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Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China's ire
Read full article: Former Taiwan leader Tsai to visit Czech Republic, other European destinations, drawing China's ireFormer Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen is to visit Czech Republic, and other European destinations, drawing China’s ire.
Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her gender
Read full article: Lin Yu-ting advances to gold-medal Olympic bout, excelling amid misconceptions about her genderBoxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan has advanced to the gold-medal bout in the women’s featherweight division at the Paris Olympics.
Taiwan's new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
Read full article: Taiwan's new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidationTaiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, has said in his inauguration speech that he seeks peace with China and urged it to stop its military threats against the self-governed island that Beijing claims as its own territory.
US will send an unofficial delegation as Taiwan's president is sworn in. It'll test ties with China
Read full article: US will send an unofficial delegation as Taiwan's president is sworn in. It'll test ties with ChinaThe Biden administration says the White House is sending an unofficial delegation to Taiwan this weekend for the inauguration of the island’s democratically elected president.
Taiwan commissions 2 new navy ships as safeguards against rising threat from China
Read full article: Taiwan commissions 2 new navy ships as safeguards against rising threat from ChinaTaiwan has commissioned two new navy ships as a safeguard against the rising threat from China, which has been ratcheting up its naval and air force missions around the island that it claims as its own territory to be annexed by force if necessary.
China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
Read full article: China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visitChina is responding sternly to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island.
US Congress members praise Taiwan's democracy in a visit that's certain to draw China's scrutiny
Read full article: US Congress members praise Taiwan's democracy in a visit that's certain to draw China's scrutinyA group of United States Congress members are praising Taiwan's democracy during a visit to the island.
After Taiwan's election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
Read full article: After Taiwan's election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and BeijingTaiwan’s top diplomat in Washington has a message for both the island’s Chinese adversaries and its American friends: Don’t worry that Taiwan’s new president-elect will worsen relations with Beijing and possibly draw the U.S. into a conflict.
US delegation praises Taiwan's democracy after pro-independence presidential candidate wins election
Read full article: US delegation praises Taiwan's democracy after pro-independence presidential candidate wins electionRetired U.S. officials have met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and praised the island's democratic processes under which it elected a new president and legislature over the weekend in defiance of China's claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and threat to annex it by military force.
The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan's presidential election
Read full article: The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan's presidential electionRuling-party candidate Lai Ching-te has emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election and his opponents have conceded.
The US relationship with China faces a test as Taiwan elects a new leader
Read full article: The US relationship with China faces a test as Taiwan elects a new leaderWashington’s relationship with Beijing will face its biggest test since the leaders of the two countries met in November, as the United States seeks to keep the Taiwan Straits calm after Taiwanese voters select a new president this weekend.
Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use force
Read full article: Taiwan's election is shaped by economic realities, not just Beijing's threats to use forceBeijing's threat to use force to claim the self-governed island of Taiwan isn't just about missiles and warships.
Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island's defense and restart talks with China
Read full article: Taiwan presidential hopeful Hou promises to boost island's defense and restart talks with ChinaOne of Taiwan’s leading opposition party candidates in Saturday’s presidential election has promised to boost the island’s defense capabilities while restarting dialogue with Beijing.
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry mistranslates an alert, erroneously saying China launched a missile
Read full article: Taiwan’s Defense Ministry mistranslates an alert, erroneously saying China launched a missileTaiwan’s Defense Ministry has mistranslated an alert into English, saying China had launched a missile instead of a satellite and urging caution days before the island’s elections.
Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
Read full article: Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s addressChinese President Xi Jinping says 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.
Biden and Xi will meet Wednesday for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught US-China relations
Read full article: Biden and Xi will meet Wednesday for talks on trade, Taiwan and fraught US-China relationsThe White House says President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will discuss trade, Taiwan and fraught U.S.-Chinese relations when they meet next week in the San Francisco Bay area.
Facing Beijing's threats, Taiwan president says peace 'only option' to resolve political differences
Read full article: Facing Beijing's threats, Taiwan president says peace 'only option' to resolve political differencesTaiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has said peace with China is the “only option,” while strongly asserting the self-governing island's defenses.
