Taiwan could “infuriate” the Chinese as its major political parties shift their electoral priorities, Mark Montgomery has claimed. The former Navy Rear Admiral told Jacob Rees-Mogg on GB News America that the country’s ruling class is focusing on winning the youth vote.
Polls open as Taiwan voters choose their next president, weighing China’s threat and the island’s stability
Polls open as Taiwan voters choose their next president, weighing China’s threat and the island's stability.
US Delegation To Arrive In Taipei Sunday: De-facto US Embassy For Taiwan
A US delegation will arrive in Taiwan on Sunday for an unofficial visit the day after the self-ruled island held a crucial election, the de-facto American embassy in Taipei said.
Ko Wen-je: The dark horse who has shaken up Taiwan’s politics
On Saturday, more than a quarter of Taiwan's voters, including many young people, chose maverick politician Ko Wen-je in the presidential poll. And in the legislature elections, his fledgling Taiwan's People Party (TPP) won eight seats which could wield power in a parliament where no-one has won the majority.
Taiwan Voters Snub Beijing for a Third Time, Leaving China With Few Good Options
China has raged against Taiwan’s ruling party, accusing it of pursuing a separatist agenda that must be confronted with economic muscle and shows of military might.On Saturday, Taiwanese voters handed the Democratic Progressive Party another ringing victory,
Alert: Polls open as Taiwan voters choose their next president, weighing China’s threat and the island’s stability
Polls open as Taiwan voters choose their next president, weighing China’s threat and the island's stability.
Taiwan Elections 2024: All eyes on high-stakes election
Taiwan heads to the polls to choose its next leader in a high-stakes presidential election, polls opened at 8:00 AM local time at nearly 18,000 locations. Taiwan has slammed China for allegedly intimi
In a Setback for Beijing, Taiwan Elects Lai Ching-te as President
Taiwan’s vice president, whose party has emphasized the island’s sovereignty, defeated an opposition party that favors reviving engagement with China.
Polls open in Taiwan’s critical elections
Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections commence amid heightened tensions with China. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) aims for a third term with candidate Vice President Lai Ching-te,
Don’t rock the boat: Canberra’s message to Taipei and Beijing
US President Jo Biden has already directed a US delegation to travel to Taipei following the poll – bearing messages of reassurance but also restraint: don’t rock the boat. Australia should be saying very much the same thing to Beijing, Washington and Taipei. Canberra has a big investment in preserving the status quo.
Biden stresses US ‘does not support independence’ for Taiwan as world leaders react to election win
World leaders have largely focused on the success of a free election in Taiwan, with some not directly addressing William Lai or his victory over the Koumintang party in historic victory.
Taiwan elects pro-sovereignty leader, learns from Ukraine’s military
Taiwanese voters have elected William Lai as their leader in a historic presidential election, cementing a pro-sovereignty direction that increasingly aligns with the West and angering Beijing.
Taiwan’s Victory for Democracy
The press is full of fear and trembling after Taiwan’s people on Saturday elected as president the candidate most disliked by Beijing. How about first celebrating the island nation’s demonstration of a robust Chinese democracy?
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson makes remarks on election result in China’s Taiwan region
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson made remarks on the result of the election in the Taiwan region on Saturday. The spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council has commented on the result of the election in China's Taiwan region, said the Foreign Ministry spokesperson in a statement.
Taiwan election: Ruling party candidate wins tightly contested presidential race, upsetting China’s ambitions
China's preferred candidate in the Koumintang, or Chinese Nationalist Party, lost to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's pro-independence candidate in a closely fought election.
Biado rules Taipei open
Flexing his world champion muscles, Carlo Biado ruled the 2nd Chinese Taipei Open 9-Ball Pool Championship before an animated crowd at the cavernous Hulk Billiards Hall in Taipei City Friday night.