4 billion Chinese people”. In a news conference after Tsai’s departure on Wednesday, McCarthy outlined the “crucial ways” he hoped to further US “bonds” with Taiwan.

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Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
2 weeks, 5 days 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. …

Taiwan president spoke with US House Speaker Johnson, China warns of 'red lines'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Taiwan president spoke with US House Speaker Johnson, China warns of 'red lines'

Hindustan Times  

By Yimou Lee and Michael Martina Taiwan president spoke with US House Speaker Johnson, China warns of 'red lines' TAIPEI -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te spoke by telephone with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson during Lai's visit to the Pacific, the presidential office said on Thursday, as Beijing called the Taiwan issue a "red line" not to be crossed in Sino-U.S. …

Taiwan's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China
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2 weeks, 6 days 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. …

US House Speaker Holds Call With Taiwan’s Leader, Report Says
2 weeks, 6 days ago

US House Speaker Holds Call With Taiwan’s Leader, Report Says

Live Mint  

-- US House Speaker Mike Johnson held a call with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, Voice of America reported, a move likely to add to China’s reasons to step up military intimidation of the democracy. China condemned the US for allowing the transit in Hawaii, raising the possibility that the People’s Liberation Army holds more military drills around Taiwan soon. The …

Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Taiwan's president meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan's president meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China

The Independent  

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We have to 'fight together to prevent war', Taiwan's Lai says in U.S.
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

We have to 'fight together to prevent war', Taiwan's Lai says in U.S.

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in the U.S. on Saturday that we have to “fight together to prevent war”, as he kicked off a week-long tour of the Pacific that has sparked fiery rhetoric from Beijing. Speaking at a dinner in the U.S. Island State of Hawaii on Saturday, Mr. Lai said there were “no winners” from conflict and “we …

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation

Daily Mail  

China has slammed the US for hosting the president of Taiwan on American soil, and vowed to implement 'resolute countermeasures' against the sale to the island nation of arms worth nearly $400million. The sale was announced hours before Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te left on a visit to Taipei's three diplomatic allies in the Pacific, with stops in Hawaii and the …

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets. On his way to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau – three of Taiwan’s remaining handful of diplomatic allies – Lai was using the visit to underscore …

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii

Al Jazeera  

Beijing lodges ‘serious protests’ with the US saying it ‘strongly condemns’ Taiwanese leader’s stopover in Hawaii, Guam. China has pledged “resolute countermeasures” following the United States’ decision to approve more arms sales to Taiwan, just hours before the island’s President William Lai Ching-te made a transit through the state of Hawaii, which further angered Beijing. In a statement on Sunday, …

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes

CNN  

CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets. On his way to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau – three of Taiwan’s remaining handful of diplomatic allies – Lai was using the visit to underscore …

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China

Firstpost  

Beijing especially bristles at official exchanges between Taiwan and the United States, which does not recognise Taipei diplomatically but is its most important backer and biggest supplier of arms Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te delivers his address during National Day celebrations in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2024. AFP Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in …

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te arrived Saturday in Hawaii to begin a two-day transit in the U.S. as part of a trip to the South Pacific, his first since assuming office. Lai’s visit shows that Taiwan and the United States have a very strong relationship, said Arthur Chen, the president of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of North America. …

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry

The Independent  

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Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during an upcoming trip to the Pacific, prompting condemnations from China, which could respond by staging a fresh round of military drills near the island democracy. The Taiwan Affairs Office, a Chinese government agency responsible for cross-strait affairs, also labeled Lai’s visit as …

China rebuffs meeting with US defense secretary
1 month ago

China rebuffs meeting with US defense secretary

CNN  

CNN — China rejected a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a conference in southeast Asia this week, marking the latest turn in a tumultuous relationship between the two countries’ defense leaders. Austin sought to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, at the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Laos as part of a long-standing effort to maintain military …

As Beijing threatens, Taiwan looks nervously at Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

As Beijing threatens, Taiwan looks nervously at Trump

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—Donald Trump has given Taiwan more than a few reasons to be anxious. “I’m confident that the longstanding partnership between Taiwan and the U.S. will keep being a key pillar of stability in the region," President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday after a briefing on what to expect from the White House after Trump returns. Taiwan must brace for economic shock …

U.S. envoy to Taiwan declares ties 'rock solid' amid military threats from China
3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. envoy to Taiwan declares ties 'rock solid' amid military threats from China

The Hindu  

The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and bipartisan,” and said Washington will continue to follow through on its commitments to ensure the island can defend itself against threats from China. Mr. Greene said the Executive Branch has notified Congress of approximately $38.4 billion in Foreign Military Sales to Taiwan …

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and bipartisan,” and said Washington will continue to follow through on its commitments to ensure the island can defend itself against threats from China. A senior American diplomat, Greene arrived two months ago to serve as director of the American …

