For Taiwan, Pelosi visit is about US, China controlling risk
2 years, 5 months ago

For Taiwan, Pelosi visit is about US, China controlling risk

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The crisis sparked by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan misses a key point, experts say: that the real focus should be on how the United States and China manage their differences so the risks of confrontation don’t spiral out of control. “The main point is not in Pelosi coming to Taiwan, but it’s to look at how the U.S. and China effectively control the risks that may arise,” said Arthur Zhin-Sheng Wang, a defense studies expert at Taiwan’s Central Police University. “We are very grateful to Speaker Pelosi, who has been very supportive and friendly to Taiwan for many years, and we would welcome any friendly foreign guest to visit,” Taiwan’s premier Su Tseng-chang said Wednesday. It will be bad for both sides.” Chou is not supportive of a Pelosi visit, saying it would “cause more trouble and raise a dispute.” A 76-year-old Taipei resident who gave only his last name, Hsiao, said Pelosi’s visit would offer “symbolic support.” “But in actuality, whether Taiwan will derive some good out of this, it’s a big question,” he said.

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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 …

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. …

Taiwan president spoke with US House Speaker Johnson, China warns of 'red lines'
1 month, 1 week 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 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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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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1 month, 2 weeks 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 departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy
1 month, 2 weeks 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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Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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China opposes any visit by leader of Taiwan authorities to US: spokesperson
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China opposes any visit by leader of Taiwan authorities to US: spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China opposes any visit by the leader of the Taiwan authorities to the United States in any name or under whatever pretext, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday. Stressing that the one-China principle is a basic norm of international relations and a prevailing international consensus, Mao said the Lai Ching-te authorities' political manipulation and separatist provocations …

China rebuffs meeting with US defense secretary
1 month, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Better conditions to be created for Taiwan people to travel to mainland: spokesperson
3 months ago

Better conditions to be created for Taiwan people to travel to mainland: spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The mainland will continue to create better conditions and services for Taiwan people who want to travel to the mainland, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said Wednesday. "We warmly welcome and support the participation of our compatriots from Taiwan in cross-Strait cultural and tourism exchanges and cooperation, and we welcome more young …

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target
4 months, 1 week ago

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target

The Hindu  

The new de facto U.S. ambassador to Taiwan said Wednesday that the democratic island is “not the only target” of China’s “intimidation and coercion”, with more countries cooperating with Washington to “avoid war”. “Taiwan is not the only target of PRC efforts to use intimidation and coercion to change the status quo,” said Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute …

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Cross Taiwan redline and risk ruining ties with the mainland
5 months ago

Cross Taiwan redline and risk ruining ties with the mainland

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, DC, in this file photo. Leaders and politicians the world over know that Taiwan is a part of China and that both the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan island belong to one country, though there are exceptions such as former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi. In a recent Australian Broadcasting Corporation program, …

Cross Taiwan redline and risk ruining ties with the mainland
5 months ago

Cross Taiwan redline and risk ruining ties with the mainland

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, DC, in this file photo. Leaders and politicians the world over know that Taiwan is a part of China and that both the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan island belong to one country, though there are exceptions such as former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi. In a recent Australian Broadcasting Corporation program, …

Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong and Macao following Beijing threats
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong and Macao following Beijing threats

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has urged its citizens to avoid travel to China and the semi-autonomous Chinese territories of Hong Kong and Macao following threats from Beijing to execute supporters of the self-governing island democracy’s independence. China’s threat to hunt down and execute “hardcore” Taiwan independence supporters follows the election of Lai Ching-te of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party as …

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure
7 months ago

Taiwan takes ‘pragmatic’ approach to keep formal allies amid China pressure

Al Jazeera  

Taipei chooses pragmatism over ideology in relations with its diplomatic allies, but it might not be enough to keep Beijing at bay. “That is part of the reason why Taiwan’s diplomatic allies are very important even if they are all quite small economically and demographically,” he said. “But Taiwan’s diplomatic allies have a seat at the table in these organisations …

China ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister

Al Jazeera  

Dong Jun says ‘whoever dares to split Taiwan from China will be crushed to pieces and suffer his own destruction’. Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has said the country’s military was ready to “forcefully” stop Taiwan’s independence, in a fiery speech at a Singapore security forum. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue conference in Singapore on Sunday, Dong said the self-ruled …

China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president
7 months, 2 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 …

Malevolent US lawmakers out to cause trouble selfishly putting lives at risk with their games: China Daily editorial
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Malevolent US lawmakers out to cause trouble selfishly putting lives at risk with their games: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The rhetoric of war surrounding the Taiwan Strait has reached new heights these days with Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, making his radical secessionist stance clear to all. The visit to Taiwan by a bipartisan delegation of the US Congress this week, shortly after Lai's inauguration, is only the most recent instance of Washington's malign designs. Michael McCaul, who led …

US lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support for new president after China's military drills
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US lawmakers visit Taiwan in show of support for new president after China's military drills

The Independent  

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US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan despite China warns America to stay out, President Lai thanks Biden for support
7 months, 3 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 …

Video: How Chinese attack on Taiwan would look like
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Video: How Chinese attack on Taiwan would look like

India Today  

China is carrying out a large-scale two-day military exercise around Taiwan as a “strong punishment” for the self-ruled island’s “separatist acts”. Joint Sword-2024A aims to test “joint seizure of comprehensive battlefield control, and joint precision strikes on key targets”, China’s state-run news agency Xinhua reported quoting PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command. Chinese National Defence University’s Zhang Chi said the PLA forces …

US criticized for attending Taiwan event
7 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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
9 months 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.-China military talks on air and maritime safety resume after a nearly 2-year break
9 months, 1 week ago

U.S.-China military talks on air and maritime safety resume after a nearly 2-year break

