As Beijing tightens control over Hong Kong, some Hong Kong residents who participated in months of pro-democracy protests are opting to self-exile to avoid being charged with the vaguely defined …
Taiwan Fighter Jets Chase Away Chinese Sukhois After US Navy Plane Flies Over Island
The skies over Taiwan have been a busy place in recent days as Chinese Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker fighter jets were given verbal warnings by Taiwanese Air Force fighter jets to leave the airspace before …
More fans, fewer restrictions: Games go on Taiwan ballparks
The Taiwan baseball league is continuing as a trailblazer for sports resuming after the lockdown in the coronavirus pandemic. An easing last …
U.S., Chinese aircraft fly in Taiwan’s air zone
U.S. and Chinese aircraft flew in Taiwanese airspace on Tuesday, amid high tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Czech Senate speaker plans to visit Taiwan, angering China
The speaker of the Czech Republic’s Senate has announced he will visit Taiwan despite warnings from China and a recommendation from his own government that he not take the trip …
Defeated China-friendly Taiwan mayor says he won’t contest loss
A high-profile, China-friendly Taiwan mayor who lost a recall election last week said on Tuesday he would not contest the vote in the courts, smoothing the way for an election for his replacement.
China reins in nationalists clamoring for an invasion of Taiwan
A pandemic, an economic downturn and an untested military have forced Beijing to temper calls for war. The move highlights the dangers of harnessing nationalism to bolster party control.
Taiwan opposition leader suffers another rebuff
The defeated candidate in this year’s Taiwanese presidential election has suffered another electoral rebuff after an unprecedented recall election. Han Kuo-yu was removed as mayor of the city of …
If China Invades Taiwan, This Is What The Fleet Could Look Like
China has not ruled out using military action against Taiwan. An invasion of the island has derided as the ‘million man swim’ because previously the Chinese Navy was not equipped to pull it off. That …
Voters in Taiwan Oust a Pro-China Mayor
The mayor, Han Kuo-yu, had tried to win the presidency just months ago on a Beijing-friendly platform. His removal in a recall vote reflects a stunning reversal and a hardening of Taiwan’s attitude …