China urges US for pragmatic China policy in talks with Sullivan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China urges US for pragmatic China policy in talks with Sullivan

China Daily  

Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with the United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in Beijing on Thursday during the US official's three-day visit to China. Zhang, China's top uniformed military official, noted that the successful San Francisco meeting between the presidents of the two countries last November and their phone call in April this year …

China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s Defense Ministry on Thursday denounced U.S. and U.K. affirmations of support for Taiwan’s newly elected government, shortly after the island claimed by Beijing freely chose its new leaders. Col. Wu Qian accused the United Kingdom of pursuing a “Cold War” mentality and attempting to “instigate confrontation.” The comments Thursday came after a a U.S. congressional delegation …

US appoints a new representative to Taiwan as the self-governing island faces China’s intimidation
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US appoints a new representative to Taiwan as the self-governing island faces China’s intimidation

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States has appointed a new representative to Taiwan, as China boosts its threats against the self-ruled island following the election of a new president who wants the territory to maintain its de-facto independence. The American Institute in Taiwan that acts as the de-facto embassy in Taipei said Wednesday that veteran diplomat Raymond Greene would take …

US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan despite China warns America to stay out, President Lai thanks Biden for support
6 months, 4 weeks ago

US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan despite China warns America to stay out, President Lai thanks Biden for support

India TV News  

A delegation of US lawmakers led by Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is visiting Taiwan this week, the de facto US embassy said on Sunday. McCaul, joined by a bipartisan group of five other lawmakers, will meet Lai on Monday morning to "exchange views on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific", Taiwan's presidential office said. On …

US criticized for attending Taiwan event
7 months ago

US criticized for attending Taiwan event

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. A Chinese mainland spokesman condemned the United States and a few other nations on Monday for sending representatives to what was called the inauguration ceremony of Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, and for extending congratulations to him. He strongly condemned any form of interference in Taiwan affairs by other …

US criticized for attending Taiwan event
7 months ago

US criticized for attending Taiwan event

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. A Chinese mainland spokesman condemned the United States and a few other nations on Monday for sending representatives to what was called the inauguration ceremony of Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, and for extending congratulations to him. He strongly condemned any form of interference in Taiwan affairs by other …

Xi leverages former Taiwanese president to send signal to US
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi leverages former Taiwanese president to send signal to US

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—Xi Jinping welcomed former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou to Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring the Chinese leader’s preoccupation with Taiwan as Washington hosts a summit with the two Asian allies most likely to be pulled into a conflict around the island. “Both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese people," Xi said, according to the footage, saying that he “highly appraises" …

U.S. Congress members praise Taiwan, call it ‘closest friend’
10 months ago

U.S. Congress members praise Taiwan, call it ‘closest friend’

The Hindu  

A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s President on February 22 in a show of bipartisan support that is certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes such visits and sees them as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the self-governing island. A visit by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan two years ago resulted …

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
10 months ago

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — China responded sternly Thursday to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island. “China opposes any form of official interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan authorities and rejects U.S. interference in Taiwan affairs in whatever form or under whatever pretext,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Mao spoke …

US Congress members praise Taiwan’s democracy in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny
10 months ago

US Congress members praise Taiwan’s democracy in a visit that’s certain to draw China’s scrutiny

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A group of United States Congress members met with Taiwan’s president Thursday in a show of bipartisan support that is certain to draw scrutiny from China, which opposes such visits and sees them as a challenge to its claim of sovereignty over the self-governing island. Two years ago, a visit by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan …

China's top diplomat at meeting with US official urges Washington not to support Taiwan independence
10 months, 3 weeks ago

China's top diplomat at meeting with US official urges Washington not to support Taiwan independence

The Independent  

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Beijing increases military pressure on Taiwan following announcement of US-China talk
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing increases military pressure on Taiwan following announcement of US-China talk

Firstpost  

The defense ministry of Taiwan reported on Saturday that China had dispatched over thirty warplanes and a number of navy ships in the direction of the island. From 6 a.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 33 aircraft, including SU-30 fighters, and six navy vessels around Taiwan. Taiwan said six Chinese balloons either …

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent more than 30 warplanes and a group of navy ships toward Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said Saturday. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 33 aircraft, including SU-30 fighters, and six navy vessels around Taiwan, between 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang …

After Taiwan’s election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
11 months ago

After Taiwan’s election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington has a message for both the island’s Chinese adversaries and its American friends: Don’t worry that Taiwan’s new president-elect will worsen relations with Beijing and possibly draw the U.S. into a conflict. It remains unclear if Beijing will be willing to engage with Lai, who in the past described himself as a “pragmatic …

The US relationship with China faces a test as Taiwan elects a new leader
11 months, 1 week ago

