A founding member of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party has slammed the banning of a children’s book and the silencing of a pro-mainland cable television channel as a return to the island’s …
John J. Tkacik, Jr. On Taiwan: China’s 2021 demands
The Chinese always test incoming American presidents. George W. Bush had his “EP-3 Hainan Incident” (he announced an US$8 billion arms package for Taiwan); Obama had his “USNS Impeccable” (he ignored …
John J. Tkacik, Jr. On Taiwan: China’s 2021 demands
The Chinese always test incoming American presidents. George W. Bush had his “EP-3 Hainan Incident” (he announced an US$8 billion arms package for Taiwan); Obama had his “USNS Impeccable” (he ignored …
Whither Taiwan’s universities?
This week brought more doleful news on the university front. Ministry of Education (MOE) statistics widely quoted in the media showed that a dozen universities had less than 60 percent enrollment (up …
How Taiwan Plans to Stay (Mostly) Covid-Free
The island’s success against the coronavirus has created a sinking feeling for many residents: How much longer can their good fortune last?
The Times view on coronavirus, Taiwan and 2021: China Rising
When China discovered a mysterious and deadly virus in early 2020 it initially tried to hide its tracks from the world and jailed whistleblowers. Its reluctance to admit shortcomings was eerily …
‘Cheap trick’: China rebuffs latest Taiwan offer of talks
China has rebuffed the latest offer of talks from Taiwan, saying the government was engaging in a “cheap trick” and provocation by seeking confrontation with China at every turn. Taiwan is ready to …
Tsai credits Taiwan for virus wins, notes China’s threats
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday hailed the island’s progress in containing the coronavirus pandemic and growing the economy while facing military threats …
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president again reaches out to China
Taiwan is ready to have “meaningful” talks with China as equals as long as they are willing to put aside confrontation, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, offering another olive branch to Beijing …
China warns US not to ‘stir up trouble’ as Navy crosses Taiwan Strait
Two Navy ships crossed the Strait of Taiwan on Thursday, prompting China to warn the US not to “stir up trouble” in the contentious region. The pair of guided missile destroyers, the …