Taiwan’s presidential candidates will hold a televised debate as the race heats up
1 year ago

Taiwan’s presidential candidates will hold a televised debate as the race heats up

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The three candidates running in next month’s Taiwanese presidential election will hold a televised debate on Dec. 30 as the race heats up under pressure from China. The outcome of the Jan. 13 election could have a major effect on relations between China and the United States, which is bound by its own laws to provide Taiwan with the weapons it needs to defend itself and to regard threats to the self-governing island as a matter of “grave concern.” Differences over Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, are a major flashpoint in U.S.-China relations. The debate will feature current Vice President William Lai of the Democratic Progressive Party; Hou Yu-ih, a local government leader representing the main opposition Nationalist Party, or KMT; and former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je, of the smaller Taiwan People’s Party. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tuesday warned that Taiwan’s independence is “as incompatible with cross-Strait peace as fire with water, which means war and leads to a dead end.” A debate among the vice presidential candidates is scheduled for Jan. 1.

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Taiwan’s president urges China to ‘open its arms’ amid rising tensions
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

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 Taiwanese president Lai Ching Te …

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 President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 2 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’s President Lai Ching-te in Hawaii: A stopover that speaks volumes
3 weeks, 2 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 balloon spotted near Taiwan amid rising tensions before presidential polls
4 weeks, 1 day ago

China balloon spotted near Taiwan amid rising tensions before presidential polls

India Today  

Taiwan's defence ministry on Monday reported that a Chinese balloon had been detected over the sea to Taiwan's north, the first time since April it has reported such an incident in what Taipei views as part of a pattern of harassment by Beijing. Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, complained that in the weeks leading up to its …

Taiwan Sees Potentially ‘More Pros Than Cons’ If Trump Wins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Sees Potentially ‘More Pros Than Cons’ If Trump Wins

Live Mint  

Top Taiwanese officials moved to ease concern about the potential fallout if Donald Trump returns to the White House, making a case that the technology restrictions promised by the former US president against China would outweigh the risks to the island. When asked by a lawmaker on Tuesday about Taiwan’s preparations for the US election results, Liu said that while …

Taiwan president urges democracies to unite at largest-ever gathering of foreign lawmakers in Taipei
4 months, 3 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 …

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
5 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has said it is watching China’s military movements after detecting the most Chinese warplanes near the island in a 24-hour window so far this year, as Beijing conducts drills that are coinciding with the NATO summit in Washington, DC. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday that “66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around …

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 …

In a vote China called a choice between war and peace, Taiwan’s pro-independence party holds onto presidency
54 years, 11 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 …

DPP's persistent stance on confrontation places Taiwan in precarious situation: mainland
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Vote for continuity: On Taiwan’s presidential elections
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Challenges ahead after DPP win in Taiwan
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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?
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Taiwan tells ‘red-faced’ China on polls: 'Face reality and stop suppressing us'
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan tells ‘red-faced’ China on polls: 'Face reality and stop suppressing us'

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan told China on Sunday to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has never renounced force to bring it under its control, responded to Lai's victory by saying it would not change the "inevitable trend of China's reunification". …

Taiwan tells China to 'face reality' after election
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan tells China to 'face reality' after election

The Hindu  

Taiwan on January 14 told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as President. Beijing, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has never renounced force to bring it under its control, responded to Mr. Lai's victory saying it would not change the "inevitable trend of China's …

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

War of words after Taiwan election highlights the intractable divide over the island’s fate
11 months, 1 week 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 …

China shrugs off Taiwan elections: ‘Reunification still inevitable’
11 months, 1 week ago

China shrugs off Taiwan elections: ‘Reunification still inevitable’

Hindustan Times  

China's Taiwan Affairs office said that the victory of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate William Lai Ching-te in the presidential elections would not change the basic landscape of cross strait relations. China affirmed that its reunification with Taiwan was "inevitable", despite the election of independence-leaning William Lai as the vote "will not impede the inevitable trend of China's reunification", …

Parties, candidates, and voters: A guide to high-stake elections in Taiwan
11 months, 1 week ago

Parties, candidates, and voters: A guide to high-stake elections in Taiwan

Firstpost  

Taiwan will hold crucial elections for both its presidential post and the 113-member legislature on Saturday, under intense pressure from China. It openly criticises Taiwan’s current ruling party and attempts to frame the election as a choice between ‘war and peace, prosperity and decline.’ The East Asian country has also increased its military presence in the Taiwan Strait and the …

The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan’s presidential election
11 months, 1 week ago

The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan’s presidential election

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election on Saturday, a result that will determine the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s contentious relations with China over the next four years. The Taiwanese people have successfully resisted efforts from external forces to influence this election.” Lai supporter Hsieh Hsin-chou, a 57-year-old physical therapist, said he was …

