But as more Hong Kong activists and dissidents retreat to Taiwan amid arrests and expanding repression in the city, the anniversary has ... who was in Taiwan for a writing project. At the vigil in ... ( read original story ...)
Hundreds gather to mark Tiananmen anniversary in Taiwan
China bans any public commemoration of the event on the mainland, and Hong Kong authorities have clamped down too, making democratic Taiwan the only part of the Chinese-speaking world where it can be ... ( read original story ...)
Russia’s urban warfare struggles in Ukraine ‘a key lesson for China’ in possible Taiwan conflict
A mainland Chinese military magazine says the mountainous terrain and the problem of fighting in cities are among the main challenges in attacking the island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan citizens turn to gun training as fears of China invasion grows
Taiwanese civilians are training to use firearms to prepare their country’s defences against a possible conflict with China as the war in Ukraine continues ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. updates Taiwan fact sheet again to say it does not support independence
The U.S. State Department has updated its fact sheet on Taiwan again, to reinstate a line about not supporting formal independence for the Chinese-claimed, democratically governed island. ( read original story ...)
‘Third parties’ should not interfere in Taiwan’s dealings with the EU, Taiwan minister says
China should not interfere with commercial dealings between Taiwan and the EU, Taiwan's deputy minister for economic affairs, Chen Chern-Chyi, told CNBC. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan cheers ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ for defying Chinese censors
The flag used by the Beijing-claimed island was restored in the Tom Cruise blockbuster after being removed in an early trailer, which one moviegoer called “surprising and a joy.” ... ( read original story ...)
Why Is Taiwan Important to the United States?
In one way or another, contemporary Taiwan has been a matter of significance to the U.S. government for the last 70 years. ( read original story ...)
U.S.-Taiwan trade talks could outpace Indo-Pacific effort -USTR official
New U.S. trade negotiations with Taiwan could move more quickly than broader talks with 12 Indo-Pacific countries given strong interest in Taipei and Washington in deepening economic ties, Deputy U.S. ( read original story ...)
U.S. updates fact sheet, again, says does not support Taiwan independence
The U.S. State Department has updated its fact sheet on Taiwan again, to reinstate a line about not supporting formal independence for the Chinese-claimed, democratically-governed island. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is moving away from ‘zero-covid.’ That’s harder than it seems.
Taiwan recently began to shift its pandemic approach. While China is doubling down on zero-covid policies, Taiwan has now decided to adopt a “living with the virus” mentality. After more than two ... ( read original story ...)
Doyle McManus: To deter China on Taiwan, Biden needs to reassure
Last week, in an unscripted moment, President Joe Biden warned bluntly that if China invades Taiwan, the United States will come to the island's defense. ( read original story ...)
Could China Use Nuclear Weapons in War Over Taiwan?
China has publicly declared a policy of "no first use," but the Pentagon notes some ambiguity surrounding when it might not apply. ( read original story ...)
China ‘firmly’ opposes U.S.-Taiwan trade initiative
China "firmly" opposes the launch of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, adding that the Chinese government opposed any form of official contact ... ( read original story ...)
South China Sea: China says it conducted ‘readiness patrol’ around Taiwan in response to its ‘collusion’ with US
Tensions have flared surrounding Taiwan between the US and China in recent days. Beijing said it conducted a readiness patrol around the island in a show of force as a response to the so-called ... ( read original story ...)
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ brings back the Taiwan flag after controversy
Maverick" is now showing Taiwan's official flag after an outcry, putting its release in mainland China in jeopardy. ( read original story ...)