China and Taiwan
Donald Trump Speaks to Taiwan's President, as Showdown with China Looms
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 04, 2016 12:24 AM EST |
US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Taiwan's President over the phone on Friday. The controversial call is an unprecedented move that overturned diplomatic protocol ever since Washington recognized the 'One China' policy in 1978.
China Warns Taiwan to Stay Away from Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Movement
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 30, 2016 09:25 AM EST |
China warned Taiwan on Tuesday to stay out of Hong Kong's affair, claiming that the self ruled island's interference could cause instability in the former British colony.
Malaysia Deports Alleged Taiwanese Telephone Scammers to China; Taiwan Protests
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 30, 2016 07:48 AM EST |
Malaysia deported 74 suspects - including 21 Taiwanese suspects - to China on Tuesday in connection with the multi-billion dollar telecom fraud scam. This is the latest development in deportation saga that has had considerable impact on cross-strait relation.
Taiwan To Hold Rescue Operation in South China Sea by end of this Month
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 22, 2016 11:03 AM EST |
Taiwan has announced that it plans to conduct rescue drills near its sole territorial holding in disputed South China Sea by end of this year. The operation would be first big operation by Taipei in the disputed maritime territory ever since pro-independent leader Tsai Ing-wen assumed office earlier this year.
China’s President Xi Vows to Quell Separatist Movements Amid Tensions in Hong Kong
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 11, 2016 02:07 PM EST |
China will not allow any group or political entity to split the country, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, giving a stern message to pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong. The semi-autonomous city has been on the edge following a controversy at an oath taking ceremony on October 12.
China and Taiwan to Collaborate on 5G Technology Research
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 09, 2016 08:52 AM EST |
China and Taiwan's telecom companies plan to join hands to enhance research and cooperation on the fifth generation (5G) mobile network technology. The move was announced at the cross-straits CEO summit in Xiamen, Fujian province.
Chinese Station Tenders Apology for not Including Taiwan in China Map
| Girish Shetti | | Oct 12, 2016 04:45 PM EDT |
A leading Chinese television station, Hunan Television, has tendered an apology for displaying a Chinese map that did not show Taiwan as a part of Mainland China. The incident was reported by the official website of People's Daily, which published a screengrab of the map that was broadcasted on the talent show.
Taiwan Requests Google to blur Images Showing new Military Installation in South China Sea
| Girish Shetti | | Sep 22, 2016 09:23 PM EDT |
Taiwan's defense ministry said on Wednesday that it has requested Google Inc to blur satellite images displaying, what military experts claim to be, a new military installation on Itu Aba.
China Warns Taiwan to Cancel Dalai Lama’s Visit
| Girish Shetti | | Sep 15, 2016 07:28 AM EDT |
China on Wednesday warned the Taiwanese government not to allow the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to visit the island nation. The warning came after reports emerged that high profile Taiwanese legislator, Freddy Lim, has forwarded a formal invitation to the Dalai Lama visit to Taiwan.
Deal Between CTBC Financial Holdings and China CITIC Bank Falls Apart Amid Growing Tension Between China, Taiwan
| Girish Shetti | | Aug 26, 2016 03:45 PM EDT |
Taiwan-based CTBC Financial Holdings and China's CITIC Bank Corp have canceled their plan to invest in each other's company amid on-going political tension between both countries.
Taiwan seeks to Deepen Ties with Panama to Counter China’s Influence in the Region
| Girish Shetti | | Jun 28, 2016 05:29 AM EDT |
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen kick started her first overseas trip in Panama on Saturday as Taiwan aims to deepen bilateral relationship with one of its key allies
Taiwanese President Embarks on First Foreign Visit as China Remains Alert
| Girish Shetti | | Jun 25, 2016 01:04 AM EDT |
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen left for Panama and Paraguay on Friday, marking her first foreign trip since taking over the office last month. Both countries are among the 22 countries that officially recognize the island nation.
Cambodian Government Deports 25 Taiwanese Nationals to China
| Girish Shetti | | Jun 24, 2016 03:13 PM EDT |
Cambodia deported 25 Taiwanese nationals to China on Friday on fraud charges despite staunch opposition from the Taiwanese government. The 25 Taiwanese suspects were deported along with 14 Chinese suspects, all of whom were detained in connection with telephone fraud scam.
Taiwan Rejects Former President Ma Ying-jeou’s Request to Visit Hong Kong
| Girish Shetti | | Jun 13, 2016 05:49 AM EDT |
Taiwanese authorities have rejected former President Ma Ying-jeou's request to visit Hong Kong later this month to attend an award ceremony organized by the Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA). Ma was invited as one of the keynote speakers for the event where he was hoping to speak on cross-strait relations.
China Target Taiwan’s Tourism Industry; Plans to Reduce the Number of Taiwan-Bound Tourists
| Girish Shetti | | Jun 12, 2016 10:17 AM EDT |
China is reportedly planning to reduce the number of Taiwan-bound tourists in three stages this year as the relationship between China and Taiwan continues to sour.
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