Taiwan

Taiwan thanks US for its support ahead of Trump-Xi summit

(From left) China’s President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, US President Donald Trump, and US first lady Melania Trump, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on Sept 23.

Taiwan upgrades maritime patrol capacity for vulnerable South China Sea outpost

The office of Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration which manages the Pratas Island. Its main duties include chasing away boats, including Chinese and Taiwanese ones, fishing illegally in the waters near the island.

Four US Republicans call for Trump to release Taiwan security funds

The senators expressed concern over US President Donald Trump’s comment calling Taiwan “a very good negotiating chip”.

Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks

US President Donald Trump will greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on the tarmac at the Maryland military base.

Taiwan to maintain ‘close contact’ with US on arms sales

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has embraced Trump’s call for US allies to spend more on their defence.

Taiwan, human rights are ‘red lines’ for China, ambassador says ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington for a summit with President Donald Trump.

Taiwan minister says he was not 'belittled' on rare trip to China

Taiwan Labour Minister Hung Sun-han speaks to the media after returning from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Shanghai, China, at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan, September 22, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Singer Cyndi Wang’s comment helps Will Pan to get timely treatment for facial paralysis

Cyndi Wang was Will Pan’s guest singer at his concert in Shanghai on Sept 19.

Explainer-Why is Taiwan such an important issue for China?

A Taiwanese flag flutters near a Land-Based TC-2 surface-to-air missile launch vehicle during a short-range air defense drill as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercise, in Taoyuan, Taiwan, August 8, 2026. REUTERS/Cheng-Chia Huang/File Photo

China's Xi expected to press Trump to halt Taiwan arms sales under 1982 agreement, sources say

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of their visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, China, May 15, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/Pool/ File Photo

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