China-Taiwan relations
China Confirms Aircraft Carrier Conducted First Drill in South China Sea
Theena Ocay | | Jan 04, 2017 04:13 AM EST |
China confirmed that its aircraft carrier has for the first time conducted drills in the South China Sea with a formation of other warships and fighter jets.
China Voices Concern Over Singapore's Ties With Taiwan
mwaniki wanjiku | | Dec 01, 2016 03:07 PM EST |
China has lodged a formal protest with Singapore after Singaporean armored troop carriers were seized by Hong Kong customs officials en route from Taiwan.
Taiwan Republic Stickers on Passports Spark Controversy in China
Alexis Villarias | | Apr 12, 2016 11:00 AM EDT |
Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has approved an amendment to the law on April 6, allowing the "Taiwan Republic" stickers on their "Republic of China" passports. The revoked legislation sparked controversy in China, refusing two Taiwanese visitors to enter the mainland.
Taiwan's Government Addresses Rumors of China Reducing Mainland Tourists to Taiwan
Mia Ren | | Mar 16, 2016 10:29 AM EDT |
Amidst reports that mainland China will cut at least 40 percent of possible tourists to Taiwan, the mayor of its capital Taipei said that the city already has a backup plan.
China's President Xi Vows to Contain Secessionist Activities in Taiwan
Carlos Castillo | | Mar 07, 2016 06:16 AM EST |
Delivering what some say is his strongest warning yet to Taiwanese pro-independence leaders, China's President Xi Jinping on Sunday vowed to protect the country's territorial integrity by stamping out any move to declare Taiwan's independence from the mainland.
Taiwan Confirms Presence of Chinese Missiles in Disputed South China Sea Island
Carlos Castillo | | Feb 17, 2016 06:24 AM EST |
Taiwanese defense officials on Tuesday confirmed the presence of advanced surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea under the control of China.
US Urges China, Taiwan to Hold Dialogue to Diffuse Tensions After Elections
Desiree Sison | | Feb 12, 2016 07:36 AM EST |
US President Barack Obama on Thursday urged China and Taiwan to explore talks and dialogues amid concern from Washington that the recent election of a pro-independence leader in Taiwan could heighten tensions between the two sides.
Taiwan's Outgoing President Visits Disputed Island in South China Sea
Carlos Castillo | | Jan 28, 2016 05:35 AM EST |
Taiwan's outgoing chief executive has ignored criticisms from key ally the United States and departed for a disputed island in the South China Sea Thursday morning.
Taiwan to Reverse Progress Toward Union With China, Says Report
Carlos Castillo | | Jan 26, 2016 06:06 AM EST |
Taiwan will strengthen its ties with the United States, Europe and Japan in the coming years, diverting the island's reliance on trade with China toward a larger pool of partners in the international community, according to a report issued recently by a US-based risk analysis organization.
Tsai Ing-wen Wins Taiwan Elections as Beijing Issues Stern Warning
Carlos Castillo | | Jan 16, 2016 06:43 PM EST |
With the presidency and the fate of their democracy at issue, the people of Taiwan took to the polls Saturday to give Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) a convincing testimonial of approval.
As Elections Loom, Critics Blame China for Taiwan's Economic Woes
Carlos Castillo | | Jan 15, 2016 10:54 AM EST |
With elections just hours away, crucial economic issues have come to dominate political discourse in Taiwan, and -- as always -- the key question for both candidates and voters alike is whether Taiwan's economic future lies in closer ties with China or an autonomous national identity.
"We Cannot be Bound to China," Says Taiwan's Potential Next President
Carlos Castillo | | Dec 29, 2015 06:52 AM EST |
Taiwan will continue to go against Beijing's wishes and assert itself as an independent nation and economy if the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) goes on to win the Taiwanese elections on January 16.
Taiwan's Next Ruling Party Open to Friendlier Ties With China
Carlos Castillo | | Dec 12, 2015 10:07 PM EST |
Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which is likely to be voted into power in elections next month, is open to improving ties with China, a senior party member said Friday.
Islamic State Slights China by Recognizing Taiwan
Carlos Castillo | | Nov 27, 2015 12:58 AM EST |
After infuriating China last week by executing a Chinese citizen, the Islamic State (IS) has rubbed salt on the wound by recognizing Taiwan as an independent nation in its latest propaganda video.
Taiwan's Next President Must Maintain Cross-Strait Relationship Status Quo: Official
Kwao Peppeh | | Sep 17, 2015 05:33 AM EDT |
The spokesman for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday that the next president of the island nation has to maintain the status quo in cross-strait relations.
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