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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 mayor touts chip leverage after 10-day Europe visit
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen returns from 10-day Europe trip to Germany, Czech Republic and Austria, calling Taiwan a ’chip kingdom’ with global leverage.
2026/06/15 14:50
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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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What to know about Cheng Li-wun’s peace pitch to the U.S.
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2026/05/27 17:37
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Competing visions collide over Taiwan’s security strategy
President Lai Ching-te rejects the 1992 Consensus as Taiwan’s opposition slashes NT$470B from defense spending, exposing competing security strategies.
2026/05/20 20:53
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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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TVBS Poll: Stock market surge masks governance shortcomings
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s approval rose from 32% to 38% on economic growth, but governance satisfaction stayed at 31%. Here is what to know.
2026/05/18 19:21
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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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Lai Ching-te marks two years with mixed reviews from voters
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s approval climbs to 38% at two-year mark as economic satisfaction surges 12 points, but anti-fraud efforts score worst rating.
2026/05/14 17:08
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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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Taiwan greets Paraguay leader with 21-gun salute, honors
Taiwan’s President Lai welcomed Paraguay’s Peña with a 21-gun salute on Friday, reinforcing ties with Taiwan’s sole remaining South American diplomatic ally.
2026/05/08 11:53
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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 urge nationals to stay alert after Japan earthquake
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit offshore Sanriku, Japan, on April 20, prompting a tsunami warning. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern and offered aid.
2026/04/21 14:39
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Taiwan’s Cheng Li-wun eyes June U.S. trip after Xi meet
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun says heavyweight US lawmakers invited her to Washington, but she cannot name them. Visit planned for June 2026.
2026/04/20 19:22
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Taiwan president calls for no compromise on defense budget
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urges legislators to pass a US$39.6B defense budget without compromise, days after KMT chairwoman met Xi Jinping in Beijing.
2026/04/17 16:58
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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