Taiwan's vice president accuses China of attempting to influence upcoming elections
Read full article: Taiwan's vice president accuses China of attempting to influence upcoming electionsTaiwan’s vice president and front-runner in upcoming presidential elections has accused China of employing unfair trade practices that could be used to influence the voting.
US approves new $500M arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifies
Read full article: US approves new $500M arms sale to Taiwan as tension from China intensifiesThe Biden administration has approved a new $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as it ramps up military assistance to the island despite fervent objections from China.
Taiwan president pledges to strengthen island's defense capability with new technologies
Read full article: Taiwan president pledges to strengthen island's defense capability with new technologiesTaiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says the self-ruled island will work to improve its rescue and defense capabilities with new technologies, adding that strengthening Taiwan is key to maintaining peace.
Honduran president begins first visit to China since breaking off ties with Taiwan
Read full article: Honduran president begins first visit to China since breaking off ties with TaiwanHonduran President Xiomara Castro has arrived in Shanghai on her first visit to China since the two countries established diplomatic ties.
Swiss lower house approves closer ties to Taiwan legislature
Read full article: Swiss lower house approves closer ties to Taiwan legislatureSwitzerland’s lower house of parliament has voted to tighten ties with the legislature in Taiwan, a move that could further rankle China after recent visits by Western lawmakers to the island.
Guatemala leader in Taiwan expresses 'rock-solid friendship'
Read full article: Guatemala leader in Taiwan expresses 'rock-solid friendship'The president of Guatemala has appealed to other governments to respect Taiwan’s sovereignty during an official visit at a time when China’s ruling Communist Party is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory.
China FM: Taiwan, foreign supporters 'playing with fire'
Read full article: China FM: Taiwan, foreign supporters 'playing with fire'China’s foreign minister has warned Taiwan and its supporters that they are “playing with fire” if they go against Beijing’s demand to exert control over the self-governing island democracy.
China warns of rocket debris in area northeast of Taiwan
Read full article: China warns of rocket debris in area northeast of TaiwanChina’s local maritime authorities have issued a warning for possible rocket debris in waters northeast of Taiwan, saying ships would be banned from entering the area on April 16.
China says Taiwan encirclement drills a 'serious warning'
Read full article: China says Taiwan encirclement drills a 'serious warning'China says recent air and sea drills simulating an encirclement of Taiwan were intended as a “serious warning” to pro-independence politicians on the self-governing island and their foreign supporters.
Taiwan's Tsai says China not being 'responsible' with drills
Read full article: Taiwan's Tsai says China not being 'responsible' with drillsTaiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has condemned China’s military drills in the Taiwan Strait, saying China did not demonstrate the “responsible” behavior of a major Asian nation.
China military 'ready to fight' after drills near Taiwan
Read full article: China military 'ready to fight' after drills near TaiwanChina’s military has declared it is “ready to fight” after completing three days of large-scale combat exercises around Taiwan that simulated sealing off the island in response to the Taiwanese president’s trip to the U.S. last week.
China sanctions Reagan library, others over Tsai's US trip
Read full article: China sanctions Reagan library, others over Tsai's US tripChina is imposing sanctions against the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and other U.S.- and Asian-based organizations in retaliation for the closely watched meeting this week between the U.S. House speaker and Taiwan’s president.
China vows 'forceful' measures after US-Taiwan meeting
Read full article: China vows 'forceful' measures after US-Taiwan meetingChina is vowing reprisals against Taiwan after a meeting between the United States House speaker and the island’s president, saying the U_S_ is on a “wrong and dangerous road.”.
Taiwan defies China pressure before US House speaker meeting
Read full article: Taiwan defies China pressure before US House speaker meetingTaiwan pushed back against threats of retaliation by China, ahead of an expected meeting between the island’s president and the U.S. House speaker Wednesday that will underscore her government’s claim to sovereignty.
