Nov 25 Watch 6:29 China 'cannot peacefully coexist with democracies,' says Taiwan's deputy foreign minister By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Trump spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, and the Chinese government said Xi outlined what it called China’s "principled" position on Taiwan. The self-governing democracy of 23 million has never been part of Communist China, but Beijing… Continue watching
Nov 10 Japan and China trade barbs after PM Takaichi says an attack on Taiwan would be 'an existential threat' By Mari Yamaguchi, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation" for Japan requiring the use of force. Continue reading
Nov 02 Trump says Xi assured him that China won't take action on Taiwan during Republican's term By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press President Donald Trump says that Chinese President Xi Jinping has given him assurances that Beijing would take no action toward its long-stated goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China while the Republican leader is in office. Continue reading
Sep 22 Typhoon blowing by Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures By Jim Gomez, Associated Press The typhoon is forecast to remain in the South China Sea at least into Wednesday while passing south of Taiwan and Hong Kong before landfall on the Chinese mainland. Continue reading
Aug 30 China decries Taiwanese foreign minister's visit to the Philippines By Jim Gomez, Associated Press Taiwan’s foreign minister has flown to the Philippines as head of a high-level delegation of investors, two senior Philippine officials said Saturday, prompting a protest from China and a warning to Manila “not to play with fire.”… Continue reading
Jul 18 Taiwan will 'not provoke confrontation' with China, Vice President Hsiao says By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has repeatedly threatened to annex it, by force if necessary. In recent years, Beijing has ramped up its military intimidation of the island, sending jets and ships nearby almost daily. Continue reading
May 20 Watch 9:35 Is defending Taiwan a vital U.S. interest? Experts offer differing views By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Taiwan has long been a tense flashpoint between Washington and Beijing. By law, the U.S. is required to help Taiwan defend itself. But there is now a debate about whether Taiwan is spending enough on defense, whether Ukraine is a… Continue watching
Apr 11 Watch 6:29 Patriotism takes hold in Taiwan in face of growing threats from China By Nick Schifrin Taiwan is strengthening its military and society to fend off aggression from mainland China. In recent years, the people in Taiwan have increasingly identified themselves as Taiwanese, not Chinese, in everything from food to sports. Nick Schifrin reports for our… Continue watching
Apr 10 Ancient jawbone came from mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say By Christina Larson, Associated Press Discovered in Taiwan, the jawbone is believed to have belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors called Denisovans. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 8:04 Taiwan closely watches Ukraine war, fearing China could attempt a similar takeover By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Ukrainian President Zelensky said troops in eastern Ukraine captured Chinese nationals fighting for Russia, a reminder of that war's global impact. Russia’s invasion has affected the thinking in Taiwan, which sees itself confronting a larger neighbor that challenges its sovereignty. Continue watching