The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) today formally announced Legislator Puma Shen (沈伯洋) as its nominee for Taipei mayor. Shen is to run against Taipei mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) of the Chinese ...
Inaugural Taipei Art Week brings together almost 90 galleries and museums
Taipei is now home to both Asia’s oldest contemporary art fair—Art Taipei, which ran from 25 to 28 October—as well as its newest art week. Taipei Art Week (TAW, until 31 October) kicked off its ...
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI, May 13 (Reuters) - China reiterated its strong opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan on Wednesday, calling on Washington to honour its commitments ahead of U.S. President Donald ...
Allies say Xi has no shot at convincing Trump to change Taiwan policy
Trump will not alter existing American policy regarding Taiwan, according to senior administration officials and China policy experts.
Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor
TAIPEI, May 13 - Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominated lawmaker Puma Shen on Wednesday as its candidate for Taipei mayor, a man who has been sanctioned by China for what Beijing ...
As Trump heads to China, past US flubs on US policy toward Taiwan can be a warning
American presidents have navigated a verbal tightrope for nearly 50 years regarding official U.S. policy toward Taiwan and China.
Taiwan says it drove away Chinese research ship
TAIPEI, May 11 (Reuters) - Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday that it had disrupted "illegal" operations by a Chinese research ship in waters close to the island and driven it away, part of what Taipei sees a provocative pattern of China's stepped up maritime activities.
Taiwan telecoms post strong April on 5G migration and enterprise ICT momentum
Taiwan's major telecom operators delivered robust April results, supported by continued 5G migration, seasonal smartphone demand around Mother's Day, and sustained contributions from enterprise ICT ...
Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve
Experts say Xi Jinping may seek to influence President Trump to make certain concessions over Taiwan in exchange for cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl and global flashpoints like Iran.
DPP’s Puma Shen tipped for Taipei mayoral run
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is expected to select Legislator Puma Shen (沈伯洋) as its nominee for Taipei mayor today, which would set up a contest with Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) of the Chinese ...
Could US arms sales to Taiwan be at risk?
China has repeatedly voiced its opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, which is a vital lifeline for Taipei against Beijing.
Mideast crisis reveals vulnerabilities in Taiwan’s high-tech ‘silicon shield’
The breakwater stretches out to sea from the sprawling Kaohsiung port in southern Taiwan. Normally, it’s crowded with massive tankers ferrying liquefied natural gas from Qatar to be stored in the ...
Why is Beijing on a stronger footing to discuss Taiwan with Trump this time?
Beijing is now on a stronger footing on the Taiwan issue in talks with Donald Trump than it was during his first presidential term, according to a leading mainland analyst. Wu Yongping, dean of the ...
Puma Shen to be named DPP candidate for Taipei mayor
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is expected to select Legislator Puma Shen (沈伯洋) as its nominee for Taipei mayor tomorrow, setting up a contest with incumbent Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) of the Chinese ...
Trump Says Taiwan Arms Sales Will Be Raised in Xi Talks
As President Trump prepares for his summit with Xi Jinping, Taiwan's status and U.S. arms sales to the island are expected to be key topics. China views Taiwan as a vital interest and seeks to limit ...
Why Trump’s visit to Beijing has Taiwan on edge about US arms sales
Taipei fears US leader’s transactional approach to diplomacy could turn the island into a bargaining chip for a broader Sino-American deal.