Taiwan
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Trump claims he will speak to Taiwan’s president, departing from decades-long diplomatic norms
US and Taiwanese presidents have not spoken directly since Washington shifted diplomatic recognition to Beijin…
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Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit
President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chi…
- China, Taiwan, Trump administration, US foreign policy, US news, US politics, World news, Xi Jinping
For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome
Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding supportTrump China visit li…
- Asia Pacific, China, Donald Trump, Global economy, International trade, Taiwan, Trump administration, US foreign policy, US news, US-Israel war on Iran, World news, Xi Jinping
Xi warns Trump of ‘clashes and even conflicts’ with US over Taiwan
Trump says China’s president also pledged ‘strongly’ not to send weapons to Iran, after two-hour meeting betwe…
- Asia Pacific, China, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, Taiwan, Tariffs, Trump administration, US-Israel war on Iran, Xi Jinping
The big questions hanging over the Trump-Xi meeting in China
Taiwan, tariffs and the strait of Hormuz are on the meeting’s agenda for Beijing – but will the US president b…
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As Ukraine seeks to edge China out of its drone supply chain, Taiwan emerges as a quiet player
Taiwan’s reputation for tech excellence means it is a favoured alternative source for Ukrainian drone-makersOv…
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Bitter aftertaste: Taiwan’s leading baristas forced to compete at global coffee championship as ‘Chinese Taipei’
Decision by the World Coffee Championships has enraged members of Taiwan’s coffee community, including previou…
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China warns US about Taiwan ahead of Trump’s visit to Beijing
Beijing urges Washington to ‘make the right choices’ on Taiwan to maintain ‘stability’ between the two powersC…
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Taiwan accuses China of vegetable laundering via Vietnam
Taiwanese officials have accused firms in China of attempting to evade import restrictions by rerouting vegeta…
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Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip
Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission Taiwan’s p…
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Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting
Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing has sparked controversy in Taiwan, with critics accusing her of being too clos…
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‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure
The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were p…
- Asia Pacific, China, Donald Trump, Taiwan, US foreign policy, US news, US-Israel war on Iran, World news
Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit
Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan sl…
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Chinese tourists shun Japan over lunar new year holiday as rift deepens
Japanese prime minister’s refusal to back down over Taiwan comments brings more criticism and travel warnings …
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Be ‘prudent’ about supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump in call
Taiwanese president says ties with Washington ‘rock solid’, hours after leaders of US and China share first ca…