French lawmakers to visit Taiwan amid growing cross-strait tensions
China has pledged to bring Taiwan under its control some day, by force if necessary, while Dr Tsai’s Democratic Progressive Party asserts that Taiwan is an independent nation.
China warns Taiwan independence and peace are ‘mutually exclusive’ as military drills conclude
Taiwan’s military has repeatedly said it will respond calmly to China’s drills and not provoke conflict.
Taiwanese keep on dancing in the shadow of China military drills
The group of university students were seemingly unfazed by massive Chinese military exercises around the self-ruled island.
Ancestry, heritage the same on both sides of the Straits
Among the 23 million in Taiwan, more than 97 percent have roots in the mainland. Over the past four decades, hordes of people from Taiwan have visited to get in touch with their…
China deploys largest maritime patrol ship in Taiwan Straits
The Haixun 06, or Sea Patrol 06, is the first large patrol/rescue vessel deployed in the Taiwan Straits.
Protesters rally in LA against Tsai’s ‘transit’
Most of the protesters came from Los Angeles, but many came from other parts of the country, including a group of 40 from San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, to show their…
China warns US House Speaker McCarthy against meeting Taiwan President Tsai
Beijing's warning followed a confirmation by the US House Speaker's office that he would host a bipartisan meeting on Wednesday in California with Tsai.
Former KMT chief Ma Ying-jeou stresses boosting exchanges
Ma said he was impressed by Chongqing's development, investment environment and advanced city planning.
Taiwan sees less severe China reaction to president’s US meeting
A senior Taiwan security official said the government expected a less severe reaction as compared to Pelosi's previous visit.
Taiwan leader Tsai’s ‘transit’ through US strongly opposed by China
China has repeatedly made solemn representations to the US over Tsai's so-called "transit" through the US, said Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning in response to a question at…