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Lawrence Chung
Taipei
Lawrence Chung covers major news in Taiwan, ranging from presidential and parliament elections to killer earthquakes and typhoons. Most of his reports focus on Taiwan’s relations with China, specifically on the impact and possible developments of cross-strait relations under the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party and mainland-friendly Kuomintang governments. Before starting work at the South China Morning Post in 2006, he wrote for Reuters and AFP for more than 12 years.
Taipei signs deals with Washington’s de facto embassy to buy loitering munitions as Beijing retaliates over William Lai’s remarks.
Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.
Taiwanese defence ministry blames manipulation by anti-US forces for claims published on mainland China’s most significant holiday.
William Lai says the two sides of the strait should have equal status, comments that Beijing says are meant to worsen cross-strait tensions.
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Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.
With the KMT at the Yuan’s helm, branding for the events loses the green tinge of the independence-leaning camp.
Fourth-generation US warplanes represent Taiwan’s bid to match the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters as it steps up cross-strait activities.
First 38 battle tanks arriving in December seen to boost cross-strait deterrence, but some analysts cite modern threats like suicide drones.
Whole-of-Society Defence Resilience Committee aims to mobilise around 400,000 people, security official says.
It comes as the United States is seeking to reduce supply chain risks by moving manufacturing away from mainland China.
Lawmakers point to serious cross-strait security lapses, after neither breach was spotted by Taiwanese authorities until the men were held.
Such deliveries risk loss of confidence, US probe warns Pentagon, as Taipei says it is jointly addressing the issue with US authorities.
Island’s air force launches task force to investigate why warplane lost power while returning to base after routine training mission.
A survey by a US think tank found that companies from the island are continuing to do business with the Chinese mainland.
Former presidential candidate has been detained as part of a corruption probe into a property development when he was Taipei mayor.
William Lai Ching-te has used key speeches to showcase his fiery stance on cross-strait relations and minimise mainland links, analysts say.
Four bases in south and one in the east are being built for the systems as Taiwan seeks to fortify its coastal defences.
Wang Yitai was banned from entering after he said he would be holding two concerts in ‘Taipei, China’ next month.
But analysts have questioned the huge budget allocation given that the prototype submarine is still undergoing testing.
Annual exercise aimed at countering potential attacks from the PLA was open to the media for the first time in 12 years.
Beijing says latest operation designed to ‘enhance maritime traffic control and emergency rescue capabilities’ as Taiwan keeps watchful eye.
Deal struck over fishing boat fatalities part of Beijing’s carrot-and-stick approach but does not signify reconciliation, experts say.
Claims a delegation from Fujian was followed during a temple tour have raised concerns about religious freedom and cross strait exchanges.
The island’s air force and navy will test the combat readiness of its personnel and equipment in exercises later this month.
Analysts say arms orders and personnel costs will leave relatively little room for new weapons spending.
Island’s former leader also says the United States would not sacrifice its own troops in a conflict with the mainland.
A five-month crisis over the deaths of two men near Quemoy has ended but one critical obstacle remains, observers say.
More than a dozen rounds of sometimes acrimonious talks end with agreement on compensation to families and return of remains.
Beijing tried to ‘intimidate and dissuade’ some of the 48 Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China lawmakers from attending, IPAC says.
Island’s leader wants to rename local dialect and boost cultural pride, but analysts say he is unlikely to officially declare independence.
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