In a speech during a Taiwanese National Day parade on Sunday, President Tsai Ing-Wen said that Taiwan will not bow to Chinese military pressure, hoping for an ease in tensions between the two …
Taiwan crisis is a critical test of American resolve in Asia
There’s little doubt that the recent PLA Air Force intrusions into Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone are intended as threats. But they also seem designed not to provoke an actual crisis.
India courts chip-makers with Taiwan and Quad on its side, as it takes on China
But for the plan to work, India must first address its governance issues, chip-making inexperience and the costs involved to take on Chinese firms, analysts say.
Taiwan won’t ‘bow to China’ and will fortify its defenses, says president as military tensions mount
On Taiwan’s national day, President Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen stated that the country will reject all efforts from China to ‘re-unify’ the two states.
Tony Abbott’s speech in Taiwan will be ‘a simple joke’ to China, says former ambassador
Former ambassador to China Geoff Raby says Tony Abbott’s recent speech in Taiwan will be seen “as a simple joke” in China. Mr Raby said the comments are unlikely to delay a thawing in …
China-Taiwan tensions: We will not bow to Beijing pressure, says leader
President Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will not bow to pressure from China and will continue its democratic way of life, as tensions over the island continue. “The more we achieve, the greater the …
China denounces ‘insane’ Australian ex-PM Abbott for Taiwan remarks
China’s embassy in Australia said former Prime Minister Tony Abbott was a “pitiful” politician on Saturday after he denounced Chinese pressure against Taiwan during a visit to the island. Abbott …
China’s Xi Emphasizes ‘Peaceful Reunification’ With Taiwan, Days After Record Show of Force
The historical task of the complete reunification of the motherland must be fulfilled, and can definitely be fulfilled,” Xi Jinping said, adding that achieving that goal by peaceful means is in the …
China’s Xi Jinping vows “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to achieve “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan, Reuters reports.Driving the news: Xi said that the biggest barrier to potential reunification with China …
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.