Lai Ching-te, 64, is Taiwan’s incumbent vice-president. Within the ruling Democratic Progressive party, he is associated with a wing that advocates formalising the country’s independence, and he has ...
FirstFT: Joe Biden to dispatch delegation to Taipei after Taiwan’s election
Good morning — we start with an exclusive story today. President Joe Biden plans to send a high-level delegation of former officials to Taipei after the election in Taiwan on Saturday, in a move that ...
Dozens of US lawmakers back resolution supporting Taiwan democracy
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers co-sponsored legislation on Wednesday praising democracy in Taiwan ahead of its presidential and parliamentary elections, prompting China to call for the U.S. to stop official contact with the island.
China decides to sanction five U.S. defense industry companies
The spokesperson said that in response to these gravely wrong actions taken by the United States and in accordance with China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, China has decided to sanction five U.S. defense industry companies, namely BAE Systems Land and Armament, Alliant Techsystems Operation, AeroVironment, ViaSat and Data Link Solutions.
Taipei Turns to Prize Lottery To Boost COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake – TaiwanPlus News
Taipei residents who receive the newly released Novavax XBB 1.5 COVID-19 jab will be entered into a lottery to win cash prizes. It comes as health authorities in Taiwan warn ...
Beijing Won’t Allow Taiwan’s Democracy to Survive
The mere existence of a successful, democratic, Chinese society in Taiwan is an affront and a challenge to China’s leader, Xi Jinping, as well as to his political and global ambitions. Ultimately, if given the opportunity, Xi will destroy Taiwan’s democracy to eliminate the inherent threat to his vision for China’s future.
Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to US meets US House speaker, China angered
Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States met on Tuesday with U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson, Taiwan's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, drawing a stern rebuke from Beijing.
Taiwan Goes to the Polls After an Exceptional Year for Stocks
Japanese stocks are setting closing highs last seen in 1990, while the presidential election in Taiwan occupies Asia's second-best-performing market.
又中又英|High and dry
Many years ago, when I lived in a tiny top floor apartment on Robinson Road, I had a small roof with a harbour view. I watched the New Year's fireworks from the roof every year until I moved out. I n
Ko Wen-je: the provocative outsider who could tip Taiwan election balance
Some say he lacks values, but the gaffe-prone former mayor is big online and many voters see him as a breath of fresh air
China satellite launch causes pre-election political storm in Taiwan
The launch of a Chinese satellite that flew over Taiwan, prompting an erroneous air raid alert, sparked a political storm on the island on Wednesday about China's motives only days out from ...
New presidents in Washington, Taipei may be worse for Beijing
China has benefited from crises in Ukraine and the Middle East, but as both wind down get ready for some dangerous times back in the Pacific US President Joe Biden inherited a foreign policy calamity ...
Who are Taiwan’s presidential candidates and what is at stake as island heads to polls?
Elections could be a turning point in Taiwan’s relationship with China and US, depending on which party comes to power amid escalating threats from Beijing ...
Taiwan Votes 2024: ‘Monitor, lobby, assist’ – youth activists fuelled by passion but struggle with low salaries
Activism in Taiwan starts from a relatively young age through platforms such as students’ associations in high school. Effecting change is satisfying but sacrifices are involved, NGO workers say.
Taiwan Wants Peace and Economic Stability—Now It Could Hinge on a High-Stakes Choice
The goal for Taiwan’s people is clear—improve livelihoods while safeguarding the island’s treasured democratic way of life. The upcoming election will hinge on which candidate voters believe has the plan and aptitude to actually deliver it.
Cross-strait couple’s love transcends China, Taiwan tensions
Willy and Louis are in many ways a typical millennial couple: they met through a dating app, worry about work, love pop music, and like to travel or see friends on the weekends.But Willy and Louis have made life in Shenzhen work for them.