Offering protection to “rioters” from Hong Kong will only harm Taiwan’s people and is an interference in the Chinese-ruled city’s affairs, China’s government said, denouncing plans by Taiwan to help …
Taiwan pitches investment deal with EU to strengthen democracy
Taiwan and the European Union should sign an investment agreement to use economics as a way to strengthen their democratic ties, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, pitching to revive a deal …
Chinese Air Force Approaches Taiwan for 4th Time This Week, Says Taiwan’s Military
China has not said in public why it has increased its activity near the island, but has previously described such drills as routine and intended to show China’s determination to defend its sovereignty …
Fierce presidential election erupts in Pacific amid China-Taiwan tussle
The presidential run-off in the Pacific island nation of Kiribati between a pro-Beijing leader and an opposition candidate sympathetic to Taiwan is the most aggressive campaign in the country’s …
Covid hurts Taiwan lending
Local firms have rapidly gone from being a reliable source of liquidity for dollar loans to taking a big step back from lending this year. The worst may be over, but cash is no longer king – caution …
As Beijing tightens its grip, Hong Kongers seek refuge in Taiwan
Hong Kongers have resettled in Taiwan since early 2019, seeking shelter from political turmoil as China cracks down on their home city.
Taiwan Sets Out Escape Plan to Aid Fleeing Hongkongers
2020-06-18 — Authorities in Taiwan on Thursday set out plans to make the democratic island a safe haven for Hongkongers fearing a crackdown on dissent by China’s feared state security police. The …
Taiwan To Open New Office To Assist Hong Kongers
“In the past the NGOs were basically doing that but now the government will stand up and finance the expense,” Chen said. Taiwan, a self-ruled democratic island, has received an influx of Hong Kong …
Taiwan has sent fighter jets to chase away Chinese military aircraft 4 times in a little over a week
China has not renounced the use of force as an option to achieve reunification and regularly sends military aircraft near Taiwan.
Taiwan to set up office to help people fleeing Hong Kong
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan said on Thursday it will set up a dedicated office to help those thinking of fleeing Chinese-ruled Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the former British colony.