Taiwanese president heads to Hawaii on first overseas trip despite Chinese outcry
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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 Lai Ching-te is set to make his first overseas trip as Taiwan’s president to Guam and Hawaii in a move that has prompted China to warn the US to exercise “utmost caution”. “If the US wants to maintain peace in the Taiwan Straits, it’s crucial for it to recognise the independence nature of Lai Ching-te and the Democratic Progressive Party authorities," Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, said. He would also keep deepening Taipei’s partnership with other countries and “keep Taiwan going out into the world", according to a statement by his office that excluded mention of the US stopovers. His foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, told lawmakers on Thursday that China could launch military drills near Taiwan in the coming days in response to Mr Lai’s Pacific tour.

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Tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying: Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te
3 days, 17 hours ago

Tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying: Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said on Thursday tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island's defences. China Army says will tighten ‘noose’ around Taiwan if separatism escalates Beijing's efforts to “subvert, obtain secrets, lure members of the armed forces and influence public opinion to lose confidence in our national defence …

Taiwan’s leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying
Trending News
3 days, 18 hours ago

Taiwan’s leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defenses. Taiwan’s government recently expelled the Chinese wife of a Taiwanese citizen after the woman repeatedly posted short clips on Chinese social media saying China would conquer Taiwan in half an hour and …

Trump’s abrupt change of U.S. policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
Trending News
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s abrupt change of U.S. policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though experts say Beijing is most likely in a wait-and-see mode right now to see how the situation in Europe plays out. In the past two weeks, Mr. Trump has falsely claimed …

Trump’s abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
Trending News
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump’s abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though experts say Beijing is most likely in a wait-and-see mode right now to see how the situation in Europe plays out. Trump on Friday appeared to walk back his …

Taiwan security chief says Trump's support for island 'very strong'
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan security chief says Trump's support for island 'very strong'

The Hindu  

U.S. support for Taiwan is "very strong", Taipei's security chief said Thursday, as the self-ruled island seeks to head off President Donald Trump's threats of hefty tariffs on its semiconductor chips. The United States is Taiwan's most important backer and biggest arms supplier, but Mr. Trump's recent warnings of chip taxes and criticisms of Taipei have raised concerns about his …

The US is playing ‘Taiwan card’ again, but for how long?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The US is playing ‘Taiwan card’ again, but for how long?

China Daily  

Recently, the US Department of State's official website updated the fact sheet on its relations with Taiwan island by removing the previous statement that the US "does not support 'Taiwan independence.'" The US has been taking petty actions regarding China's red line, and its stubborn adherence to the wrong policy of "using the island of Taiwan to contain China" is …

China sends warnings over Taiwan question
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China sends warnings over Taiwan question

China Daily  

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun. Such a change to the fact sheet is "a serious backpedaling step in its position on Taiwan", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told a daily news briefing. This "sends a seriously wrong signal to the separatist forces for 'Taiwan independence'" and is "another example of the US stubbornly persisting in its wrong policy of …

With new Taiwan stand, is Trump setting up a clash with China?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

With new Taiwan stand, is Trump setting up a clash with China?

Firstpost  

China has reacted angrily to updates on the US Department of State’s factsheet about Taiwan, leading to concerns whether the two countries are on a collision course over Taiwan In the latest episode of lashing out over its insecurities, China has called upon the United States to “rectify its mistakes” regarding an update to a government website. Even though the …

China says US has ‘gravely backpedaled’ on Taiwan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

China says US has ‘gravely backpedaled’ on Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry took issue Monday with a revised U.S. government fact sheet that removed a line on American opposition to independence for Taiwan. The United States has “gravely backpedaled” on its position on Taiwan and sent the wrong message to “separatist forces” on the island, ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said. stop emboldening and supporting Taiwan independence and …

US site drops Taiwan independence reference, China urges it to 'correct mistakes'
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1 month ago

US site drops Taiwan independence reference, China urges it to 'correct mistakes'