LA Times  

This image from video provided by the Department of Defense shows an intercept of a U.S. warplane by Chinese aircraft in the Pacific Ocean on June 8, 2022. For the first time in nearly two years, U.S. and Chinese defense officials met this week to discuss unsafe and aggressive ship and aircraft incidents between their militaries in the Pacific region, …

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks
11 months, 2 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Taiwan’s new envoy to the U.S. offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan’s new envoy to the U.S. offers assurances to Washington and Beijing

LA Times  

Alexander Tah-Ray Yui, Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington, says there is no reason to fear that the island’s new president will cause international disputes. It remains unclear whether Beijing will be willing to engage with Lai, who in the past described himself as a “pragmatic worker of Taiwan’s independence.” Two days after Lai was elected, China wooed away Nauru, a …

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

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

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

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island
1 year ago

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island

Al Jazeera  

Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions. “Washington is well prepared to deal with any choice that the Taiwan electorate makes, but there’s certainly going to be different opportunities and challenges depending on what the results of the election are,” Rorry Daniels, the managing director of the Asia Society Policy Institute, told …

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

China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how
1 year ago

China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how

NPR  

China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. And now, decades after its transitioning to a democracy in the 1990s, Taiwan still maintains an "air defense identification zone," or ADIZ, that's monitored by its military and reaches far into China's borders. "Gray zone" tactics Chinese military activity around Taiwan has been increasing since the summer of 2022, when former House …

'Deliberately disrupted South China Sea': Beijing attacks US after combat ship ‘illegally’ enters territorial waters
1 year, 1 month ago

'Deliberately disrupted South China Sea': Beijing attacks US after combat ship ‘illegally’ enters territorial waters

Firstpost  

“The US has deliberately disrupted the South China Sea, seriously violated China’s sovereignty and security, severely undermined regional peace and stability, and seriously violated international law and basic norms…,” a spokesperson for China’s Southern Theatre Command said in a statement After an American warship navigated in disputed South China Sea waters, China on Monday criticised the US, highlighting the continued …

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
1 year, 2 months ago

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

The Hindu  

November 02, 2023 05:45 am | Updated 05:45 am IST - TAIPEI Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. It said Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile …

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
1 year, 2 months ago

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. It said Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile systems, all standard responses to Chinese military activities, which …

US urges China to cease Taiwan pressure; Lai slams election interference
1 year, 4 months ago

US urges China to cease Taiwan pressure; Lai slams election interference

Al Jazeera  

The United States has urged China to stop pressuring Taiwan after Beijing launched war games around the self-ruled island as a “stern warning” over Taiwanese Vice President William Lai’s recent stopovers in New York and San Francisco. In a statement to the Reuters news agency, a spokesperson for the US Department of State said it would continue to monitor China’s …

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit
1 year, 4 months ago

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit

Al Jazeera  

Chinese People’s Liberation Army exercises were expected following Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s stopover in US. China has launched air and sea military exercises around Taiwan to send a “stern warning” to separatist forces on the island following a recent visit by Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai to the United States. Taiwan responded on Saturday saying the drills highlighted Beijing’s …

China’s military drills around Taiwan are a ‘stern warning’ after island VP stops in U.S.
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s military drills around Taiwan are a ‘stern warning’ after island VP stops in U.S.

LA Times  

In this image taken from video footage run by China’s CCTV, Chinese soldiers take part in military drills in China on Saturday. The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its defense ministry said, days after the island’s vice president stopped over in the United …

China pledges to ‘safeguard sovereignty’ after Taiwanese leader visits US
1 year, 4 months ago

China pledges to ‘safeguard sovereignty’ after Taiwanese leader visits US

Al Jazeera  

Lai is the frontrunner to be Taiwan’s next president at elections set for January. China has pledged to take “forceful measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity” after condemning a visit by Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai Ching-te to the United States. He said Washington’s decision to arrange the so-called “stopover” for Lai, sent “seriously wrong signals to …

How Taiwan vice president’s US visit is making China see red
1 year, 5 months ago

How Taiwan vice president’s US visit is making China see red

Firstpost  

Taiwanese vice president William Lai made a transit stop in New York on Sunday. China’s foreign ministry on Sunday condemned the transit of Taiwan’s vice president and presidential candidate William Lai through the United States, calling him a “troublemaker through and through.” Lai, who is also the front-runner to become Taiwan’s president in elections in January, arrived in New York …

China Criticizes the Upcoming US Visit of Taiwan's 'separatist' Presidential Front-runner
1 year, 5 months ago

China Criticizes the Upcoming US Visit of Taiwan's 'separatist' Presidential Front-runner

News 18  

China is criticizing an upcoming stopover in the United States by Taiwan’s vice president and presidential front-runner William Lai as a challenge to its territorial integrity, while Taiwan says it’s merely a transit stop. A senior U.S. administration official said such trips are hardly unusual — there have been 10 previous vice presidential visits in the last two decades, including …

China criticizes the upcoming US visit of Taiwan’s presidential front-runner
1 year, 5 months ago

China criticizes the upcoming US visit of Taiwan’s presidential front-runner

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China is criticizing an upcoming stopover in the United States by Taiwan’s vice president and presidential front-runner William Lai as a challenge to its territorial integrity, while Taiwan says it’s merely a transit stop. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said at a briefing in Beijing that China had lodged formal protests with the U.S. over Lai’s visit …

Why haven’t China and the US agreed to restore military contacts?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why haven’t China and the US agreed to restore military contacts?

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up a closely watched visit to Beijing during which he and President Xi Jinping pledged to stabilize plunging U.S-China ties. “It is absolutely vital that we have these kinds of communications,” he said, adding that it was something the United States will “keep working on.” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin …

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