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 ...)
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Begins Her Second Term
Tsai thanked the Taiwanese people for their unity and resilience in containing the COVID-19 outbreak and offered to engage in dialogue with Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s President Renews Call to Hold Firm Against Chinese Pressure
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen kicked off her second term by doubling down on her strategy for boosting the island democracy’s ability to resist coercion from China, pledging to further revamp the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s plea for peaceful coexistence provokes snarls from Beijing
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 slams US for ‘dangerous’ message to Taiwan’s leader
China slammed the United States for its "dangerous" decision to congratulate Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on her Wednesday inauguration, as the self-ruled island became the latest flashpoint ... ( read original story ...)
At start of new term, Taiwan’s president calls for stability in China relations
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen calls for stability in relations with China but says she will not accept any terms that would “downgrade Taiwan." ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president rejects Chinese rule, calls for talks so both countries can coexist
Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its "one country, two systems" offer of autonomy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, in a strong rejection of China's sovereignty claim, but ... ( read original story ...)
‘Immense challenges’ as Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen begins second term
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has never been more popular. As the territory's first female president takes oath on Wednesday for a second term in office, her approval ratings are at a record high ... ( read original story ...)
China, Taiwan tensions escalate after Tsai Ing-wen speech
China warned Taiwan on Wednesday after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she rejects Beijing's demand Taipei reunify with China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Vows to Bolster Defense as China Steps up Military Threats
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Wednesday to step up defense following a series of bigger-than-normal threats by her government’s longtime rival China. “While we work to bolster our defense ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says Beijing and Taipei need to find ‘a way to coexist’
Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday that China and Taiwan need to find "a way to coexist" and that she is willing to engage in dialogue with Beijing. ( read original story ...)