Taipei’s mayor calls for peace, less confrontation amid escalating tensions with China
6 days, 13 hours ago

Taipei’s mayor calls for peace, less confrontation amid escalating tensions with China

Firstpost  

China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, sends warplanes and warships near the island on an almost daily basis, and held a new round of mass military activities last week The mayor of Taiwan’s capital told visiting Chinese officials on Tuesday he hoped for peace and wanted less of the “howls of ships and aircraft” around the island, saying dialogue trumps confrontation. China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, sends warplanes and warships near the island on an almost daily basis, and held a new round of mass military activities last week. Addressing the annual Taipei Shanghai City Forum with Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan in attendance, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an used poetic language to say he wished for peace across the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan’s China-policy making Mainland Affairs Council said on Monday the government was showing goodwill by allowing the forum to take place even in the face of the “still serious situation across the Taiwan Strait”.

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Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum
6 days, 18 hours ago

Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Tuesday accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, while highlighting the outcomes of the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum held in Taipei. Zhu reiterated Beijing's position that people on both sides of the Strait belong to "one family" and called for adherence to the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus while opposing any …

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  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taiwan's president departed Saturday …

China opposes any visit by leader of Taiwan authorities to US: spokesperson
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China
7 months ago

Taiwan’s new president calls for peace amid tenuous relations with China

LA Times  

In his first speech as president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te emphasized preserving peace amid rising tensions with China and criticism that he could provoke military conflict. Denounced by China as a “separatist” who advocates for Taiwan’s independence, Lai stressed his dedication to preserving the status quo without ceding ground to Beijing’s claims of sovereignty. “So long as China refuses to …

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 …

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 …

Taiwan's new leader must make serious choice between peaceful development, confrontation: mainland spokesperson
7 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan's new leader must make serious choice between peaceful development, confrontation: mainland spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday said the new leader of the Taiwan region must seriously face the question and make a clear choice between peaceful development or confrontation across the Taiwan Strait. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a press conference in response to a question about possible content …

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 …

Gutter level talk: Philippines defence minister slams China official
11 months ago

Gutter level talk: Philippines defence minister slams China official

Op India  

During a news briefing on 17th January, the defence secretary of the Philippines accused a representative of the Chinese foreign ministry of demeaning President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. by engaging in what he referred to as “low and gutter-level talk.” Spokeswoman Mao Ning was also charged by Gilberto Teodoro in a statement with “spouting state-sanctioned propaganda and disinformation”. It read, “It …

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner
11 months, 1 week ago

China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador Tuesday and denounced President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, Lai Ching-te. Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters that Marcos’s remarks “seriously violated the political commitments made by the Philippines to China and rudely interfered in China’s internal affairs.” China claims Taiwan as its own …

Xi Jinping planning invasion? Taiwan will be ‘punished’, China's diplomat says
11 months, 1 week ago

Xi Jinping planning invasion? Taiwan will be ‘punished’, China's diplomat says

Hindustan Times  

China's top diplomat warned that any steps towards Taiwan's independence would be "harshly punished", after the self-ruled island chose pro-sovereignty candidate William Lai Ching-te as president. Taiwan Election Results: Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate William Lai Ching-te speaks to the media. On William Lai's victory China said that it would not change the "inevitable trend of China's reunification". "If anyone …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

China shrugs off Taiwan elections: ‘Reunification still inevitable’

Hindustan Times  

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

Who is William Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s next ant-China President? 5 things to know
11 months, 1 week ago

Who is William Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s next ant-China President? 5 things to know

Live Mint  

Ruling party candidate, Lai Ching-te, who is labeled an “instigator of war” for the presidency by China won the presidential elections on Saturday. Lai Ching-te: All you need to know -Democratic Progressive Party's William Lai Ching-te fought elections against two opponents, ie the KMT's Hou and former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je of the small Taiwan People's Party. -Lai's party Democratic …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan's President Tsai urges China to seek 'peaceful coexistence'

The Hindu  

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek “long-term peaceful coexistence” and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan’s “democratic procedures”. Taiwan is less than two weeks from an election, closely watched from Beijing to Washington as it determines the future of the self-ruled island’s relations with an increasingly bellicose China. But Tsai …

‘Ties with China must be decided by will of people,’ Taiwan president says
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Ties with China must be decided by will of people,’ Taiwan president says

Live Mint  

Taiwan's relations with China must be decided by the will of the people and peace must be based on "dignity", President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday after China's leader, Xi Jinping, said "reunification" with the island is inevitable. Asked about Xi's speech at a New Year's press conference at the presidential office in Taipei, Tsai said the most important principle …

Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping said China would “surely be reunified” with Taiwan during his televised New Year’s address, renewing Beijing’s threats to take over the self-ruled island, which it considers its own. Beijing considers the presidential front-runner, William Lai, who currently serves as vice president from the ruling Democratic People’s Party, a “separatist” and has accused him and …

Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan’s presidential candidates emphasize peace in relations with Beijing

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s presidential candidates expressed desire for peaceful relations with Beijing, which has described Jan. 13 elections on the self-ruled island as a choice between war and peace and stepped up harassment of the territory that China claims as its own. Beijing favors the candidate from the more China-friendly Nationalist, or Kuomintang, Party, and has accused Lai and …

China confronts a new political reality in Taiwan: No friends
11 months, 3 weeks ago

China confronts a new political reality in Taiwan: No friends

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—A drawing of Taiwan at the presidential campaign headquarters of the island’s ruling party shows strikingly little concern for north and south. At the campaign headquarters of the ruling party’s candidate and the current leader in the polls, Vice President Lai Ching-te, the word “China" is nowhere to be seen at all. Instead, on a recent visit, volunteers from Lai’s …

A leader of Taiwan’s Nationalist Party visits China as the island’s presidential election looms
1 year ago

A leader of Taiwan’s Nationalist Party visits China as the island’s presidential election looms

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A leader of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party is visiting rival China less than one month before the self-governing island republic holds elections for president and the legislature under intense pressure from Beijing. It called the trip a mission to maintain contacts and contribute to “peace, stability and prosperity between the two sides.” Though the party said …

Taiwan official calls for more exchanges
1 year, 1 month ago

Taiwan official calls for more exchanges

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang voiced his opposition to "Taiwan independence" and advocated mutual understanding, peaceful development and a common vision for people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait during the weekend in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. "Opposing 'Taiwan independence', enhancing exchanges in various fields across the Taiwan Strait and …

Taiwan official calls for more exchanges
1 year, 1 month ago

Taiwan official calls for more exchanges

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang voiced his opposition to "Taiwan independence" and advocated mutual understanding, peaceful development and a common vision for people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait during the weekend in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. "Opposing 'Taiwan independence', enhancing exchanges in various fields across the Taiwan Strait and …

Mainland spokesperson lauds Ma Ying-jeou for reflecting common aspiration of Taiwan compatriots
1 year, 1 month ago

Mainland spokesperson lauds Ma Ying-jeou for reflecting common aspiration of Taiwan compatriots

China Daily  

Taipei 101 Tower, a landmark in Taipei, Taiwan, is seen in this photo. BEIJING -- A mainland spokesperson commended Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, on Wednesday for revealing the real motive of certain individuals in the United States who advocate intervention in the Taiwan question, and for reflecting the common aspiration of Taiwan compatriots. Zhu Fenglian, …

Facing Beijing’s threats, Taiwan president says peace ‘only option’ to resolve political differences
1 year, 2 months ago

Facing Beijing’s threats, Taiwan president says peace ‘only option’ to resolve political differences

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Peace between Taiwan and China is the “only option,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, while strongly asserting the self-governing island’s defenses against Beijing’s threats to invade. Tsai said in a National Day address that the international community views stability in the Taiwan Strait as an “indispensable component of global security and prosperity.” China claims Taiwan as …

US urges China to cease Taiwan pressure; Lai slams election interference
1 year, 4 months ago

US urges China to cease Taiwan pressure; Lai slams election interference

Al Jazeera  

The United States has urged China to stop pressuring Taiwan after Beijing launched war games around the self-ruled island as a “stern warning” over Taiwanese Vice President William Lai’s recent stopovers in New York and San Francisco. In a statement to the Reuters news agency, a spokesperson for the US Department of State said it would continue to monitor China’s …

Taiwan's presidential candidate bats for peace talks with China without preconditions
1 year, 5 months ago

Taiwan's presidential candidate bats for peace talks with China without preconditions

India Today  

Leading Taiwan presidential candidate William Lai wrote in the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that he could keep the peace with China if elected, reiterating his willingness for talks without preconditions and a pledge to boost defences. In a commentary piece, Lai said that despite the military and economic challenges from China, including China's almost daily aerial incursions near the …

Taiwan, China must do 'everything possible' to avoid war: former Taiwan President Ma
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan, China must do 'everything possible' to avoid war: former Taiwan President Ma

The Hindu  

Taiwan and China must do everything possible to avoid war and it is the responsibility of both sides' leaders to ensure peace, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou told a senior Chinese official on Thursday. Mr. Ma arrived in China on Monday, the first time a former or sitting Taiwanese President has visited the country since the defeated Republic of China …

China says should advance 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan
1 year, 9 months ago

