The 25 Chinese fighter jets, bombers and other warplanes flew in menacing formations off the southern end of Taiwan, a show of military might on China’s National Day, Oct. 1. The incursions, dozens ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president to pledge defence of sovereignty, democracy
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will pledge to defend the island's sovereignty and democracy in a major speech on Sunday, saying it faces challenges more complex and severe than ever, at a time when ... ( read original story ...)
Amid tensions with Taiwan, China claims desire for ‘peaceful’ reunification
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Saturday that a "peaceful" reunification of Taiwan with China's mainland was in Beijing's interests, despite ratcheted-up military threats against the self-governing ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Jinping urges a ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan
The Chinese leader says a "peaceful reunification," rather than one through military force, would benefit both China and Taiwan. Tensions between the two are the highest in decades. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi vows peaceful ‘unification’ with Taiwan, days after sending a surge of warplanes near the island
It comes just days after a record number of Chinese military jets conducted drills close to the island, escalating tensions between the pair. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi calls for ‘peaceful’ reunification with Taiwan
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said on Saturday that a “peaceful” reunification of Taiwan with China's mainland was in Beijing's interests, despite ratcheted up military threats against the self-governing ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese president vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan amid rising tensions
China's President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realise peaceful “reunification” with Taiwan, amid rising tensions. He did not mention the use of force. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi says reunification with Taiwan ‘will be realised’
China's President Xi Jinping said Saturday "peaceful reunification" with Taiwan "will be and can be realised", days after Chinese warplanes made record incursions into the air defence zone of the ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
China's President Xi has said in a speech that "reunification" with Taiwan "must be fulfilled". Mr Xi added that unification should be achieved peacefully, but warned that the Chinese people had a ... ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping: Chinese President vows to pursue ‘reunification’ with Taiwan by peaceful means
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to pursue "reunification" with Taiwan by peaceful means in a speech in Beijing on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Renews Appeal to Taiwan Amid Pressure Campaign
Chinese President Xi Jinping said unification with Taiwan “will and must be achieved,” renewing his pledge just days after sending a record number of warplanes near the island as part of a years-long ... ( read original story ...)
After week of tensions, China’s President Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realize "reunification" with Taiwan, though he did not directly mention the use of force. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan must and will be realised
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that "reunification" with Taiwan must and will be realised and that this accords with the basic interests of Taiwan's people. ( read original story ...)
Is Defending Taiwan Worth the Risk?
Chinese incursions and U.S. training of Taiwanese forces raise the specter of war. Is it a conflict the United States can handle? ( read original story ...)
Taipei-Beijing dialogue mechanism needed: legislators
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) legislators yesterday urged the government to create a mechanism to negotiate with Beijing after 150 Chinese warplanes entered the nation’s air defense identification zone ... ( read original story ...)
China ‘fully able’ to invade Taiwan by 2025, Taipei defense chief says amid worst tensions in 40 years
Taiwanese defense minister Chiu Kuo-cheng believes China will be able to launch a “full-scale” invasion of Taiwan by 2025, noting that current tensions are the “toughest” he has seen in over four ... ( read original story ...)