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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
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16 October, 2024
Taiwanese troops inspect US-made tanks as they arrive at an army base in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on December 16. The tanks were ordered in 2019, according to Taipei. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

‘Gravely wrong’: Beijing hits out at latest US arms pledge for Taiwan

Decision is ‘severe breach’ of US commitment to not support ‘Taiwan independence’, Beijing’s foreign ministry says.

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US-China relations

Is Taiwan a factor in US decision to start moving marines from Okinawa to Guam?

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China-Africa relations

China stands behind Somalia amid US push for Somaliland recognition

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US-China relations

China’s nuclear warheads total 600 and raise ‘concerns’: Pentagon

Both the diversity and sophistication of its arsenal like precision-strike capable missiles have improved, annual US defence report finds.

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An undated image of a PLA Type 094 strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Photo: Handout

Former Taiwan leader Ma visits Harbin aiming to ‘build bridge of peace’

Ma, who is leading a group of students on a nine-day mainland trip, says exchanges between young people ‘are especially important now’.

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Taipei-Shanghai forum goes ahead, with calls for ‘olive branches’ and exchanges

Taiwan denied entry to 11 members of the Shanghai delegation, as well as nine journalists.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies making appeal for hostilities against Beijing

Former media boss also pushes back against suggestions he advocated for greater US military presence in South China Sea.

Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai in 2020. The former media boss took to the witness box for the 18th day in his ongoing national security trial. Photo: Edmond So
US-China relations

As China predicts more uncertainty in 2025, it urges Trump to make right choices

Foreign Minister Wang Yi vows ‘China will firmly be a force for peace’ while hoping Washington will meet Beijing halfway.

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Women and gender

Opinion | Chiung Yao’s celebration of women’s freedom goes deeper than her paeans to love

As Chinese women embrace feminism, the writer’s final celebration of her independence perhaps resonates more deeply than her love stories.

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US-China relations

Opinion | Inauguration invitation to Xi shows Trump’s deal-making in action

The US president-elect’s overture to China’s leader shows he doesn’t want to be as confrontational as his messaging and advisers suggest.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and then US president Donald Trump on November 9, 2017, outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Tass/Abaca Press/TNS
Defence

Taiwan’s new M1A2T tanks seen to boost defences against PLA amphibious tactics

First shipment of 38 US-made armoured vehicles, dubbed the ‘world’s most powerful tanks’, arrives in Taiwan, with more on the way.

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Taiwanese soldiers secure a US-made Abrams battle tank onto a trailer in Hsinchu county, Taiwan on Monday. Photo: AFP / Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence
Chinese culture

How Taiwan’s days of cultural sway over mainland China became a lost age

The work of Taiwanese artists used to be enjoyed by millions on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, influence that has been overtaken by politics and economics.

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The Philippines

Will AI enhance or undermine Asia’s elections?

Deepfakes and disinformation aside, artificial intelligence also holds the potential to strengthen electoral integrity, a new report says.

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Cross-strait exchanges under pressure by Taiwan’s ruling DPP

Next week’s Twin City Forum in Taipei hangs in the balance as organisers face demands to scrap event over China’s escalating military pressure.

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Wayne Chiang Wan-an, mayor of Taipei and a member of the opposition KMT, is under pressure by the ruling DPP to cancel an annual event intended to promote cross-strait dialogue. Photo: Facebook
China’s military

Mainland China’s Taiwan military presence

This three-part series looks at how Beijing is using its military and coast guard to put pressure on Taipei.

China’s coastguard

Why mainland China’s ‘second navy’ is becoming increasingly active around Taiwan

As well as stepping up patrols, coastguards are training with the navy triggering speculation about their role in any attack on the island.

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Chinese culture

Being Chinese | How my Malaysian Chinese education is paying off

Malaysian Chinese have paid a heavy price for Chinese-medium schools, but for my generation, that investment is reaping dividends.

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China’s military drills

Mainland China is upping the ante on Taiwan’s ‘safe’ east coast. Here’s how

Data compiled from the Taiwanese defence ministry’s daily briefings shows a rise in drone and helicopter activity on the far side of the island.

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Illustration: Brian Wang
US-China relations

Chinese official praises Trump invitation but does not say if Xi will attend

Trump spokesman confirms inauguration invitation, but Qiu Wenxing of Chinese embassy does not discuss whether Xi Jinping will attend.

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Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Chinese Taipei badminton doubles pair under fire for pro-independence support

Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin were the targets of ‘China, Taiwan’ chants from fans at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Centre.

US-China relations

Will Chinese president attend US inauguration at Trump’s invitation?

US outlet reports Trump invited Xi soon after winning election, even though foreign heads of state do not attend presidential inaugurations.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US president-elect Donald Trump last met in Japan in June 2019. Analysts say Beijing should invite Trump to the Chinese capital “at a suitable time”. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Will ties between Japan and South Korea worsen if Yoon Suk-yeol is ousted?

Japan is concerned that South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung might take over Yoon given his stance against Tokyo, analysts say.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of their meeting on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Lima last month. Photo: dpa
China’s military drills

‘Patience has a limit’: PLA boosts presence near Taiwan after leadership change

Six months after island’s new leader took over, PLA tracking data shows growing numbers of military exercises and sorties are getting closer to more of Taiwan.

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Donald Trump

Editorial | Trump a good reason for China, Japan thaw

Crisis of trust between two countries with fragile economies has to be overcome for both their sakes.

Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou to visit mainland China this month

Ma will lead a youth delegation to northeast and southwest on a nine-day trip this month in another push to boost people-to-people exchanges.

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Ma Ying-jeou (centre), a former Taiwanese leader and former chairman of the Kuomintang party, will pay his third visit to the mainland in two years to promote youth exchanges. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

First year of Trump presidency crucial for US-China ties: scholar

If Washington and Beijing can manage tensions in 2025, particularly on Taiwan, ‘we should all celebrate’, says prominent expert Minxin Pei.

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US president-elect Donald Trump takes office for his second term as American president on January 20, 2025. Photo: Reuters
China’s military

Taiwan monitoring PLA warplanes and ships after William Lai’s stopovers

Defence ministry says 47 aircraft were detected near the island in the 24 hours to 6am, along with 12 naval ships and nine official vessels.

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Japan

US defence chief Lloyd Austin reassures Japan amid China tensions, Trump policies

Austin’s visit, likely his last, aimed to solidify ties and ensure stability in the region, despite potential changes in US military presence and funding.

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