Taiwan votes in closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan votes in closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections

Al Jazeera  

William Lai Ching-te has won Taiwan’s presidential elections, despite China’s warnings not to vote for him. Lai, from the governing Democratic Progressive Party, took 40.2 percent of votes cast on Saturday, according to partial results from the Central Election Commission after 98 percent of polling stations closed. Lai, the current vice president, was in a three-way race with Hou Yu-ih …

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan ruling party’s Lai wins presidential election

Al Jazeera  

Lai, the current vice president, faced repeated attacks from China, which called him a dangerous separatist. William Lai Ching-te from the governing Democratic Progressive Party has won Taiwan’s presidential election, despite warnings from China – which claims Taiwan as part of its territory – not to vote for him. ‘China’s Taiwan’ Responding to Lai’s win, Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson …

Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs

Al Jazeera  

Vote count under way, with results expected in a few hours after high expected turnout. Taipei, Taiwan – Voters have cast their ballots in Taiwan’s closely watched presidential and parliamentary elections, with initial results showing the candidate of the ruling party taking a commanding lead. The presidential vote is a surprising three-way race between incumbent Vice President William Lai Ching-te …

Taiwan’s new president-elect is a historic choice — and a cause for more tension with China
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan’s new president-elect is a historic choice — and a cause for more tension with China

LA Times  

The election Saturday of Lai Ching-te as Taiwan’s next president represents a historic achievement for his independence-leaning party — but is certain to increase tensions with China and challenges for the U.S. in one of the world’s most worrisome hot spots. But as packed crowds of supporters reveled in the Democratic Progressive Party’s win outside its headquarters here in Taipei …

Taiwan: Ruling party's Lai Ching-te wins presidential elections, tensions with China likely to rise
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan: Ruling party's Lai Ching-te wins presidential elections, tensions with China likely to rise

India TV News  

Taipei: In a major rebuff to China, Taiwan's high-stakes presidential elections concluded with a victory for Lai Ching-te, the candidate for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Lai has declared his intention to continue Tsai's policy that Taiwan is already independent and needs to make no declaration of independence that could spark a military attack from China. China's Taiwan Affairs Office …

Taiwan's China-skeptic ruling-party candidate wins presidential election
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan's China-skeptic ruling-party candidate wins presidential election

NPR  

Taiwan's China-skeptic ruling-party candidate wins presidential election Enlarge this image toggle caption An Rong Xu/Bloomberg via Getty Images An Rong Xu/Bloomberg via Getty Images TAIPEI, Taiwan — Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party is Taiwan's new president-elect, after a three-way election that will determine the self-ruled island's future stance towards China. Sponsor Message Lai's election "portends tensions with China" …

Voting underway in Taiwan's closely-watched elections as China ramps up pressure
11 months, 1 week ago

Voting underway in Taiwan's closely-watched elections as China ramps up pressure

India TV News  

Taipei: The people in Taiwan have begun casting their votes on Saturday to choose their next president and legislature in closely-watched elections that will decide the country's future with its arch-nemesis China. Hou, a former head of Taiwan's police force, has previously shared China's views of Lai being a 'dangerous separatist' and said Lai's view on relations with Beijing could …

What’s at stake in Taiwan’s elections? China says it could be a choice between peace and war
11 months, 1 week ago

What’s at stake in Taiwan’s elections? China says it could be a choice between peace and war

Associated Press  

Taiwan is holding a presidential election on Saturday that neighboring China has warned could mean the difference between peace and war on the island, which Beijing claims as its territory even though Taiwan has governed itself for nearly three-quarters of a century. Voters also will be choosing members of Taiwan’s legislature following a campaign season that has focused largely on …

Taiwan prepares to elect a president and legislature in what’s seen as a test of control with China
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan prepares to elect a president and legislature in what’s seen as a test of control with China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — With rallies and concerts attended by thousands of flag-waving supporters, Taiwanese are preparing to elect a new president and legislature on Saturday in what many see as a test of control with China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own. The election pits Vice President Lai Ching-te, representing the Democratic Progressive Party known as the …

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 …

China says will ‘crush’ Taiwan independence efforts as vote looms
11 months, 1 week ago

China says will ‘crush’ Taiwan independence efforts as vote looms

Al Jazeera  

The governing DPP, which champions Taiwan’s separate identity, is seeking a third term in elections on Saturday. China’s military has promised to “crush” any efforts to promote Taiwan’s independence, a day before a crucial election on the self-ruled island, which Beijing claims is part of its territory. “The Chinese People’s Liberation Army maintains high vigilance at all times and will …

Vantage | Two controversies that may decide how Taiwan votes
11 months, 1 week ago

