Taiwan's leader trying to ruin ties
18 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan's leader trying to ruin ties

China Daily  

Updated: 2007-01-03 10:04 Beijing has said Taiwan leader Chen Shui-bian is trying to ruin cross-Straits ties, as it reacted angrily to his New Year message insisting the island was not part of China, according to state media reports. An unnamed spokesman from the Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office also reiterated that China would never allow the island, separated from the mainland by the narrow Taiwan Strait, to formally break away, the People's Daily reported. Taiwan's independence-leaning leader insisted Monday in a New Year's message that the island's sovereignty lay in its own hands. His remarks came after China issued a key defence paper arguing it needs a strong and credible military and citing security challenges it said it cannot ignore, such as Taiwan's independence drive.

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Taiwan has been important to the U.S. Here’s why
5 days, 10 hours ago

Taiwan has been important to the U.S. Here’s why

LA Times  

A member of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army observes military exercises with Taiwan’s frigate Lan Yang in the background. In the past, the U.S. has sold weapons to Taiwan, and former President Biden said the U.S. would come to the defense of the island if China invades. The defeated Nationalist government, led by Chiang Kai-shek, fled to Taiwan in 1949, …

Tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying: Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te
1 week, 4 days 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
1 week, 4 days 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 …

China’s foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists
2 weeks, 3 days ago

China’s foreign minister blasts the US over tariffs at his annual meeting with journalists

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Along with fulminating against the United States, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reasserted China’s South China Sea claims, blasted Japan for its past aggression and covered a wide range of other issues during his annual meeting with the press. However, Wang was quick to place blame elsewhere, saying Manila was being manipulated by forces “outside the region,” …

Beijing to 'firmly advance' reunification with Taiwan, Premier Li says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Beijing to 'firmly advance' reunification with Taiwan, Premier Li says

Firstpost  

China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, despite Taipei’s objections, and has increased military pressure on the island in recent years, including three rounds of large war games Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Premier Li Qiang attend the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. …

DPP touted so-called international support for Taiwan only illusion: mainland spokesperson
3 weeks, 4 days ago

DPP touted so-called international support for Taiwan only illusion: mainland spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A spokesperson for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday denounced the so-called international support for Taiwan, which the Democratic Progressive Party never feels too tired to tout, as merely an illusion that is paid for and self-forged. Zhu Fenglian made the remarks in response to the disclosure that the United States Agency for International Development had …

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

China steps up military pressure on Taiwan, haunts island territory during Lunar New Year holiday
1 month ago

China steps up military pressure on Taiwan, haunts island territory during Lunar New Year holiday

Firstpost  

During this year’s celebrations, 70 per cent of the PLA aircraft crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait, a de facto boundary between China and Taiwan. This marked a sharp increase from 32 per cent a year earlier China’s military intensified its maneouvers near Taiwan during the recent Lunar New Year holiday. China’s Eastern Theatre Command, responsible for operations …

China steps up military pressure on Taiwan, haunts island territory during Lunar New Year holiday
1 month ago

China steps up military pressure on Taiwan, haunts island territory during Lunar New Year holiday

Firstpost  

During this year’s celebrations, 70 per cent of the PLA aircraft crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait, a de facto boundary between China and Taiwan. File image/ Reuters China’s military intensified its maneouvers near Taiwan during the recent Lunar New Year holiday. China’s Eastern Theatre Command, responsible for operations in the Taiwan Strait, conducted “multiple combat readiness patrols …

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

Taiwan in talks for multi-billion-dollar US arms deal to counter China’s threats
1 month ago

Taiwan in talks for multi-billion-dollar US arms deal to counter China’s threats

Firstpost  

Taiwan plans to propose a special defense budget that prioritises precision ammunition, air-defense upgrades, command and control systems, equipment for the reserve forces and anti-drone technology, a third source familiar with the matter said. Taiwan is seeking to purchase billions of dollars’ worth of arms from the United States to secure support from the new Trump administration as China increases …

Taiwan in talks for multi-billion-dollar US arms deal to counter China’s threats
1 month ago

Taiwan in talks for multi-billion-dollar US arms deal to counter China’s threats

Firstpost  

Taiwan plans to propose a special defense budget that prioritises precision ammunition, air-defense upgrades, command and control systems, equipment for the reserve forces and anti-drone technology, a third source familiar with the matter said. Representational Image - AP Taiwan is seeking to purchase billions of dollars’ worth of arms from the United States to secure support from the new Trump …

With new Taiwan stand, is Trump setting up a clash with China?
1 month 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
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Mainland slams US after State Department cuts line on 'Taiwan independence'
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Remarks over Taiwan question spark concerns
1 month, 1 week ago