Presidents of Taiwan, Guatemala visit Mayan pyramid
Read full article: Presidents of Taiwan, Guatemala visit Mayan pyramidTaiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and the Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei have toured the archaeological site of Tikal during a trip by Tsai that aims to shore up the self-governing island’s ties with its remaining allies in Central America.
Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visit
Read full article: Taiwan leader scrambles for allies in Central America visitAs Taiwan’s diplomatic partners dwindle and turn instead to rival China, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is aiming to shore up ties with the self-governing island’s remaining allies during a trip this week to Central America.
Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan break
Read full article: Honduras establishes ties with China after Taiwan breakHonduras has established diplomatic ties with China after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states.
US: No reason for China to react to Taiwan leader stopover
Read full article: US: No reason for China to react to Taiwan leader stopoverThe Biden administration is stressing to China unofficial stopovers to the U.S. by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen should not be used as pretext by Beijing to increase aggressive activity in the Taiwan Strait.
China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties
Read full article: China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military tiesChina has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island.
Delegation meeting Taiwan leader reaffirms US commitment
Read full article: Delegation meeting Taiwan leader reaffirms US commitmentA delegation of U.S. lawmakers has 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.
Congress delegation visits Taiwan in tense US-China moment
Read full article: Congress delegation visits Taiwan in tense US-China momentA delegation of U.S. lawmakers has met with the head of Taiwan’s legislature as part of a five-day visit to the self-ruled island that comes as U.S.-China relations remain tense after weeks of trading accusations over a spy balloon.
Taiwan's Tsai welcomes retired US admiral for China talks
Read full article: Taiwan's Tsai welcomes retired US admiral for China talksTaiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has welcomed the former head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command who warned in 2021 that the island could face an invasion from China this decade.
Taiwan's Tsai visits base as China protests US ship passage
Read full article: Taiwan's Tsai visits base as China protests US ship passageTaiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited a military base to observe drills while rival China protested the passage of a U.S. Navy destroyer through the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan's APEC envoy at the center of processor chip tension
Read full article: Taiwan's APEC envoy at the center of processor chip tensionTaiwan’s envoy to APEC is the 91-year-old billionaire founder of a computer chip manufacturing giant that operated behind the scenes for decades before being thrust into the center of U.S.-Chinese tension over technology and security.
Taiwan's Tsai thanks British minister for support
Read full article: Taiwan's Tsai thanks British minister for supportPresident Tsai Ing-wen has thanked British Trade Minister Greg Hands for London’s support for Taiwan after he became the latest foreign official to defy Chinese pressure and visit the self-ruled island democracy.
China lashes out at visit by UK trade minister to Taiwan
Read full article: China lashes out at visit by UK trade minister to TaiwanChina has lashed out over a visit to Taiwan by British Trade Policy Minister Greg Hands, the latest foreign official to defy Beijing's warnings over contacts with the self-governing island republic.
Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investment
Read full article: Arizona Gov. Ducey hails Taiwan semiconductor investmentArizona Gov. Doug Ducey is hailing economic and educational cooperation with Taiwan, marked by a $12 billion investment in his state by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. Ducey spoke Thursday at a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, the latest of a series of visits by U.S. political leaders that have stirred the ire of China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory and condemns all official contacts between Taipei and foreign governments that recognize Beijing.
Arizona governor to focus on semiconductors in Taiwan visit
Read full article: Arizona governor to focus on semiconductors in Taiwan visitArizona Gov. Doug Ducey has arrived in Taiwan for a visit focused on semiconductors, the critical chips that are used in everyday electronics and have become a battleground in the technology competition between the U.S. and China.
Taiwan: China, Russia disrupting, threatening world order
Read full article: Taiwan: China, Russia disrupting, threatening world orderTaiwan's leader says China and Russia are “disrupting and threatening the world order" with Beijing's recent large-scale military exercises near the island and Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Indiana governor in Taiwan following high-profile US visits
Read full article: Indiana governor in Taiwan following high-profile US visitsIndiana’s Republican governor has begun a visit to Taiwan, following two recent high-profile visits by U.S. politicians that drew Beijing's ire and Chinese military drills.
