Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te urged the US to approve a $14 billion arms sale "as soon as possible," emphasizing Taiwan's rejection of unification with China and its commitment to self-defense. The island seeks US support amid increased Chinese pressure.
Beijing has strongly condemned Czech Senate President Milos Vystrcil's visit to Taiwan, calling it a "serious interference" in China's internal affairs and demanding "immediate and effective" measures to mitigate its negative impact. The Czech delegation arrived Monday and is scheduled to meet with Taiwanese officials.
Beijing firmly opposes any official US interactions with Taiwan, warning it would cross a "red line" and undo progress from a recent Trump-Xi summit. China urges the US to handle the Taiwan question prudently.
Beijing accused Taiwan's leader William Lai Ching-te of "destroying cross-strait peace" after his anniversary speech. The Taiwan Affairs Office condemned Lai's remarks as "lies and deception, hostility and confrontation," accusing him of promoting "Taiwan independence."
Beijing has accused Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te of "destroying cross-strait peace" following his anniversary speech. The Taiwan Affairs Office stated Lai's remarks were filled with "lies and deception" and that he stubbornly adheres to "Taiwan independence."
Fujian province, China's closest territory to Taiwan, has become a focal point for Beijing's reunification messaging, with William Lai Ching-te's ancestral village now drawing increased attention following a popular live-stream tour. A content creator known as "Gym Boss" visited the Lai Clan Ancestral Hall and live-streamed to his 1.3 million followers, prompting a spike in visitors and prompting local officials to plan a new display hall for cross-strait cultural exchange by year's end.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in eSwatini on Saturday, confirming the visit on his Facebook page. He said his foreign affairs and security teams spent days securing a revised route for the delegation. The visit aims to deepen cooperation in economy, agriculture, culture and education, and strengthen Taiwan's international partnerships. Lai thanked eSwatini for its support despite diplomatic and economic pressure.
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned visit to eSwatini, the island's last remaining African diplomatic ally. The visit was intended to celebrate King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of accession to the throne and his 58th birthday. eSwatini is one of only 12 nations that still recognize Taiwan, a group that includes small Caribbean and Pacific island states, many of which maintain ties partly due to pressure from Washington.
The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan’s leader at China’s behest, the US State Department said on Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system. Taiwan this week said the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for leader William Lai Ching-te’s aircraft to cross airspace they manage on a planned trip to eSwatini, one of Taiwan’s allies. It is the first instance...
The US State Department expressed concern that Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for Taiwan leader William Lai Ching-te's aircraft at China's behest, forcing cancellation of his trip to eSwatini. This marks the first time a Taiwanese leader had to cancel an entire foreign trip due to airspace denial, which the US called an abuse of the international civil aviation system and part of China's intimidation campaign against Taiwan.
Taiwan Vice President Lai Ching-te's planned visit to Africa has been postponed after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar cancelled previously approved overflight permissions without notice. Taipei accused Beijing of pressuring the three African nations to withdraw clearance, citing safety concerns forced the trip delay. China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office thanked the African countries for adhering to the one-China principle while denying economic coercion was used.
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te was forced to postpone a visit to the island’s last African partner after three other nations abruptly refused to allow his aircraft to fly over their territory, in a move Taipei blamed on pressure from Beijing. This is the first time any Taiwanese leader has had to delay an overseas visit at the last minute, Lai’s office said. He had been due to depart on Wednesday for a five-day trip to eSwatini, the sole African country that maintains official diplomatic...
