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POLITICSAug 8Taipei : China control order over Taiwan Strait ridiculousTaipei has dismissed China's control order over the Taiwan Strait as ridiculous. This statement reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions regarding the Taiwan Strait.manilatimes.net · Philippines
POLITICSAug 8Taiwan’s push to dissolve pro-Beijing party triggers political censorship debateTaiwan’s plan to dissolve the pro-Beijing Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP) has sparked controversy over whether the independence-leaning authorities are using security concerns to suppress political dissent. The island’s interior ministry is seeking a Constitutional Court order to declare the CUPP unconstitutional and dissolve it, marking the first such action against a political party in Taiwan’s history. “The CUPP has long been linked to organised crime, including cross-border...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 6Taiwan delegation attends annual Hiroshima bombing memorialA Taiwanese delegation participated in the annual memorial for the Hiroshima bombing. This attendance signifies diplomatic engagement and remembrance of a historical event.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSAug 5Donovan Deep Dives : What the national party congresses revealed about Taiwan three big partiesAn analysis explores revelations from national party congresses concerning Taiwan's three major political parties. This provides insights into the current political landscape and future directions of these parties.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSAug 4Freeland crosses Beijing red lines with Taiwan speechFreeland delivered a speech concerning Taiwan, which Beijing considers to have crossed its red lines. This indicates a significant diplomatic disagreement and increased international tension.edmontonsun.com · Canada
POLITICSJul 29Mainland slams Lai bid to pursue Taiwan independence through forcetaiwansun.com · China
POLITICSJul 28Taiwan is on the frontlines in battle for democracyThe article states that Taiwan is positioned on the frontlines in a global battle for democracy. This highlights the nation's critical role in a broader geopolitical struggle.rappler.com · Philippines
POLITICSJul 27Taiwan honors Japan lawmaker Furuya with medal for boosting bilateral tiesTaiwan President Lai Ching-te on Monday conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon on Beijing-sanctioned Japanese ruling lawmaker Keiji Furuya in recognition of his contributions to…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 27Will the heat from a cooking oil scandal help the opposition in Taiwan?Taipei mayor Wayne Chiang Wan-an has emerged as the biggest political winner from an opposition protest against the government’s handling of a food safety scandal that drew what organisers said were more than 200,000 people onto the streets of the city. The unexpectedly large turnout on Saturday appears to have given the island’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang, fresh momentum ahead of the local elections in November, and could reshape the race to become the party’s candidate in the next...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 26Taiwan Officials Warn Beijing Is Turning Taiwan Political Divisions Into DistrustTaiwanese officials are warning that Beijing is leveraging Taiwan's political divisions to create distrust. This indicates concerns about external influence impacting Taiwan's internal stability.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSJul 26Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?The future of a mainland Chinese film calling for reunification with Taiwan has been thrown into uncertainty as it faces a surprising backlash from nationalistic voices. The Belief tells the story of how in 1683, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty ordered Shi Lang, the admiral of the Fujian navy, to lead the Qing army to a major victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan, which considered itself part of the then-overthrown Ming dynasty. The battle, known as the Battle of Penghu, ultimately...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 25Taiwan residents rally against DPP food safety failures , urging livelihood protectionTaiwan residents rallied to protest the ruling DPP's perceived food safety failures and to demand protection for their livelihoods. This reflects public dissatisfaction with government policies.taiwansun.com · China
POLITICSJul 23To deter China from invading Taiwan , Trump must exploit its pressure pointsA perspective suggests that former President Trump should exploit China's pressure points to deter a potential invasion of Taiwan. This discusses potential geopolitical strategies concerning a critical regional flashpoint.washingtonexaminer.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23Taiwan envoy to Arutz Sheva : Partnership without conditionsA Taiwanese envoy has expressed interest in an unconditional partnership with Arutz Sheva. This statement highlights a diplomatic outreach and potential international cooperation.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
POLITICSJul 22Chinese mainland spokesperson appreciates the Papua New Guinea government closure of Taiwan representative office in the countryA Chinese mainland spokesperson has expressed approval for Papua New Guinea's decision to close Taiwan's representative office. This highlights a diplomatic development concerning cross-strait relations and international recognition.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICSJul 19Democratic Taiwan must not become China Taiwan , president saysTaiwan's president stated that democratic Taiwan must not become "China Taiwan," emphasizing the nation's independent democratic status. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and Taiwan's position regarding its sovereignty.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSJul 19Democratic Taiwan must not become China Taiwan , president saysTaiwan's president has stated that democratic Taiwan must not be subsumed by China. This emphasizes Taiwan's sovereignty and its stance in geopolitical relations.internazionale.it · Italy
POLITICSJul 18Taiwan reviewing gas imports after Papua New Guinea orders office closureTaiwan is reviewing its gas import strategy following Papua New Guinea's decision to order a foreign office closure. This indicates potential shifts in international diplomatic and trade relations.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSJul 18Will Taiwan’s food safety scandal wreck the DPP’s local election hopes?Taiwan’s biggest food safety scandal in years has become a political liability for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), giving the opposition valuable ammunition ahead of November’s local elections. The latest controversy centres on soybean salad oil produced by Central Union Oil Corporation, which was found to contain excessive levels of benzo[a]pyrene (BaP). The substance is classified as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. According to Taiwan’s food...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 15Lithuania new PM says allowing Taiwan de - facto embassy was maybe too brave Lithuania's new Prime Minister has suggested that the decision to permit a de-facto Taiwanese embassy might have been overly bold. This statement reflects on the country's diplomatic stance regarding Taiwan.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSJul 15Taiwan’s opposition TPP launches historic first trip to mainland ChinaThe Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) has sent its first formal delegation to mainland China since the party’s founding, seeking to maintain cross-strait peace through dialogue amid heightened tensions with Beijing. The nine-member delegation from the island’s smaller opposition party left for Shanghai on Tuesday for a four-day visit focused on youth exchanges, urban governance, artificial intelligence (AI), technological innovation and entrepreneurship. “The trip aims to build goodwill and mutual...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 13Lindsey Graham Taiwan Record Defined His Reputation as a China HawkLindsey Graham's record regarding Taiwan has established his reputation as a China hawk. This defines a key aspect of his political career and foreign policy views.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSJul 10Taiwan slams Beijing for glorifying violence after attack on Japanese commentatorTaiwan has criticized Beijing for allegedly glorifying violence following an attack on a Japanese commentator. This indicates rising diplomatic tensions between Taiwan and Beijing regarding the incident.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSJul 9Hong Kong man pleads guilty to subversive promotion of pro-Taiwan partyA Hong Kong man has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion under the national security law for promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist messages in 2024 and last year. The District Court heard on Thursday that Chan Ho-hin, a 23-year-old waiter, had proclaimed that the Taiwanese government was the only legitimate regime in the country, and called on Hongkongers to support and join the Revive the Republic of China Freedom Party in Taiwan through social media, leaflets and...South China Morning Post