On the Front Lines of Taiwan's History in Kinmen
Once the focal point of hostilities between China and Taiwan, the Kinmen archipelago has evolved into a fascinating tourist destination.
Q&A: The (Re)Emergence of Taiwan Identity and Implications for Beijing
‘If the once predominant Chinese identity can move from 53 percent to 3 percent in 30 years, who says it can’t go the other way? … This is the challenge for Beijing.’
Cross-Strait Spy Games: Taiwan Charges Chinese Student with Spying
National Security Bureau director-general Peng Sheng-chu said in parliament in March that Chinese espionage is 'more serious than before.'
BREAKING: New US$1.3b US Arms Sale to Taiwan
Announcement of the sale comes at a sensitive moment for the US and China, as President Trump is working to establish a partnership over trade differences and efforts to curb North Korea's nuclear program.
ANALYSIS: Tsai’s Defense and Security Challenges Line Up in Year Two
Boosting the national defense budget, avoiding a spending blowout on submarines, watching out for aggression in the South China Sea and keeping up Taiwan’s defense from cyber attacks; chances are Taiwan’s president will be kept busy keeping the country safe in the second year of her presidency.
China Not a Factor in Fiji's Taiwan Office Closure - Officials
The Fiji office closure was a question of resources and not related to China - Taiwan officials say.
PODCAST: Chiang Kai-Shek’s Great-Grandson and the Future of the KMT
Check out the latest episode of The News Lens Radio.
Taiwan Fights to Attend International Forums in 2017, Despite Beijing’s Interference
Here we go again: Taiwan’s participation in international organizations continues to be undermined and blocked by Beijing.
Detained Taiwanese Activist’s Wife to Fly to Beijing to Seek Husband’s Release
The wife of a Taiwanese activist detained in China says she must try to seek his release personally.
Smooth Sailing in Cross-Strait Trade?
China-Taiwan trade statistics for 2016 were released earlier today.
Agreements Between Taiwan and China Universities Infringe Freedom of Speech?
'Academic freedom should not be oppressed by politics,' says Premier Lin Chuan.
Taiwan Shifts to ‘Multiple Deterrence’ on China; China’s Fake News Claims; ‘More Killings’ Duterte Says
Asia Morning Update: A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
Warnings for Taiwanese after Beijing’s Latest Removals of Taiwan Affairs Officials
'The CCP wouldn't admit its approach to Taiwan has completely failed,' says J. Michael Cole, a senior non-resident fellow at the University of Nottingham’s China Policy Institute.
Trump-Xi Call: Reactions after US Agrees to Honor ‘Our’ One-China Policy
A stabilizing move or a concession to China?
Taiwan Hits Record Tourist Numbers Despite Plunge in Chinese
A record 10.7 million people visited Taiwan in 2016 with a boost in tourists from Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia offsetting a sharp decline in Chinese.
OPINION: Bilateral Cooperation, a New Diplomatic Model for Taiwan?
Can Taiwan foster closer ties with unofficial allies?
Tsai’s Latin America Tour and the New Wildcard in Cross-Strait Relations
It is a new year and possibly a new era in cross-Strait relations.
INTERVIEW: Taiwan’s Sunflower Leader Lin Fei-Fan Ready to Take Flight
Lin Fei-fan told The News Lens he plans to leave his country later this year to advance his vision for Taiwan independence and left-wing politics.