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Taiwanese soldiers display the self-governed island’s national flag during Taiwan’s National Day celebration in Taipei on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Beijing could elaborate law for ‘non-peaceful’ Taiwan reunification

Cautionary remarks by former US envoy, Taipei lawmaker come after PLA unleashes blockade drills over speech by island’s ‘separatist’ leader.

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Taiwan agrees to buy nearly 1,000 US killer drones as PLA stages combat drills

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PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan

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US urges restraint from mainland China, Taiwan ahead of island leader’s speech

Concern swirls that William Lai Ching-te’s remarks at annual celebration could prompt Beijing to justify taking cross-strait military action.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te waves during his inauguration ceremony in Taipei on May 20. Photo: EPA-EFE

Mainland China accuses Taiwanese leader William Lai of escalating hostility

Beijing hit back at recent comments that the People’s Republic could not be the island’s motherland because the Republic of China is older.

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Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down

Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.

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Taiwan sets war readiness goals at meeting of new defence resilience committee

Whole-of-Society Defence Resilience Committee aims to mobilise around 400,000 people, security official says.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai (in dark suit), pictured with troops at a naval base in Penghu County, has outlined the tasks of a new defence committee for “a more resilient Taiwan”. Photo: EPA-EFE

Beijing says Anonymous64 hacker group targeting mainland China backed by Taiwan

Taipei information command denies claims as Beijing’s Ministry of State Security vows to ‘resolutely crush all separatist attempts’.

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Taiwan probes fighter jet crash after latest incident involving Mirage planes

Island’s air force launches task force to investigate why warplane lost power while returning to base after routine training mission.

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No 2 Taiwan official visiting US for 2 weeks seeks ‘better understanding’

Speculation about how much Washington trusts island’s new leader looms over tour by Democratic Progressive Party’s secretary general.

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Lin Yu-chang, the No 2 official in Taipei’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party led by William Lai Ching-te, speaks at the Global Taiwan Institute in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: SCMP

Leading Taiwan opposition politician’s home raided in corruption probe

The leader of the Taiwan People’s Party’s role in approving a shopping mall development while mayor of Taipei is under scrutiny.

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Taiwan People’s Party Ko Wen-je pictured outside his house on Friday. Photo: CNA

In Taiwan, former Trump rival Nikki Haley urges support for US allies

‘We don’t want to see Communist China win,’ says Donald Trump’s former UN envoy, who later ran against him for Republican presidential nod.

Taiwan earmarks billions to build 7 more submarines in bid to deter PLA attacks

But analysts have questioned the huge budget allocation given that the prototype submarine is still undergoing testing.

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Opinion | Far from an aggressor, China has been remarkably restrained

Despite becoming a US peer competitor, China’s practice of strategic forbearance does not point to aspirations of global hegemony.

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Taiwan hosts international anti-Chinese Communist Party coalition conference

Beijing tried to ‘intimidate and dissuade’ some of the 48 Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China lawmakers from attending, IPAC says.

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Dozens of lawmakers, drawn from a broad spectrum of the world’s political parties, will meet in Taipei this week for the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) summit. Photo: IPAC

William Lai pushes Taiwan identity to counter Beijing. But how far will he go?

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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Ex-Taiwanese vice-premier turned senior official steps down amid bribery probe

Cheng Wen-tsan resigned from Straits Exchange Foundation, a post he had for just a month, over allegations from his tenure as Taoyuan mayor.

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Taiwanese military bid to store ammo on temple grounds in wartime sparks outcry

Residents, devotees and a military observer argue against proposal after three temples in western county report receiving agreement.

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Some residents in Taiwan have expressed concern that storing ammunition in local temples will make them vulnerable targets during wartime. Photo: Shutterstock Images

Taiwan’s ‘carrier killer’ ships prepare to boost island’s asymmetric war plan

Tuo Jiang-class corvettes, with stealth technology and anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, to be commissioned amid rise in PLA threats.

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US must avoid ‘devastating’ budget cuts to vie with China in Indo-Pacific: envoy

But Republican lawmakers question whether funds are being spent effectively to counter Beijing’s ‘malign influence’.

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Rare sighting of mainland Chinese helicopter points to test of Taiwan defences

Helicopter drill may be part of anti-sub exercise as 23 PLA aircraft and seven vessels detected near strait in 24 hours from Sunday morning.

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A photo from December shows a PLA helicopter during a maritime training exercise. Taiwan reports helicopters among PLA aircraft flying near the island this week. Photo: PLA

Taiwan leader accused of lying in row over oversight law

Opposition politician Ko Wen-je says Lai had promised to answer questions from lawmakers and asks ‘do pre-election promises not count’?

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William Lai Ching-te has asked Taiwan’s constitutional court to rule on the legislation. Photo: CNA

Beijing targets ‘die-hard Taiwan separatists’ in guideline for secession cases

Mainland authorities say the death penalty could apply to convictions in extreme instances.

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China’s reunification is ‘unstoppable’, says Beijing’s top man on Taiwan affairs

Speaking at cross-strait forum, Wang Huning says Beijing has ‘firm determination’ and ‘strong capability’ to destroy Taiwanese separatism.

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Mainland Chinese man arrested after breaching Taiwan defences in speedboat

‘The coastguard and the first-line security reporting mechanisms were not effectively managed,’ New Taipei City mayor says.

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A mainland Chinese man has been arrested after arriving in Taiwan in a speedboat on Sunday, saying he had been persecuted. Photo: Taiwanese coastguard

Beijing objects after India’s Modi thanks Taiwan’s Lai for election message

Beijing warns New Delhi about Taipei’s ‘political conspiracy’ following exchange between Taiwanese leader and newly re-elected Indian prime minister.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has earned a rebuke from Beijing for his response to a congratulatory message from Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te. Photo: AFP

Opinion | With 3 wars and Taiwan, global inflection points are looming

The wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the US-China cold war and tensions over Taiwan are threatening to change the world order and making policymakers sit up

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US, EU and other democracies slam mainland China for Taiwan military drills

Call for preserving status quo goes out after Beijing launches exercises surrounding self-governed island following William Lai’s inauguration speech.

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William Lai
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Born
6 Oct 1959
Industry
Politics
Job Title
Leader of Taiwan
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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