Lai playing word games shows he's blind to the fact he's building a castle on sand: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Lai playing word games shows he's blind to the fact he's building a castle on sand: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The inauguration speech Lai Ching-te delivered in Taipei on Monday on taking office as the new leader of Taiwan island has unequivocally shown him to be just as much of a diehard separatist as his predecessor Tsai Ing-wen. The former deputy head of the Tsai authorities has not only adopted the Democratic Progressive Party's "democracy" narrative, portraying the DPP as a model in that regard despite having made it a proxy of Washington, but also gone to great lengths to explain how the island should be viewed as a "sovereign state". That Lai, in his address, expressed appreciation for the US passing the Indo-Pacific Security Supplemental Appropriations Act last month, which provides $8.12 billion to continue efforts "to counter Beijing", and said Beijing poses "the largest strategic threat to global security", clearly shows that he feels no qualms about making the island a piece on the US' game board, no matter the cost to regional peace and stability. It is clear that the root cause of the complicated and severe situation across the Taiwan Strait is that the DPP authorities stubbornly adhere to the separatist stance of "Taiwan independence", refuse to recognize the 1992 Consensus and are colluding with external forces to continuously engage in "independence" provocations. As the spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office reiterated on Monday, Beijing's will to resolve the Taiwan question and achieve national reunification is "rock-solid", its ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity is "indestructible", and it will resolutely counter any separatist move and external interference in China's internal affairs.

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Hopes for 'reunification' a fact of life on China's window to Taiwan
1 week, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 1 day 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
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2 weeks, 3 days 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
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Mainland rebukes Lai Ching-te for separatist actions during US 'stopover'
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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's Lai kicks off visit to US territory Guam drawing ire from China
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2 weeks, 4 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. …

Taiwan’s Lai signals hope for continued US support under Trump
3 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 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 meets Hawaii's governor and members of Congress in a visit condemned by China
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy On a two-day visit to …

We have to 'fight together to prevent war', Taiwan's Lai says in U.S.
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3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Taiwanese President Lai gets red carpet treatment in US, avers need to ‘fight together to prevent war’
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwanese President Lai gets red carpet treatment in US, avers need to ‘fight together to prevent war’

Hindustan Times  

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in the United States 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 US island state of Hawaii on Saturday, 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, 1 day 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 …

‘War has no winners, peace is priceless’: Taiwan's Lai Ching-te slams war, strikes peaceful tone in Hawaii
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘War has no winners, peace is priceless’: Taiwan's Lai Ching-te slams war, strikes peaceful tone in Hawaii

Firstpost  

Lai is making a sensitive two-day trip to Hawaii that is officially only a stopover on the way to three Pacific island nations that maintain formal ties with Taiwan, which China claims as its territory Hawaii Governor Josh Green greets Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te on his arrival at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. November 30, 2024. …

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 blasts US arms sale to Taiwan, President Lai’s visit to Hawaii
3 weeks, 2 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, 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 President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 weeks, 2 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, 2 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
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 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, 3 days 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 …

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific
Trending News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan president will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his upcoming trip to the South Pacific

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his trip to the South Pacific, in a move expected to draw objection from China. Lai is due to depart Taiwan on Saturday for a weeklong trip to visit the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau — three diplomatic allies of the self-ruled island. On Thursday, …

Lai Ching-te: Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's provocative move of transiting through Hawaii
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's provocative move of transiting through Hawaii

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday slammed Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's plan to transit through Hawaii during his so-called "visits" out of Taiwan. The Chinese military will resolutely crush any separatist attempt seeking "Taiwan independence" and thwart any external interference, Wu Qian, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, told a press briefing in response to Lai's …

Secessionist antics should not be condoned
4 weeks ago

Secessionist antics should not be condoned

China Daily  

Multiple senior members of the ruling Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan island have engaged in a series of overseas "visits" recently, indicating that the secessionist-minded Democratic Progressive Party authorities are trying to take advantage of the power transition in Washington to make a splash in the world for their push for "Taiwan independence". The DPP authorities' "foreign affairs chief" Lin …

Secessionist antics should not be condoned: China Daily editorial
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Secessionist antics should not be condoned: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Multiple senior members of the ruling Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan island have engaged in a series of overseas "visits" recently, indicating that the secessionist-minded Democratic Progressive Party authorities are trying to take advantage of the power transition in Washington to make a splash in the world for their …

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads
1 month ago

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads. The trip comes against the background of Chinese loans, grants and security cooperation treaties with Pacific island nations that have aroused major concern in the U.S., New Zealand, Australia and others over Beijing’s moves to …

China's War Games Around Taiwan: A Diplomatic Showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's War Games Around Taiwan: A Diplomatic Showdown

Hindustan Times  

China conducts a major military exercise around Taiwan, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding its interests in the region. The drill, named Joint Sword-2024B, involves the PLA's aircraft, navy, air force, and rocket force working together to test their capabilities. While China does not fire any missiles over Taiwan, it conducts a series of exercises to assert its dominance in the …

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Warns China Not to Yield an Inch of Territory in Kinmen

Firstpost  

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has stated that his country will not cede an inch of its territory to China during his visit to the Kinmen islands on Friday. He made the remarks during a visit to the Kinmen islands off China for the 75th anniversary of a victory over communist forces in the Battle of Guningtou.

