Nauru has severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan and established ties with China, the Pacific Island nation’s government said in a statement Monday, in a blow to Taiwan’s effort to retain its dwindling number of diplomatic allies.
Former US officials to visit Taiwan for post-election talks
Two former senior U.S. officials will arrive in Taiwan on Sunday for post-election talks and underscore the U.S. government's "longstanding interest" in peace across the Taiwan Strait, the de facto U.
Taxi fares in Taipei to increase over Lunar New Year
Fares for taxi rides in Taipei and New Taipei City are set to increase for a 10-day period during the Lunar New Year holiday next month, the New Taipei City government yesterday said. Starting at midnight on Feb. 5 until 11:59pm on Feb. 14, taxi passengers ...
What a New Leader Means for Taiwan and the World
U.S. President Joe Biden sent an unofficial delegation comprised of former senior officials to Taiwan for face-to-face talks with the incoming administration.
EU must stand ‘firm’ with Taiwan to ease tensions with China, says Taipei’s envoy
The European Union must stand "firm" with Taiwan to confront China's "intimidating and corrosive" behaviour, says Taipei's envoy to the bloc. #EuropeNews ...
Nauru to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China
Nauru become the first ally to switch allegiances to Beijing after the weekend’s presidential elections in Taiwan
Taiwan-mainland China investment plunges to 22-year low as politics plague ties
With cross-strait relations at their frostiest in years, Taiwan reported historic lows for two-way investment with mainland China – but some companies are still attempting to set up or continue ...
Netizens Push to Recall KMT’s Defeated Candidate as New Taipei Mayor – TaiwanPlus News
After defeat in Saturday's presidential election, the Kuomintang's Hou Yu-ih is back to work as mayor of Taiwan's most populous municipality. But over 80,000 people have joined a Facebook group
Taiwan’s voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
By Yimou Lee and Sarah Wu TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwanese voters swept the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te into power on Saturday, strongly rejecting Chinese pressure to spurn him,
Peace and Prosperity in the Taiwan Strait Still Have a Chance
Taiwan continues to have enormous economic leverage over China that may help keep Beijing’s worst impulses in check.
UPDATE 8-Taiwan’s voters rebuff China and give ruling party third presidential term
Lai wins with 40% of the vote, but DPP loses parliament majority * Lai vows to stand up to China, but also seeks dialog * China doesn't mention Lai by name, won't give up on 'reunification' (Recasts,
After losing Taiwan presidential elections, Hou Yu-ih returns to mayoral duties in Taipei City
Hou Yu-ih returned to his role as mayor of New Taipei City on Sunday, after he lost the Taiwan presidential elections to Lai Ching-te, reported Taiwan News.
Taiwan’s Election Isn’t a Disaster for Xi Jinping—Unless He Makes It One
The election demonstrates that Taiwan’s citizens are increasingly inured to bullying, although any departure from those tactics would indicate that improved relations are possible.
Mainland spokesperson comments on Taiwan election results
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Saturday commented on the outcomes of Taiwan leadership and legislature elections. Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said the
Taiwan’s president-elect Lai hails US support as delegation visits
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the island's "solid partnership" with the United States, as he welcomed a delegation from Washington making a post-election visit expected to anger Beijing.
Former U.S. official says commitment to Taiwan ‘rock solid’
The United States looks forward to continuity in the Taiwan-U.S. relationship under the new Taiwanese administration and the U.S. commitment to the island is "rock solid", a former senior U.S. official told Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday.