Asia Pacific Jul 7, 2020
'We're next': Hong Kong security law sends chills through Taiwan
The law has deepened fears that Beijing will focus next on seizing the democratic self-ruled island.
National Jul 6, 2020
Japanese colonial-era building in Taipei to be opened to public
A newly restored building constructed in Taipei over a century ago to house the railway headquarters of the Japanese colonial government will be opened to the public on Tuesday. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Railway Department Park in downtown Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen ...
Asia Pacific Jul 4, 2020
Fearful of China's new security law, Hong Kongers scramble for safe havens
Many Hong Kong residents are scouring for new jobs and homes overseas, fearful that a new national security law imposed by Beijing will crush coveted rights not enjoyed on the mainland and herald a new authoritarian era for China's freest city. Beijing bypassed the city's ...
Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 2, 2020
Taiwan advises citizens to avoid Hong Kong after new security law
Taiwan citizens should avoid unnecessary transits through or visits to Hong Kong, Macau or mainland China after the passing of a new national security law for Hong Kong, a senior Taiwan government official said on Thursday. Taiwan's de facto consulate in Hong Kong will continue ...
Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 2, 2020
Hong Kong bankers get courted by Taiwan after security law
by Miaojung Lin
Taiwan is ramping up efforts to lure bankers and other skilled workers who want to escape China’s tightening grip on Hong Kong. Just hours after the financial hub’s controversial new security law came into effect on Tuesday, Taiwan officially opened an office dedicated to making ...
National Jul 2, 2020
Japan to begin talks with Taiwan and Brunei on easing travel curbs
Japan could begin talks with Taiwan and Brunei as early as this month on easing coronavirus-induced travel restrictions, diplomatic sources said Wednesday. China and South Korea are also under consideration, though concerns remain over letting in a large number of foreign travelers due to Japan's ...
Asia Pacific / Politics Jul 1, 2020
Taiwan plans to strengthen ties with the unrecognized government of the breakaway African region of Somaliland in a move seen as a possible precursor to the establishment of diplomatic relations. Taiwan will set up a representative office in Somaliland, the island’s foreign ministry said in ...
Asia Pacific Jul 1, 2020
Taiwan opened an office on Wednesday to help people fleeing Hong Kong after China imposed new national security laws in the city, with a senior minister saying Taiwan would continue to support freedom and democracy in Hong Kong. The contentious laws which came into force ...
Asia Pacific Jun 30, 2020
Taiwan warns citizens of risks in Hong Kong visits after China passes security law
Taiwan on Tuesday warned its citizens of risk in visiting Hong Kong after China's parliament passed national security legislation for the city while Taiwan's president said she was disappointed about the law. The security legislation imposed on Hong Kong sets the stage for the most ...
Asia Pacific / Politics Jun 29, 2020
Taiwan opposition occupies parliament to protest government 'tyranny'
Fighting erupted in Taiwan's parliament Monday as lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) broke through barricades erected by the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), who had occupied it to protest against government "tyranny." Taiwan is a rambunctious democracy and fights and protests inside the ...
Asia Pacific | ANALYSIS Jun 25, 2020
Chinese jets buzzing around Taiwan show long-term risk of war with U.S.
by Samson Ellis
While the number of incursions this year is still on pace with previous years, the recent outburst is unusual and could augur a dramatic escalation if sustained.
Asia Pacific / Politics Jun 23, 2020
Taiwan raps China for military activity, saying it should fight virus instead
China should focus on fighting the resurgent coronavirus in Beijing rather than "disturbing" Taiwan with military drills near the Chinese-claimed island, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang told reporters Tuesday. China's air force has buzzed Taiwan at least eight times in the past two weeks, Taiwan's military ...