Beijing to 'firmly advance' reunification with Taiwan, Premier Li says
1 week, 4 days ago

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

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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. Reuters Chinese Premier Li Qiang stated on Wednesday that China will “firmly advance” the campaign for reunification with Taiwan while resisting external intervention, adding that China would cooperate with normal Taiwanese to revitalise the Chinese country. “We will firmly advance the cause of China’s reunification and work with our fellow Chinese in Taiwan to realise the glorious cause of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation,” Li wrote in his annual work report to China’s parliament. 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.

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China threatens Taiwan again, speaks of ‘tightening noose’ and 'hanging swords' if separatist movements grow
1 week ago

China threatens Taiwan again, speaks of ‘tightening noose’ and 'hanging swords' if separatist movements grow

Firstpost  

‘The more rampant Taiwan independence separatists become, the tighter the noose around their necks and the sharper the sword hanging over their heads will be,’ Chinese army spokesman Wu Qian said A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. File Image- Reuters China’s military warned Sunday that it …

Mainland pledges more chances for Taiwan compatriots' participation in Chinese democracy
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mainland pledges more chances for Taiwan compatriots' participation in Chinese democracy

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A mainland spokesperson pledged on Wednesday to promote Taiwan compatriots' participation in Chinese democracy and to improve policies and systems that enhance their well-being. Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to a media query about the growing interest from people in Taiwan in the "two sessions" -- annual …

DPP touted so-called international support for Taiwan only illusion: mainland spokesperson
2 weeks, 3 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 U.S. policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
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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
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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 …

China sends warnings over Taiwan question
3 weeks, 5 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, 5 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 …

Mainland slams US after State Department cuts line on 'Taiwan independence'
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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, …

Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland
1 month, 3 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 …

Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation
2 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan says China is redoubling efforts to undermine democracy with disinformation

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan ’s government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island’s democracy and close ties with the United States through the spread of disinformation, especially online. China created “inauthentic accounts” to distribute its propaganda on Youtube, used technology such as AI to create fake videos and flooded comments sections with pro-China statements, the …

Mint Quick Edit | Beijing shouldn’t push the world into a Taiwan crisis
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mint Quick Edit | Beijing shouldn’t push the world into a Taiwan crisis

Live Mint  

China’s President Xi Jinping had a message for Taiwan in his New Year’s speech. “No one can ever sever the bond of kinship between us, and no one can ever stop China’s reunification." A year ago, he had called it “inevitable" that the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, which Beijing views as a rebel province, would unite. While US …

Official calls on compatriots to champion national rejuvenation, reunification
2 months, 2 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, 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 …

Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan president vows to boost the island’s defense budget as China threats rise

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats, saying in a New Year’s address on Wednesday that Taiwan was a crucial part of the “line of defense of democracy” globally. Beijing has used a variety of tactics in recent years to increase pressure on Taiwan, from sending warships …

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

In New Year message, Xi says ‘no power can stop China-Taiwan reunification’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

In New Year message, Xi says ‘no power can stop China-Taiwan reunification’

Firstpost  

China regards democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory. Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a stern New Year’s message on Tuesday, asserting that no force can stop China’s “reunification” with Taiwan. Over the past year, Beijing has intensified military activities near Taiwan, with frequent incursions by warships and aircraft into the island’s surrounding waters and airspace. No one can sever our …

China's Xi says no one can stop unification with Taiwan
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2 months, 2 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, 2 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 …

Taiwan simulates military response in historic tabletop exercise against Chinese threats
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan simulates military response in historic tabletop exercise against Chinese threats

Firstpost  

The three-hour exercise held on Thursday comes as the island faces renewed military threats from Beijing, according to a report Chinese and Taiwanese flags are seen in this illustration, on August 6, 2022. Reuters File Taiwan’s Presidential Office conducted its inaugural tabletop exercise simulating a military escalation with China, according to a Reuters report, citing several officials familiar with the …

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 …

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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
3 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the 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 China sent 14 warships, seven …

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing
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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  

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 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 …

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 …

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 months, 2 weeks ago

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation

Daily Mail  

China has slammed the US for hosting the president of Taiwan on American soil, and vowed to implement 'resolute countermeasures' against the sale to the island nation of arms worth nearly $400million. The sale was announced hours before Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te left on a visit to Taipei's three diplomatic allies in the Pacific, with stops in Hawaii and the …

‘War has no winners, peace is priceless’: Taiwan's Lai Ching-te slams war, strikes peaceful tone in Hawaii
Top News
3 months, 2 weeks 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 President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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

China Daily  

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

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's provocative move of transiting through Hawaii
3 months, 2 weeks 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: China Daily editorial
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Beijing affirms opposition to exploiting Taiwan question
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing affirms opposition to exploiting Taiwan question

China Daily  

Beijing has expressed firm opposition to certain countries for using the Taiwan question as an excuse to strengthen regional military deployments and provoke confrontations, undermining regional peace and stability. "Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory, and the Taiwan question is a matter of China's internal affairs," Mao said while rejecting relevant countries exploiting the Taiwan question to stir …

Beijing affirms opposition to exploiting Taiwan question
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing affirms opposition to exploiting Taiwan question

China Daily  

Beijing has expressed firm opposition to certain countries for using the Taiwan question as an excuse to strengthen regional military deployments and provoke confrontations, undermining regional peace and stability. "Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory, and the Taiwan question is a matter of China's internal affairs," Mao said while rejecting relevant countries exploiting the Taiwan question to stir …

Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Chinese mainland says cross-Strait consultation possible with recognition of '1992 Consensus'
4 months ago

Chinese mainland says cross-Strait consultation possible with recognition of '1992 Consensus'

China Daily  

Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, answers questions at a regular press conference in Beijing, capital of China, Nov 13, 2024. BEIJING -- Consultation between the Chinese mainland's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits and Taiwan's Straits Exchange Foundation could resume if Taiwan authorities acknowledge the 1992 Consensus, which upholds the one-China principle, …

Putin backs ‘no limits’ friend Xi’s Taiwan move: ‘China not pursuing an aggressive policy’
4 months, 1 week ago

Putin backs ‘no limits’ friend Xi’s Taiwan move: ‘China not pursuing an aggressive policy’

Firstpost  

China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, despite strong objections by the government in Taipei, and regularly holds wargames near the island Russian President Vladimir Putin described China on Thursday as Russia’s ally and threw his weight behind Beijing’s claims over Taiwan while stating that no countries had anything to fear from deepening Sino-Russian cooperation. “We do not …

Taiwan Sees Potentially ‘More Pros Than Cons’ If Trump Wins
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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