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‘Nationalist bubble partly to blame’ for fears over China’s global role
Li Kexin of China’s US embassy says his country’s pride in advances and promotions by media may have played roles in raising foreign concerns.
Beijing ‘steps up Taiwan Strait naval patrols’ in reaction to US warships
PLA vessels shift patrol patterns to take them closer to island.
Beijing on ‘heightened alert’ as US Navy sails Taiwan Strait
Naval tensions increase as leaders prepare to meet
Taiwan Asked Voters 10 Questions. It Got Some Unexpected Answers. (Published 2018)
The votes may not have turned out the way the governing party wanted, but the referendums themselves served a larger purpose in staving off Beijing’s territorial claim.
China heaps pressure on Taiwan president after poll defeat
Chinese state media heaped pressure on Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday after her ruling pro-independence party suffered heavy defeats in local elections at the weekend, as party officials sought to work out what went wrong.
Why China will wait until 2030 to retake Taiwan
The trade war has set back China’s timetable for reunification with Taiwan. But for political and personal reasons, President Xi Jinping is likely to retake the island, by force if necessary, before he steps down around 2033.
Beijing seeks to build ties with Taiwanese cities
Local elections saw independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party lose control of several strongholds.
Taiwan rebukes ruling party, emboldens China-friendly opposition
Voters in Taiwan have delivered a strong rebuke to the island's pro-independence ruling party in local elections, emboldening the China-friendly opposition, one of whose main figures says he will now reach out to Beijing to forge more friendly ties.
Chinese Oscars: Beijing cuts live coverage after winner calls for independent Taiwan
Speech by documentary filmmaker Fu Yue censored after she calls for Taiwan to be recognised as an ‘independent entity’
Film director at centre of Taiwan storm stands by Golden Horse remarks
Documentary maker Fu Yue ignited controversy on the mainland when she declared her hope for the island to be ‘regarded as an independent entity’.
US ‘won’t give in to China’ on Taiwan or South China Sea
US diplomat says Beijing must take much of blame for complicating key issues between the two countries.
From rugby to painting, China using global stage to diminish Taiwan
All Taiwan wanted to do was to host rugby teams from around the region for a series of matches.
US officials reject Chinese demand to stop moves in South China Sea
Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe described talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis as constructive ‘so that this military relationship will be a source of stability’.
Cargo trade routes are changing amid trade war, says SATS CEO
A reconfiguration of trade routes is underway as the trade war between the U.S. and China spills over globally, a logistics industry executive said on Friday.
Taiwan ‘may consider’ US request for port call at Taiping Island
Defence minister says island’s government will consider allowing US vessels access to Taiping Island if it is in Taiwan’s interests.
China offers congratulations to new Brazil president
China on Monday offered congratulations to Brazil's new president, Jair Bolsonaro, after the far-right lawmaker won the Brazilian election in a dramatic swing away from the left in the world's fourth-largest democracy.
US, Taiwan military ties closer than ever as Trump challenges Beijing
Washington is approving arms deals at a much faster pace than before, as Taipei faces growing threats from mainland China
Taiwan to get upgraded F-16V fighter jets after US arms sale approved
US$330 million deal is the second since US President Donald Trump took office, as defence ties deepen between Washington and Taipei.
As China Rattles Its Sword, Taiwanese Push a Separate Identity (Published 2018)
Faced with growing threats from China, Taiwanese are trying to use referendums to change the island’s name and establish a separate identity from China.
Taiwan warns Beijing it can defend itself as US sends warships into strait
The Pentagon says the warships passed through international waters, in a manoeuvre ‘certainly not’ intended to raise tensions