China says should advance 'peaceful reunification' with Taiwan

India Today  

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday the government should promote the peaceful development of relations with Taiwan and advance the process of China's "peaceful reunification" but also take resolute steps to oppose Taiwan independence. China, which claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory, has increased its military activity near the island over the past three years, responding to what …

China should pursue 'peaceful reunification' to resolve 'Taiwan question', Premier Li Keqiang tells annual meeting of parliament
1 year, 9 months ago

China should pursue 'peaceful reunification' to resolve 'Taiwan question', Premier Li Keqiang tells annual meeting of parliament

ABC  

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has said the government should promote the peaceful development of relations with Taiwan and advance the process of China's "peaceful reunification" — but also take resolute steps to oppose Taiwan independence. Key points: Speaking at the opening of the annual meeting of China's parliament, Mr Li said Beijing stood by the "one China" principle, which states …

Taiwan’s KMT hopes for elections boost after China trip
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan’s KMT hopes for elections boost after China trip

Al Jazeera  

Opposition party that once dominated the self-ruled island aims to show it can work better with Beijing than ruling DPP. That’s clearly what they think will be the most effective pitch to voters and if Beijing helps them make that pitch that’s smart from Beijing’s perspective.” He described the recent trip as a “smart play by Beijing” to try and …

Taiwan reacts to Xi’s speech, says it will not back down on its sovereignty
2 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan reacts to Xi’s speech, says it will not back down on its sovereignty

The Hindu  

Taiwan will not back down on its sovereignty or compromise on freedom and democracy, and its people clearly oppose Beijing's idea of "one country, two systems" management for Taiwan, the self-ruled island's presidential office said on Sunday. The statement came shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a speech at the opening of a the Communist Party Congress in …

Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences will be
2 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan says war with China 'absolutely' not an option, but bolstering defences will be

ABC  

War between Taiwan and China is "absolutely not an option", Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has said as she reiterated her willingness to talk to Beijing and pledged to boost the island's defences, including with precision missiles. Key points: Democratic Taiwan has come under increasing military and political pressure from Beijing Any conflict over Taiwan could drag in the United States, …

Seven decades of China-Taiwan tensions
2 years, 4 months ago

Seven decades of China-Taiwan tensions

Hindustan Times  

As tensions between the US and China soar over a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, AFP looks back at relations between the self-governing island and its superpower neighbour. Washington expresses support for the "One China" policy, which states that Taiwan is part of China, but maintains trade and military ties with Taipei. In October, US President …

China-Taiwan tensions are raising fears of a conflict. In Taipei, however, people don’t seem worried
3 years, 2 months ago

China-Taiwan tensions are raising fears of a conflict. In Taipei, however, people don’t seem worried

CNN  

Taipei, Taiwan CNN — China has stepped up pressure on Taiwan in recent weeks, flying dozens of warplanes near the self-ruled island in a show of strength that has put the entire region on edge. “Nobody can force Taiwan to take the path China has laid out for us,” she said, adding that the future of the democratic island should …

Taiwan Will Not Bow Down To China, Says President Tsai On Taiwanese National Day
3 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan Will Not Bow Down To China, Says President Tsai On Taiwanese National Day

ABP News  

Taiwan will keep reinforcing its defence so that no Taiwanese will be forced to bow down to the path that China has laid down which doesn't have any freedom and democracy, President Tsai Ing-Wen said on the Taiwanese national day, in a strong counter to Beijing. This claim has led Taiwan under a lot of military as well as political …

Taiwan will not bow down to China, says president
3 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan will not bow down to China, says president

Al Jazeera  

Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will continue to boost its defences ‘to ensure that nobody can force’ the territory to ‘accept the path China has laid out for us’. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen says her government will not bow down to pressure from China and will continue to bolster the island’s defences in order to protect its democratic way of life. …

Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, says President
3 years, 2 months ago

Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, says President

The Hindu  

Taiwan does not seek military confrontation, but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said on October 8, amid a rise in tensions with China that has sparked alarm around the world. Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, reported close to 150 Chinese air force aircraft flew into its air defence zone over …

'Willing to Jointly Promote Meaningful Dialogue': In New Year's Speech, Taiwan Prez Reaches Out to China
3 years, 11 months ago

'Willing to Jointly Promote Meaningful Dialogue': In New Year's Speech, Taiwan Prez Reaches Out to China

News 18  

Taiwan is ready to have “meaningful” talks with China as equals as long as they are willing to put aside confrontation, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, offering another olive branch to Beijing in her New Year’s speech. Speaking at the presidential office, Tsai said that in the past year, Chinese military activity near Taiwan has threatened peace and stability …

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