Aug 04 Lin Yu-ting clinches Olympic medal as IOC condemns ‘hate speech’ toward women boxers By Alanis Thames, Associated Press Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinched her first Olympic medal Sunday, one day after fellow boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria secured one as well, following days of online abuse fueled by misconceptions about their gender and intense scrutiny of their participation at… Continue reading
Jul 25 Strong typhoon hits China’s coast after leaving 25 dead in Taiwan and the Philippines By Associated Press Typhoon Gaemi had swept up the western Pacific, intensifying seasonal rains earlier in the week in the Philippines, where the death toll climbed to 22. Continue reading
Jun 02 Chinese defense minister blames Asia-Pacific friction on U.S. support for Taiwan and Philippines By David Rising, Associated Press China's defense minister on Sunday acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the United States as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction with its support for Taiwan and… Continue reading
May 27 U.S. lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president amid China’s military drills By Johnson Lai, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press Taiwan's new foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, noted the recent Chinese drills and called the American delegation's visit "an important gesture of solidarity" at a critical time. Continue reading
May 21 Watch 5:37 Taiwan’s president urges China to end threats as Beijing says independence is ‘dead end’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Ethan Dodd Taiwan has a new president with Lai Ching-te inaugurated this past weekend. In the past, he has called himself a “political worker for Taiwanese independence,” words that enrage Beijing, which sees the island as a break-away province to be reunited… Continue watching
May 20 In his inauguration speech, Taiwan’s new President Lai emphasized China must stop military intimidation By Simina Mistreanu, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Lai pledged on Monday to “neither yield nor provoke” Beijing. But he emphasized that the island democracy is determined to defend itself. Continue reading
May 17 Watch 7:02 New book ‘World on the Brink’ argues U.S. failing to deter Chinese invasion of Taiwan By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Ethan Dodd This week, China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin inaugurated a “new era” of partnership, just before Taiwan inaugurates a new president on Monday. The new book, "World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for… Continue watching
May 17 Russia and China are supporting each other’s territorial reach, says Taiwan’s foreign minister By Simina Mistreanu, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister, Joseph Wu, says Russia and China are helping each other to expand their territories. Continue reading
Apr 26 In Beijing, Blinken and Xi meet to improve the relationship between U.S. and China By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Talks between the two sides have increased in recent months, even as differences have grown. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 5:25 A look at what’s in the $95 billion foreign aid package and what the money does By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura President Biden signed the massive foreign aid package after months of delay amid Republican opposition. The $95 billion measure includes assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Lisa Desjardins reports on what happens next. Continue watching