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Lai Ching-te preps for cross-strait relations
Explore the evolving cross-strait dynamics as President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim engage with the Mainland Affairs Council, amid Beijing’s hardened stance and the anticipation of new leadership in Taiwan’s strait dialogue agencies.2024/04/22 18:18 -
Taiwan awaits China’s move to lift tour ban
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) in Taipei faces challenges as it considers the ban on travel agencies organizing tours to China. Amidst diplomatic tensions and logistical issues, Minister Wang Kwo-tsai emphasizes that any change to the ban hinges on China’s goodwill gestures. Stay updated on the evolving situation post-June.2024/03/06 15:50 -
China’s M503 flight path change near Taiwan escalates region
China’s unilateral shift of a flight path near Taiwan raises international tensions and concerns about air defense. Experts analyze the implications on sovereignty.2024/02/02 17:30 -
MOTC voices safety concerns over China’s flight path changes
Taiwan’s Minister of Transportation and Communications, Wang Kuo-tsai, expresses regret after China unilaterally adjusts flight routes, raising aviation safety concerns. The decision to cancel the "offset measure" for the M503 flight route and start east to west operations near Taiwan without bilateral negotiation has led to potential conflicts between civilian and military aircraft. The proximity of Route M503 to the Taipei Flight Information Region poses a risk, with the nearest point just 4.2 nautical miles away. Take-off and landing in Matsu and Kinmen without prior consultation could also raise safety issues. The national security units are now handling the situation and consulting with the Civil Aviation Administration and the military to develop responsive measures.2024/02/01 12:18