Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed China will reunite with Taiwan on Sunday. Xi stated "China will surely be reunified" and foretold Taiwanese and Chinese citizens prospering from the predicted ...
Incentives to visit Taipei book exhibition unveiled
The Ministry of Culture has announced discounts and incentives to encourage people to visit the Taipei International Book Exhibition next month. The ministry said it is aiming to encourage people to ...
Chinese balloon flies across Taiwan, says Taipei
Taiwan said Tuesday that a Chinese balloon flew over the island nation, the first time such an incident has been reported. According to Taiwan's Defense Ministry, two Chinese balloons were “detected ...
Suspected Chinese Balloon Flies Directly Over Taiwan
No Chinese balloon had been reported overflying Taiwanese airspace until Monday, a sensitive threshold that could potentially trigger a military response.
Taiwan detects two Chinese balloons in new year
Two Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with one flying directly above the island, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense
Taylor Swift will not perform in Taiwan due to war fears, VP candidate says
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taylor Swift declined an invitation to perform in Taiwan because she feared a war in the Taiwan Strait, according to one of the country’s vice-presidential candidates. During a
Last Taiwan Polls Show US-Friendly DPP Set for Election Victory
Taiwan’s final election polls put the ruling party on track to win a record third straight term in power, a setback to President Xi Jinping’s efforts to bring the island closer to Beijing.
Taiwan elections: ‘Slip of tongue’ does not dent Lai’s lead in final polls ahead of blackout
With a blackout on opinion polls kicking in on Jan 3, 10 days before the Jan 13 Taiwan presidential elections, Mr Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is still leading despite a controversy over what he calls a “slip of the tongue”.
As Taiwan heads into blackout on election opinion polls, who’s the leading contender?
SINGAPORE - With a blackout on opinion polls kicking in on Jan 3, 10 days before the Jan 13 Taiwan presidential elections, Mr Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is still leading. Mr Lai and running mate Hsiao Bi-khim have held onto their lead after the presidential candidate debate on Dec 30.
Trump team responds to Chinese promise of ‘reunification’ with Taiwan, blames Biden
According to the Trump campaign, Biden’s holiday plans are sending a clear signal to U.S. enemies, and it’s not a good one. “As Joe Biden lounged in St. Croix, Chinese President Xi Jinping threatened Taiwan,” Make America Great Again, Inc., declared in campaign messages.
TSMC gets pulled into Taiwan election fray at VP debate
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC was dragged into the election campaigning fray on Monday as vice presidential candidates argued over the company's overseas investments and whether tensions with China made ...
Taiwan calls on China to share responsibilities to maintain peace
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday called on China to share common responsibilities to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and the region, in line with the the current consensus ...
Taiwan’s President Tsai urges China to seek ‘peaceful coexistence’
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen expressed hopes on Monday for Taipei and Beijing to seek "long-term peaceful coexistence" and said future relations should be decided by Taiwan's "democratic procedures".
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
China considers Taiwan to be its "sacred territory" and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under Chinese control.
Taiwan welcomes New Year with fireworks at skyscraper Taipei 101
Watch as Taiwan welcomes the New Year with fireworks at the skyscraper Taipei 101. The iconic Taipei 101 building, which was the world’s tallest skyscraper until 2010, was once again the venue for a ...
Taiwan considers joining ICC to deter potential China invasion
Joining court would allow investigation of Xi Jinping if he were to order act of war against Taiwan Taiwan’s government is considering joining the international criminal court, in part to increase deterrence of a Chinese attack or invasion. Supporters ...