Taiwan on Wednesday appointed a veteran diplomat as its new de facto ambassador to the United States, Taipei's highest-profile global posting despite a lack of formal diplomatic ties, after the previous ambassador quit to run for vice president.
Beijing slams Taiwan’s DPP over cross-strait ‘chaos’, warns of rising risk of war if 1992 consensus not heeded
Separatist activities are ‘incompatible’ with cross-strait peace, Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office says in fresh warning to the island’s ruling DPP.
Heightened US-China tensions impact Taiwan’s presidential election campaign
Next year’s election has taken on global significance as the Biden administration, following on from Trump, has deliberately transformed Taiwan into a dangerous flashpoint for war with China.
Jeremy Lin pulls triple-double to lead New Taipei Kings to 5th straight win
The New Taipei Kings, led by Jeremy Lin, beat the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers Sunday to secure a historic fifth consecutive win in the P.League+. The rundown: The Kings finished Sunday's game 109-93 at ...
These three men are vying to lead Taiwan — and fend off threats from China
Taiwan’s presidential election on Jan. 13 will hinge on who voters think is best placed to handle Chinese threats and work with the U.S. to mitigate risks of war.
Taiwan Cuts 2023 Growth Outlook to Lowest Since Financial Crisis
Taiwan cut its growth forecast for this year to the slowest pace since the global financial crisis in a setback to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party ahead of January elections.
Taiwan Indicted Military Personnel Suspected of Spying for China
Taiwan indicted 10 people including active-duty and retired military personnel on suspicion of spying for China, the latest case showing Beijing’s alleged efforts to infiltrate the island’s military.
Taiwan Billionaire’s Daughter Joins Presidential Race As Opposition VP Candidate
The younger Wu joined a ticket with presidential candidate Ko Wen-je, chairman of Taiwan People’s Party, or TPP. The TPP and Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang, or KMT, are seen as favoring closer ties between Beijing and Taipei, and had been expected work together rather than compete in the race.
Taiwan ‘Vigilant’ Amid Respiratory Disease Outbreak in China
Taiwan 'Vigilant' , Amid Respiratory Disease , Outbreak in China. 'Newsweek' reports that Taiwan remains vigilant as China battles a surge in respiratory illnesses that has overloaded hospitals in the
China rife with internal weaknesses; ‘now is the time’ for US to deter Taiwan invasion: Victoria Coates
Heritage Foundation Vice-President of National Security and Foreign Policy Victoria Coates on negotiations for an ongoing cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war and Biden's handling of China-related ...
New Exhibit at a Taipei Museum Highlights Cultural Exchanges – TaiwanPlus News
A new exhibit at Taipei's National Palace Museum showcases cultural exchanges in the "Age of Discovery" by displaying items on loan from 12 countries.
Taipei Hosts Walkathon For Seniors With Dementia – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan's capital hosted a walkathon for seniors with dementia and their caregivers as part of a plan to host more social events to help delay the loss of cognitive abilities.
Parties friendlier to China fail to unite ahead of Taiwan presidential election
Taiwan’s main opposition parties have filed individual bids to unseat the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in the island’s January 2024 presidential race.
Beijing frets over Taiwan opposition split as parties go on the attack over China ties
Beijing is fretting that a split in Taiwan's opposition could pave the way for the island's ruling party - which the Chinese government despises - to stay in power, as China took centre stage in ...
Taiwan’s presidential election is a three-way race. These are the parties vying to replace Tsai Ing-Wen.
The outcome of this election will likely influence testy U.S.-China ties and impact security in the broader Asia-Pacific region.
Taiwan Draws Clear US-Versus-China Battle Lines in Key Election
Taiwan’s voters in January will have the chance to reset the island’s fraught relationship with China, and cool down one of the world’s key geopolitical flashpoints.