Tag: Taiwans
Taiwan’s parliament is badly confused! Barricades were set up at the entrance of the hall, chairs and bottles flew in the air.
A controversial reform bill in the Taiwanese parliament has increased tensions. Lawmakers from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) wanted to prevent the majority-pro-China opposition parliament from voting on bills…
Taiwan’s military on high alert – China ramps up exercises | News in brief
China’s naval and air forces are bulging around Taiwan. The outcry is likely a protest against the Taiwanese president’s trip abroad. Taiwan’s military is on high alert, and combat readiness…
Taiwan’s president received a festive reception in Hawaii on his first trip abroad | News in brief
Taiwan’s president who took office in May Lai Ching-te received a festive reception in Hawaii, USA, where he visited as part of his tour of the Pacific countries. It is…
“China has no right to represent Taiwan” – Taiwan’s president drew clear boundaries for the big neighbor in his speech | Foreign countries
It was even feared that China would invade Taiwan militarily after the president’s line speech. At least China did not immediately start military exercises. BEIJING Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-ten…
Taiwan’s president lashed out at China’s plans to sentence independence fighters to death | News in brief
Last week, China announced that it is considering imposing the death penalty on criminals who cause serious harm to the state and people. China has no right to punish Taiwan…
Taiwan’s new president took the oath of office and sent greetings to China: “Accept that we are a democracy” | Foreign countries
The relations between Taiwan and China have been strained in recent years. The island nation of Taiwan next to China got a new president over the weekend. Lai Ching-te or…
Bubble tea, Taiwan’s improbable weapon against Beijing – L’Express
This chronicle tells the little or the big story behind our food, dishes or chefs. Powerful weapon soft power, A societal and cultural marker, food is the founding element of…
“I’m afraid of the outbreak of war,” says a retired lady – China’s military threats mark Taiwan’s presidential election | Foreign countries
TAIPEI Taiwan is a factor in the world larger than its actual size. As Saturday’s parliamentary and presidential elections approach, this has been highlighted again. China has interfered in the…
Eswatini, Taiwan’s last allied state on the African continent
As Taiwan prepares to vote on January 13, 2024 in a presidential election, its official diplomatic relations with Africa are now almost non-existent since it has lost almost all its…
For Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan’s war with China is not an option
Two and a half months before the presidential election in Taiwan, it is time to take stock for the woman who presided over the island for eight years. Tsai Ing-wen,…