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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
Wang Chin-lin (left) and Lee Yang show off their badminton gold medals at the Paris Olympic Games. Photo: Reuters
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.

Japan

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

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China’s military drills

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

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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.

US president-elect Donald Trump, at the FOX Nation Patriot Awards in Greenvale, New York. The arrival of Trump’s protectionist agenda when he takes power will give both Beijing and Tokyo motivation to improve relations. Photo: AP

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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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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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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A mainland Chinese J-16 fighter jet. Taiwan’s defence ministry says it is monitoring PLA activity near the island. Photo: AP
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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Taiwanese political heavyweight proposes new cross-strait framework

Former legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng from the KMT has suggested ‘separate governance without division’.

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Asia travel

Insiders’ guide to Tainan, Taiwan: where history, art and cuisine come alive

Taiwan’s fourth city has plenty to satisfy the inquisitive visitor, especially in the walkable district of Anping, which is brimming with culture.

Tainan’s old and narrow streets make it an attractive city to explore on foot. Photo: Thomas Bird
US-China relations

Taiwan’s Lai suits US with low-key stops but may draw ire from mainland China

Analysts note a shared caution against provoking Beijing in the Taiwanese leader’s layovers in Hawaii and Guam.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai arriving in the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, as part of a Pacific tour that included layovers in the US state of Hawaii and American-controlled Guam. Photo: EPA
Diplomacy

Paraguay expels Chinese diplomat for urging lawmakers to sever ties to Taiwan

Xu Wei, senior Chinese envoy to Latin America, is directed to leave the country after telling legislators to recognise mainland China.

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Asian cinema

5 notable screen adaptations of Chiung Yao romance novels

More than 70 adaptations of the prolific Taiwanese romance author’s books were made for TV and cinema. Some made stars of their cast members.

China’s coastguard

US personnel seen training elite Taiwanese coastguard unit: report

Witnesses say the American personnel were aboard three vessels over two days off the southern city of Kaohsiung.

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Taiwan’s coastguard has been stepping up cooperation with its US counterpart. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

Mainland China sanctions 13 US companies over weapons sales to Taiwan

The sanctions list includes drone and artificial intelligence companies.

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Beijing will impose sanctions on executives at Raytheon Technologies, a major US defence company previously sanctioned by China. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must break the taboos around end-of-life care and death

With a law passed on advanced medical directives, the onus is on government to provide life-and-death education and facilitate discussion.

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China’s Communist Party

Shanghai vice-mayor Hua Yuan to touch down in Taipei on cross-strait mission

Hua will be the first senior official from his city to attend an intercity forum in person in six years.

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Biomedicine: Companies

Hong Kong residents reticent to get latest Covid-19 jab, Moderna survey finds

About 52 per cent of Hong Kong respondents said they were willing to get the updated vaccine, compared with 58 per cent in Singapore.

Moderna’s survey results indicate a “growing complacency” even as coronavirus variants continue to evolve. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture

Obituary | Chiung Yao, Taiwanese romance novelist, dies aged 86

Writer known for novels including My Fair Princess reportedly leaves suicide note saying ‘I choose this way to go home gracefully’.

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Japan

‘Really unfortunate’: political rows stoke deep mutual Japan-China distrust

A survey conducted in Japan and China shows the overwhelming majority of people in both countries have negative views of each other.

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Australia

Australia warns against China’s normalisation of ‘dangerous actions’ in rows

Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s comment comes as an Australian government delegation visits Singapore to discuss deepening their ties.

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Chinese coastguard personnel appearing to wield bladed weapons during a clash in the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Trump vs TikTok ban, American defence spending push: 7 US-China relations reads

From US-India relations to visa woes for Chinese tech workers, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in November 2024.

A US Navy officer walks past fighter jets parked on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham off the coast of Malaysia on November 26. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

China has ‘no right’ to demand removal of US Typhon system from Philippines

The Philippines has the ‘sovereign prerogative’ to retain the Typhon for its security needs given the threat posed by China, analysts say.

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China-EU relations

China condemns Lithuania’s expulsion of diplomats; says countermeasures possible

Beijing accuses Baltic state of violating one-China principle on Taiwan-related issues and damaging relations.

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Malaysia

Malaysia urges Chinese firms to avoid ‘rebadging’ products to dodge US tariffs

Washington is set to restrict exports to Chinese semiconductor manufacturers and certain chipmaking equipment from Malaysia, and Singapore.

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The US is set to restrict exports to Chinese semiconductor manufacturers and certain chipmaking equipment from Malaysia, and Singapore. Photo: Shutterstock
Luxury brands

Swiss luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet makes timely entry in Macau

The watch maker is sprucing up its showroom in Hong Kong and opening more in Shanghai, Beijing and Taipei, CEO Ilaria Resta says.

Swiss watch maker Audemars Piguet opened its first AP House in Macau in late November. It occupies two floors and covers an area of over 900 square metres, the largest in Asia. Photo: Instagram/iwatchome
US-China relations

Beijing vows ‘resolute’ response as US approves US$385 million in arms to Taiwan

US move infringes upon China’s sovereignty and will harm ties, Beijing says, while also condemning US stopovers by Taiwanese leader.

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Books and literature

How a Jesuit priest and Chinese literary icon Sanmao found love beyond romance

Father Barry Martinson and Chinese literary legend Sanmao’s friendship blossomed into a deep connection, marked by shared passions and mutual support.

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