Asia Pacific Oct 28, 2021
Confirming U.S. troops are in Taiwan, Tsai says she has ‘faith’ allies will defend island
The comments by the Taiwanese president are bound to irk Beijing as it continues to clash with Washington on cross-strait ties.
Asia Pacific Oct 26, 2021
Two words from Taiwan’s leader threaten to upend U.S.-China ties
To Beijing, phrasing used by Tsai Ing-wen in a National Day speech came close to reviving an idea that fueled tensions between China and the U.S. two decades ago.
Asia Pacific Oct 12, 2021
China says it carried out beach landing drills in province opposite Taiwan
The Chinese military exercises involved "shock" troops, sappers and boat specialists "divided into multiple waves to grab the beach and perform combat tasks at different stages."
Asia Pacific / Politics Oct 11, 2021
China lodges stern representations with Australia on Taiwan comments
Former Australian leader Tony Abbott visited Taiwan in a personal capacity last week, telling a security forum that China may lash out with its economy slowing and finances "creaking."
Asia Pacific / Politics Oct 10, 2021
The latest flare-up between Beijing and Taipei comes amid a surge in flights by Chinese fighter jets and nuclear-capable bombers into Taiwan's air defense identification zone.
Asia Pacific / Politics Sep 26, 2021
China's Xi warns of 'grim' Taiwan situation in letter to opposition
Taiwan's Kuomintang elected as their leader on Saturday former New Taipei City Mayor Eric Chu, who said he would rekindle stalled high-level contacts with China's ruling Communist Party.
Business | ANALYSIS Sep 24, 2021
Taiwan’s trade deal application sets up showdown with China
by Samson Ellis and Cindy Wang
Taiwan’s request to join the TPP, coming just days after China’s submitted its own bid, presents the member nations with a difficult choice: admit one, both or neither?
Business Sep 23, 2021
Taiwan cites 'risk' to its Trans-Pacific trade pact application if China joins first
The original 12-member agreement was seen as an important economic counterweight to China's growing influence.
Asia Pacific Sep 22, 2021
Taiwan applies to join Pacific trade deal just days after China
by Miaojung Lin, Bryce Baschuk and James Mayger
Taiwan already has free trade deals with two of the members — New Zealand and Singapore — and has been working toward joining the trade agreement for years.
National / Politics Sep 21, 2021
LDP leadership contender Sanae Takaichi holds rare talks with Taiwan president
by Jesse Johnson
Tsai Ing-wen joined the meeting with the conservative LDP politician, who is known for her hawkish views on China, in her capacity as head of Taiwan’s ruling DPP.
Asia Pacific Aug 23, 2021
Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen leads way with first domestic COVID-19 shot
by Fabian Hamacher
The president gave her personal stamp of approval as the island began rolling out the contested shot, which critics say had a rushed approval.
National Jul 4, 2021
Taiwan sends sympathy messages over deadly mudslide in Japan
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen sent her condolences over a large-scale mudslide that occurred in the city of Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Saturday. "I offer my heartfelt sympathy" to those affected by the disaster, she wrote in Japanese on Twitter on Saturday night. "We are ready ...