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Pelosi to Taiwan president: "We will not abandon our commitment" to island

The meeting will not go over well in Beijing.

Axios

‘Taiwan will not back down,’ president vows as China readies military drills over Pelosi visit

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen struck a defiant tone Wednesday as she hosted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a furious China gearing up for major military exercises around the island in retaliation for the visit.

France 24

Nancy Pelosi meets Taiwan's President as China responds with flurry of military exercises — as it happened

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has been visiting Taiwan's parliament and meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, despite China warning of "serious consequences" for her trip. Look back at how the day's events unfolded with our blog.

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Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan as China puts military on high alert

People’s Liberation Army announces targeted military operations as it calls visit a ‘malicious provocation’

The Guardian - UK

Milestones in relations between the U.S., China and Taiwan

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, drawing sharp warnings from Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory.

Reuters

Japanese lawmakers hold security talks with Tsai

TAIPEI -- A delegation of Japanese lawmakers including former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba held talks with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan discusses regional defense in rare visit to Taiwan

A group of Japanese lawmakers including two former defense ministers has met with Taiwan’s president in a rare high-level visit to discuss regional security

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‘A dangerous moment’: China warns of consequences if Pelosi visits Taiwan

De-escalation difficult for US and China, say analysts, amid widespread support in Taiwan for potential trip

The Guardian - UK

Why is US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's planned Taiwan visit sparking so much tension with China?

Nancy Pelosi will be the highest-ranking US politician to visit Taiwan since 1997 but China warns it will take "firm and forceful" measures if her visit goes ahead.

ABC News

EXPLAINER: Why is a Pelosi visit to Taiwan causing tension?

China is warning it will respond forcefully if U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi proceeds with a planned visit to Taiwan

The Independent UK

Taiwan president oversees drills on warship, lauds determination for defence

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen boarded a naval warship on Tuesday for only the second time in her six years in office, where she lauded the military's determination to defend the island while overseeing its largest annual naval and air exercises.

Reuters

'Missile Alert': Taiwan Holds Air-raid Exercise amid China Tension

Roads emptied and people were ordered to stay indoors in parts of Taiwan, including its capital Taipei, on Monday for an air-raid exercise as the island steps up preparations in the event of a Chinese attack. Sirens sounded at 1:30 p.m.

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Missile alert': Taiwan holds air-raid exercise amid China tension

Reuters

Taiwan's concerns on speed of arms sales will be conveyed to U.S., says ex-U.S. defence secretary

Former U.S. defence secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he would take back to Washington D.C. concerns expressed in Taiwan about the speed of arms sales to the island and the need to get greater access to weapons like portable missiles.

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The Independent UK

European Parliament VP urges renewed China-Taiwan dialogue

European Parliament Vice President Nicola Beer has met with Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen and called for China to open a “mutual and respectful dialogue" with the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory

Reuters

'Captain Taiwan' President Tsai launches local election campaign

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen launched her party's campaign for November local elections on Sunday, touting the island's economic resilience in the face of global challenges like the war in Ukraine and inflation.

Benzinga

A High-Profile Taiwan Leader Visits Japan For 1st Time In 50 Years To Mourn Shinzo Abe: Why It's Significant

The wake for Japan’s assasinated former Shinzo Abe was held Monday in Tokyo. Among the visitors was Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai, who made a rare but significant trip to the neighboring archipelago.

Reuters

China complains to Japan about Taiwan vice president at Abe funeral

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday its embassy in Japan had lodged "stern representations" with the government there about Taiwan Vice President William Lai attending the funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe.

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World leaders express sadness, outrage over death of Shinzo Abe, paying tribute to 'friend', 'brilliant leader'

World leaders express their sadness and outrage at the fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe, describing him as a champion of democracy, a great leader, and a friend.

Reuters

Taiwan has lost a close friend, president says of Abe death

The world has lost an important leader and Taiwan has lost a friend, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday after former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died hours after he was shot while giving an election campaign speech.

Tribune News Service

Xi Jinping’s suppression of Hong Kong democracy pushes Taiwan further from China

A year before Britain handed Hong Kong to China, then-President Jiang Zemin hailed the “one country, two systems” plan for the city as a model for the country to one day unify with Taiwan.

The News Lens

Taoyuan Mayoral Race Illustrates Hypocrisy in DPP and KMT Strategies

The Taoyuan mayoral race has featured hypocritical partisan attacks that speak to real problems in Taiwan’s democracy.

Reuters

Taiwan vice president has back surgery for herniated discs

Taiwan Vice President William Lai had surgery for herniated discs on his spine on Sunday after complaining of acute lower back pain, which went successfully and he is expected to be out of bed and walking by the evening, the presidential office said.

The Guardian - AU

Neither citizens nor foreigners: Hongkongers struggle to adapt to life in Taiwan

Language and cultural differences confronting refugees are compounded by an administrative limbo and lack of support in their new home

Reuters

Taiwan says it's willing to engage with China, doesn't want to close door

Taiwan does not want to close the door to China and is willing to engage in the spirit of goodwill, but on an equal basis and without political preconditions, Premier Su Tseng-chang said on Sunday.

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