An intercom blares out on the crowded cruise, sending Chinese tourists racing to the upper decks for a glimpse of what they’ve all come to see: democratic, self-ruled Taiwan.But half an hour later, a …
Ko Wen-ji, a third-party presidential candidate, may permanently change Taiwan’s two-party system
Ko has little chance of winning the presidency, his popularity and middle-way politics may place the TPP as a pivotal force in the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan’s parliament and future elections.
China, Taiwan opposition warn of threat to peace from ruling party candidate
China and Taiwan’s largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), warned on Thursday of the danger Taiwan’s ruling party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te could pose to peace if he wins the …
China warns Taiwan ruling party presidential candidate is dangerous
China on Thursday said it hopes the majority of Taiwanese “make the right choice” ahead of pivotal elections, warning of the “extreme danger” of Taiwan’s ruling party presidential candidate Lai …
The US plans an unofficial delegation to Taiwan to meet its new leader amid tensions with China
The Biden administration will send an unofficial delegation comprised of former senior officials to Taiwan shortly after the self-governed island holds an election for a new president this weekend, a …
Taiwan Parties Seek Election Edge With Focus on Cost of Living
The future of relations with China isn’t the only issue the Taiwanese public will vote on in Saturday’s presidential election. Property prices, energy policy and the broader economic dividend from …
China tells U.S. it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan as the island’s election draws near
China said it would “never compromise” on its claims of sovereignty over Taiwan as the United States and China concluded two days of military talks in Washington, part of an effort to restore …
Taiwan prepares to vote in election overshadowed by tensions with Beijing
Lai Ching-te, 64, is Taiwan’s incumbent vice-president. Within the ruling Democratic Progressive party, he is associated with a wing that advocates formalising the country’s independence, and he has …
As election nears in Taiwan, many young voters say China isn’t their biggest concern
Young Taiwanese voters will play a key role in Saturday’s presidential election, but China’s threats are not the only thing on their mind as they head to the polls.
The Taiwan that China wants is vanishing
Unlike Taiwan, China’s claims never waned. But almost everything else has changed on either side of the 100-mile strait. China has become richer, stronger and an unmistakable threat.