Taiwan Strait 結果共906筆

President Lai Ching-te urges Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to pass a special defense bill to boost military capabilities. The proposed NT$1.25 trillion budget aims to enhance security and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Delays could affect Taiwan’s international arms supply status.

The Kuomintang denies reports of a meeting between Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun and China’s Xi Jinping, calling them speculative. The KMT emphasizes no meeting is planned.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visited Changhua to discuss tariff impacts with textile leaders. He urged opposition parties not to delay budget reviews amid U.S.-China talks.

China plans to resume travel for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu, aiming to normalize cross-strait exchanges. The move follows a forum in Beijing.

KMT Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen met with Wang Huning in Beijing, marking a significant high-level exchange. Discussions focused on tourism, healthcare, and AI, with hopes for deeper cooperation. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council criticized the meeting’s outcomes, citing misrepresentation of facts.

President Lai announces three Taiwan-U.S. cooperation directions after EPPD talks, criticizes KMT for Beijing engagement while neglecting defense budget review.

Cheng Li-wun, KMT chairwoman, stresses the Cross-Strait Forum’s role in easing Taiwan-China tensions. She dismisses military trade-off claims and supports U.S. ties. Critics question her stance on China.

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense showcased F-16 fighter jets and the Skyguard air defense system at Chiayi Air Base. The drill highlighted Taiwan’s readiness amid frequent incursions by the People’s Liberation Army aircraft.

The Ministry of National Defense showcased the Air Force’s F-16V capabilities at Chiayi Air Base, highlighting enhanced combat readiness and airspace defense.

The National Policy Foundation, the Kuomintang’s think tank, will join a forum with China’s Communist Party in Beijing from Feb. 2 to 4. KMT Chair Cheng Li-wen announced this as a step toward cross-strait dialogue.

The Kuomintang denies Liberty Times’ claims of blocking a defense budget act for Beijing ties, calling it a fabrication. The KMT has taken legal action, stressing the need for factual reporting in Taiwan’s democracy.

KMT Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen refutes claims that Beijing blocked the Cross-Strait Forum over military purchases. The KMT plans to restart the Cross-Strait Economic, Trade and Culture Forum.

Su Jia-chyuan becomes chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation, stressing that cross-strait relations depend on people, not slogans. He aims to enhance dialogue and support Taiwanese businesses in China.

Taiwan’s legislators approved a security report motion. KMT and TPP outvoted DPP with 55 to 51 votes. The motion requires President Lai’s security report. U.S. emphasizes Taiwan’s defense budget importance.

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te emphasizes a NT$1.25 trillion defense budget to bolster economic security and sovereignty. U.S. supports Taiwan’s defense efforts.

Singapore’s Project Starlight faces uncertainty as Taiwan Strait tensions rise. A Singaporean Armed Forces member suggests troop withdrawal if conflicts escalate.

The Taiwan High Court sentenced Zhou Manzhi to eight years for national security violations. Zhou, linked to Chinese organizations, was retried after an initial acquittal.

Taiwan’s defense minister reports on a draft act to boost defense resilience. The plan includes procuring advanced artillery, drones, and missile systems amid rising tensions with China.

Trump nears Taiwan trade deal with 15% tariffs. TSMC plans five more U.S. semiconductor plants. Taiwan-U.S. talks on Section 232 are concluded. Beijing’s drills in Taiwan Strait raise supply risks.

Search and rescue efforts for missing pilot Hsin Po-yi and his F-16V jet continue off Hualien’s coast. Despite extensive air, sea, and ground operations, neither has been found.

KMT spokesperson Niu Hsu-ting stresses the importance of the KMT-CPC Forum in stabilizing regional tensions and enhancing Taiwan’s security. The forum is set for Jan. 27-29 in Beijing.

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office labels Taiwan officials as ＂independence separatists,＂ sparking protest from Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council. The council defends Taiwan’s sovereignty and condemns China’s actions.

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office has blacklisted Taiwan’s ministers Liu Shyh-fang and Cheng Ying-yao, citing pro-independence actions. They face travel bans to China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

KMT Vice Chair Hsiao Hsu-tsen states China won’t strike Taiwan, citing Xi’s ties and national interests. He critiques U.S. actions in Venezuela and highlights KMT’s role in easing cross-strait tensions.

Cheng Li-wen of the Kuomintang met with former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng, offering him a senior advisory role. Wang urged political harmony in Taiwan.