There was one key word left out when China reaffirmed its commitment to unification with Taiwan at the National People’s Congress. China has been open about wanting to “reunify” with Taiwan. For ... ( read original story ...)
China Drops Word ‘Peaceful’ in Latest Push for Taiwan ‘Reunification’
China says Taiwan is its most sensitive and important territorial issue, and has never renounced the use of force to bring what it views as a Chinese province under its control, m ... ( read original story ...)
Agile Governance Crushing COVID-19: Taiwan and South Korea
As leadership in global health governance remains in limbo, South Korea and Taiwan stand out with their nimbleness. ( read original story ...)
China Breaks With Taiwan Precedent, Omitting Call for ‘Peaceful’ Unification
Beijing dropped calls for pursuing peaceful ties or peaceful unification with Taiwan in an annual policy blueprint, breaking with nearly three decades of precedent in a sign that it is taking a ... ( read original story ...)
China to encourage Taiwan’s people to oppose independence
China will encourage the people of Chinese-claimed Taiwan to join it in opposing Taiwan independence and in promoting China's "reunification", Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday at the opening ... ( read original story ...)
China to encourage Taiwan’s people to promote ‘reunification’
China will encourage the people of Taiwan to join it in opposing the island's independence and promoting China's "reunification", Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday, a move likely to worsen ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. plans to sell $180 million in torpedoes to Taiwan, riling China
The Trump administration told Congress on Wednesday that it is planning to sell an estimated $180 million worth of torpedoes to Taiwan. It's a move likely to further escalate tensions between the U.S. ( read original story ...)
China Warns Proposed U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Will Threaten Regional Peace
Taiwan is set to receive $180 million worth of advanced torpedoes in a new arms deal, prompting angry protests from Beijing. ( read original story ...)
U.S. to Sell Taiwan $180 Million of Torpedoes, Angering China
China routinely denounces U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale to Taiwan of 18 MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology Heavy Weight Torpedoes and related equipment ... ( read original story ...)
President Xi’s pressure on Taiwan will ‘only intensify,’ says expert
Besides Taiwan's 2020 economic outlook, Michael Boyden of TASC Taiwan Asia Strategy Consulting discusses President Tsai Ing-Wen's quest to protect its democratic future. He says that constructive ... ( read original story ...)
China complains to U.S. about planned Taiwan arms sale
China's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had lodged "solemn representations" with the United States to complain about a planned U.S. sale of advanced torpedoes to Chinese-claimed Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
US approves $180m sale of advanced torpedoes to Taiwan
Approval for submarine-launched weapon sale comes on same day President Tsai Ing-wen was inaugurated for a second term. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says reunification inevitabile
Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its "one country, two systems" offer of autonomy , President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, strongly rejecting China's sovereignty claims and likely ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. to sell Taiwan $180 million worth of torpedoes
U.S. to sell Taiwan $180 million worth of torpedoes ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s plea for peaceful coexistence provokes snarls from China
China said today that it would take back Taiwan through “all necessary measures” and condemned US interference moments after the island’s president had called for co-operation as she was sworn in for ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens ‘Countermeasures,’ Says U.S. Will Bear Consequences After Pompeo Congratulates Taiwan President
China policy after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the Taiwan president's leadership "an inspiration to the region and the world." ... ( read original story ...)