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President Lai urges dialogue after legislative amendments
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s legislative reforms as the Presidential Office voices concerns over the passage of controversial bills, highlighting a call for dialogue and potential constitutional challenges.2024/05/29 13:47 -
Misinterpretation of U.S. Rep. Smith’s comments clarified
Explore the complexities of Taiwan’s legislative controversies as U.S. Rep. Chris Smith congratulates President Lai on his inauguration and emphasizes the need for peaceful dialogue among political parties. This article delves into the opposition within the DPP, the proposed amendments by the KMT and TPP, and the potential impact on Taiwan’s democracy.2024/05/22 11:11 -
KMT reaffirms cross-strait dialogue commitment amid tensions
Andrew Hsia, vice chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) party, emphasizes promoting cross-strait exchanges and dialogue to prevent misunderstandings during a meeting with Song Tao, head of China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO). The discussion at the Fairmont Peace Hotel in Shanghai addresses recent tensions, highlighting the KMT’s stance on the "1992 Consensus" and opposition to "Taiwan Independence." Both parties stress the importance of restraint to maintain peace and mutual trust in cross-strait relations.2024/03/01 10:51 -
U.K., Japan urge peaceful solutions in Taiwan Strait
The "2+2" meeting in Tokyo between the U.K. and Japan focused on maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Both parties expressed opposition to any attempt to alter the status quo by force or coercion and called for peaceful solutions to the long-running dispute between Taiwan and China. They also expressed concerns over tensions in the South China Sea and East China Sea. The ministers urged China to act responsibly and cease aiding Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine. The political situations in Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong were also discussed, with a commitment to establishing stable and constructive relations through dialogue. The joint statement supported Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations, advocating for official membership where statehood is not required and observer status where it is. The U.K. and Japan reaffirmed their strong position and called for international support as the situation with Taiwan and China appears to worsen.2023/11/10 21:48