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Taiwan calls China tourism ban a "mistake" amid rising tension

12:15am, 1st August, 2019

Taiwan calls China tourism ban a "mistake" amid rising tension

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday called Beijing's ban on individual tourists to the island a "major strategic mistake" amid heightened tension with giant neighbor China.

Foxconn's Gou to keep board seat as he bids for Taiwan's presidency

10:48am, 10th May, 2019

Foxconn's Gou to keep board seat as he bids for Taiwan's presidency

Terry Gou, chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, will retain a seat on the company's proposed board, a company filing showed on Friday, as he plans to run in Taiwan's 2020 presidential election.

U.S. Navy warships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait

7:48pm, 28th April, 2019

U.S. Navy warships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait

The U.S. military said it sent two Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday as the Pentagon increases the frequency of movement through the strategic waterway despite opposition from China.

Exclusive: In rare move, French warship passes through Taiwan Strait

3:21pm, 25th April, 2019

Exclusive: In rare move, French warship passes through Taiwan Strait

A French warship passed through the strategic Taiwan Strait this month, U.S. officials told Reuters, a rare voyage by a vessel of a European country that is likely to be welcomed by Washington but increase tension with Beijing.

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake rocks Taiwan

2:52am, 18th April, 2019

Schools evacuated, subway services halted as quake rocks Taiwan

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's coastal city of Hualien on Thursday, shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

Foxconn's Gou throws hat in ring for Taiwan presidency, with blessing of sea goddess

5:14am, 17th April, 2019

Foxconn's Gou throws hat in ring for Taiwan presidency, with blessing of sea goddess

Terry Gou, chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he will contest Taiwan's 2020 presidential election, shaking up the political landscape at a time of heightened tension between the self-ruled island and Beijing.

Foxconn's Gou to 'follow order of sea goddess' in Taiwan vote; yet to declare presidential run

3:10am, 17th April, 2019

Foxconn's Gou to 'follow order of sea goddess' in Taiwan vote; yet to declare presidential run

Terry Gou, chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he "will follow the instruction" of a sea goddess who has told him to run in Taiwan's presidential election next year.

Foxconn's Gou says will follow order of sea goddess to run for Taiwan presidency

11:03pm, 16th April, 2019

Foxconn's Gou says will follow order of sea goddess to run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou, chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn, said on Wednesday he will follow the order of a sea goddess who has told him to run in Taiwan's 2020 presidential election, although he added he has not yet formally declared his intention to contes...

Taiwan president says island not intimidated by Chinese military drills

9:16pm, 15th April, 2019

Taiwan president says island not intimidated by Chinese military drills

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday the self-ruled island is not intimidated by China's military drills this week, the latest military manoeuvres that a senior U.S. official denounced as "coercion" and a threat to stability in the regi...

U.S. denounces "coercion" as China conducts drills near Taiwan

8:54am, 15th April, 2019

U.S. denounces "coercion" as China conducts drills near Taiwan

Chinese bombers and warships conducted drills around Taiwan on Monday, the latest military maneuvers near the self-ruled island that a senior U.S. official denounced as "coercion" and a threat to stability in the region.

El Salvador top court suspends scrapping of Taiwan trade accord

1:42am, 14th March, 2019

El Salvador top court suspends scrapping of Taiwan trade accord

El Salvador's highest court on Wednesday temporarily suspended the cancellation of a free trade pact with Taiwan, after the Central American nation's sugar industry sought an injunction, arguing the move would hurt its business interests.

U.S. religious freedom envoy urges China to release Taiwan activist

3:20am, 12th March, 2019

U.S. religious freedom envoy urges China to release Taiwan activist

The U.S. ambassador for religious freedom on Tuesday called for the release of a Taiwan activist jailed in China, saying the case was highly concerning to the U.S. government.

China says Taiwan opposition's peace proposal must include push for 'reunification'

11:56pm, 26th February, 2019

China says Taiwan opposition's peace proposal must include push for 'reunification'

Any proposals from self-ruled Taiwan for a peace deal with China must include a push for "reunification", Beijing said on Wednesday, after the island's main opposition party said it could sign one if it wins a presidential election next year.

Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

1:33am, 21st February, 2019

Taiwan unveils Asia's first draft law on same-sex marriage

Taiwan on Thursday proposed a draft law to allow same-sex marriage in Asia's first such bill, but the legislation was criticized by rights activists and conservative groups amid a heated debate over marriage equality.

Taiwan says no compromise on democracy after opposition's China peace overture

3:54am, 20th February, 2019

Taiwan says no compromise on democracy after opposition's China peace overture

Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island's opposition KMT party said it could sign a peace deal with China if it wins a presidential election next year...

Loan of $100 million from Taiwan gives lifeline to Nicaragua's Ortega

8:42pm, 19th February, 2019

Loan of $100 million from Taiwan gives lifeline to Nicaragua's Ortega

Nicaragua's congress on Tuesday accepted a $100 million loan offered by Taiwan, giving a line of support to President Daniel Ortega's government, which has become increasingly isolated after a brutal crackdown on protesters last year.

Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party as China watches

9:51pm, 23rd November, 2018

Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party as China watches

Taiwan began voting on Saturday in local elections, a key test of support for the island's pro-independence ruling party ahead of presidential polls in just over a year, and will also hold a referendum on same-sex marriage.

Japanese maker of train in deadly Taiwan crash finds design flaw

1:59am, 2nd November, 2018

Japanese maker of train in deadly Taiwan crash finds design flaw

The Japanese manufacturer of a train that derailed in Taiwan killing 18 people said it had discovered a design flaw that failed to alert the central control system that an automatic safety feature had been turned off.

U.S. diplomat says bid to decide Taiwan's future by non-peaceful means a 'grave concern'

11:28pm, 30th October, 2018

U.S. diplomat says bid to decide Taiwan's future by non-peaceful means a 'grave concern'

Efforts to decide self-ruled Taiwan's future by "other than peaceful means" are a grave concern to the United States, a senior American diplomat said on Wednesday, amid renewed tension between China and the island it considers a wayward province...

For Taiwan youth, military service is a hard sell despite China tension

5:55am, 30th October, 2018

For Taiwan youth, military service is a hard sell despite China tension

Taiwan Air Force Staff Sergeant Jiang Pin-shiuan's pitch to freshmen at Taipei's Tamkang University seemed compelling: join the island's armed forces and get a state-sponsored degree, 110 days of leave each year and annual savings of T...

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