Taiwan factory fire kills five, injures 100
No fewer than five people have died and more than 100 others sustained injuries in a fire and subsequent explosions at a golf ball factory in southern Taiwan.
Taiwan president urges more talks on contested China ‘infiltration’ bill
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged parliament on Wednesday to have more discussion on a proposed anti-infiltration bill which the government says is needed to combat Chinese influence and has been condemned by the main opposition and Beijing. The legislation is part of a years-long effort to combat what many in Taiwan see as Chinese efforts […]
One China Policy: Taiwan leader rejects’ one country, two systems’ offer
Taiwan’s president rejected on Thursday a “one country, two systems” formula that Beijing has suggested could be used to unify the island and the mainland, saying such an arrangement had set Hong Kong “on the edge of disorder”. President Tsai Ing-wen also vowed in a National Day speech to defend Taiwan’s sovereignty, saying her government […]
Kiribati cuts ties with Taiwan, presaging switch to China
The Pacific island nation of Kiribati cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan on Friday, becoming the second country to do so this week and strengthening Beijing’s hand. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said that Kiribati had officially notified his government of the decision. Kiribati is expected to recognize China, which has pledged billions of dollars in […]
U.S. told to immediately stop Taiwan arms sales
A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Thursday urged the U.S. to immediately cease arms sales to Taiwan and stop its support for Taiwan independence separatist forces.
‘Cease arms sales to Taiwan’
A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Thursday urged the U.S. to immediately cease arms sales to Taiwan and stop its support for Taiwan independence separatist forces.
