In a bid to influence the upcoming elections in Taiwan, China pressurised a popular Taiwan-based band, Mayday, to declare that China and Taiwan belong to the same country ahead of Taiwan's elections in January 2024.
Taiwan's presidential candidates clashed over future trade agreements with China on Tuesday, as the two leaders presented contrasting opinions regarding the same.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of Taiwan issued a travel advisory to the public on Monday after a Taiwanese man told CNA that he and some of his family were denied admission to Cuba on Sunday "due to the strained relations between Taiwan and China, Focus Taiwan reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned his US counterpart Joe Biden that Beijing will reunify Taiwan with mainland China but that the timing has not yet been decided, NBC News reported.
Taking to X, Taiwan Defence Ministry said, "Six PLA aircraft and 2 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. 1 of the detected aircraft (Y-8 ASW)had entered Taiwan's SW ADIZ. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and tasked appropriate forces to respond."
Even as Taiwan's people get ready to make the choice the apprehension is that Beijing is targeting young Taiwanese in an effort to influence their vote. According to the Taiwan based newspaper Taipei Times China is targeting young voter using the TikTok app
As Covid-19 misinformation circulated, Taiwanese fact-checking applications, including Auntie Meiyu, gained prominence. These apps, crucial for debunking rumours, are particularly significant as the island braces for a pivotal election.
The US and Taiwan are exploring ways to expand Taiwan's participation in the UN and other international forums, as well as addressing a range of global challenges, including public health, aviation safety and climate change, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has redoubled efforts to build pressure to force Taiwan's absorption into mainland China. The country is sending warships and warplanes ever closer to Taiwan, even into and through its airspace, according to CNN.
US President Joe Biden has requested over USD 105 billion from Congress as part of a package to provide security assistance for the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel.