Economist Wu Jialong criticized KMT Chair's US visit after meeting Xi Jinping, calling her US meeting cancellation a "humiliation." He argued she cannot be both pro-China and pro-US, and that the US views her as a "Chinese Communist Party agent in Taiwan."
DPP Councilor Yan Wei-tzu commented on KMT Chair Hung Hsiu-chu's canceled US meeting, suggesting Hung represents a minority view in Taiwan and even within the KMT. Yan predicted KMT candidates will avoid campaigning with Hung.
Taiwanese official Cheng met with US lawmakers, stressing the KMT's commitment to military cooperation but also the need for financially sound defense acquisitions. Cheng's visit includes stops in San Francisco, Boston, and New York, with Washington being the main destination.
DPP lawmaker Wang Ting-yu criticized KMT Chair Johnny Chiang's US visit, stating her meetings were canceled and her reception level was lower than that of Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen. Wang cited three reasons for the cancellation: the KMT is no longer seen as a trusted partner, Chiang's accusations of corruption regarding military purchases insulted the US, and her rhetoric aligned with Beijing's narrative.
Antonio Gaudi's architectural masterpieces, particularly the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, are central to Spain's tourism. The centennial of his death will be marked by the Pope's visit, highlighting Gaudi's journey from a 'mad student' to a humanist ascetic.
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun states that cross-strait peace can be maintained if Taiwan avoids "de jure independence" and emphasizes a credible military deterrent and dialogue framework.
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius could not visit Thales in Herstal after a protest and security concerns. The Commission said the meeting was moved to its premises in Brussels.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen proposed an AI defense strategy during her US visit, leveraging Taiwan's tech prowess. The article questions when the KMT will restore a deleted drone budget and if Taiwan's penalties for smuggling AI chips to China are too lenient compared to US law.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen's remarks in San Francisco about relying on Xi Jinping for her position have drawn sharp criticism from Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, with spokesperson Eric Huang calling it an "unprecedented" admission of "borrowing power" and a self-degrading statement.
Donald Trump a convoqué des journalistes pour parler de la réfection d'un bassin près du monument Lincoln, se comparant à Martin Luther King sur la taille des foules lors de leurs discours.
Reports suggest the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee may invite Legislative Yuan Speaker Han Kuo-yu to Washington in late June, raising questions about whether this move aims to undermine KMT Chairwoman Chiang Wan-an's US visit. DPP caucus whip Chuang Jui-hsiung stated that if Han speaks from Taiwan's perspective, it would be a challenge to Chiang, whose stance appears ambiguous.
KMT's Cheng met with Stanford scholars, advocating for the first island chain to become a zone of peace and prosperity, and expressed hope for deeper Taipei-Washington partnerships in defense and security.
KMT Chair Sophia Chan, during her US visit, proposed an "AI Defense Strategy" for Taiwan, emphasizing AI in military command, intelligence, drone systems, and air defense. This echoes proposals previously cut by the Legislative Yuan, highlighting a debate over defense spending and US-Taiwan cooperation.
KMT Chairwoman's US visit advocating for an "AI defense strategy" for Taiwan has drawn criticism from DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu, who points out the KMT caucus in the legislature cut funding for AI-assisted C5ISR systems and drone projects that she now promotes abroad.
KMT Chair Jaw Shaw-kong's US visit is criticized by the DPP as a "Xi Office propaganda tour." The DPP alleges her neutral stance on Taiwan's alignment is a facade for pro-China policy, questioning the inclusion of a member with mainland Chinese spouse background and alleged ties to Beijing's interests.
KMT Chair Chiang Li-wen's US visit is drawing criticism due to a delegation member's past pro-unification remarks. A Facebook page highlighted the member's calls for early unification, sparking online debate about the KMT's stance on cross-strait relations.
A Taiwanese youth leader criticized KMT Chairperson Jaw Shaw-kong's US visit, stating she is not seeking trust but acting as 'Beijing's ambassador' by carrying political messages from China. The leader highlighted the inclusion of a pro-unification figure in the delegation and noted reports of Xi Jinping backing Jaw for the 2028 presidential election.
Colombia's Mavecure Mountains, a sacred site for Indigenous groups, offer a burgeoning tourism opportunity, shifting locals from harmful gold mining to sustainable tourism practices.
La reina Letizia asistió a la inauguración de la 85 Feria del Libro de Madrid, demostrando su pasión por la lectura y su conocimiento del mundo literario. Interactuó con editores y libreros, recibiendo numerosos libros como regalos.
An albino buffalo with blond hair, nicknamed 'Donald Trump' for its resemblance to the former U.S. president's hairstyle, has become a viral sensation in Bangladesh ahead of Eid al-Adha, drawing large crowds.
UK diplomat James Roscoe, who recently left his post at the British embassy in Washington, has been honored by King Charles. His departure follows an investigation into a leak from a UK national security council meeting.
Neuf personnes ont déjà été mises en examen en février dans le cadre de l’enquête sur cette escroquerie estimée à plus de 10 millions d’euros pour le musée le plus visité au monde.
China's computing hardware exports, driven by global AI demand, doubled in April to $31.09 billion, giving Beijing strategic leverage ahead of President Trump's visit with US tech executives.
A Taiwanese official has begun a more than 10-day visit to the United States, with engagements planned at think tanks, with overseas Taiwanese communities, and potentially with policymakers. The official, identified only as Cheng, emphasized that the trip focuses on substantive strategic dialogue rather than ceremonial visits. At the core of her pitch is a rejection of what she describes as the "false binary" of choosing between Beijing and Washington.
