Ministry urges Taiwan to lift mainland trade restrictions
The restrictions have not only caused significant damage to mainland industries and enterprises but have also adversely affected the interests of consumers in Taiwan, spokesperson…
US urged to turn non-support stance of ‘independence’ into concrete action
China announced sanctions on January 7 against five defense industry companies in the US for being involved in weapons sales to Taiwan, as it urged Washington to stop arming the…
China imposes sanctions on US firms for arming Taiwan
Measures include freezing the movable and immovable properties of those companies in China, and prohibiting organizations and individuals in China from transacting and cooperating…
‘Land battle’ hots up in Taiwan elections in last weekend before voting day
At the weekend, politicians of the major parties fanned out across the island to canvass for votes, in a shift from the online campaigns – called “air battles” – they had…
A maverick, a former top cop or a career politician: Who will be Taiwan’s next president?
Standing for election to replace her are current Vice-President Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party, Mr Hou Yu-ih of the main opposition Kuomintang and Dr Ko Wen-je…
Smears a common trick of Taiwan DPP, says Chinese mainland spokesman
Chen Binhua, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, made the remarks after DPP politicians in Taiwan claimed that the mainland had intervened in the…
Taiwan says 3 Chinese balloons flew across the island
China said the balloon was a civilian craft that had accidentally drifted astray.
Taiwan elections: ‘Slip of tongue’ does not dent Lai’s lead in final opinion polls
A poll by broadcaster TVBS on the evening of Jan 1 found 33 per cent of respondents said they would support the DPP team, with 30 per cent backing the Kuomintang, and 22 per cent…
Tears and barbs in Taiwan’s only presidential debate
In just two weeks on Jan 13, Taiwan heads to the polls to elect its next president, a pivotal vote that will shape Taipei’s relations with Beijing, which claims sovereignty over…
China pressures influential Taiwanese band Mayday ahead of elections: Sources
Mayday is among the most successful Taiwanese artistes in China, a market that has become increasingly challenging for Taiwanese celebrities as Beijing steps up its political…