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MAC: China’s delay in notifying on fraud case unacceptable
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council criticized China for not notifying Taiwan about detained citizens, highlighting a missing Taiwanese man in Shanghai. The issue raises concerns over cross-strait agreements.
2024/09/27 10:48
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MAC head warns of risks of acceptiong 1992 Consensus
Discover insights from Minister Chiu Chui-cheng on Taiwan’s stance on the 1992 Consensus and its implications for cross-strait relations amid China’s "new authoritarianism."
2024/09/12 15:18
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Singapore to uphold One China policy amid soaring tensions
Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai, the incoming Prime Minister of Singapore, asserts Singapore’s neutral stance, neither aligning with China nor the U.S., and emphasizes the importance of the One China policy, caution in cross-strait relations, and the avoidance of Taiwan’s independence. Wong discusses Singapore’s non-aligned status despite its defense relationship with the U.S. and expresses concerns over the assertiveness of rising powers, highlighting the potential for backlash against overreach.
2024/05/15 18:15
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Prosecutor investigates drowning of Chinese fishermen
Chief Prosecutor Shih Chia-jung announces the initial determination of drowning deaths in a speedboat capsizing incident in Kinmen. Medical examinations have been conducted, but official death certificates are pending family input. The incident occurred during a confrontation between a Chinese fishing boat and the Kinmen coast guard, resulting in two fishermen falling overboard. Shih’s investigation points to accidental drowning, but the exact circumstances are still under clarification.
2024/02/17 14:35
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Hou Yu-ih lists DPP’s ’top ten’ policy failures in 8 years
The Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate, Hou Yu-ih, listed the ten major policy failures of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) during a livestream presidential debate. These failures include ineffective energy policies, food safety violations, deteriorated public security, debt burdening future generations, critical issues in people’s livelihoods, housing injustice, rising cross-strait military threats, plummeting wages, skyrocketing house prices, and ineffective pandemic responses. Hou elaborated on specific examples such as solar power corruption, tainted food black market dealings, overspending on "forward-looking" infrastructures, a lack of electricity and water, regulatory failure in the National Communications Commission (NCC), failed social housing policies, the threatening potential of military conflict, income inequality at a ten-year high, and around 20,000 deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hou expressed regret over his opponent, DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te’s campaign methods, accusing him of slander and displaying incompetence and unscrupulousness. Hou confirmed his opposition to Taiwanese independence while claiming that Lai advocated for it. He also criticized former Taipei Mayor and current Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je for not responding to this issue. Hou emphasized his lifelong pledge to remain loyal to the Republic of China’s flag and safeguard Taiwan’s democratic freedom.
2023/12/30 15:47
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Hsiao Bi-khim stresses strength for Taiwan’s status quo
DPP vice-presidential candidate Hsiao Bi-khim emphasized the importance of strength in maintaining Taiwan’s status quo and preventing bullying. She highlighted the current state and prospects of U.S.-Taiwan relations, noting that U.S. policy has consistently supported maintaining the status quo and opposing the use of force. Hsiao mentioned that under Xi Jinping’s leadership, the U.S. has shifted to view China competitively but does not seek a new Cold War. She emphasized critical issues of peace, security, and economic cooperation in Taiwan-U.S. ties, including the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade. Hsiao underscored Taiwan’s determination to defend itself, citing the national defense budget and military modernization reforms. She referred to herself as a "cat warrior" and advocated for government reform and a balanced international stance. Hsiao urged that Taiwan not become a divisive issue between American political parties and emphasized the need for a proper balance amidst U.S.-China competition to ensure Taiwan’s safe and steady progression.
2023/12/20 21:21
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Low risk of China attack if Lai wins: DPP campaign chief
In an interview, Yao Li-ming, the campaign chief for the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te, stated that if Lai were to win the presidency, the likelihood of a military attack from mainland China is low and the probability of cross-strait warfare is at its lowest. Yao analyzed that China may employ specific strategies in the last two weeks of the election to make Taiwanese voters perceive choosing Lai as "very dangerous," but the DPP has prepared for such scenarios. Yao drew an analogy, stating that if a bully knows that a person will resist to the death, they might not attack at all. Yao also noted that mainland China’s leader Xi Jinping did not mention a timetable for an attack on Taiwan during the recent Xi-Biden meeting, suggesting that Beijing would not rashly initiate conflict. The DPP is willing to interact with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) but cannot accept the preconditions of the "One China" principle set by Beijing. A re-elected DPP administration would send a clear message to China, emphasizing that any resolution to the Taiwan issue must involve the DPP. Yao also contended that a successive DPP administration would reflect the support of Taiwan’s younger generation and mainstream public opinion, revealing to Beijing the necessity of recognizing the DPP’s status. Regarding mainland China’s interference in the elections, Yao disclosed that the DPP is ready to confront any unusual situations that may arise, but specific suspicions cannot be made public at this time.
2023/12/04 19:56
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Taiwan’s future at stake in upcoming election, says Lai
DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te calls for Taiwan’s progress, emphasizing the crucial role of the 2024 election in determining the island’s future. Lai discusses Taiwan-China relations and the international aspect of the cross-strait issue, urging Taiwan to avoid dependency on China.
2023/11/17 17:42
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Tsai sets democratic path for interaction with Beijing
President Tsai Ing-wen’s final National Day speech emphasizes Taiwan’s approach to Beijing, global partnerships, and the quest for peaceful coexistence. Read her key points here.
2023/10/10 16:25
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Lai Ching-te urges for peace in Taiwan Strait
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te reiterated on Thursday (Aug. 24) that Taiwan has no plans to declare independence, stating that the Taiwan Strait is an international issue, and urged the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
2023/08/25 13:24
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Cheng Wen-tsan slams Ko Wen-je over CSSTA endorsement
Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsan criticized Ko Wen-je for endorsing the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA) during a press interview on Wednesday (June 21), emphasizing the lack of societal consensus on the issue.
2023/06/21 18:01