For many in Taiwan today, the Republic of China seems like a historical relic with diminishing relevance for the democracy of 24 million people …
Taiwan Claims Entrapment After China Shows Spy ‘Confession’
Taiwan’s government has denounced China, citing entrapment and manipulation, after Chinese state television aired a documentary showing a Taiwanese citizen confessing to visiting Hong Kong to support …
China’s Insistence That Taiwan Isn’t a Country Starts Backfiring
The more China tells the world that Taiwan isn’t a country, the more Beijing’s adversaries are starting to treat it like one.
Keep an Eye on Taiwan
Taiwan is one of those flash points that has never flashed. The dispute over the island’s fate has had the potential to erupt into conflict between China and the United States for decades. But the …
Hong Kong police arrest nine people suspected of aiding fleeing activists
Police detain four men and five women suspected of arranging transport for activists who tried to flee by boat to Taiwan …
Hong Kong police arrest smuggling group for helping speedboat fugitives
Hong Kong police on Saturday arrested a group accused of helping 12 pro-democracy activists detained in mainland China for nearly two months after attempting to flee to Taiwan in a speedboat.
Taiwan’s leader hopes for reduced tensions with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Saturday she has hopes for less tensions with China and in the region if Beijing will listen to Taipei’s concerns, alter its …
Taiwan president calls for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with China
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan wants to have “meaningful dialogue” with China on an equal basis, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday, extending an olive branch at a time of heightened military tension …
Taiwan academics told to identify as Chinese in journal
One of the world’s largest academic publishers has been accused of bowing to Beijing after Taiwanese scientists had their papers rejected for refusing to be called Chinese.Academics have revealed that …
Taiwan President to Pledge Strong Defences as China Tensions Rise
Democratic Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has come under increasing pressure from Beijing, which has ramped up air force activity near the island in the past few weeks including …