Remarks over Taiwan question spark concerns

China Daily  

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba disembarks upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on February 6, 2025, at the start of his US visit to meet with new US President Donald Trump. Experts urged Japan to adhere to the one-China principle if it genuinely seeks to maintain the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, rather than interfering in …

Mainland slams DPP for obstructing cross-Strait tourism
1 month, 1 week 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. …

Mainland slams DPP for obstructing group tours to Taiwan
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, …

Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan

Raw Story  

by Shaun TANDON / Beiyi SEOW US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top diplomat denouncing Beijing's "coercive" moves. In the telephone call, Rubio told Wang that the second Trump administration will pursue a relationship with China "that advances US interests and puts the American people first," …

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

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

Official calls on compatriots to champion national rejuvenation, reunification
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Official calls on compatriots to champion national rejuvenation, reunification

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland will firmly defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, combat "Taiwan independence" separatism and foreign interference, and safeguard the peaceful and prosperous homeland of the Chinese nation in the new year, a senior official said. Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the …

Xi Jinping says no one can stop China’s reunification with Taiwan as they are one family
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2 months, 3 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 …

China's New Year threat to Taiwan: Xi Jinping says 'no one can stop reunification'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China's New Year threat to Taiwan: Xi Jinping says 'no one can stop reunification'

Firstpost  

In his New Year’s speech, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, ‘The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s much-awaited New Year’s speech came as threat for Taiwan, with the leader saying that “no one can stop China’s “reunification” with Taiwan. ‘No one can stop China’s reunification with Taiwan’ In his televised speech, …

No one can stop China’s ’national reunification’ with Taiwan, says Xi Jinping in New Year speech
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No one can stop China’s ’national reunification’ with Taiwan, says Xi Jinping in New Year speech

Live Mint  

In his New Year's speech on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that no one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, delivering a stern warning to what Beijing sees as pro-independence forces both on the island and internationally. No one can sever our family bonds, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification,” Xi said in a …

Chinese President Xi Asserts Taiwan's Reunification With China In New Year's Speech
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese President Xi Asserts Taiwan's Reunification With China In New Year's Speech

ABP News  

In a clear warning to what Beijing view as pro-independence forces within and outside of Taiwan, China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said that no one can stop China's reunification with Taiwan. While addressing his New Year's speech which was televised on China's state broadcaster CCTV, Xi asserted, "The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family. …

'No one can ever stop...': Xi again warns Taiwan's reunification with China, Lai Ching-te fires back
Trending News
2 months, 3 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, 3 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's Xi says no one can stop unification with Taiwan
Trending News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Xi says no one can stop unification with Taiwan

Deccan Chronicle  

China's President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that "no one can stop" unification with Taiwan, as he addressed the nation in a New Year's speech. China has intensified pressure on the democratic island in recent years, and has staged three rounds of major military drills since President Lai Ching-te came to power in May. No one can sever our blood ties, …

No one can stop our reunification: Xi Jinping warns Taiwan in New Year's speech
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No one can stop our reunification: Xi Jinping warns Taiwan in New Year's speech

India Today  

No one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people. In the past year, Beijing has stepped up military pressure near Taiwan, sending warships and planes almost daily …

China warns US side against military support to Taiwan
3 months 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
3 months 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 …

Amid rising China-Taiwan tension, Beijing sends team to Taipei for pacts on healthcare, red panda
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Cross-Strait blood ties cannot be denied: China Daily editorial
3 months, 1 week ago

Cross-Strait blood ties cannot be denied: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Blood is thicker than water. Yet whatever ulterior motives the DPP secessionists on the island harbor by trying to de-sinicize the island, it will be almost impossible for them to dilute the blood ties between people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait as they hope. The recent nine-day visit by a delegation of mainland college students, including Olympic table …

Hopes for 'reunification' a fact of life on China's window to Taiwan
3 months, 1 week 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 demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
3 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan demanded Wednesday that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability and disrupting international shipping and trade. Taiwan’s military has detected Chinese ships since Monday, both off Taiwan and farther out along the first-island chain, Defense Ministry officials said this week. By then, it would be …

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores
3 months, 1 week 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 military on high alert as Chinese warships sail near island
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

LA Times  

China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit to Pacific allies, …

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks 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 leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
3 months, 2 weeks 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 warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

Mainland warns Taiwan separatists, external forces
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Beijing has picked off Taiwan’s remaining allies. Taiwan is fighting back.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing has picked off Taiwan’s remaining allies. Taiwan is fighting back.

Live Mint  

PALAU—For Taiwan, an island democracy isolated and intimidated by its far larger rival regime in Beijing, a key to its fight for security and recognition lies in a handful of even smaller island democracies in the Pacific. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has been traveling across the region this week to shore up support from those countries—three of Taipei’s dozen remaining …

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