It’s the eighth time since 2017 that the island has not been allowed to attend the World Health Assembly.
In Taipei, visiting House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman Michael McCaul says deterrence is the most effective way to prevent conflict.
Early opposition successes point to potential trouble for DPP administration, from cross-strait policy and military budgets to falling popularity.
Maritime authorities warn vessels to be on alert after drone comes down earlier this month.
Opposition groups in Taiwan cry foul over new president’s unexpectedly assertive rhetoric on cross-strait ties, while international community largely praises his swearing-in ceremony.
Taiwanese leader made no mention of the ‘one China’ consensus in his inauguration speech, but spoke of the island as a ‘nation’, drawing a swift rebuke from Beijing.
Former DPP chairman Cho Jung-tai is chief of the 34-member cabinet, with familiar faces in key roles.
William Lai Ching-te, branded a ‘troublemaker’ by Beijing, is expected to give clues about his cross-strait policy in his inaugural address.
In the run-up to William Lai’s inauguration on Monday, reluctance in the military to remove statues of the late leader raises questions about its loyalty.
Taiwan’s authorities may have limited options in enforcing rules, with tougher action potentially escalating into unintended cross-strait conflict, say analysts.
Series of exercises later this year to focus on ‘operational resilience’ of essential facilities.
Mainland China sends mixed messages as island’s president-elect William Lai Ching-te prepares to take office, sending PLA planes in closest known fly-by while signalling goodwill through eased tourism and imports.
Lai must deflect the risk of war by improving relations with mainland China, Fu says after trip to Beijing.
Island’s military chief says America has ‘taken many steps’ to hasten the delivery of outstanding weapons orders.
Two empty buildings collapsed after two quakes, at magnitudes of 6.0 and 6.3, were felt early on Tuesday morning.
DPP government says more than 760 statues of Chiang, who ruled the island for nearly three decades, will be swiftly removed.
William Lai Ching-te’s ministerial team is expected to show Lai has no desire to alter cross-strait status quo: analysts.
Next government has signalled it will continue current policy of diversifying trade links and developing core industries, including cybersecurity and defence
Island’s former leader also calls on William Lai to ‘confirm the one-China framework’.
Analysts say former Taiwanese leader’s VIP visit to mainland could help Beijing amplify appeals for ‘peaceful reunification’ with the island and send well-timed message to Taiwan’s president-elect William Lai Ching-te.
Lai visited Hualien, the worst affected area, and urged rescue teams to ‘make the most of every minute’ as hundreds of people remain trapped in collapsed buildings.
The dead include three hikers and a truck driver killed by falling rocks in Hualien on the east coast of the island.
Kinmen Defence Command was scheduled to start exercises on Tuesday but postponed citing bad weather.
He will reportedly meet President Xi Jinping next week, but neither side has confirmed the meeting.
As the island’s defence ministry lays out ambitious plans for local and US-made drones, observers warn it is at least five years behind.
Taiwan launched its newly renovated pier on Taiping islet in the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday but Tsai Ing-wen’s absence was noted by the opposition.
Ex-leader will be accompanied by 20 students who will ‘seek out their roots’ in bid to boost cross-strait relations at a time of heightened tensions.
New survey finds half of Taiwanese do not think war with the mainland is imminent despite escalating cross-strait tensions, threats.
Artillery exercises scheduled through April at Taiwan’s offshore islets, including Quemoy, where 2 fishermen died during coastguard pursuit last month.
Beijing warns Prague to stick by its promise to recognise Taiwan as an ‘inseparable part of China’ and ‘severely restrain’ Czech politicians.
