While Taiwan has long been a thorn in the side of Washington-Beijing dynamics, now due to renewed contestation between the two powers, the island has newfound salience. In light of authoritarian China’s increasing assertiveness,
The Taipei puzzle
The US too despite having a One-China policy officially is seen in cahoots to buckle up all the administrations in Taipei under the pretext of securing the region. The US pumps in critical military hardware to the island-state,
Here’s How China Has Responded to Countries Congratulating Taiwan’s Election Winner
A s global congratulations have poured in for Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, after the Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate emerged victorious in pivotal elections ...
China hates the new president of Taiwan — but its ‘real nightmare scenario’ is a Trump-Taiwan combo: analyst
Trump's unpredictability, combined with a defiant DPP under Lai Ching-te, could spell trouble for Beijing, Rorry Daniels said.
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US Ally in Feud With China Makes Rare Gesture Backing Taiwan
China skewered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Tuesday after he congratulated the victor in neighboring Taiwan's presidential election, which Beijing had warned was a choice between peace or war ...
Shunned by China, elected by Taiwan: What will Lai face in office?
Taiwan’s voters have spoken, picking Lai Ching-te for president and giving his pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive Party an unprecedented win. But the DPP’s loss of parliament may curb any bold ...
China’s Taiwan approach ‘has been counterproductive,’ Blinken says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that China's increasingly aggressive strategy towards Taiwan goes against its own interests. The comments come days after Taiwan's presidential election, the ...
Taiwan Learned You Can’t Fight Fake News by Making It Illegal
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Delayed U.S. Weapons Raise Taiwan’s Vulnerability to Invasion
Taiwan’s election of a president who rejects China’s demands for submission means Beijing is running out of near-term options to take control of the island without the use of military force.
Opinion: The repercussions from Taiwan’s election will continue for years
Lanhee J. Chen looks at what the results of Taiwan’s election will mean for US-China relations in the coming years.
News live: Australia was ‘aware in advance’ of Nauru’s decision to sever ties with Taiwan, Conroy says
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CNA Explains: Why tiny Nauru ditched Taipei for Beijing – and why it matters
How did Taiwan, China and the US react to the island nation switching diplomatic ties, and what could happen next? CNA's Beijing correspondent Olivia Siong takes a look.
China condemns Philippines after president congratulates Taiwan election winner
China's Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday to denounce President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s congratulatory message to Taiwan's president-elect.
China Rebukes Singapore and Philippines for Congratulating Taiwan’s Election Victor
Beijing has reminded Singapore and the Philippines of its “one-China” position on Taiwan in a rare show of public disapproval.
China blasts president of the Philippines for congratulating Taiwan election winner
China's Foreign Ministry summoned the Philippine ambassador and denounced remarks by the country's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday congratulating the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, ...