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.
‘Starting a Fire’: U.S. and China Enter Dangerous Territory over Taiwan
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 …
Xi Jinpeng renews China’s pledge to swallow Taiwan
From the ceremonial heart of communist power in Beijing, President Xi Jinping pledged yesterday to achieve the “unification” of Taiwan with China after dispatch …
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 …
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 …