For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding support The Guardian - UK · May 14
The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have started their high-profile summit in Beijing that is expected to focus on trade but also include the Iran war, technology and Taiwan The Independent UK · May 14
China vows to ‘fight to the end’ against latest Trump tariff threat Beijing accuses US of blackmail and adding a ‘mistake on top of a mistake’ as Wednesday deadline for latest levies looms The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
China Floats Battle Barges In Taiwan Invasion Plans Vast new Chinese barges spotted off the country's south coast could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan, defence experts say. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025
China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’ Self-ruled island ‘strongly’ condemns Chinese actions, says it deployed military vessels and aircraft to monitor drills. Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2025
Asia Pacific leaders hail Trump as questions swirl around regional security China’s Xi Jinping says superpowers must ‘get along’, while Indonesia’s Prabowo lauds ‘immense potential’ of US ties. Al Jazeera · Nov 7, 2024
Taiwan Worries About 'Transactionalist' Trump As US Votes While US arms sales to Taiwan will likely continue whoever wins the presidential election, analysts say there are concerns in Taipei over a re-elected Donald Trump's willingness to defend the island against China. International Business Times · Oct 29, 2024
China Toughens Taiwan Stance Over President's Sovereignty Defence China has reacted more robustly to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's rhetoric defending the island's sovereignty than his predecessor's, with fiery threats and war games analysts say will likely intensify. International Business Times · Oct 17, 2024
If China wants Taiwan it should also reclaim land from Russia, says president Lai Ching-te highlights Beijing’s contrasting approach to territorial loss during ‘century of humiliation’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2024
Taiwan's President Says Wants To Work With China After Drills Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island. International Business Times · May 27, 2024
Taiwan's President Says Wants To Work With China Taiwan's new president said Sunday he was still ready to work with China, despite this week's military drills around the self-ruled island. International Business Times · May 26, 2024
China ends two days of military drills around Taiwan China has ended two days of military drills around Taiwan that saw jets loaded with live munitions and warships practise seizing and isolating the self-ruled island. France 24 · May 25, 2024
China Ends Military Drills Around Taiwan China has ended two days of military drills around Taiwan that saw jets loaded with live munitions and warships practise seizing and isolating the self-ruled island. International Business Times · May 25, 2024
China and Taiwan are destined for ‘reunification’, Xi tells former president Chinese leader using meeting with Ma Ying-jeou to promote peaceful ‘reunion’ as only alternative to annexation, say analysts The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2024
International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024 What's Next For Taiwan After The Election? President-elect Lai Ching-te may have won the top job in Taiwan's elections, but he must now chart an uneasy path on the doorstep of an increasingly assertive China.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023 Taiwan presidential election: opposition in chaos as China looms in background Voters are faced with a choice of continuity with the ruling DPP or change, with an opposition that favours closer ties with Beijing
The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023 Li Keqiang, former premier of China, dies aged 68 Li served as China’s number two leader for 10 years before being sidelined by Xi Jinping
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 China signals Xi Jinping will not attend G20 summit in India Analysts say absence could be snub to Delhi or part of apparent push by Beijing to elevate blocs not regarded as US-dominated
The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023 Western politicians face tough balancing act on visits to Beijing UK’s James Cleverly is latest to travel to Beijing hoping to improve ties and change Chinese foreign policy
The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023 Xi Jinping’s spent two days outside China in 2023 as problems mount BEIJING: Two days is all President Xi Jinping has spent outside his country this year, as mounting domestic problems from a faltering economy to rare political scandals demand the Chinese leader’s attention at home.
Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2023 China unlikely to be worried by ‘weaker Putin’ post Wagner revolt ‘New era’ ties likely to continue given China and Russia’s shared concerns, with Beijing the power in the relationship.
Tribune News Service · Jun 26, 2023 Xi’s bet on Putin looks even more risky after Russian rebellion Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, Xi Jinping’s gamble on a “no limits” friendship with Vladimir Putin has looked like it could backfire. This weekend’s brief uprising against Moscow again underscored the risks facing the Chinese leader.
WEKU · Jun 20, 2023 With visit to China, Blinken clears a diplomatic path, but it's unclear where it goes Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip shows the Biden administration is keen to reignite diplomacy and inject stability to its dealings with China, but whether it was a success remains to be seen.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023 Taiwan’s choice: who will replace Tsai Ing-wen as president amid China tensions? The presidential election in 2024 will be decided by 23.5 million people voting on a range of issues, but how each party intends to deal with China looms large
Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023 Taiwan says China curtailed plan for no-fly zone after complaint Taiwan said China dialed down plans for a no-fly zone near the island after it complained about risks to flight safety, a rare possible instance of backtracking by Beijing as tensions between the two sides simmer.