India Today  

China on Monday urged the United States to "correct its mistakes" after the US State Department removed previous wording on its website about not supporting Taiwan independence, which it said was part of a routine update. Speaking in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the revisions for Taiwan on the US State Department's website were a big step …

US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence
1 month ago

US drops wording saying it does not support Taiwan independence

Al Jazeera  

US State Department plays down changes as a ‘routine’ update after Taipei welcomes ‘positive and friendly’ wording. The State Department website’s latest “fact sheet” about Taiwan, a self-governing island claimed by China, does not include the phrase “we do not support Taiwan independence,” which was previously featured on the page. “It shows that the Trump Administration and the United States …

Mainland slams US after State Department cuts line on 'Taiwan independence'
1 month ago

Mainland slams US after State Department cuts line on 'Taiwan independence'

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman strongly criticized the United States on Monday for a significant regression in its stance on the Taiwan question, after the US State Department removed the phrase of not supporting "Taiwan independence" on its website. She said that the US seriously violated the one-China principle and the three Sino-US joint communiques, which was a blatant interference in …

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese military aircrafts near island
1 month ago

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese military aircrafts near island

Al Jazeera  

Chinese jets tell Canadian warship transiting through the Taiwan Strait to change course. Taiwan has detected 24 Chinese military aircraft near the island as a Canadian warship passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence says. The Chinese aircraft included fighter jets and drones and were spotted on Sunday carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” with military …

DPP condemned for impeding exchanges
1 month ago

DPP condemned for impeding exchanges

China Daily  

Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, gestures at a regular press conference in Beijing, Feb 12, 2025. A Chinese mainland spokeswoman criticized Taiwan authorities for obstructing cross-Strait tourism and exchanges after the island denied entry permits for several Shanghai groups to attend the 2025 Taipei Lantern Festival, breaking a tradition unbroken since 2015. She also condemned …

DPP condemned for impeding exchanges
1 month ago

DPP condemned for impeding exchanges

China Daily  

Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, gestures at a regular press conference in Beijing, Feb 12, 2025. A Chinese mainland spokeswoman criticized Taiwan authorities for obstructing cross-Strait tourism and exchanges after the island denied entry permits for several Shanghai groups to attend the 2025 Taipei Lantern Festival, breaking a tradition unbroken since 2015. She also condemned …

US blasted for actions aiding Taiwan
1 month ago

US blasted for actions aiding Taiwan

China Daily  

China on Wednesday urged the United States to stop sending "erroneous signals" to "Taiwan independence" forces, following a series of US actions, including warship transits through the Taiwan Strait and new arms sales to the island. Taiwan has reportedly finalized a deal worth NT$24.99 billion with the US for three National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems, aimed at strengthening air defenses …

Mainland slams DPP for obstructing cross-Strait tourism
1 month ago

Mainland slams DPP for obstructing cross-Strait tourism

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman criticized Taiwan authorities for obstructing cross-Strait tourism and exchanges, after the island denied entry permits for several Shanghai groups to attend the 2025 Taipei Lantern Festival, breaking a tradition unbroken since 2015. She also condemned the Democratic Progressive Party administration for hindering mainland group tours to Taiwan under the pretext of coordination through cross-Strait tourism associations. …

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

Mainland slams DPP for obstructing group tours to Taiwan
1 month, 1 week ago

Mainland slams DPP for obstructing group tours to Taiwan

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman criticized the Taiwan authorities on Friday for obstructing mainland group tours to Taiwan under the pretext of coordination through cross-Strait tourism associations. She said that following the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, the DPP administration not only unilaterally banned mainland residents from visiting Taiwan but also prohibited island travel agencies from organizing group tours for Taiwan …

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te for remarks undermining peace, escalating tensions
1 month, 1 week ago

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te for remarks undermining peace, escalating tensions

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday condemned recent remarks made by Lai Ching-te, leader of the Taiwan region, as an attempt to undermine peace and escalate tensions between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. While claiming to seek peace and stability in the Strait, Lai has maintained a separatist stance of "Taiwan independence," fueled separatism, sabotaged peace, …

'Peace, not confrontation’: Taiwan calls for talks with China amid ‘multifold changes'
1 month, 1 week ago

