Reuters A formation of Chinese warships has been holding daily combat drills for more than a week in waters near Taiwan, China’s state media said on Tuesday. “The drills tested the military and training abilities of warship, aviation and coastal defense troops, via organizing real combat training in multiple areas of the ocean,” it said. China […]
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One of Taiwan’s largest diplomatic partners just cut them off — and chose China instead
One of Taiwan’s largest diplomatic allies, the Dominican Republic, cut ties on Tuesday in order to establish relations with China. China refuses to have diplomatic relations with any country that recognizes Taiwan, leaving the self-ruled island with just 19 allies. Taiwan said it was “deeply upset” about the end of its 77-year long relationship with […]
Taiwan’s economy has defied the pessimists
Tsai takes the flak TAIWAN’S president, Tsai Ing-wen, has had a tough first year in office. Her popularity has plummeted as she has struggled to find a path through thorny policy debates. Hope that she might have a staunch ally in Donald Trump has receded. China has ratcheted up pressure, leaving Taiwan more isolated internationally. […]
Taiwan’s president said a direct phone call with Trump could happen again
REUTERS/Tyrone Siu TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said a direct phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump could take place again and urged the self-ruled island’s political rival China to step up to its global responsibility to keep the peace as a large nation. “We have the opportunity to communicate more directly with […]