Why is Taiwan’s Kuomintang on the ropes?
4 years, 1 month ago

Why is Taiwan’s Kuomintang on the ropes?

Al Jazeera  

The China-friendly party is struggling to reinvent itself as Taiwan changes, and the coffers are running dry too. The older generation, represented especially by former President Ma, clings to the ‘1992 Consensus’, but the younger generation, represented by KMT Chair Johnny Chiang, recognises that the KMT must modify its stance if it is to win support in Taiwan,” said Bonnie Glaser, director of the China Power Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Yujen Kuo, Director of the Institution for National Policy Research at National Sun Yat-Sen University in Taiwan, says the KMT’s patriarchal culture makes change much more difficult for the older party. “The retirement plans every month have been a very heavy financial burden and now with the burden assets being frozen, the party chair has to come up with money every month to cover the expenses so it will be a problem,” said Eric Huang, a former KMT spokesman and member of the party’s younger generation. A possible free trade agreement with the United States, which could see Taiwan import cheaper American pork, has also proven contentious with many voters, riling the large agricultural sector Templeman compares with the “white working-class swing states in the US.” And the KMT’s stable of younger party leaders, including Chiang and Hou Yu-ih, the Mayor of New Taipei, might yet prove appealing to a wide range of voters including those who identify as Taiwanese.

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Amid rising China-Taiwan tension, Beijing sends team to Taipei for pacts on healthcare, red panda
1 week, 1 day 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
1 week, 6 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 President Lai in US for Pacific tour amid rising tensions with China
3 weeks, 3 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 …

Mainland slams Lai Ching-te's provocative move of transiting through Hawaii
3 weeks, 5 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, 1 day 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 …

Russell Hsiao
1 month ago

Russell Hsiao

The Diplomat  

Taiwan has occasionally emerged as a talking point in the U.S. presidential campaign, from candidate comments on how far they would go to defend the island to discussions of Taiwan’s all-important semiconductor industry. Ultimately, Hsiao said, “The United States is inextricably linked with Taiwan’s domestic politics… both for historical reasons of the bilateral relationship and the vital role that the …

The Ko Wen-je Case Points to Deeper Problems in Taiwan Politics
2 months ago

The Ko Wen-je Case Points to Deeper Problems in Taiwan Politics

The Diplomat  

Sitting in the cluttered office of his architectural practice in downtown Taipei, Lin Jou Min spoke in measured tones. At several interdepartmental meetings in 2018, Lee served as Ko’s representative and announced that he was there to “supervise the whole process,” said Lin. “I told him I’d never heard of such a thing.” Lee’s main objection, said Lin, related to …

China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger

The Independent  

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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
3 months 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
3 months 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 …

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 …

Taiwan Affairs Office condemns DPP actions
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Affairs Office condemns DPP actions

China Daily  

Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. A Chinese mainland spokesman on Friday condemned the Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party for exploiting the case of "Taiwan independence" separatist Yang Chih-yuan, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for the crime of splitting the country, in an attempt to smear the mainland. Taiwan's mainland affairs authorities …

Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets with KMT vice-chairman
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets with KMT vice-chairman

China Daily  

NANCHANG -- Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, met on Wednesday with a delegation led by Andrew Hsia, vice-chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, in Lushan, East China's Jiangxi province. In his remarks, Song pledged further efforts to improve relevant …

Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets with KMT vice-chairman
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets with KMT vice-chairman

China Daily  

NANCHANG -- Song Tao, head of both the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, met on Wednesday with a delegation led by Andrew Hsia, vice-chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, in Lushan, East China's Jiangxi province. In his remarks, Song pledged further efforts to improve relevant …

Chinese Mainland, Taiwan's KMT to boost cross-strait exchanges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Mainland, Taiwan's KMT to boost cross-strait exchanges

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The Chinese mainland will work with Taiwan's Kuomintang party to enhance cross-Strait exchanges and oppose foreign interference in Taiwan affairs, Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Wednesday. Song stated …

Chinese Mainland, Taiwan's KMT to boost cross-strait exchanges
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Mainland, Taiwan's KMT to boost cross-strait exchanges

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. The Chinese mainland will work with Taiwan's Kuomintang party to enhance cross-Strait exchanges and oppose foreign interference in Taiwan affairs, Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said Wednesday. Song stated …

Official calls for exposing harms of 'Taiwan independence' historical view
4 months, 1 week ago

Official calls for exposing harms of 'Taiwan independence' historical view

China Daily  

An annual cross-Strait relations seminar was held in Qingdao, Shandong province on Saturday. A senior Chinese mainland official called for exposing harms of the historical view of "Taiwan independence" by the Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan while enhancing confidence in the reunification of the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Qiu Kaiming, deputy director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of …

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely
4 months, 1 week ago

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely

NPR  

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely toggle caption An Rong Xu/Bloomberg via Getty Images TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the U.S. presidential candidates lay out their visions for the country over the next four years, Taiwan is also pondering what impact American policy will have on its future. Taiwan is looking for security guarantees While the U.S. adheres …

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 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

Associated Press  

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. Lai said at the conference that Taiwan would work with other democracies to protect democracy from “the threat of authoritarian …

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 …

Lai authorities trying to hijack public opinion
5 months, 3 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 president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge
6 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan president says China's 'strong rise' is greatest challenge

The Hindu  

President Lai Ching-te warned cadets of Taiwan's military academy on Sunday that their biggest challenge was "the strong rise of China", which he said regards the "elimination" of the self-ruled island as a national cause. Speaking Sunday at the centennial anniversary of the founding of Taiwan's Whampoa military academy, Mr. Lai said teachers and cadets must recognise "the challenges and …

‘Elimination’ of Taiwan is China’s great national cause, Lai says
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Elimination’ of Taiwan is China’s great national cause, Lai says

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan’s president tells military academy cadets that the main challenge they face is the strong rise of Beijing. China views the “annexation” and “elimination” of Taiwan as its great national cause, Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te said, telling cadets at the military’s premier academy they must know their enemy and not give in to defeatism. Speaking in Kaohsiung in the …

China’s ‘grey-zone’ warfare tactics against Taiwan | Explained
6 months, 1 week ago

China’s ‘grey-zone’ warfare tactics against Taiwan | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Since the new Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te has assumed office, all eyes have been on the rocky start to his tenure. While China’s belligerent response to Mr. Lai’s “pro-independence” and “secessionist” statements was striking, it has now resorted to a sophisticated ploy to respond to Mr. Lai’s Democratic Progressive Party. Lai’s Taiwan independence is a dead …

US reacts as China objects to Narendra Modi's exchange with Taiwan President
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US reacts as China objects to Narendra Modi's exchange with Taiwan President

India Today  

Amid China's protest over the exchange of greetings between Narendra Modi and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, the US State Department said such congratulatory messages between two foreign leaders are a part of diplomatic business. Earlier on Wednesday, Modi's remarks came in response to a congratulatory message from Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on his election victory. I look forward to closer …

Why have Taiwan's politicians been brawling in parliament?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why have Taiwan's politicians been brawling in parliament?

ABC  

Taiwan's parliament has been thrown into chaos in recent weeks, with controversial new parliamentary reforms leading to huge protests and brawling on the floor of the chamber. "I feel like I am in China's National People's Congress," said DPP MP Ker Chien-ming. It has accused the DPP of trying to "paint them red" — the colour of China's Communist Party …

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan passes law favouring China and limiting new president’s powers

The Independent  

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Taiwan’s Legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s Legislature passes changes seen as favoring China, reducing president’s power

LA Times  

Supporters for both ruling and opposition parties demonstrate at the legislative chamber building in Taipei, Taiwan, on Tuesday. Taiwan’s opposition-controlled Legislature passed changes on Tuesday that are seen as favoring China and diminishing the power of the island’s president, sparking protests by thousands of people. They took control of the Legislature with a single-seat majority after elections in January, while …

Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan's president says wants to work with China after drills

The Hindu  

Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island. But China said Lai's inaugural speech on Monday amounted to calls for independence, "pushing our compatriots in Taiwan into a perilous situation of war and danger". Wen-Ti Sung, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub, …

Each time Taiwan separatists make waves they trigger a tsunami against themselves: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Each time Taiwan separatists make waves they trigger a tsunami against themselves: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The majority of the international community upholds the one-China principle, and did not send any wrong signals to the new authorities on the island of Taiwan. But as expected, the new Taiwan administrative head Lai Ching-te's inauguration speech in Taipei on Monday has won some "well-done-buddy" praise from a few external powers, which have lauded it for being "pro-peace". Compared …

Taiwan’s new president tells China to accept reality in defiant first speech
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president tells China to accept reality in defiant first speech

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. “Now, standing here, I am determined to strengthen Taiwan.” …

Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, said in his inauguration speech Monday that he wants peace with China and urged it to stop its military threats and intimidation of the self-governed island that Beijing claims as its own territory. “I hope that China will face the reality of ’s existence, respect the choices of the people of Taiwan, …

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 …

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan president as tensions with China on knife edge
7 months ago

Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan president as tensions with China on knife edge

