China Taiwan Ties

US does not support Taiwan independence, says Joe Biden after crucial polls

Earlier in the day, the Taiwanese ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te came to power, strongly rejecting Chinese pressure to spurn him, and pledged both to stand up to Beijing and seek talks.

China vows to ‘smash independence plots’ as thousands to rally for Taiwan elections

“The Chinese People’s Liberation Army remains on high alert at all times and will take all necessary measures to resolutely crush any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist plots and firmly defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang said

To protect election from China, Taiwan's in-person voting rule disenfranchises thousands of eligible voters

The key factor preventing many from participating in the electoral process is Taiwan's insistence on in-person voting, a rule implemented since the island introduced direct elections nearly three decades ago for its 23 million residents, according to a report

'Public, please beware of your safety': China 'satellite' launch triggers Taiwan emergency phone alert

Taiwan's countrywide emergency phone alert system was activated on Tuesday following the detection of a Chinese "satellite", around the same time Beijing announced the successful launch of the "Einstein Probe satellite."

'Only observe': Taiwan bars mainland China journalists on short-term permits from covering elections

Mainland journalists with short-term permits are only permitted to observe and are explicitly prohibited from writing anything about the elections, even if they successfully navigate the application process for their visit, according to a report

China too ‘overwhelmed’ with internal problems to consider Taiwan invasion, says President Tsai Ing-wen

"Well, I think the Chinese leadership at this juncture is overwhelmed by its internal challenges. And my thought is that perhaps this is not a time for them to consider a major invasion of Taiwan," said Tsai

Most Taiwanese do not view US as ‘trustworthy’, but majority trusts its security commitment for island: Survey

The survey also indicated strong support for American arms sales to Taiwan, with over 65 per cent of respondents expressing approval. Approximately 57 per cent believed that the US would use force to assist Taiwan if Beijing attempted to unilaterally change the status quo

Taiwan defends tech giant Foxconn over China tax probe

Taiwan defended tech giant Foxconn on Monday after China launched an investigation into several of the firm's sites, saying that Taiwanese businesses should not be subjected to "political interference"

Taiwan unveils first domestically built submarine to fend off China

Taiwan unveiled its first domestically built submarine on Thursday, with the massively outgunned island seeking to bolster its defences against China

China unveils ‘blueprint’ for Taiwan integration: Report

The directive outlines ambitious goals, including making Fujian a "demonstration zone" for integrated development with Taiwan and the "first home" for Taiwanese residents and businesses looking to establish themselves in China, according to a report