Taiwan China Relations

Lee Teng-hui, former president who brought direct elections to Taiwan, dies at 97

Physically imposing and charismatic, former Taiwanese president Lee Teng-hui spanned Taiwan’s modern history and was native to the self-governed island

Once bitten, China to temper remarks on Taiwan vote

China has forgone blustery warnings and war games in the run-up to Taiwan's presidential election this weekend, and will likely take a measured response even if the independence-leaning opposition unseats friendlier incumbent Ma Ying-jeou.