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Taiwanese President Tsai Accuses China of ‘Intimidation’ and ‘Coercion’

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 Warns US over Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen's Visit

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 29, 2016 08:13 PM EST

Taiwan Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that the country's President Tsai Ing-Wen will pass through the United States during her visit to Latin America, a move that has angered China.

Taiwan Moves Closer to Legalize Gay Marriage.

Taiwan Moves Closer to Legalize Same Sex Marriage; Draws Mixed Reactions from Netizens

Girish Shetti |

Dec 27, 2016 08:01 PM EST

Taiwan's Parliament on Monday took a first step towards legalizing the same sex marriage by passing first draft of the controversial marriage equality bill. The controversial bill now awaits final hurdle in mid next year when it will come for final review in the parliament.

China Protests over Taiwan’s Inclusion in US Defense Bill.

China Loses Cool over Taiwan’s Inclusion in US Defense Bill

Girish Shetti |

Dec 26, 2016 08:57 PM EST

China has lodged a stern protest with the United States after outgoing President Barack Obama signed a US defense policy, suggesting that the US must conduct senior military exchanges with self-ruled Taiwan.

Communist-Backed Newspaper Urges Beijing to Use Military Force on Taiwan

Communist-Backed Newspaper Urges Beijing to Use Military Force to Take Taiwan

Desiree Sison |

Dec 17, 2016 04:03 AM EST

The Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece, the Global Times, has called on Beijing to prepare for the use of all-out military force as a means to take control of Taiwan and its people.

China Tells US that National Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity are not 'Bargaining Chips'

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 15, 2016 09:21 PM EST

China's ambassador to the United States said that Beijing would never bargain with Washington over issues pertaining to its national sovereignty or territorial integrity.

Chinese Media Warns Trump that His Pride will Lead to His Downfall

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 13, 2016 11:27 PM EST

"Pride goes before a fall," this is the stark warning that US president-elect Donald Trump has received from a Chinese government-backed newspaper in a scorching attack after he threatened to realign his country's policies towards Beijing.

Trump Attacks China Anew on Social Media

Desiree Sison |

Dec 05, 2016 05:23 AM EST

US President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter and attacked China anew on Sunday, accusing Beijing of currency manipulation and increasing its military aggression in the disputed South China Sea.

Cecilia Malmstrom in her remarks said that China had introduced impossible terms of engagement at the WTO.

EU Blames China for World Trade Organization Relapse

Steve M.C. |

Dec 05, 2016 01:51 AM EST

China has been put under the spotlight by the European Union over submission of impossible terms of engagement at the World Trade Organization aimed at cutting imports and exports of environmentally friendly products by nearly over $1 billion.

US Vice president-elect Mike Pence said US-Taiwan controversial phone call was merely a

Mike Pence Shrugs Off Trump’s Call with Taiwanese President as ‘Courtesy Call’

Girish Shetti |

Dec 05, 2016 01:32 AM EST

US Vice President-elect Mike Pence on Sunday downplayed the significance of Donald Trump's phone conversation with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday, describing the phone call as a "mere courtesy" call.

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.

Trump Shows Anti-Communist Streak by Talking to Taiwan’s President, who China Hates

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Dec 03, 2016 04:59 PM EST

The U.S. is legally bound by treaties to defend Taiwan in the event of war with China.

China Warns Taiwan to Stay Away from Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Movement

Girish Shetti |

Nov 30, 2016 09:25 AM EST

China warned Taiwan on Tuesday to stay out of Hong Kong's affair, claiming that the self ruled island's interference could cause instability in the former British colony.

Malaysia Deports Taiwanese suspects to China.

Malaysia Deports Alleged Taiwanese Telephone Scammers to China; Taiwan Protests

Girish Shetti |

Nov 30, 2016 07:48 AM EST

Malaysia deported 74 suspects - including 21 Taiwanese suspects - to China on Tuesday in connection with the multi-billion dollar telecom fraud scam. This is the latest development in deportation saga that has had considerable impact on cross-strait relation.

Taiwan To Hold Rescue Operation in South China Sea by end of this Month

Girish Shetti |

Nov 22, 2016 11:03 AM EST

Taiwan has announced that it plans to conduct rescue drills near its sole territorial holding in disputed South China Sea by end of this year. The operation would be first big operation by Taipei in the disputed maritime territory ever since pro-independent leader Tsai Ing-wen assumed office earlier this year.