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Tsai urged to visit Taiping Island to assert sovereignty
Foundation Executive Director Hsiao Hsu-tsen warns that President Tsai Ing-wen’s failure to visit Taiping Island may break the tradition of asserting sovereignty in the South China Sea within two presidential terms, potentially affecting future claims and morale. The United States has historically opposed such visits, exerting pressure on former Presidents Ma Ying-jeou and Chen Shui-bian. Ma’s 2016 visit was not related to a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as clarified by Hsiao.2024/03/26 17:23 -
Neihu residents strongly oppose AIT expansion during hearing
Residents near the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) voiced their strong opposition regarding a proposed expansion of the institute at the public hearing held by the Taiwan Council for U.S. Affairs on Wednesday (July 12).2023/07/13 18:27 -
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih plans to visit the U.S. this fall
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih confirmed on Tuesday (May 23) that the opposition KMT is actively coordinating a potential visit to the United States in September.2023/05/23 16:37