China's response to Pelosi visit a sign of future intentions
Read full article: China's response to Pelosi visit a sign of future intentionsChina’s response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan was anything but subtle — dispatching warships and military aircraft to all sides of the self-governing island democracy, and firing ballistic missiles into the waters nearby.
China sets sanctions on Taiwan figures to punish US, island
Read full article: China sets sanctions on Taiwan figures to punish US, islandChina is imposing visa bans and other sanctions on Taiwanese political figures as it raises pressure on the island and the U.S. in response to successive congressional visits.
China renews Taiwan threats, island cites 'wishful thinking'
Read full article: China renews Taiwan threats, island cites 'wishful thinking'China has renewed its threat to attack Taiwan following almost a week of war games near the island, amid international condemnation and a stinging rebuke from the self-governing democracy's government.
China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan
Read full article: China extends threatening military exercises around TaiwanChina says it is extending threatening military exercises surrounding Taiwan that have disrupted shipping and air traffic and substantially raised concerns about the potential for conflict.
China keeps up pressure on Taiwan with 4th day of drills
Read full article: China keeps up pressure on Taiwan with 4th day of drillsChina says it carried out its fourth consecutive day of military drills in the air and sea around Taiwan in the wake of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruled island, despite international calls to calm the tensions.
Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attack
Read full article: Taiwan says China military drills appear to simulate attackTaiwan says China’s military drills appear to simulate an attack on the self-ruled island after Chinese warships and aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait following U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei.
China cuts off vital US contacts over Pelosi Taiwan visit
Read full article: China cuts off vital US contacts over Pelosi Taiwan visitChina says it is cutting off dialogue with the U.S. on a range of vital issues from climate change to military relations and anti-narcotics efforts in retaliation for a visit this week to Taiwan by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
EXPLAINER: Why is China staging drills around Taiwan?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why is China staging drills around Taiwan?China is staging live-fire military drills in six zones surrounding Taiwan in response to a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island Beijing claims as its own territory.
China blocks some Taiwan imports but avoids chip disruption
Read full article: China blocks some Taiwan imports but avoids chip disruptionChina has blocked imports of citrus and fish from Taiwan in retaliation for a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi but avoided disrupting one of the world’s most important technology and manufacturing relationships.
Pelosi tells Taiwan US commitment to democracy is 'ironclad'
Read full article: Pelosi tells Taiwan US commitment to democracy is 'ironclad'U_S_ House Speaker Nancy Pelosi concluded her visit to Taiwan with a pledge that the American commitment to democracy on the self-governing island and elsewhere “remains ironclad.”.
EXPLAINER: Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China's angry
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China's angryU.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan on an Air Force passenger jet Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China.
For Taiwan, Pelosi visit is about US, China controlling risk
Read full article: For Taiwan, Pelosi visit is about US, China controlling riskThe crisis sparked by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s potential visit to Taiwan misses a key point, experts say: that the real focus should be on how the United States and China manage their differences so the risks of confrontation don’t spiral out of control.
Xi, Biden to speak as possible Pelosi Taiwan visit looms
Read full article: Xi, Biden to speak as possible Pelosi Taiwan visit loomsU.S. President Joe Biden is planning to speak with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping for the first time in four months, with a wide range of bilateral and international issues on the table.
French lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan on island visit
Read full article: French lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan on island visitA French parliamentary delegation has pledged support for Taiwan during a meeting with the president of the self-governing island democracy that China claims as its own territory.
China demands US stop trade talks with Taiwan
Read full article: China demands US stop trade talks with TaiwanChina’s government has accused Washington of jeopardizing peace after U.S. envoys began trade talks with Taiwan aimed at deepening relations with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing.
EXPLAINER: What's behind difficult Taiwan-China relations?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What's behind difficult Taiwan-China relations?U.S. authorities say the gunman behind an attack on a church in southern California in which one person was killed and five injured was motivated by a hatred for Taiwan.