Cross-Strait relation
Taiwan Announces Military Expansion plans to Counter China
Girish Shetti | | Mar 17, 2017 10:25 AM EDT |
Taiwan has announced ambitious military and naval expansion plans to counter what the self-ruled island calls an 'increasing military' threat from Mainland China.
Taiwanese President Tsai Accuses China of ‘Intimidation’ and ‘Coercion’
Girish Shetti | | Jan 01, 2017 08:28 AM EST |
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday minced no words as she accused China of resorting back to aggressive policies for pressurizing the self-ruled island. Tsai, who will soon on weeklong Central American tour, was speaking at the yearend conference in Taipei.
China Condemns Japan’s Decision to Name Change De Facto Taiwan Embassy
Girish Shetti | | Dec 29, 2016 05:48 AM EST |
China did not mince any words on Wednesday as it condemned Japan's decision to change the name of its de-facto embassy in the self-ruled Taiwan. The Japanese government's decision is seen by Beijing as a tactical challenge to its 'One China' policy.
China Says it did not use ‘Financial Muscle’ as Sao Tome Break Ties With Taiwan
Girish Shetti | | Dec 23, 2016 06:32 AM EST |
China on Thursday refuted the Taiwanese government's allegation that it used its financial clout to force Sao Tome to break diplomatic ties with self-ruled island nation. The Chinese government claimed that Sao Tome government was correcting its "past mistake" by recognizing the "One China" policy.
Donald Trump Speaks to Taiwan's President, as Showdown with China Looms
Girish Shetti | | Dec 04, 2016 12:24 AM EST |
US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Taiwan's President over the phone on Friday. The controversial call is an unprecedented move that overturned diplomatic protocol ever since Washington recognized the 'One China' policy in 1978.
Chinese Station Tenders Apology for not Including Taiwan in China Map
Girish Shetti | | Oct 12, 2016 04:45 PM EDT |
A leading Chinese television station, Hunan Television, has tendered an apology for displaying a Chinese map that did not show Taiwan as a part of Mainland China. The incident was reported by the official website of People's Daily, which published a screengrab of the map that was broadcasted on the talent show.
Taiwan Appoints Pro-China Politician as APEC Envoy Amid Cross-Strait Tension
Girish Shetti | | Oct 05, 2016 07:23 PM EDT |
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday offered an olive branch to Beijing by appointing a pro-China politician to represent Taipei at the forthcoming APEC Summit (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation). The annual Asia-Pacific summit will be held next month in Peru.
Leading UN Agency Snubs Taiwan Over ‘One China’ Principle
Girish Shetti | | Sep 23, 2016 03:53 PM EDT |
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a U.N. aviation agency, has snubbed Taiwan by not inviting it to its assembly that is scheduled to be held in Canada from Sept. 27 to Oct. 7. The move is seen as the United Nation's (UN) tacit recognition of the 'One China' principle, which states that China and Taiwan are part of one nation.
China Warns Taiwan to Cancel Dalai Lama’s Visit
Girish Shetti | | Sep 15, 2016 07:28 AM EDT |
China on Wednesday warned the Taiwanese government not to allow the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to visit the island nation. The warning came after reports emerged that high profile Taiwanese legislator, Freddy Lim, has forwarded a formal invitation to the Dalai Lama visit to Taiwan.
Deal Between CTBC Financial Holdings and China CITIC Bank Falls Apart Amid Growing Tension Between China, Taiwan
Girish Shetti | | Aug 26, 2016 03:45 PM EDT |
Taiwan-based CTBC Financial Holdings and China's CITIC Bank Corp have canceled their plan to invest in each other's company amid on-going political tension between both countries.
Taiwan seeks to Deepen Ties with Panama to Counter China’s Influence in the Region
Girish Shetti | | Jun 28, 2016 05:29 AM EDT |
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen kick started her first overseas trip in Panama on Saturday as Taiwan aims to deepen bilateral relationship with one of its key allies
Taiwanese President Embarks on First Foreign Visit as China Remains Alert
Girish Shetti | | Jun 25, 2016 01:04 AM EDT |
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen left for Panama and Paraguay on Friday, marking her first foreign trip since taking over the office last month. Both countries are among the 22 countries that officially recognize the island nation.
China Blames Market Conditions for Recent Decline in Taiwan-Bound Tourists
Girish Shetti | | Jun 16, 2016 08:07 PM EDT |
China on Thursday said that recent decline in the number of Chinese tourists traveling to Taiwan is due to existing market conditions, claiming that the Chinese government has never set a quota on Chinese tourists traveling to Taiwan.
Taiwan Rejects Former President Ma Ying-jeou’s Request to Visit Hong Kong
Girish Shetti | | Jun 13, 2016 05:49 AM EDT |
Taiwanese authorities have rejected former President Ma Ying-jeou's request to visit Hong Kong later this month to attend an award ceremony organized by the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA). Ma was invited as one of the keynote speakers for the event where he was hoping to speak on cross-strait relations.
China Target Taiwan’s Tourism Industry; Plans to Reduce the Number of Taiwan-Bound Tourists
Girish Shetti | | Jun 12, 2016 10:17 AM EDT |
China is reportedly planning to reduce the number of Taiwan-bound tourists in three stages this year as the relationship between China and Taiwan continues to sour.
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