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Taiwan accuses China of undermining its legitimacy
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council accuses China of undermining its legitimacy, escalating tensions. The council urges dialogue over military threats to ease cross-strait relations.
2024/10/16 09:52
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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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王力宏、杜德偉爆參戰《歌手2024》 日本大咖歌后也來了
大陸歌唱節目《歌手2024》今年主打無修音、直播形式,吸引大批觀眾搶看,首集就創下大陸收視冠軍,由於美國女歌手香緹摩爾(Chante Moore)以及摩洛哥裔加拿大歌手凡席亞(Faouzia)唱功太強,就連天后那英也都只能屈居第三,網友苦尋應戰唱將,如今傳出補位歌手將找來王力宏、杜德偉,盛傳日本女歌手中島美嘉也將參戰。
2024/05/16 11:09
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MND: Three PRC balloons spotted near Taiwan amid tensions
Taipei (TVBS News) - The Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that four People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aircraft violated the median line of the Taiwan Strait or entered Taiwan’s southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ) between Wednesday and Thursday morning. A total of 18 PLAAF aircraft and six PLAN vessels were detected around Taiwan during this period. The Republic of China Armed Forces responded by monitoring these violations with Combat Air Patrol (CAP) aircraft, navy vessels, and land-based missile systems. Additionally, the MND noted the presence of three Chinese balloons near Taiwan, floating at elevations between 13,000 and 24,000 feet. One balloon was located 72 nautical miles west of Keelung. The first balloon was detected at 5:57 a.m. on Wednesday, at a height of 24,000 feet, disappearing by 6:32 a.m. Another balloon was spotted at 3:11 p.m., at a height of 13,000 feet, disappearing by 3:57 p.m. The third balloon was seen at 3:30 p.m. at a height of 18,000 feet, disappearing by 4:14 p.m.
2024/01/25 11:58
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Chinese balloons cross Taiwan Strait: MND
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported that two Chinese balloons were detected crossing the Taiwan Strait median line within the previous 24 hours, with one passing over Taiwan. The balloons’ transit began on Tuesday morning, with one located 90 nautical miles west of Keelung and the other spotted 113 nautical miles west of Pingtung. Alongside the balloons, Taiwanese forces also observed seven Chinese aircraft and five naval vessels operating continuously in the vicinity of the Taiwan Strait during the same period. The Republic of China Armed Forces closely monitored and responded to the situation using mission aircraft, ships, and shore-based missile systems. This announcement by the MND highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and comes at a time of increased cross-strait tension.
2024/01/24 14:07
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Taiwan monitors Chinese aircraft and balloons near strait
Taiwan’s National Defense Ministry (MND) reported the detection of four Chinese aircraft and six Chinese balloons in the vicinity of the Taiwan Strait within a 24-hour period. The balloons were found soaring between 15,000 and 27,000 feet, with one detected just 57 nautical miles west of Keelung City. The MND also identified activities involving four Communist vessels in the Taiwan Strait. The Republic of China Armed Forces closely monitored and responded to these activities using mission aircraft, ships, and shore-based missile systems. The military emphasized the constantly changing threat landscape faced by Taiwan, with China’s cognition warfare accompanying its military actions to affect Taiwan’s security. Continual refinement of public announcements is seen as imperative to avoid enemy influence.
2024/01/22 14:42
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KMT candidate challenges Tsai’s stance on "One China" policy
Kuomintang (KMT) vice presidential candidate Jaw Shaw-kong criticizes President Tsai Ing-wen’s acceptance of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s statements, arguing that the "One China" concept in the 1992 Consensus refers to the Republic of China and not the People’s Republic of China. Jaw emphasizes that "One China" is the Republic of China, which predates the People’s Republic of China by 38 years and highlights its status as Asia’s first democratic republic. He rebuts claims that the KMT’s agreement to the 1992 Consensus poses dangers to Taiwan, stating that the consensus is meant to end the argument and focus on individual duties. Jaw also argues that Tsai’s actions depict a pro-independence stance, despite her verbal denial.
