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The Latest Breaking News from Tsai Ingwen

Presidential hopeful Lai says Taiwan’s sovereignty is ‘a fact’

Lai’s comments come as China urges the United States to stop selling arms to Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan

The deal with Taiwan, which has not yet been finalised, would exacerbate soaring tensions between the US and China.

Al Jazeera

US approves new $500M arms sale to Taiwan as aggression from China intensifies

The Biden administration has approved a new $500 million arms sale to Taiwan as it ramps up military assistance to the island despite fervent objections from China

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Taiwan's president renews her pledge to stronger self defense during visit to war memorial

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has renewed her pledge to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense as she visited a war memorial from the last time Taiwan and China battled

The Independent UK

Why is China so angry about Taiwan’s William Lai visiting the US?

China’s angry response to Taiwan official’s stopovers in US show relations are at all-time low, but how did we get here?

Al Jazeera

Taiwan's vice president leaves on Paraguay trip amid Chinese efforts to isolate the island

Taiwan’s vice president has left on a trip to Paraguay to reinforce relations with his government’s last diplomatic partner in South America at a time when China is stepping up efforts to isolate the self-ruled island democracy

The Independent UK

China criticizes the upcoming US visit of Taiwan's 'separatist' presidential front-runner

China has criticized an upcoming stopover in the United States by Taiwan’s vice president and presidential front-runner William Lai as a challenge to its territorial integrity, while Taiwan says it’s merely a transit stop

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Taiwan ties make ‘more sense’ for Paraguay

TAIPEI: Paraguay’s formal ties with Taiwan make “more sense” than recognising China, and will be a greater boost to development in the South American country, president-elect Santiago Pena said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Paraguay’s president-elect recommits to ties as Taiwan’s last ally in South America

Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, has committed to maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan, going against a trend of Taipei’s diplomatic allies switching their allegiance to China

The Independent UK

Paraguay's president-elect begins Taiwan visit that's meant to foster closer ties

Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena, has arrived in Taipei for a visit meant to reinforce relations between Taiwan and one of its few remaining diplomatic allies

The Independent UK

Taiwan says 8 Chinese aircraft crossed Taiwan Strait median line

TAIPEI: Eight Chinese aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday morning, Taiwan's defence ministry said, as China ramps up military pressure on the democratic island.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan’s ‘West Wing’-style hit completely ignores China. For some, that’s the draw

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Plagiarism rumors. Election rallies featuring inflated batons and cheers for “frozen garlic.” Boozy karaoke after-parties.

Los Angeles Times

China spinning a ‘web’ of influence campaigns to win over Taiwan

Away from the headline grabbing military threats, Beijing’s propaganda department is working to woo hearts and minds.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan scrambles air force as Chinese warplanes cross median line

Ten Chinese aircraft flew over the Taiwan Strait’s median line on Sunday as tensions in the region continue to rise.

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Taiwan claims 10 Chinese war planes crossed Taiwan Strait median line

Taiwan's air force scrambled into action after spotting 10 Chinese war planes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan sends up fighters as Chinese warplanes cross strait's median line

TAIPEI: Taiwan's air force scrambled into action on Sunday after spotting 10 Chinese warplanes crossing the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, as the island's defence ministry said four Chinese warships also carried out combat patrols.

The Independent UK

Taiwan president pledges to strengthen island's defense capability with new technologies

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says the self-ruled island will work to improve its rescue and defense capabilities with new technologies, adding that strengthening Taiwan is key to maintaining peace

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan’s ruling party rocked by sexual harassment claims

President apologises for second time in a week as politics and media embroiled in #MeToo allegations

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Bangkok Post

Taiwan, US to sign trade deal

TAIPEI: The United States and Taiwan will sign a trade deal on Thursday, Taipei said, in a move likely to stoke tensions between Beijing and Washington over the island.

Newsroom.co.nz

The China Tightrope: War on our doorstep?

An edited extract from The China Tightrope, a new book on the NZ-China relationship, on what a conflict involving China might look like - and what that would mean for Aotearoa.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president amid China tensions?

The presidential election in 2024 will be decided by 23.5 million people voting on a range of issues, but how each party intends to deal with China looms large

Tribune News Service

Taiwan’s Tsai puts China, chip power center-stage in final year

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said cross-strait security and reinforcing the island’s position in the global supply chain will be key priorities for her final year in office, as she lays a path for her deputy to succeed her.

The Guardian - UK

G7 summit: Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives in Japan as he bids to boost western support for Kyiv

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with Joe Biden after US said it would allow allied countries to supply Ukraine with fighter jets

AFP

Taiwan president vows to keep 'status quo' on cross-strait relations

Taipei (AFP) - Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen vowed Saturday to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait in the face of increased military pressure from China, saying that "war is not an option".

Reuters

'War is not an option', Taiwan president says amid China tensions

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Saturday to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid high tensions with China, which has stepped up military pressure on the democratically governed island.

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