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President Lai to visit Kinmen for battle anniversary
President Lai Ching-te will visit Kinmen on Oct. 25 to lead the 75th anniversary events of the Battle of Guningtou. He will also meet veterans and inspect medical advancements.
2024/10/23 16:01
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Taiwan reports Chinese vessels in restricted waters
Taiwan’s Coast Guard reported Chinese vessels intruding near Matsu during military drills. Taiwan dispatched patrols, asserting sovereignty and urging peace.
2024/10/15 08:49
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Taiwan’s Academia Sinica to spearhead quantum tech research
President Lai Ching-te announces that the Southern Branch will focus on cutting-edge technology, including quantum technology. Emphasizing Taiwan’s development, sovereignty, and public safety, Lai outlines his vision for economic progress through digital and green transformations, and peaceful coexistence with China based on mutual respect.
2024/07/02 10:22
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Ma Ying-jeou meets Xi Jinping in Beijing after 9 years
The historic meeting between Taiwan’s former President Ma Ying-jeou and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing highlights efforts towards peaceful cross-strait relations and opposition to Taiwan’s independence.
2024/04/10 17:34
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TAO welcomes Ma Ying-jeou’s visit to China
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Chen Binhua welcomes former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou’s upcoming visit to mainland China, promising necessary arrangements. The potential for a second "Ma-Xi meeting" remains unconfirmed, as Chen emphasizes the importance of adhering to the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan Independence" for peaceful cross-strait relations. Ma’s visit, scheduled for April, follows his historic 2023 trip, marking the first visit by a former Republic of China President since 1949.
2024/03/27 13:55
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Taiwan premier vows to boost dialogue for Strait stability
Taiwan’s Premier Chen Chien-jen emphasizes the importance of communication with China to uphold peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait amid rising tensions, highlighting the necessity of robust defense measures and cooperation for global peace and development.
2024/03/08 16:37
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Tsai Ing-wen touts Taiwan’s NT$2.17T investment success
President Tsai Ing-wen highlights the success of Taiwan’s investment incentives projects, which have attracted over NT$2.17 trillion in investments and created over 140,000 jobs. Speaking at a Lunar New Year event, Tsai emphasizes the importance of Taiwanese businesses in driving economic development and emphasizes Taiwan’s global reach and reliability as an international partner. She also discusses Taiwan’s efforts to improve infrastructure and expand external relations, including trade cooperation with the U.S. and U.K. Tsai calls for the preservation of the peaceful and stable status quo in the Taiwan Strait and expresses a commitment to upholding democracy and seeking cross-strait dialogues. The event was attended by government officials and over 300 Taiwanese businessmen living and working in China.
2024/02/16 16:38
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Lai Ching-te vows to uphold democracy after winning election
In Taiwan’s latest presidential election, President-elect Lai Ching-te and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim commit to continuing President Tsai Ing-wen’s democratic legacy, facing legislative challenges and focusing on peaceful cross-strait relations.
2024/01/13 22:51
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China’s Taiwan Affairs Director urges peaceful unification
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Director Song Tao urges Taiwan’s people to promote the peaceful unification process and return cross-strait relations to the correct track. This comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the historically inevitable reunification of the motherland in his New Year’s address. The forthcoming presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan make these remarks noteworthy. Song’s message, titled "Keep the Direction, Forge Ahead," was published in the "Cross-Strait Relations" magazine, highlighting mainland China’s strides in establishing its commanding position and initiative in cross-strait affairs in 2023. The bold declarations from China could potentially influence Taiwanese voters’ perceptions and choices at the polls.
2024/01/02 13:41
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Terry Gou willing to contribute to KMT, TPP tripartite talks
Taiwan’s independent presidential candidate Terry Gou has expressed his willingness to serve as a mediator in tripartite talks between the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan People’s Party (TPP), and himself. This announcement follows TPP presidential candidate Ko Wen-je’s proposal for a meeting with KMT candidate Hou Yu-ih and a subsequent decision to hold a meeting at the Grand Hyatt hotel. Gou, who is running independently, aims to achieve a "peaceful, prosperous, and clean" vision of governance and believes that unity among opposition forces is vital to challenge the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He emphasizes that the upcoming 2024 presidential election is crucial for the future development of Taiwan and proposes the formation of a coalition government to propel national development and reshape the political landscape.
2023/11/23 16:29
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TPP’s Ko Wen-je seeks unity with Terry Gou
The story discusses a significant political development in Taiwan, where Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih visited former President Ma Ying-jeou’s office for a meeting, while Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential hopeful Ko Wen-je visited the home of independent candidate Terry Gou. Ko formally invited Gou on Facebook, aiming to consolidate opposition forces and unite for a potential political transition in 2024. Ko praised Gou’s vision for governance and their shared principles. Gou and his vice presidential candidate Tammy Lai garnered a record-breaking 1.03 million signatures for their presidential bid. Ko has been vocal about Taiwan’s challenges and sees Gou as a catalyst for positive changes in various areas. Ko called for opposition unity and collaboration with Hou Yu-ih for Taiwan’s future.
2023/11/23 12:54
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China takes note of Blue-White coalition: TAO spokesperson
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson, Zhu Fenglian, has called on the people of Taiwan and China to support the 1992 Consensus and oppose Taiwanese independence in order to restore peaceful development in cross-Strait relations. This statement was made during a regular press conference on Wednesday morning. Zhu also mentioned the potential Blue-White Coalition in the upcoming Taiwanese presidential election, emphasizing that peace, development, and cooperation represent the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan. Zhu further stated that mainland residents will only be able to travel to Taiwan when cross-Strait relations are on the correct track of peaceful development. This communication reflects China’s consistent stance on Taiwan, reaffirming its commitment to the 1992 Consensus and strong opposition to Taiwan’s independence. It is evident that China is closely monitoring Taiwan’s political dynamics in light of the upcoming election.
2023/11/16 21:06
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Chinese President calls for US to address ’Taiwan issue’
Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterates his stance on the "Taiwan issue" to U.S. President Joe Biden during their 2.5-hour conversation at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco. Xi urges the U.S. to take concrete actions demonstrating non-support for Taiwan independence, halt arms supply to Taiwan, and support China’s peaceful reunification. He presents the U.S. with two choices: strengthen unity for global challenges or retain a zero-sum mentality that leads to instability and division. Xi believes conflicts are unmanageable and emphasizes China’s development promotes rejuvenation without exporting ideologies or plans to overthrow the U.S. He warns against suppressing and containing China’s ambitions.
2023/11/16 15:39
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DPP Lai condemns KMT for 180-degree shift on China policy
Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) presidential candidate, criticized the KMT for its significant policy shift – from advocating ’counter-attack against the mainland’ to pushing for closer ties with China. Lai emphasized the paramount importance of national security.
2023/10/29 15:51