'Peace, not confrontation’: Taiwan calls for talks with China amid ‘multifold changes'

Firstpost  

Lai, who China detests as a ‘separatist’, has repeatedly called for talks with Beijing, which has stepped up its military and political pressure against the democratically-governed island it sees as sovereign Chinese territory Taiwan and China need to talk to each other to achieve peace given the “multifold changes” in the international situation, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, …

Man who sailed from China to Taiwan in rubber dinghy indicted while Chinese jets surround island
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man who sailed from China to Taiwan in rubber dinghy indicted while Chinese jets surround island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A man who sailed across the Taiwan Strait from China in a rubber dinghy has been indicted for illegally entering the island, while an unusually large number of Chinese fighter jets flew through the area in an apparent show of force. In its indictment earlier this month, the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office said Wang, 32, phoned …

Xi Jinping says no one can stop China’s reunification with Taiwan as they are one family
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi Jinping says no one can stop China’s reunification with Taiwan as they are one family

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 President Xi Jinping reiterated in …

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

China warns US side against military support to Taiwan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China warns US side against military support to Taiwan

China Daily  

China's Defense Ministry is firmly opposed to and strongly condemned the latest United States military aid and arms sales to China's Taiwan region, a spokesman said on Monday. The US' actions have grossly interfered in China's internal affairs, sent the wrong signals to the separatist forces advocating for "Taiwan independence" and seriously disrupted peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, …

US military aid, arms sales to Taiwan strongly deplored, firmly opposed
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US military aid, arms sales to Taiwan strongly deplored, firmly opposed

China Daily  

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

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 …

Beijing, Washington can achieve 'many great things' with joint efforts, says China’s foreign minister
2 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months ago

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

The Independent  

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Hopes for 'reunification' a fact of life on China's window to Taiwan
3 months 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's military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island
3 months, 1 week 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 …

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing
Trending News
3 months, 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 …

Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions
3 months, 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
3 months, 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 rebukes Lai Ching-te for separatist actions during US 'stopover'
3 months, 1 week ago

Mainland rebukes Lai Ching-te for separatist actions during US 'stopover'

China Daily  

BEIJING - A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Friday said the actions of Lai Ching-te during his "stopover" in the United States again proved that the so-called stopover was just political manipulation of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities to solicit US support for "Taiwan independence". Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said at a media …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
3 months, 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 …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
3 months, 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 …

Taiwan president spoke with US House Speaker Johnson, China warns of 'red lines'
3 months, 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 kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China
Trending News
3 months, 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 leader Lai visits Guam on his second stop in US territory
3 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan leader Lai visits Guam on his second stop in US territory

The Independent  

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Taiwanese President Lai has phone talks from Guam with US Congress leaders
3 months, 1 week ago

Taiwanese President Lai has phone talks from Guam with US Congress leaders

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te held phone calls with U.S. congressional leaders on Thursday while visiting Guam, his second U.S. stop on a Pacific Island trip. In Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian noted the government’s previous statements on U.S. official interactions with Taiwan and said that “the Taiwan issue is at the core of China’s core interests …

Taiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit
3 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit

Hindustan Times  

By Kirsty Needham Taiwan's President Lai in Marshall Islands on first overseas state visit Dec 3 - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te arrived on an official visit to the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, which he said was the first country he had visited since taking office in May, as part of a Pacific tour of diplomatic allies. Arriving in the Marshall …

Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump
3 months, 2 weeks 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 months, 2 weeks 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 makes 2-day stopover in Hawaii, leaving China furious
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan's president makes 2-day stopover in Hawaii, leaving China furious

Firstpost  

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te stirred controversy after he began a two-day US stopover in Hawaii. Lai’s trip to a US territory sparked fury among Chinese authorities who launched ‘serious protest’ with the US over the matter Amid brewing tensions between Taiwan and China, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stirred controversy after he began a two-day US stopover in Hawaii. Green called …

China denounces Taiwan president’s Pacific tour as he stops off in Hawaii and Guam
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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