Vantage | Two controversies that may decide how Taiwan votes

Firstpost  

As Taiwan gears up for a crucial election this weekend, the island is grappling with two major controversies that have cast a shadow over the democratic process. In the final days of campaigning, issues surrounding the outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen and an independent candidate, Ma Chih-wei, have stirred significant debate and raised concerns about foreign interference. Controversy 1: President Tsai …

Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island’s defense and restart talks with China
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Taiwan hits back at China for ‘repeated interference’ in upcoming elections
11 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan hits back at China for ‘repeated interference’ in upcoming elections

Al Jazeera  

Taipei responds to Beijing calling frontrunner candidate Lai ‘dangerous’ and towards ‘evil path’ of independence. On Thursday, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticised China’s “repeated interference” in the upcoming polls, lambasting Beijing for “once again blatantly intimidating the Taiwanese people and the international community”. JW https://t.co/Wcamt885QM pic.twitter.com/TdTghS82sr — 外交部 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ROC 🇹🇼 January 11, 2024 The statement …

Vantage | Taiwan's election will be the answer to China's balloons and rockets
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vantage | Taiwan's election will be the answer to China's balloons and rockets

Firstpost  

Among many strategic battles, one ongoing conflict has captured the world’s attention is the intense standoff between Taiwan and China. Mobile phones buzzed with a chilling message: “Air Raid Alert – Missile Flyover in Taiwan Airspace.” This alarming situation unfolded while Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu was addressing the press. The satellite launch appears to be a tactic to remind …

With threats, pressure and financial lures, China seen as aiming to influence Taiwan’s elections
11 months, 2 weeks ago

With threats, pressure and financial lures, China seen as aiming to influence Taiwan’s elections

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Using military threats, diplomatic pressure, fake news and financial inducements for politicians, China is being accused of deploying a broad strategy to influence voters in Taiwan’s elections to pick candidates who favor unification. If they are able to successfully shape the results of the Taiwan elections, they will try to apply their tactics on other countries.” China …

Taiwan polls 2024: Denounced as separatist by China, Vice Prez Lai Ching-te pledges 'to engage' with Beijing if elected
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan polls 2024: Denounced as separatist by China, Vice Prez Lai Ching-te pledges 'to engage' with Beijing if elected

Firstpost  

“Peace is priceless and war has no winners,” said Taiwan’s ruling party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te and pledged to try to engage with China if voted to power in the 13 January Taiwan elections 2024. Addressing a press conference Tuesday in which he appeared alongside his vice presidential running mate Hsiao Bi-khim, Lai said he would maintain the status quo …

Taiwan presidential candidate Lai says he is willing to reopen talks with China
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan presidential candidate Lai says he is willing to reopen talks with China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s leading presidential candidate William Lai said Tuesday he hopes for a reopening of dialogue with China following almost eight years of Beijing’s near-complete refusal to communicate with leaders of the self-governing island it considers its own territory. Most polls show him well ahead of the main opposition Nationalist Party, or KMT, candidate Hou You-yi, who favors …

Taiwan gears up for historic presidential elections amid US-China tensions
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan gears up for historic presidential elections amid US-China tensions

Live Mint  

Taiwan, the wedge between United States and China, is set to go into elections on 13 January. In what is set to be a historic year for elections worldwide, after Bangladesh concluded a rather violent general polls, all eyes are now set on Taiwan, as voters will head to the polls this week to choose their next president, vice president …

Taiwan’s presidential candidate Ko Wen-je seeks a middle ground with China, attracting young voters
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan’s presidential candidate Ko Wen-je seeks a middle ground with China, attracting young voters

Associated Press  

HSINCHU, Taiwan — With Taiwan’s presidential and parliamentary elections less than two weeks away, the island’s alternative party candidate Ko Wen-je is promoting a policy of patience toward China, which has been upping its threat to annex the island by force. Taiwan split from China amid civil war in 1949 and the two remain politically at odds, even while their …

Taiwan spots 4 Chinese balloons in airspace weeks ahead of presidential election
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan spots 4 Chinese balloons in airspace weeks ahead of presidential election

Live Mint  

Taiwan spotted a series of unprecedented incursions by Chinese weather balloons this month as the island gears up for its upcoming presidential election, according to a Bloomberg report. Four Chinese balloons were spotted on a northeast trajectory between 8:27 a.m. and 6:41 p.m. on January 2, just a month after Taiwan began publicly disclosing such data, the report said. An …

Taiwan claims Chinese balloons near its territory
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan claims Chinese balloons near its territory

The Hindu  

Two Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with one flying directly above the island, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on January 2. The balloons were seen crossing the median line over the Taiwan Strait — a sensitive waterway separating the island from China — late on Monday at two locations, one near …

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 …

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