China issued angry statements and launched warships after Taiwan elected Lai Ching-te, whom Beijing views as a dangerous separatist. But will it go further?
DFA says Philippines still committed to One China Policy
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the Philippines remains committed to the One China Policy as it explained President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s congratulatory message to Taiwan’s new president.
China plays waiting game in run-up to Taiwan inauguration
China’s muted response to the weekend victory by Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te signals what some analysts see as the start of an uneasy four months before he takes office, with Beijing treading carefully before then.
Philippines reaffirms ‘One China policy’ after Taiwan’s election
MANILA: he Philippines’ foreign ministry on Tuesday reaffirmed the country’s “One China policy” after its president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, congratulated Taiwan’s new leader Lai Ching-te. Marcos on Monday congratulated Lai for winning Taiwan’s election, referring to him as its next president.
Former US officials anger China and meet with Taiwan’s president post-election
A group of former U.S. officials met Monday with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and her newly-elected successor Lai Ching-te.
What a New Leader Means for Taiwan and the World
Taiwan’s incoming president is promising more of the same. The question is what that will bring, not only for Taiwan but also for its relations with China, the United States and others with an interest in the island of 23 million people that supplies many of the advanced semiconductors that keep the world running.
China Warns Taiwan Not To Push for Independence – TaiwanPlus News
China reacts to the election of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Lai Ching-te as Taiwan’s next president, whom Beijing sees as a “troublemaker.”
China may be losing its sway over Taiwanese business
China’s ability to inflict pain on Taiwanese business is diminishing for another reason. More than 60% of the island’s exports to the mainland and Hong Kong are electrical machinery and equipment, …
Philippines’ president congratulates pro-sovereignty Taiwanese election winner
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines congratulated Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te on his electoral victory Monday.
Taiwan loses first ally post-election as Nauru goes over to China
Nauru will sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognise China, the government of the small Pacific Islands nation said on Monday, marking Taipei’s first diplomatic ally to switch to Beijing following a presidential election.