Does William Lai’s cancelled eSwatini trip show Beijing’s reach in Africa?
But Lai’s office announced late on Tuesday that the visit would be postponed after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar…
As I see it | KMT chief shows way forward to avoid blind confrontation with Beijing
Taiwan’s political pendulum is reversing. The government led by Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) William Lai Ching-te is increasingly…
Does Iran’s wartime resilience offer any lessons for Taiwan?
Iran’s ability to sustain missile and drone strikes despite heavy US-Israeli attacks has sharpened a debate in Taiwan:…
Why KMT leader’s planned visit to Beijing is under scrutiny in Taiwan
A high-stakes visit to mainland China by the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), during which…
Is Taiwan’s opposition KMT splitting into pro-US and pro-Beijing camps?
Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) is showing signs of internal strain ahead of its leader’s planned visit to…
Editorial | Taiwan Kuomintang leader’s visit to mainland China gives reason for hope
Cheng Li-wun will be the first sitting chairperson of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang to visit the mainland since Hung…
Taiwanese court jails former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je for 17 years for corruption
The TPP is the third-biggest party in Taiwanese politics and has been in talks with the larger Kuomintang…
Taiwan’s main opposition parties join forces for local elections, foundation for 2028 race
Taiwan’s two main opposition parties are set to join forces in local elections, a midterm contest this autumn…
What lessons does Taiwan see from Iran and Ukraine for its air-defence strategy?
Lessons from the wars in Iran and Ukraine are pushing Taipei to rethink its air-defence strategy, with officials…
PLA ramps up Taiwan patrols after lull as Beijing slams Lai’s ‘independence confession’
From 6am on Saturday to 6am on Sunday, Taiwan detected 26 PLA aircraft sorties operating around the island.…
Swing and a miss? Taiwan’s premier under fire over baseball trip to Tokyo
Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai has come under fire over what he said was a private visit to Japan…
Taiwan scrambles to sign US arms deals before deadline amid defence budget gridlock
Taiwan’s defence ministry has received a US letter of offer and acceptance (LOA) for 82 Himars rocket launchers,…