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Ma Ying-jeou urges global support for cross-strait dialogue
Former President Ma Ying-jeou spoke at New York University, urging the US and the global community to encourage cross-strait dialogue instead of making Taiwan "the next Ukraine." He disagreed with the suggestion of arming Taiwanese citizens with AK-47s and emphasized the need for the new president to oppose Taiwan’s independence and accept the 1992 Consensus for cross-strait peace.
2023/10/17 16:16
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TAO criticizes DPP as ’destroyers of peace and stability’
The Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson criticizes the Democratic Progressive Party’s presidential candidate, Lai Ching-te, as a pro-Taiwan independence advocate, warning that it would bring misfortune to Taiwan’s future generations. The spokesperson also praises former president Ma Ying-jeou for boycotting the National Day ceremony, interpreting it as opposition to Taiwan independence.
2023/10/11 15:22
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Terry Gou supports ex-president’s decision on National Day
Foxconn founder Terry Gou expresses support for former President Ma Ying-jeou’s decision to boycott the national day celebration in Taiwan. Gou criticizes President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te for their views on national identity, particularly Tsai’s renaming of the holiday to "Taiwan National Day."
2023/10/03 12:30
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Ex-President Ma refuses to attend National Day celebrations
Former President Ma Ying-jeou has declined to attend the upcoming National Day celebrations on Oct. 10. Ma strongly criticized President Tsai Ing-wen for changing the name of the event from "Republic of China National Day" to "Taiwan National Day," interpreting it as a pro-independence move.
2023/10/02 11:31
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Taro Aso compares Japan-Taiwan relations to ‘Monkey Luffy’
Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso likened Japan-Taiwan relations to the main character in the popular manga "One Piece," Monkey D. Luffy, during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday (Aug.8).
2023/08/08 19:35
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President Tsai, Taro Aso aim for deeper bilateral relations
President Tsai Ing-wen met with former Japan Prime Minister Taro Aso on Tuesday (Aug. 8), praising robust economic ties with Japan and expressing gratitude for the strong support to increase Taiwan’s global presence.
2023/08/08 18:19
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Shen offers insights on eventual Speaker McCarthy meeting
Former legislator Shen Fu-hsiung hinted on Friday (Aug. 4) at China’s reaction to an eventual meeting between top officials from the U.S. and Taiwan, such as U.S. Speaker McCarthy and Vice President Lai Ching-te on his way to and from Paraguay
2023/08/07 19:40
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U.S. business challenges in China: Interview with Ker Gibbs
American businesses have devised new strategies for the Chinese market despite the soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing, according to the former president of the American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, Ker Gibbs.
2023/07/13 18:56
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Gov’t uses taxpayer money for high-profile visits: KMT
Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ visit to Taiwan in May for a speaking engagement has ignited controversy, with the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party criticizing President Tsai Ing-wen’s administration for using Taiwanese taxpayers’ money for domestic propaganda.
2023/07/03 15:10
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Presidential Office spokeswoman Kolas Yotaka resigns
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — President Tsai Ying-wen declined on Wednesday (June 28) to comment on the Presidential Office spokeswoman’s alleged affair with a married man. The president accepted Kolas Yotaka’s resignation earlier that day amid media speculation on the nature of her relationship with her former bodyguard.
2023/06/28 17:48
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DPP chairman, former official apologize for party scandal
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te and various Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members have apologized following the exposure of an unaddressed sexual harassment case reported by a former party worker earlier this week.
2023/06/02 18:08
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President Tsai, former UK PM Liz Truss discuss cooperation
President Tsai Ing-wen met with former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday (May 19), expressing gratitude to the UK for raising the Taiwan Strait issue to a global level.
2023/05/19 17:40
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Lai Ching-te emphasizes Taiwan’s democracy and freedom
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te met with former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss at the presidential office on Thursday (May 18) to discuss freedom and democracy and Taiwan’s commitment to maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region.
2023/05/18 17:39
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Trump boasts about his tough stance on China
Former President Donald Trump turned his attention to the general election on Thursday, using his first campaign appearance since President Joe Biden launched his reelection bid to boast his poll numbers and suggest that he does not need to debate his Republican rivals.
2023/04/28 17:47
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馬英九頭銜又改「中華台北前國民黨主席」 外交部:惡勢力操弄
前總統馬英九赴希臘參加「德爾菲經濟論壇」,然而其頭銜卻一再遭到主辦單位變更,目前被更改為「中華台北國民黨前主席(Former President of the Kuomintang party - Chinese Taipei)」,而這已是對方第四次的更改頭銜。對此,我外交部今(28)日表示,該論壇主辦單位及其背後惡意勢力惡意操弄的伎倆昭然若揭,外交部不會隨之起舞,將不再回應此事。
2023/04/28 10:54
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Expert shares insights on Taiwan’s role in global trade
TAIPEI (TVBS News) — In a recent interview with Commentator Wenchi Yu in TVBS Meeting Room, Wendy Cutler, vice president of Asia Society Policy Institute and former acting deputy of the U.S. Trade Representative, shared her insights on globalization and the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.
2023/04/27 17:32
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Ex-President Ma heads to Europe to talk geopolitics
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou departed from Taoyuan International Airport on Monday (April 24) for Europe, where he will deliver talks on geo-politics and address rising cross-strait tensions in the region.
2023/04/25 16:06
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Ko Wen-je meets with U.S.-Taiwan experts in Washington
Former Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je met with U.S.-Taiwan Business Council President Rupert Hammond-Chambers in Washington D.C. on Monday (April 17) to talk about new avenues for bilateral cooperation.
2023/04/18 19:33
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Ex-President Ma boasts ’successful’ 12-day trip to China
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou arrived in Taiwan on Friday (April 7) after successfully wrapping up his 12-day trip in China.
2023/04/08 17:24
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Ma Ying-jeou visits Fudan University to boost youth exchange
Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou made a visit to the venerable Fudan University, which has a history of 118 years, on the eleventh day of his sojourn in China.
2023/04/06 18:57
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Ex-President Ma heads to Shanghai to visit Yangshan Port
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday (April 5) as he heads to the Yangshan Port, one of the last travel destinations on his 12-day-long China journey.
2023/04/05 18:38
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Ma Ying-jeou, Tsai Ing-wen’s trips to impact 2024 election
TVBS commentator Wenchi Yu provided insights into the impact the recent trips Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and former president Ma Ying-jeou undertook overseas could have on Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election.
2023/04/04 16:28
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Ma Ying-jeou travels to Hunan with TAO Director Song Tao
Former President Ma Ying-jeou and China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Director Song Tao traveled together by high-speed rail to Hunan on Friday (March 31).
2023/04/01 09:05
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Ex-President Ma Ying-jeou visits Xinhai Revolution Museum
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou visited the Xinhai Revolution Museum in Wuhan City on Thursday (March 30).
2023/03/30 20:20
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Ma Ying-jeou calls for peace across Taiwan Strait
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou called for peace across the Taiwan Strait during a media briefing after visiting the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall on Wednesday (March 29).
2023/03/29 19:48