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China wants control, not unity: Taiwan's President calls for nationwide re
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
He stated that all political parties should collaborate to uphold democracy, protect Taiwan, and oppose the CCP, regardless of how they frame their national identity.
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Chinese Nationalist Party criticises Lai's China stance, governance after
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Marking President William Lai's first year in office, Taiwan's opposition KMT issued a list of ten criticisms, focusing heavily on cross-strait relations with China. The party accused Lai of compromising sovereignty, failing on trade negotiations, and weakening domestic governance, while
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China should review Taiwan policy: President William
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai urged China to reconsider its Taiwan policy, warning that escalating military pressure has only strengthened US presence in the Indo-Pacific. In a recent interview, Lai said this outcome may not serve Beijing's best interests and called for a respectful approach
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Taiwan President William Lai calls China biggest threat to free trade, urg
Updated : 10 months ago IST
"If this kind of unfair trade is not resolved, the stable societies and economic prosperity we have painstakingly built over decades, as well as some of the values we pursue, could be destroyed," William warned.
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China pressuring Taiwanese entertainers to undermine sovereignty: Taiwan
Updated : 10 months ago IST
MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng said some Taiwanese artists pursuing careers in China are forced to make political statements or repost content that undermines Taiwan's status.
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China accused of pushing 'revisionist' history of World War II: Source
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
China is accused of pushing a "revisionist" version of World War II history, framing itself as a victorious nation and attempting to reshape global perceptions, according to a source familiar with foreign affairs.
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Taiwan plans stricter rules for officials' travel to China
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan is considering amending laws to require prior approval or public disclosure of China-bound travel by officials, including legislators, to counter growing infiltration risks, with stricter rules for those with access to classified information.
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Taiwan: KMT Chair says legislature to push for Lai recall after May 20
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Eric Chu announced that Taiwan's legislature would move to initiate a recall of Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te after May 20, accusing him of polarising society and undermining democratic principles, Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan President Lai says opposition rally shows strength of Taiwan's demo
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai said that the opposition's protest highlights Taiwan's democratic strength, but urged political parties to focus their fight against dictatorship where it belongs -- against China's authoritarian regime, not Taiwan's judiciary or democracy.
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Taiwan: Lai pledges support for agriculture, fisheries amid US tariff talk
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te assured farmers and fishers that Taiwan's tariff talks with the US would not sacrifice the interests of its agriculture and aquaculture sectors, amid concerns over new US duties prompted by trade tensions with China.
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US senator reiterates support for Taiwan
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Republican Party Senator Pete Ricketts of the US told Taiwanese President William Lai that the US would continue to assist Taiwan with its self-defence and also wants to see peace across the Taiwan Strait without coercion or the threat of force, as reported by the Taipei Times.
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Taipei Mayor Chiang calls no-confidence vote
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called for a legislative vote of no confidence to dismiss the Cabinet, accusing the Lai administration of judicial overreach. The proposal drew mixed reactions from opposition leaders and sharp criticism from the DPP.
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