China names Taiwan independence ‘diehards’ facing legal punishment
While none of the names comes as a surprise – Beijing has sanctioned them before on various occasions since 2021 – the list comes in the wake of China’s new legal guidelines…
Taipei hosts meeting of foreign lawmakers, South Korea absent
Both of the South Korean inaugural co-chairs -- former lawmakers Ji Seong-ho and Oh Yeong-hwan -- dropped out of their respective races for South Korea’s National Assembly…
Pro-reunification groups protest IPAC meeting in Taipei
The annual Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China meeting took place in Taipei on Tuesday, and Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech during the meeting, which drew…
Mekong-ROK nations pledge stronger partnership for mutual prosperity
The ministers noted that the plan of action for 2021-2025 was effectively implemented, strengthening sub-regional connectivity, promoting competitiveness, narrowing the…
Korea-Japan breakthrough? Watershed weekend faces challenges
Seoul's push to reconcile with Japan and boost security cooperation faces hurdle from a grieving Korean public.
Don’t break law and you have nothing to fear, China tells Taiwan staff of multinational firms
The Chinese government issues the statement on July 24, following new legal guidelines that mandate execution in extreme cases for “diehard” separatists.
Seoul’s support for UNESCO listing of Sado mines sparks backlash
Among the criticisms is Japan's failure to recognize over 1,500 workers from the Korean Peninsula at the Sado mine as forced labour, as well as its omission of a museum featuring…
President Xi urges Xiamen Airlines to further bolster bond across Strait
The president has encouraged the airlines to play an active role in serving economic and social development and advancing exchanges and cooperation across the Taiwan Strait.
Mainland slams Lai Ching-te’s ‘Taiwan independence’ stance
Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks in response to a press inquiry regarding Lai's 'separatist rhetoric' calling for the…
Japan, Taiwan coast guards conduct joint exercise off Boso Peninsula in Chiba
It was the first maritime exercise between the two coast guards since Japan and Taiwan severed diplomatic ties in 1972.