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Articles for President Tsai

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 …

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Vantage | Two controversies that may decide how Taiwan votes
11 months, 1 week ago

Vantage | Two controversies that may decide how Taiwan votes

Firstpost  

As Taiwan gears up for a crucial election this weekend, the island is grappling with two major controversies that have cast a shadow over the democratic process. In the final days of campaigning, issues surrounding the outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen and an independent candidate, Ma Chih-wei, have stirred significant debate and raised concerns about foreign interference. Controversy 1: President Tsai …

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US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan
1 year, 4 months ago

US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

The deal with Taiwan, which has not yet been finalised, would exacerbate soaring tensions between the US and China. The United States government has approved a potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan, a move likely to stir simmering tensions with China. Hours before the announcement, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen visited a memorial on Kinmen Island, where Taiwan and …

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Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen condemns 'irresponsible' China drills
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen condemns 'irresponsible' China drills

Firstpost  

China started the military drills on Saturday after Tsai arrived in Taipei following a meeting in Los Angeles with US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy Taipei: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said after Beijing ended three days of drills around the island that the country’s military exercises had caused instability in Taiwan and the region and were irresponsible acts from …

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McCarthy meets President Tsai; calls Taiwan a ‘great friend of America’
1 year, 8 months ago

McCarthy meets President Tsai; calls Taiwan a ‘great friend of America’

The Hindu  

Risking China's anger, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday as a “great friend of America" in a fraught show of U.S. support at a rare high-level, bipartisan meeting on U.S. soil. Speaking carefully to avoid unnecessarily escalating tensions with Beijing, Ms. Tsai and Mr. McCarthy steered clear of calls from hard-liners in the U.S. …

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'Democracy is under threat', says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in joint remarks
1 year, 8 months ago

'Democracy is under threat', says Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen in joint remarks

Firstpost  

California: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday said that democracy is facing an unprecedented challenge and added that the urgency of “keeping the beacon of freedom shining” cannot be understated. According to a CNN report, Tsai standing alongside US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while addressing a presser at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California said, “It is no secret …

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Taiwan's defence is actually defence of America: President Tsai Ing-wen in US amid China threat
1 year, 8 months ago

Taiwan's defence is actually defence of America: President Tsai Ing-wen in US amid China threat

India Today  

In a highly sensitive U.S. visit, Taiwan’s president delivered the message Thursday that keeping her self-ruled island strong will help ensure the world’s safety — even as her travel is carefully calibrated to try to contain what furious Chinese officials warn could be a strong response. Taiwan is billing President Tsai Ing-wen’s visit to New York as simply a “transit,” …

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WATCH: China threatens reprisal as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in the US – Firstpost
1 year, 8 months ago

WATCH: China threatens reprisal as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in the US – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York Wednesday for a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets with House speaker Kevin McCarthy – and US warnings for Beijing not to overreact. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York on a visit that has triggered threats of reprisal by China if she meets …

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U.S. tells China not to overread likely Taiwan President visit
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. tells China not to overread likely Taiwan President visit

The Hindu  

The Biden administration is putting out the word in advance that an expected unofficial stopover in the United States by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen would fall in line with recent precedent and should not be used as a pretext by Beijing to step up aggressive activity in the Taiwan Strait. In recent weeks, senior U.S. officials in Washington and Beijing …

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Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern

Al Jazeera  

Tsai Ing-wen plans to visit allies in Central America at the end of the month, making two unofficial stops in the US. The office of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has revealed she will make unofficial stops in the United States as she travels to visit two Central American allies, Guatemala and Belize. But in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement, the …

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Delegation meeting Taiwan leader reaffirms US commitment
1 year, 10 months ago

Delegation meeting Taiwan leader reaffirms US commitment

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — A delegation of U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday met with Taiwan’s president, who promised to deepen military cooperation between the two sides despite objections from China, which claims the island as its own territory. The group was one of many U.S. delegations President Tsai Ing-wen has welcomed in recent years even as Beijing has stepped up diplomatic and …

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Taiwan’s Ex-President On China, Nuclear Power And ‘The Most Stupid Policy In The World’
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan’s Ex-President On China, Nuclear Power And ‘The Most Stupid Policy In The World’

Huff Post  

TAIPEI, Taiwan ― Like much of the world, Ma Ying-jeou believes Taiwan is part of China, destined to eventually, someday, reunify with the mainland. Among the biggest policy differences between the Chinese nationalist Kuomintang and the Democratic Progressive Party is on what Taiwan’s two biggest parties want to do with the country’s four nuclear power plants. The current government’s policy …

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Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Taiwan
2 years, 10 months ago

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to visit Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Pompeo, who riled China while in office, will meet Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and speak at a think-tank. Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Taiwan next week and meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the Taiwan government said on Monday. Taiwan’s foreign ministry said Pompeo and his wife would visit the democratic island, which China claims as its own, …

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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 …

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Skand Tayal | Heed Sardar: Rethink China line, ramp up Taiwan links
4 years, 6 months ago

Skand Tayal | Heed Sardar: Rethink China line, ramp up Taiwan links

Deccan Chronicle  

As Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen was sworn in for a second term on May 19, messages of congratulations came from dignitaries in 41 countries, including India. In his famous letter to Jawaharlal Nehru on November 7, 1950, then home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had out his grave misgivings on the real intentions of Mao Zedong’s China towards India. After recounting …

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