Category: China-Taiwan Tensions

42 Chinese Warplanes, 8 Vessels Sent Toward Taiwan After Leader’s US Meeting

China reportedly sent 42 warplanes and eight naval vessels toward Taiwan on Saturday in a retaliatory move against the Taiwanese leader’s meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in California. Taiwan’s military detected the Chinese aircraft and ships at around 11 a.m. (local time), with 29 aircraft spotted crossing the “northern,…


Belize, Guatemala Reaffirm Alliance With Taiwan Amid China Threats

The governments of Belize and Guatemala have reaffirmed their diplomatic support for Taiwan during talks with the Taiwanese leader amid the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) threats against the self-ruled island. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Belize on Monday, the final stop of her 10-day trip to Central America, where she met with Belizian Prime…


Why Taiwan Matters to Us All

Commentary Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is meeting with U.S. House Speaker McCarthy on April 5 before travelling to Latin America. European states like the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom are also continuing to deepen political engagement with the independent island. At the same time, we’re getting another round of fire and brimstone from…


Czech Republic Sends Large Delegation to Taiwan to Deepen Relations

The Czech Republic sent a 150-member delegation to Taiwan on March 25, its largest-ever delegation to the self-ruled island, aiming to expand cooperation while expressing support for Taiwan’s democratic system. Marketa Pekarova Adamova, the speaker of the Czech parliament’s lower chamber, led the delegation and referred to Taiwan as a “close partner” of the Czech…


Taiwan Accuses China of Interfering in Relations With Argentina

Taiwan wants inclusive ties with Argentina that would allow the Latin American country to engage with both Beijing and Taiwan, but the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has refused to allow this, a Taiwanese official said. Taiwanese Vice Foreign Minister Alexander Yui told Spanish news site Infobae on March 21 that Taiwan was unable to establish…


New Zealand Conveys Concerns to China Over ‘Increasing Tensions’ in Taiwan, South China Sea

New Zealand said on Saturday that its foreign minister had raised concerns to Beijing over “increasing tensions” near Taiwan and the South China Sea, where Beijing has been aggressively enforcing its territorial claim. Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta visited Beijing earlier this week for a bilateral meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang, the first such…


Micronesian Leader Calls to Sever Ties With China, Citing Political Warfare and Direct Threats

The Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM’s) outgoing leader has proposed that his nation switch ties from Beijing to Taiwan as he accused Beijing of waging “political warfare” and making “direct threats” to his safety. FSM President David Panuelo, whose term is ending in two months, exposed the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…


Taiwan Says China Must ‘Face the Fact’ of Island’s Sovereignty

The Chinese communist regime must recognize that Taiwan is not a part of China and handle cross-Strait disputes with respect and fairness, the Taiwanese Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Sunday. The MAC made the remarks after outgoing Chinese premier Li Keqiang pledged to advance “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan while taking “resolute steps” to oppose…


Taiwan’s Leader Seeks Stronger Military Exchanges With US Amid China’s Provocations

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has sought to bolster military exchanges with the United States in the face of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) continued provocations against the self-ruled island. “Going forward, Taiwan will step up cooperation with the United States and other democratic partners to confront such global challenges as authoritarian expansionism and climate change,”…


China Sends Aircraft, Vessels Near Taiwan After President Tsai Writes to the Pope

Taiwan’s military detected four Chinese aircraft and three naval vessels near the island nation on Jan. 25, Taiwan’s defense ministry said, just two days after President Tsai Ing-wen wrote a letter to Pope Francis. The Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels were detected at around 6 a.m. (local time). Still, there was no trace of…