The decision was hailed by rights activists who said the law had disproportionately targeted women. TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s constitutional court on Friday struck down an 85-year-old law that made ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong and Taiwan are cultural powerhouses. That terrifies Beijing.
Arthur Tam is a journalist and was formerly an editor at Time Out Hong Kong and Cedar Hong Kong. The successes of Hong Kong, Taiwan and the rest of the Chinese diaspora have always been an ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan decriminalises adultery in major ruling
Posted . Taiwan's constitutional court on Friday decriminalised adultery in a landmark judgment aimed at upholding pers ... ( read original story ...)
Attack on Taiwan still an option: China general
One of China's most senior generals says that an attack on Taiwan is still an option to stop Taiwanese independence. That was the warning from Li Zuocheng, on Friday (May 29). However, Li Zhanshu, the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says It Will Draft Plan to Help Hong Kongers as National Security Law Looms
Beijing’s plan to impose a national security law on Hong Kong has reopened a debate over how Taiwan should help Hong Kongers intending to seek asylum or residency. ( read original story ...)
China Says It Will Use Military Force to Take Control of Taiwan If Diplomacy Fails
Chinese General Li Zuocheng said the military will "take all necessary steps to resolutely smash any separatist plots or actions." ... ( read original story ...)
China vows to ‘smash’ any Taiwan independence move as Trump weighs sanctions
The democratic island has offered support to the people of Hong Kong as Beijing prepares a national security law that would dismantle the financial hub’s autonomy. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president visits bookshop to show solidarity with Hong Kongers
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday visited a bookshop that has become a symbol of resistance to perceived Chinese encroachments on Hong Kong's liberties, vowing to give help to the city's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Welcomes Those Resisting China in Face of Rising Pressure
Beijing and Taipei traded competing visions Friday over the fate of Taiwan as China signaled its determination to bring the island under its control while Taiwan’s president amplified her support of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan throws its weight behind Hong Kong citizens who want to resettle on the island
China has passed a national security bill that critics say will infringe on Hong Kong's freedom and autonomy, and grant the central government in China broad powers to crush dissent. ( read original story ...)
Attack on Taiwan an option to stop independence, top China general says
China will attack Taiwan if there is no other way of stopping it from becoming independent, one of the country's most senior generals said on Friday, a rhetorical escalation between China and the ... ( read original story ...)
China says wants ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan
The head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office said on Friday that "one country, two systems" and "peaceful reunification" is the best way to bring China and Taiwan together. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sends 100K N95 Masks to North Carolina
The gift of 100,000 N95 masks for NC healthcare workers comes as the state says it's still waiting or 14.4 million ordered masks. ( read original story ...)
Looking for an Introduction to Taiwan’s Greatest Filmmaker? Start Here
Hsien’s work was hard to find in the United States. Now that the movies are streaming, all you need to do is pay attention. ( read original story ...)
Butterfly Effect: China’s Real Target Is Taiwan
For Xi Jinping, the new controversial law for Hong Kong is a means to send a message to Taiwan and the West, and to regain domestic credibility. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan condemns new Hong Kong security legislation
Taiwan's government says China's move reveals the hypocritical nature of the 'one country, two systems' model. ( read original story ...)