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.
At start of new term, Taiwan’s president calls for stability in China relations
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen calls for stability in relations with China but says she will not accept any terms that would “downgrade Taiwan.” …
Tsai says China must ‘coexist’ with a democratic Taiwan
China must find a way to live peacefully alongside a democratic Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday, in an inauguration speech that drew condemnation from Beijing. Taiwanese voters handed …
China, Taiwan tensions escalate after Tsai Ing-wen speech
China warned Taiwan on Wednesday after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said she rejects Beijing’s demand Taipei reunify with China.
China says Pompeo’s congratulations to Taiwan president has seriously damaged relations
China’s foreign ministry Wednesday said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has done serious damage to U.S.-Chinese relations a day after he congratulated the Taiwanese president on her re-election.
Taiwan president hits back at China amid Covid-19 success
In her inauguration speech, Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan will never accept Chinese rule …
Taiwan President Tsai calls for stability in China relations
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen called for stability in relations with China in her inaugural address Wednesday but said she would not accept Beijing’s political terms that …
U.S. Is Using Taiwan as a Pressure Point in Tech Fight With China
The Trump administration is challenging Chinese access to Taiwan’s high-tech supply chain — and, by extension, Beijing’s influence over the island it claims as its territory.
Pompeo Slams WHO For Failing to Include Taiwan In Coronavirus Conference
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned the World Health Organization’s refusal to include Taiwan at its coronavirus conference this week. Pompeo’s statement followed the beginning of the World …
White House staff wore face masks made in Taiwan, signaling a diplomatic victory for the country over China
Jared Kushner and White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany wore Taiwanese face masks, despite China’s demand Taiwan be kept out of WHO.