The US relationship with China faces a test as Taiwan elects a new leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Washington’s relationship with Beijing will face its biggest test since the leaders of the two countries met in November, as the United States seeks to keep the Taiwan Straits calm after Taiwanese v oters select a new president this weekend. A senior White House official said the U.S. will keep channels of communication open with China and will …

Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island’s defense and restart talks with China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island’s defense and restart talks with China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — One of Taiwan’s leading opposition party candidates in Saturday’s presidential election has promised to boost the island’s defense capabilities while restarting dialogue with Beijing, which claims the island as its own. Hou Yu-ih, the presidential candidate from the opposition Kuomintang, or Nationalist Party, said Thursday he wants to strengthen Taiwan’s ability to protect itself to deter a …

US plans to send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan to meet its new leader amid tensions with China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

US plans to send an unofficial delegation to Taiwan to meet its new leader amid tensions with China

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will send an unofficial delegation comprised of former senior officials to Taiwan shortly after the self-governed island holds an election for a new president this weekend, a move that could upset Beijing in an already-fragile bilateral relationship. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning didn’t say whether China regards the planned delegation as a form of “official …

Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek “long-term peaceful coexistence” and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan’s “democratic procedures”. Taiwan is less than two weeks from an election, closely watched from Beijing to Washington as it determines the future of the self-ruled island’s relations with an increasingly bellicose China. But Tsai …

‘Ties with China must be decided by will of people,’ Taiwan president says
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Ties with China must be decided by will of people,’ Taiwan president says

Live Mint  

Taiwan's relations with China must be decided by the will of the people and peace must be based on "dignity", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday after China's leader, Xi Jinping, said "reunification" with the island is inevitable. Asked about Xi's speech at a New Year's press conference at the presidential office in Taipei, Tsai said the most important principle …

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people

Al Jazeera  

Self-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has stressed that the self-ruled island’s future and its relations with Beijing must be decided by its people after China’s leader Xi Jinping said “reunification” was inevitable. In a bullish New Year’s Eve address, Xi struck …

Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it considers its own. Beijing considers the presidential front-runner, William Lai, who currently serves as vice president from the ruling Democratic People’s Party, a “separatist” and has accused him and …

Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s presidential candidates expressed desire for peaceful relations with Beijing, which has described Jan. 13 elections on the self-ruled island as a choice between war and peace and stepped up harassment of the territory that China claims as its own. Beijing favors the candidate from the more China-friendly Nationalist, or Kuomintang, Party, and has accused Lai and …

China threatens more trade sanctions on Taiwan as election nears
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China threatens more trade sanctions on Taiwan as election nears

The Hindu  

The Chinese Government on Wednesday threatened to place further trade sanctions on Taiwan if the ruling party "stubbornly" adheres to supporting independence, in a further escalation of the war of words as Taiwanese elections approach next month. Taiwan's January 13 presidential and parliamentary elections are taking place as China, which views the island as its own territory, has sought to …

Taiwan envoy says he’s hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions in the Asia-Pacific region
1 year, 1 month ago

Taiwan envoy says he’s hopeful Biden-Xi meeting will reduce tensions in the Asia-Pacific region

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — The 92-year-old businessman who represented Taiwan at this week’s summit of Asia-Pacific leaders in San Francisco expressed hope Friday that the meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping should help to reduce tensions between the two superpowers and in the region. “It should help reduce the tensions between the U.S. and China, and it …

Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP
1 year, 1 month ago

Agreement reached for Biden-Xi talks, but details still being worked out, official tells AP

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to meet on the sidelines of next month’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco, according to a U.S. official familiar with the planning. The White House said in a statement following Friday’s meetings that the two sides were “working toward” a Biden-Xi face-to-face on the sidelines of …

Facing Beijing’s threats, Taiwan president says peace ‘only option’ to resolve political differences
1 year, 2 months ago

Facing Beijing’s threats, Taiwan president says peace ‘only option’ to resolve political differences

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Peace between Taiwan and China is the “only option,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, while strongly asserting the self-governing island’s defenses against Beijing’s threats to invade. Tsai said in a National Day address that the international community views stability in the Taiwan Strait as an “indispensable component of global security and prosperity.” China claims Taiwan as …

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan’s President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday began a four-day trip to the African nation of Eswatini, one of her island’s 13 remaining allies. Tsai, who is serving her last year as president, is visiting the country of 1.1 million people in southern Africa to “celebrate the friendship between the two countries,” she said as she departed Taiwan. …

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa
1 year, 3 months ago

Taiwan's President Tsai begins visit to remaining ally Eswatini in southern Africa

The Independent  

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US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan
1 year, 4 months ago

US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

The deal with Taiwan, which has not yet been finalised, would exacerbate soaring tensions between the US and China. The United States government has approved a potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan, a move likely to stir simmering tensions with China. Hours before the announcement, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen visited a memorial on Kinmen Island, where Taiwan and …

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