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China Steel Express defends its use of fixed-term contracts for seafarers amid union protests over alleged illegal labor practices. The dispute affects over 300 crew members.

The China Steel Express Union protested outside Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor, demanding recognition of seafarers’ employment and reinstatement of insurance.

Discover how Germany’s planned naval transit through the Taiwan Strait in September 2024 challenges China’s protests and supports Taiwan’s international standing, as stated by Michael Roth.

Discover the latest on Taiwan’s travel industry’s legal threat over the ban on group tours to mainland China, amid rising cross-strait tensions and political disputes.

Explore the latest on Taiwan’s political turmoil: DPP lawmakers protest against Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, accusing him of undermining democracy, amid calls for dialogue and concerns over Taiwan’s future.

The story discusses the Taiwan Tourism Administration’s ban on travel agencies organizing group trips to China, citing national security concerns. Hsiao Po-jen, President of the Taiwan’s Travel Agent Association, seeks to address industry concerns with President-elect Lai Ching-te. The directive has sparked protests from the travel industry, with potential penalties for violators. The Tourism Administration cites the ＂Act for the Development of Tourism＂ to support the ban, threatening license termination for those jeopardizing national interests. Hsiao argues that organizing travel groups should not be deemed harmful to national interests, hinting at possible legal actions in response.

Jaw Shaw-kong, the vice presidential candidate for the Kuomintang (KMT) party, reaffirmed his party’s anti-communist stance in response to criticism from Lai Ching-te, the presidential candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Jaw highlighted his past support for the Tiananmen Square protests and the Hong Kong democracy movement to counter Lai’s accusations. During a policy presentation event, the presidential candidates from the KMT, DPP, and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) debated their platforms, with Lai accusing the KMT of leaning towards communism. Jaw refuted this claim, emphasizing his party’s opposition to communism. He emphasized that Taiwan’s defensive strength lies in its democratic system rather than military might. If elected, Jaw and KMT presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih would not push for reunification negotiations with China, as the current conditions do not meet the prerequisites for such discussions. Instead, Jaw expressed a focus on creating a future where both sides of the Taiwan Strait can develop independently under their respective systems.

The 2023 APEC summit between the U.S. and China in San Francisco highlights tensions in their relationship, particularly regarding Taiwan. Violent clashes between anti-Xi protestors and supporters of the Chinese president marred the day, with protestors outnumbered and overpowered. The summit aimed to address sensitive issues and find common ground, but the situation became increasingly tense. The White House reiterated its support for the one-China policy while expressing hopes for Taiwan’s development and freedom of choice in trade partners.

Vice President Lai Ching-te will lead a delegation to Paraguay with transit stops in New York and San Francisco. These plans have sparked significant protests from the Chinese government.

Taiwan’s former President Ma Ying-jeou faced protests from pro-independence groups on Monday (March 27) as he arrived at Taoyuan International Airport to catch a flight for his 12-day trip to China.

Protesters gathered in Hong Kong on Monday (Nov. 28) holding white papers in a demonstration against the government’s strict zero-COVID policy.

The U.S. issued a statement Monday (Nov. 28) as China’s harsh zero Covid rules sparked nationwide protests over the weekend.