India Today  

Taiwan's Lai Ching-te was sworn in on Monday as president of the democratic island in the face of growing Chinese military pressure and a hostile parliament. Like Tsai, Lai is a staunch defender of the island's democracy and in the past has described himself as a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence". Lai has toned down his rhetoric and has repeatedly …

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 …

Separatist stances in Taiwan root cause of the severe situation in Taiwan Strait
7 months ago

Separatist stances in Taiwan root cause of the severe situation in Taiwan Strait

China Daily  

The Democratic Progressive Party's stubborn "Taiwan independence" separatist stance, their refusal to acknowledge the "1992 Consensus" and continual provocations with attempts to seek "independence" in collusion with external forces are the root cause of the current complex and severe situation in the Taiwan Strait, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Monday. Chen noted …

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president
7 months ago

William Lai Ching-te urges peace as he becomes Taiwan’s new president

Al Jazeera  

Lai takes over as leader as Beijing aggressively asserts its claim over the self-governed island of 23 million people. Taipei, Taiwan – William Lai Ching-te has been sworn in as president of Taiwan in a ceremony that included a 21-gun salute, as he later praised the self-governing island’s democracy and urged China to stop its “intimidation”. Addressing the crowds gathered …

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace
7 months ago

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace

China Daily  

Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Lai's speech wantonly advocated separatism, incited cross-Strait confrontation and sought "independence" by relying on foreign support and by force. Chen said the current complex situation across the Taiwan Strait is rooted in the fact that …

Separatist stances in Taiwan root cause of the severe situation in Taiwan Strait
7 months ago

Separatist stances in Taiwan root cause of the severe situation in Taiwan Strait

China Daily  

The Democratic Progressive Party's stubborn "Taiwan independence" separatist stance, their refusal to acknowledge the "1992 Consensus" and continual provocations with attempts to seek "independence" in collusion with external forces are the root cause of the current complex and severe situation in the Taiwan Strait, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said on Monday. Chen noted …

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace
7 months ago

Mainland: 'Taiwan independence' incompatible with cross-Strait peace

China Daily  

Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said that Lai's speech wantonly advocated separatism, incited cross-Strait confrontation and sought "independence" by relying on foreign support and by force. Chen said the current complex situation across the Taiwan Strait is rooted in the fact that …

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 …

Taiwan’s new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president inherits a strong foreign policy position but political gridlock at home

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In a campaign ad for Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te, incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen was shown driving with Lai in the passenger seat, exchanging reflections on their years governing together. Lai and Tsai’s Democratic Progressive Party has lost the majority in the legislature, making it hard for Lai to push through legislation, including the approval of crucial national …

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president
7 months ago

‘Troublemaker’ William Lai Ching-te to take oath as Taiwan’s new president

Al Jazeera  

Lai’s election victory gave an unprecedented third presidential term to the DPP, but his room for manoeuvre is likely to be limited. “William Lai has spent the past two and half years trying to convince the world he is going to be a Tsai Ing-Wen 2.0 figure,” said Lev Nachman, a political scientist at Taiwan’s National Chengchi University. “There’s reason …

Any challenge to Taiwan's status as part of China doomed to fail: China Daily editorial
7 months ago

Any challenge to Taiwan's status as part of China doomed to fail: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

As Lai Ching-te takes office as leader of the Taiwan island authorities on Monday, he and his "pro-independence" Democratic Progressive Party must give a clear answer to the question regarding their choice between peaceful development or confrontation across the Taiwan Strait. As a spokesperson of the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office pointed out last week, promoting peace across the Taiwan …

China to introduce legal measures against 'Taiwan independence' diehards: spokesperson
7 months, 1 week ago

China to introduce legal measures against 'Taiwan independence' diehards: spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China will introduce legal measures to punish diehards whose actions and rhetoric aggressively promote "Taiwan independence," targeting activities that attempt to split the country or incite separation, a spokesperson said Wednesday. "Taiwan independence" is a betrayal of the righteous cause of the Chinese nation and goes against the will of the people, seriously endangering the country's sovereignty, security, …

KMT delegation holds talks with representatives of Taiwan businesspeople, youths on mainland
7 months, 3 weeks ago

KMT delegation holds talks with representatives of Taiwan businesspeople, youths on mainland

China Daily  

A visiting Chinese Kuomintang party delegation led by Fu Kun-chi meets with representatives of Taiwan businesspeople and youths on the mainland in Beijing on April 28, 2024. BEIJING -- A visiting Chinese Kuomintang party delegation led by Fu Kun-chi on Sunday met with representatives of Taiwan businesspeople and youths on the mainland in Beijing, discussing topics such as the peaceful …

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