2024/01/02 14:12
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Presidential debate ignites over R.O.C. Constitution
The sole televised debate for Taiwan’s 2024 presidential candidates featured heated exchanges among Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), and Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT) regarding the representation of the Republic of China (R.O.C.). The candidates were questioned about their recognition of the inherent territory in mainland China and Taiwan, whether both are part of the R.O.C., and their stance on the principle of "one country, two systems." Lai expressed skepticism about recognizing the R.O.C. as a "guardian deity" of both sides, while Hou emphasized his adherence to the Constitution and opposition to the one-country-two-systems principle. Ko argued that following the constitution is crucial for presidential candidates and emphasized maintaining the status quo.
2023/12/30 18:56
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China’s TAO announces resumption of Taiwan grouper imports
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson, Zhu Fenglian, announced that the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China will resume imports of Taiwan groupers from certified and registered fish farms. This comes after China halted imports of the fish on June 13, 2022, due to the detection of banned substances. Zhu praised the Taiwanese grouper industry for taking effective measures to improve the safety of groupers during this period. She specifically highlighted the guidance provided by Su Ching-chuan, the policy committee vice chair of the Kuomintang (KMT), and Huang Yi-cheng, head of the Taiwan Cross-Strait Agricultural and Fishery Exchange Development Investment Association. The TAO emphasized that as long as Taiwan adheres to the 1992 Consensus and opposes independence, mainland China and Taiwan will be considered one family.
2023/12/22 16:15
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KMT’s Jaw answers students’ ’1992 Consensus’ questions
KMT vice presidential candidate Jaw Shaw-kong challenges the narrative of the "1992 Consensus," stating it was not used during cross-strait negotiations. He explains that the parties involved articulated their positions orally with no unified expression, and it was later that Su Chi introduced the term. Jaw also addresses the DPP’s stance on the "One China" policy, stating that the DPP urges Beijing to acknowledge "One China" as the Republic of China, a recognition unlikely from Beijing. He critiques the DPP’s performance over their 8-year tenure and suggests that the electorate could express dissatisfaction by transferring power to the KMT. Jaw acknowledges the contributions of Taiwanese businesses to China’s economic development and asserts that Taiwan could demand economic concessions from China. He questions the need for increased defense spending and extended conscription in Taiwan in the absence of an immediate threat, stating that conflict between the two sides should and must not occur.
2023/12/20 11:05
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Ko Wen-je criticizes rivals’ housing loan policies
Taiwan People’s Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je criticizes the housing loan policies proposed by Kuomintang candidate Hou Yu-ih and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te, deeming their focuses misplaced. Ko mocks Hou’s no-down-payment plan as a deferred payment scheme and questions Lai’s policy of extending the maximum loan period. He also dismisses Lai’s implications of corruption issues and counters with a list of Democratic Progressive Party corruption cases. Ko takes a dig at Lai over an illegal structure in his hometown, which has become a popular check-in spot online. In response to President Tsai Ing-wen’s sarcastic retort about stability, Ko acknowledges Tsai’s success in maintaining strong Taiwan-U.S. relations but disagrees with her domestic policies on cross-strait relations. Recently, Ko was seen replacing his original KP pin with the flag of the Republic of China, interpreted as an attempt to court the deep-blue vote. Ko clarifies that he simply received a batch of national flag pins and put one on, emphasizing that Taiwan is not owned by the Democratic Progressive Party and the national flag is not exclusive to the Kuomintang.
2023/12/18 21:22
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New Taipei mayor faces scrutiny over cross-strait topics
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi faces scrutiny over the controversial ’One Country, Two Systems’ at a New Taipei City Council session, while the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members questioned him on cross strait-related topics.
2023/05/09 19:20
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Lexus純電休旅RZ450e亮相 「零百加速5.3秒」開賣時間曝
Lexus總代理和泰汽車藉著贊助今日(3月5日)舉行的One Republic共和世代台北演唱會的機會,在台北小巨蛋外首度展出預定於今年第二季就會在國內上市重點電動新車-RZ 450e!現場也公佈了Lexus純電休旅的各項性能數據,像是313匹的最大馬力、0~100km/h加速只需5.3秒的性能數據以及71.4kWh的電池容量,而最重要的續航里程以及價格等數據,就有待第二季時正式揭曉。
2023/03/05 22:21
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共和世代「已經愛上這裡」 改詞不唱中國唱台灣
成軍10年的新生代搖滾天團共和世代(One Republic),於17日登上南港C3中信金融園區舉辦「OneRepublic 2017 Live in Taipei」演唱會,雖然端出超高安檢規格,仍無損歌迷朝聖興致。
2017/09/18 14:37