Cross-strait ties

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Can KMT’s Chiang Wan-an rally supporters in tight mayor race to defend his Taipei seat?

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an arriving at the opening of his campaign headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct 26.

Cultural exchange or ‘united front’? Why Taipei said no to Pursuit Of Jade star Zhang Linghe

Taiwan authorities have rejected Chinese idol Zhang Linghe’s application to meet fans and engage in cultural exchange on the island in October.

Taiwan says it is closely monitoring series of Chinese live-fire drills

China’s defence ministry said Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te was exaggerating the threat from China in his national day speech on Oct 10.

‘City upon a hill’: Why Taiwan’s President quoted the Bible in his national day speech

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gestures while delivering a speech during National Day celebrations in front of the presidential office in Taipei on Oct 10.

Taiwan’s envoy prods Trump administration on stalled arms sale

A Lockheed Martin F-16V fighter jet lands at Taitung’s Chihhang Air Base as people watch from a nearby hotel in Taitung, Taiwan, on Oct 2.

US sees Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely in 2027 despite 2027 timeline, sources say

The reasons include military delays and anticipation of Taiwan’s 2028 election outcome.

New Zealand naval ships transit contested Taiwan Strait

New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called the transit “a routine activity” and said he was not expecting any backlash from China.

Field Notes from Taipei

Taiwan throttles mobile internet speeds in defence drill

The Taiwanese government deliberately slowed mobile internet speeds to simulate communication disruption during the annual Han Kuang war games on Aug 13.

Why Taiwan’s idyllic eastern outlying islands are increasingly crucial in its defence calculus

Taiwan’s outlying Green Island, which boasts stunning natural beauty, is increasingly crucial to Taipei’s defence calculations.

Letter From Taipei

Banned by China, Taiwan’s prized mangoes debut and sell out in Europe even with steep price tag

Taiwan’s prized Irwin mangoes were a hot commodity at Galeries Lafayette department store in Paris despite the steep price tag.

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