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Jan 11, 2019
Taiwan president appoints Su Tseng-chang as premier after Cabinet reshuffle over ruling DPP's performance in local polls
Su, 71, was a human rights lawyer and co-founder of the DPP during the former martial law era under the Nationalists, who shifted their government from China to Taiwan after defeat by the communists on the mainland in 1949. -
Jan 05, 2019
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen calls for international support to defend democracy amid renewed threats from China
Tsai’s comments came days after Chinese president Xi Jinping said nobody could change the fact that Taiwan was part of China, and that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should seek "reunification." -
Jan 02, 2019
Taiwan's reunification with China 'inevitable', warns Xi Jinping; claims Beijing won't give up use of military force
Xi's comments provoked a swift rebuke from Taipei, where President Tsai Ing-wen said Taiwan's people would never willingly give up the kind of democratic freedoms unseen on the mainland. -
Nov 19, 2018
China's Golden Horse Awards sees a winner rally for Taiwan's independence in acceptance speech
At China's Golden Horse Awards a winner expressed hope for Taiwan's independence causing a row over the island state's political status. -
Oct 31, 2018
US says it will continue military sales to Taiwan as China reiterates its opposition to weapons deals
Brent Christensen said Washington would continue military sales to Taiwan while promoting its participation in international community that Beijing increasingly seeks to restrict. -
Oct 21, 2018
17 dead, 132 injured in Taiwan after train derails on coastal route; authorities yet to ascertain cause of accident
The Taiwan Railways Administration have not confirmed if any passengers remain trapped alive inside the train. -
Oct 19, 2018
Taiwan says 'arrogant' China responsible for Interpol rejecting Taipei's request to attend general assembly
Taiwan officials described China's behaviour towards Taipei as "arrogant and high handed." Taiwan first requested to attend the meeting in 2016, when it was also denied. It did not apply in 2017 because the annual meeting was held in Beijing. -
Aug 24, 2018
US accuses China of 'destabilising' cross-Strait ties after El Salvador announces end to diplomatic ties with Taiwan
The White House said that China's decision affects not just El Salvador, but also the economic health and security of the entire Americas region. -
Aug 23, 2018
Taiwan marks 60th anniversary of deadly Chinese artillery attack; President Tsai Ing-wen vows not to bow down to Beijing
Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen vowed to not bow down to Beijing as the country marked the 60th anniversary of the deadly Chinese artillery attack -
Aug 14, 2018
Taiwan president gives speech in US after 15 years, vows to promote regional stability 'under principle of democracy'
In response, China's Taiwan Affairs Office reiterated its opposition to any attempt to promote Taiwan's independence when asked to comment on Tsai's travels
