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Cheng Li-wun says U.S. lawmakers see softer China stance
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun defended her claim that U.S. lawmakers see China showing a ’softer side’ toward Taiwan after a two-week trip to the United States.
2026/06/17 17:00
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Taiwan boosts CEE fund by 50M euros during Vystrčil visit
Taiwan expands its Central and Eastern Europe investment fund by 50M euros during Czech Senate President Vystrčil’s visit. China condemns the trip.
2026/06/04 19:30
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Taiwan announces wage boost, family policy reforms
Premier Cho Jung-tai highlighted Taiwan’s achievements and future plans, including a child support proposal, wage increases, and reaffirming sovereignty amid cross-strait tensions.
2026/05/19 16:38
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Lai under pressure at home, abroad on 2nd anniversary
Taiwan’s President Lai survives impeachment (56-50 vote) as Trump calls US$14B arms package ’negotiating chip’ after Beijing summit. Congress vows support despite uncertainty.
2026/05/19 16:28
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Taiwan left guessing after dueling Trump-Xi readouts
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai says the island is ’closely monitoring’ after China warned Trump of ’collision—even conflict,’ but the White House stayed silent.
2026/05/15 15:15
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China’s Xi issues stark Taiwan warning to Trump in Beijing
Xi Jinping warned Trump that US-China ties could enter an ’extremely dangerous place’ over Taiwan, pressuring him to delay a US$14B arms sale to the island.
2026/05/14 18:30
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Analysts warn Taiwan could upend Trump’s landmark China trip
Trump met Xi in Beijing with Taiwan as the summit’s ’wild card.’ Former U.S. Ambassador Burns urged Trump to maintain 50 years of Taiwan arms sales policy.
2026/05/14 15:39
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Taiwan arms sales on table as Trump prepares to meet Xi
Trump says he will discuss Taiwan arms sales with Xi at Beijing summit. U.S. senators urge administration to proceed with US$14B weapons package approved in January.
2026/05/12 14:57
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How Taiwan outfoxed China with a retired A340 airline jet
Taiwan’s President Lai returned home aboard a retired China Airlines jet now owned by Eswatini, bypassing a Chinese blockade that denied overflight permits.
2026/05/05 18:52
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President Lai completes Africa visit that defied Beijing
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te returned from Eswatini on Tuesday after using the African kingdom’s royal jet to bypass China’s flight permit cancellations.
2026/05/05 11:35
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From Ma to Cheng: Taiwan’s summit views show rare stability
A decade after Ma-Xi, Taiwanese views on China dialogue remain stable. New poll reveals 27-point gap between support for official talks vs. opposition outreach.
2026/04/24 18:56
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TVBS poll: Taiwanese want talks, just not opposition-led
A TVBS poll finds 66% of Taiwanese support resuming government talks with Beijing, but only 39% backed the KMT chairwoman’s April meeting with Xi Jinping.
2026/04/24 17:06
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Taiwan fears flight row sets precedent for future Lai trips
Taiwan condemns China after flight permits for President Lai’s plane to Eswatini are revoked. The incident highlights China’s regional influence and draws U.S. support.
2026/04/22 17:46
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Taiwan ties fake Eswatini scandal to pro-China outlet
Taiwan security agencies link a disinformation campaign targeting President Lai Ching-te’s Africa visit to pro-China media using offshore proxy servers.
2026/04/21 17:55
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Taiwan says demand for cross-strait flights is overstated
Taiwan confirms receiving China’s letter urging restoration of cross-strait direct flights but says it arrived through the wrong channel. Demand ’not as high as imagined.’
2026/04/16 17:58
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Taiwan president rejects One China framework for peace
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te criticized the KMT’s meeting with Xi Jinping, emphasizing Taiwan’s sovereignty and rejecting the One China framework. He urged opposition parties to pass the budget and strengthen defense regulations.
2026/04/15 16:02
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Cheng Li-wun says Xi emphasized cross-strait patience
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun discusses her visit to China, emphasizing peaceful development and cooperation. She critiques Taiwan’s DPP and plans a U.S. visit.
2026/04/15 15:21
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Taiwan dismisses China’s cross-strait package as recycled
Taiwan’s government dismissed China’s 10-point cross-strait package as recycled offers, with Premier Cho comparing them to ’the same gift basket sent multiple times.’
2026/04/13 18:54
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Cheng returns from Xi meeting to divided Taiwan reception
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taiwan after meeting Xi Jinping as Beijing announced 10 cross-strait measures. The KMT called them ’gifts’; the DPP rejected them.
2026/04/12 18:20
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Cheng-Xi talks revive 1992 Consensus, expose Taiwan’s divide
Cheng-Xi meeting exposes Taiwan’s political divide: KMT endorses 1992 Consensus, DPP warns against compromise with authoritarians. November elections loom.
2026/04/10 18:29
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KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun to meet Xi Friday during China visit
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is set to meet CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. This marks the first meeting between the parties’ leaders in nearly a decade.
2026/04/10 09:45
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KMT chair meets Taiwan businesses in China amid defense row
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun met Taiwanese businesspeople in Shanghai Thursday, promising a ’new era’ in 2028, while her party boycotted a US$39.3B defense bill.
2026/04/09 20:31
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Taiwan’s KMT plays ROC calendar card at Chinese ceremony
Taiwan’s KMT invoked the ROC calendar at a ceremony in Nanjing, dating a tribute to ’Year 115 of the Republic’ — a government Beijing says ceased in 1949.
2026/04/08 12:27
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Taiwan issues warning as opposition leader visits China
Taiwan’s government warns of high-intensity oversight after KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun lands in Shanghai for the first opposition visit to China in 10 years.
2026/04/07 20:09
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Taiwan premier challenges legislator’s citizenship status
Legislator Li Chen Hsiu questioned Premier Cho Jung-tai in Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, sparking a debate on her qualifications. Cho refused to respond, citing legal requirements.
2026/04/07 16:32