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to Fujian Province, Signaling Taiwan Tensions
2 months, 1 week ago

Xi Jinping Makes Rare Trip to Fujian Province, Signaling Taiwan Tensions

Associated Press  

China's President Xi Jinping makes a rare visit to Fujian province facing Taiwan following military exercises that mobilized China's navy, air force, missile force and land troops to simulate a blockade of the self-governing island democracy that Beijing claims as its own territory and threatens to annex by force.

Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te said …

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day. President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence Chinese people will …

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence
2 months, 3 weeks ago

President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence

Hindustan Times  

Beijing, President Xi Jinping on Monday asked the Chinese people to be ready to overcome all uncertainties as he asserted that Taiwan is China's sacred territory and Beijing opposes Taiwanese independence, sending a strong warning to "separatists" in his address on the eve of National Day. President Xi says Taiwan is China's sacred territory, opposes Taiwan's independence {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for instigating sneaky cyberattacks on the mainland. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to an inquiry about an article recently published by the state security authority revealing that a hacker organization, which frequently launches cyberattacks …

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan authorities slammed for instigating cyberattacks on mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday slammed Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for instigating sneaky cyberattacks on the mainland. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to an inquiry about an article recently published by the state security authority revealing that a hacker organization, which frequently launches cyberattacks …

China urges US to immediately stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

China urges US to immediately stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately stop arming China's Taiwan region and sending erroneous signals to separatist forces advocating for "Taiwan independence." In response to a query concerning recent US plans to sell arms to Taiwan, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, urged the United States to honor …

Taiwan authorities' provocations to blame for cancellation of zero-tariff policies: mainland
3 months ago

Taiwan authorities' provocations to blame for cancellation of zero-tariff policies: mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The "Taiwan independence" stance and provocative actions of Taiwan authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, are to blame for the mainland's recent decision to cancel its zero-tariff policies for certain products from Taiwan, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has announced recently that it will stop implementing the policies of exempting …

Taiwan authorities' provocations to blame for cancellation of zero-tariff policies: mainland
3 months ago

Taiwan authorities' provocations to blame for cancellation of zero-tariff policies: mainland

China Daily  

BEIJING -- The "Taiwan independence" stance and provocative actions of Taiwan authorities, led by Lai Ching-te, are to blame for the mainland's recent decision to cancel its zero-tariff policies for certain products from Taiwan, a mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has announced recently that it will stop implementing the policies of exempting …

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists
3 months, 1 week ago

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists

China Daily  

Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's persistent adherence to "Taiwan independence" poses a serious challenge to the one-China principle and peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the Chinese mainland will never tolerate such a stance, a mainland spokesman said on Wednesday. The spokesman also called on the United States to handle Taiwan-related affairs properly after Raymond Greene, the new director of the …

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists
3 months, 1 week ago

Mainland hints at crackdown on 'stubborn' Taiwan separatists

China Daily  

Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's persistent adherence to "Taiwan independence" poses a serious challenge to the one-China principle and peace in the Taiwan Strait, and the Chinese mainland will never tolerate such a stance, a mainland spokesman said on Wednesday. The spokesman also called on the United States to handle Taiwan-related affairs properly after Raymond Greene, the new director of the …

DPP smears aimed at hurting cross-Strait ties, mainland says
4 months, 2 weeks ago

DPP smears aimed at hurting cross-Strait ties, mainland says

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The Democratic Progressive Party's smearing of the mainland's lawful punishment of "Taiwan independence" diehards is aimed at obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, said Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Thursday. They also fully recognize that the lawful punishment targets only a tiny number …

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 holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you need to know
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you need to know

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan is currently in the midst of the 40th edition of its annual Han Kuang war games, intended to assess its readiness to withstand a full-scale invasion from China’s People’s Liberation Army. With Typhoon Gaemi also currently battering the island, curtailing portions of the war games, Han Kuang’s 40th edition is set to be unlike any other. In a rare …

Trump's words cause of consternation for Lai: China Daily editorial
5 months ago

Trump's words cause of consternation for Lai: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Given the direct bearing it will have on the United States' support for the "pro-independence" cause he espouses for the island, the leader of the secessionist-minded Taiwan authorities Lai Ching-te must be one of the keenest followers of the US presidential election situation. Lai's hard-line "pro-independence" speech at a …

Taiwan must protect its sovereignty, know its own history, president says
5 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom
5 months, 1 week ago

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom

The Independent  

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Lai authorities trying to hijack public opinion
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Lai authorities trying to hijack public opinion

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The Lai Ching-te authorities of Taiwan have responded to the latest guidelines Beijing released on the punishments for Taiwan secessionists according to the law by alleging that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait do not belong to each other and the Chinese mainland has no jurisdiction rights over …

Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong over threats of execution for 'separatists'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan urges citizens to avoid travel to China, Hong Kong over threats of execution for 'separatists'

India TV News  

Taipei: The Taiwanese government has raised its travel warning for citizens intending to visit China and Hong Kong, telling them not to go unless absolutely necessary, following a purported threat by Beijing last week to execute those it deemed "diehard" Taiwan independence supporters. Taiwan has complained of heightened Chinese pressure since Lai won the election in January, including military actions, …

Cogs of fate turning for Taiwan secessionists: China Daily editorial
6 months ago

Cogs of fate turning for Taiwan secessionists: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In the latest move in support of the pro-independence forces in Taiwan, the Joe Biden administration has approved a new $360 million weapons sale to the island, which includes armed drones, missile equipment and related support material. That this is the 15th time the Biden administration has approved an arms sale to the island belies its promise to Beijing that …

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