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POLITICS1d agoThe Perils of Mind-Reading in the Taiwan StraitWithout sustained dialogue over Taiwan, Beijing and Washington are both vulnerable to dangerous misreadings of each other’s intentions.The Diplomat

POLITICS1d agoHow Okinawa’s political shift could make Japan more prepared for a Taiwan contingencyOkinawa’s election on Sunday of a governor backed by Japan’s ruling party ended 12 years of local leadership opposed to the relocation of a US airbase and elements of Tokyo’s defence build-up plans. While experts say that Genta Koja’s victory will not give Tokyo any new military authority in the region, it could lead to closer integration of civilian infrastructure into Japan’s defence network in case of a conflict – including one over Taiwan. Koja’s election would give Tokyo “room to expand its...South China Morning Post

POLITICS1d agoBeijing threatens ‘serious consequences’ after Panama lawmakers support TaiwanChina has warned Panama of “serious consequences” after most of the country’s lawmakers set up a parliamentary exchange group with Taiwan, defying pressure from Beijing’s embassy and a public disavowal by their own president. The warning came from foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, who said on Monday that the group seriously violated the one-China principle upheld by Panama and urged what he called “those few politicians” to “see the real picture”. Beijing had noted the Panamanian...South China Morning Post

POLITICS2d agoTrump Has Killed ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Over TaiwanIt was once unclear how Washington would defend Taipei—now it’s doubtful it will help at all.Foreign Policy

POLITICS2d agoBeijing hails Taiwanese scholar’s rare proposal on reunificationBeijing has hailed a “one country, two systems” proposal by a Taiwanese scholar in a rare official statement on an issue regarded as politically sensitive on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. “We are pleased to see that more and more Taiwan compatriots are facing up to reunification, beginning to understand and discuss the specific content of a one country, two systems plan for Taiwan, and offering suggestions and proposals for such a plan through various means,” Chen Binhua, a spokesman for...South China Morning Post

POLITICS4d agoUS wants Taiwan to ‘serve as cannon fodder’ against mainland China: state broadcaster CCTV“Separatists” and the United States are putting Taiwan in greater danger, mainland China’s state broadcaster has warned, days after Washington’s de facto ambassador to the self-ruled island said it only needed to convince a potential adversary that landing forces would be very difficult. “Taiwan doesn’t need to demonstrate that it can win a war outright,” Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, said in a keynote address at the 2026 Taipei Security Dialogue on Wednesday. He...South China Morning Post

POLITICS5d agoBeijing lodges diplomatic protests over Taiwan official’s visit to ItalyBeijing has strongly condemned a visit to Italy by senior Taiwanese officials and lodged formal diplomatic protests with both Rome and Brussels. Criticising the visit on Friday, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Beijing had submitted “serious representations against Italy and the European Union” following reports that Taiwan’s No 2 official, Hsiao Bi-khim, had arrived in Italy to attend an international forum. “[Taiwan’s] Democratic Progressive Party authorities and individual...South China Morning Post

POLITICS5d agoChina angered by Taiwan VP's visit to EU democracy forumBeijing has lodged a complaint with Italy and the EU over top Taiwanese officials visiting a democracy conference. The EU is navigating contentious issues with China and high-ranking Taiwanese visits are rare.DW News [en]

POLITICS5d agoTaiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracyEuropean Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.Al Jazeera [en]

POLITICS6d agoTrump threatens Taiwan’s representative office, sparking debate over island’s US policyTaiwan’s representative office is among a list of entities US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue as part of his crusade against a progressive American think tank, triggering debate about the island’s US policy ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington later this month. Trump named the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (Tecro) in a social media post on Monday attacking the Centre for American Progress, a prominent left-leaning Washington think tank,...South China Morning Post

POLITICSSep 9China reiterates its One China principle on Taiwan over UN resolutionBeijing reaffirmed its One-China principle following a renewed dispute over the interpretation of a UN resolution that defined lawful representation of China at the world's foremost intergovernmental body.EuroNews [en]

POLITICSSep 9Southeast Asia’s Subtle Shift on TaiwanAn erratic United States and a rising China have the region recalibrating.Foreign Policy

POLITICSSep 8Bloc Québécois leader backs Taiwan global role , stronger tiesThe leader of the Bloc Québécois has expressed support for Taiwan's global role and advocates for stronger ties with the nation.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan

POLITICSSep 8Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rulesTaiwan’s opposition and tour operators have hit back at new registration rules for travellers heading to mainland China, with politicians accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of trying to fan cross-strait fears ahead of local elections. Since September 1, travellers to the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau have been required to register details of their trip, including the purpose of their visit, contact information, travel dates as well as the numbers of their passports and mainland...South China Morning Post

POLITICSSep 7Rare Beijing spy series highlights real - life intelligence drama with TaiwanA new Beijing-produced spy series reportedly sheds light on real-life intelligence activities involving Taiwan. This signals the ongoing geopolitical tensions and espionage between China and Taiwan.scmp.com · China

POLITICSSep 7Rare Beijing spy series highlights real-life intelligence drama with TaiwanA television drama produced by Beijing’s top counter-espionage agency has put the spotlight on real-life cases in the high-stakes intelligence battle between mainland China and Taiwan. Over the past decade, mainland Chinese spy dramas have rarely touched on contemporary espionage across the Taiwan Strait but on Sunday state broadcaster CCTV began airing a 40-episode television series about such intelligence efforts from 1998 to 2018. Overseen by the Ministry of State Security, The Long Watch...South China Morning Post

POLITICSSep 6China Pacific influence campaign threatens regional unity , Taiwan official warnsA Taiwan official has warned that China's influence campaign in the Pacific region poses a threat to regional unity. This highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on international relations.shanghainews.net · China

POLITICSSep 6Taiwan Pavilion opens at Gwangju Biennale amid naming controversyThe Taiwan Pavilion has opened at the Gwangju Biennale, but its launch is accompanied by a dispute over its naming. This controversy highlights diplomatic sensitivities surrounding Taiwan's status.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea

POLITICSSep 5Taiwan’s opposition parties split over mayoral race, threatening 2028 election allianceA rupture between Taiwan’s two opposition parties over a mayoral race threatens to spill into November’s elections and erode the fragile trust underpinning their potential 2028 alliance. The main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and smaller Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) have both registered candidates for mayor of Zhubei, the biggest city in Hsinchu county, after weeks of negotiations failed to produce a joint contender. The KMT has nominated Hsinchu county councillor Wu Hsu-chih, while the TPP’s Chiu...South China Morning Post

POLITICSSep 4China lodges complaint with ROK over Taiwan designationChina has formally complained to the Republic of Korea (ROK) regarding its designation of Taiwan. This indicates a diplomatic dispute concerning international recognition and geopolitical sensitivities.usa.chinadaily.com.cn · China

POLITICSSep 3EDITORIAL : Standing firm on Taiwan dignityAn editorial asserts a strong stance on upholding Taiwan's dignity. This highlights ongoing geopolitical perspectives regarding Taiwan.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan

POLITICSSep 3 [ COVER STORY ] Taiwan Pavilion issue could become another THAAD row : Chinese officialA Chinese official has warned that the 'Taiwan Pavilion issue' could escalate into a dispute similar to the THAAD controversy, signaling potential diplomatic tensions.koreatimes.co.kr · South Korea

POLITICSSep 1China Warns Taiwan of Consequence After Pacific Summit Visitdeccanchronicle.com · India

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