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Taiwan parties seek to remove president after one year
Huang Kuo-chang, Taiwan People’s Party chairman, urges President Lai Ching-te to resign, citing government failures. Opposition parties plan recall efforts.
2025/04/28 23:00
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Taiwan opposition escalates campaign to recall President Lai
KMT Chairman Eric Chu announced full support for recalling President Lai Ching-te, integrating it into party evaluations. Chu criticized Lai’s remarks and urged KMT cooperation.
2025/04/28 16:00
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Newman warns Taiwan against hasty concessions to U.S.
Taiwan’s semiconductor industry finds itself caught in an intensifying economic power struggle between the United States and China as President Trump prepares to announce new tariff rates on imported chips. Policy expert Abraham Newman warns Taiwanese firms against making hasty concessions and instead suggests building alliances with other trade-dependent nations facing similar pressures.
2025/04/22 16:55
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Taiwan’s premier voices concern over international status
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai addresses concerns over Taiwan’s international status and U.S. trade relations. He outlines a strategic plan to mitigate the impact of President Trump’s tariff policy, including a proposed NT$88 billion industry support plan and upcoming negotiations.
2025/04/21 23:00
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President Lai: Taiwan will turn crisis into opportunity
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te stresses the need for stronger Taiwan-U.S. economic ties amid U.S. tariff impacts. He unveils a support plan to aid affected industries.
2025/04/21 19:00
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Poll: Most Taiwanese distrust Trump on cross-strait issues
A recent poll shows 72.57% of Taiwanese distrust President Trump on cross-strait affairs, highlighting skepticism amid economic tensions. Discover insights on Taiwan’s political party satisfaction and the impact on international relations.
2025/04/18 22:00
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Edited video of Taiwan president’s speech sparks controversy
Taiwan’s Minister of Economic Affairs J.W. Kuo discusses President Lai’s remarks on enduring hardships amid U.S. tariffs, emphasizing Taiwanese resilience and fair competition in the semiconductor industry.
2025/04/15 11:05
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Taiwan tech industries face 32% U.S. tariff threat
U.S. President Trump suspends tariffs on Taiwan for 90 days, impacting trade. Taiwanese tech industries face anxiety over a looming 32% tariff. Experts urge Taiwan to leverage U.S. ties and diversify markets.
2025/04/11 23:59
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Taiwan fears Chinese product dumping amid U.S. 145% tariffs
Taiwan’s Premier Cho warns of potential low-cost Chinese imports due to U.S. tariff hikes. Taiwan forms a team to negotiate better trade terms with the U.S.
2025/04/11 19:00
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Poll shows split on President Lai’s tariff policy stance
A recent poll by the Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation reveals mixed views on President Lai Ching-te’s tariff policy, with 43.9% support and 40.8% opposition. The survey also shows 49.4% approval for Premier Cho Jung-tai’s NT$88 billion industry aid proposal. The findings highlight a partisan divide and suggest a need for dialogue to address public opinion gaps.
2025/04/11 10:00
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Taiwan woos scientists as Trump cuts US research funds
Academia Sinica’s president outlines a plan to retain Taiwanese students and attract global talent amid U.S. funding cuts. The program offers scholarships and targets enrollment in 2025.
2025/04/10 14:53
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Taiwan prepares concessions to address US trade concerns
President Trump announced a 32% tariff on Taiwanese goods, effective April 9. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung says talks with the U.S. include investment and trade barriers.
2025/04/10 09:00
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President Lai calls for unity amid tariff challenges
President Lai Ching-te calls for unity in Taiwan to tackle tariff challenges, proposing nine initiatives and a NT$88 billion budget to support industries.
2025/04/09 21:00
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Taiwan’s tea, flower exports face Trump’s 32% tariff wall
Taiwan’s agriculture minister warns that President Trump’s 32% tariff hike may shrink the U.S. market for Taiwanese products like flowers and tea. The Ministry of Agriculture proposes an NT$18 billion support package to aid the industry.
2025/04/08 10:49
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Lai touts Taiwan’s economic growth amid global challenges
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te stresses the need to boost industrial resilience amid global challenges. He invites Taiwanese businesses to invest, highlighting Taiwan’s strong economic freedom and growth.
2025/04/01 21:00
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Taiwan targets China’s influence in entertainment sector
President Lai Ching-te announced 17 strategies to protect Taiwan’s entertainment industry from China’s influence. Plans include guidelines for artists and boosting local cultural competitiveness.
2025/03/13 20:00
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Fighters manager Shinjō returns to Japan after Taiwan tour
Tsuyoshi Shinjō, manager of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, returned to Japan after a successful Taiwan visit. The team won two exhibition games, showcasing strong pitching. Shinjō praised Taiwanese fans and expressed hopes for future talent exchanges.
2025/03/03 17:10
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Ma emphasizes cross-strait friendships to prevent conflict
Former President Ma Ying-jeou leads Taiwanese students to China, promoting youth exchanges to foster cross-strait friendships and reduce conflict risks.
2024/12/20 10:50
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Ma Ying-jeou meets China’s Taiwan Affairs director
Former President Ma Ying-jeou met with China’s Taiwan Affairs Office director, expressing gratitude to Xi Jinping. He emphasized cross-strait ties and peace.
2024/12/19 10:00
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President Lai’s approval rating climbs to 51% in new poll
President Lai Ching-te’s approval rating rises to 51%, with 35% disapproval, according to a Taiwanese Public Opinion Foundation poll. Key factors include diplomatic impacts and responses to Chinese military drills.
2024/12/17 10:51
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Taiwan officials meet Trump team amid China tensions
Taiwanese officials Lin Fei-fan and Hsu Szu-chien met with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team in Washington, sparking international attention amid heightened Chinese military activity in the Taiwan Strait. The meeting, first reported by Reuters, comes as Trump prepares to return to the White House in January. The timing is strategically significant, with Taiwan seeking to establish early contact with the incoming administration. The talks coincide with China’s increased military presence around Taiwan, which Taiwanese officials view as an attempt by Beijing to set "red lines" for the new U.S. government and its allies. Neither the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, Trump’s transition team, nor the Chinese Embassy have commented on the meeting.
2024/12/12 12:06
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China welcomes Ma’s visit, promises full arrangements
Former President Ma Ying-jeou will visit Harbin from Dec. 18 to 26, leading a youth delegation. The trip includes the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival and aims to boost cross-strait cultural exchanges.
2024/12/11 11:28
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Ma Ying-jeou to lead student delegation to China
Former President Ma Ying-jeou will lead Taiwanese students to China from Dec. 18 to 26, promoting cross-strait youth exchanges. The visit includes a winter festival in Harbin and a tour in Chengdu.
2024/12/11 11:13
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Lai to make historic visit to Guam’s Legislature
President Lai Ching-te received a warm welcome in Guam, meeting with officials and the Taiwanese community. He will discuss Taiwan’s diplomatic challenges and visit Guam’s Legislature.
2024/12/05 08:59
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Taiwan urges citizens to avoid rallies in South Korea
Taiwan’s MOFA monitors South Korea’s unrest, advising citizens to avoid political events. President Yoon lifts martial law after assembly’s resolution. Stay informed.
2024/12/04 10:05