Beijing cut off some communications with Taiwan after the Democratic Progressive Party's Tsai Ing-wen became president in May 2016, citing Tsai's refusal to endorse the concept of a single Chinese ...
Taiwan’s opposition leader arrives in China for a ‘Journey of Peace’
The visit takes place ahead of President Trump's own summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping next month, where Taiwan is expected to be a top agenda item.
Taiwan opposition leader heads to China in what she calls a ‘journey for peace’
The visit is the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade and comes ahead of a meeting in Beijing between Xi and U.S. President Donald Trump scheduled to take place in May.
Taiwan opposition leader makes first China visit since 2016
Cheng Li-wun said she "gladly accepted" Xi Jinping's invitation and hopes to be a "bridge for peace".
Taiwan opposition leader in China: what you need to know
The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party is in China for the first time in 10 years.It was the first time leaders of the two parties had met since the end of the civil war and it paved the way ...
At least 3 killed in bomb and stabbing attacks at Taipei metro stations, suspect dead
At least three people were killed and five injured in deliberate attacks at two Taipei metro stations on Friday. The masked suspect threw 5-6 gasoline bombs or smoke grenades and carried out stabbings ...
Taiwan Opposition Chief Leaves for China ‘Peace’ Mission, Minister Details Warship Deployments
TAIPEI, April 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun left for China on Tuesday for a "peace" mission and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping, as a senior Taiwanese minister ...
US weapons or China’s friendship? Trump’s Iran war volatility reignites debate for Taiwan
Over Taiwan’s Qingming holiday weekend, as families cleaned ancestral graves and crowded around dinner tables, a familiar debate has resurfaced: should this island democracy rely more heavily on the ...
Taiwan Opposition Leader to Visit China as Beijing Ramps up ‘Reunification’ Push
TAIPEI, April 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun leaves on Tuesday for China and a potential meeting with President Xi Jinping on what she says is a peace mission as Beijing makes ...
Taiwan opposition leader to make ‘peace’ visit to China, first in 10 years
Taiwan's main opposition leader will make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, weeks before US President Donald Trump, with Beijing expected to use the visit to increase its influence over the democratic ...
Taiwan’s opposition leader seeks to win friends in China with a high-stakes visit
It is unclear how Cheng Li-wun's embrace of China sits with Taiwan's public, which is now less confident the U.S. will come to the island's aid in the event of a conflict.
Taiwan Says It Has Assurances Over LNG Supplies From ‘Major’ Country
TAIPEI, April 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan has received supply assurances from the energy minister of a "major" liquefied natural gas-producing country, the island's economy minister said on Saturday, ...
As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
Bank accounts in Singapore, apartments in Thailand, passports from the Caribbean – Taiwanese are making back-up plans in case China invades.
As Nimitz passes 50 years, how it impacted key anniversary for Taiwan
The USS Nimitz marks 51 years of service in 2026. Part of that history was a key moment, now 30 years old, that helped establish a democracy in Asia.
‘Otaku’ culture features at three-day Taipei festival
A three-day festival recreating the bustling vibe of Tokyo’s Akihabara area opened in Taipei yesterday, featuring anime, gaming, pop culture, maid cafe-themed events and cosplay. Akihabara is widely ...
Pratas On Edge: Taiwan Bulks Up Lonely Atoll As China Circles
Taiwan is moving to harden one of its loneliest outposts, announcing Thursday that it will beef up defenses on the Pratas Islands, a remote atoll Taipei controls in the northern South China Sea, after ...