China will encourage the people of Taiwan to join it in opposing the island’s independence and promoting China’s “reunification”, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday, a move likely to worsen …
Trump seizes a new cudgel to bash China: Taiwan
But President Donald Trump himself has yet to publicly weigh in. So far, the maneuvering has appeared to be aggressive enough to inspire both Taiwanese gratitude and Chinese rheto …
U.S. plans to sell $180 million in torpedoes to Taiwan, riling China
The Trump administration told Congress on Wednesday that it is planning to sell an estimated $180 million worth of torpedoes to Taiwan. It’s a move likely to further escalate tensions between the U.S.
China Moves on Hong Kong
Modi govt’s subtle message to China — 2 BJP MPs ‘attend’ Taiwan president’s swearing-in
MPs Meenakshi Lekhi and Rahul Kaswan also sent congratulatory messages to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, a staunch opponent of China’s attempts to ‘reunify’ the country.
China Warns Proposed U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan Will Threaten Regional Peace
Taiwan is set to receive $180 million worth of advanced torpedoes in a new arms deal, prompting angry protests from Beijing.
China warns of countermeasures after Pompeo congratulates Tsai
China on Wednesday expressed “strong indignation” over U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s congratulatory remarks to Taiwan’s president on the start of her second term in office, threatening to take …
White House senior staff wore face masks with “Made in Taiwan” tags, signaling a diplomatic victory for the country over China
Jared Kushner and White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany wore face masks from Taiwan, despite China’s demand Taiwan be kept out of WHO.
China Threatens ‘Countermeasures,’ Says U.S. Will Bear Consequences After Pompeo Congratulates Taiwan President
China policy after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the Taiwan president’s leadership “an inspiration to the region and the world.” …
Some High Schools Reopen in South Korea, With Restrictions: Live Coverage
A cyclone was bearing down on India and Bangladesh, disrupting responses to the virus. Taiwan’s president began a new term with high approval ratings for her handling of the pandemic.