Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, may be betting that China’s appetite for retaliation will be limited by Beijing’s interest in containing tensions with the Trump administration.
Author: Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next
As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China.
Prosecutors in Taiwan Indict Ko Wen-je, Former Presidential Candidate
The prosecutors asserted that Ko Wen-je, a former mayor, took bribes. He and his supporters have maintained that the charges are a political vendetta.
Taiwan’s President Visits Pacific Islands to Counter China’s Influence
Lai Ching-te is looking to shore up support from three island nations that are among a dwindling number to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Taiwan Sees a Higher Price for U.S. Support as Trump Returns to Power
The president-elect’s call for Taiwan to spend more on its own defense and his complaints about its semiconductor dominance may herald a tenser relationship.
Taiwan Sees a Higher Price for U.S. Support as Trump Returns to Power
The president-elect’s call for Taiwan to spend more on its own defense and his complaints about its semiconductor dominance may herald a tenser relationship.
Taiwan and U.S. Work to Counter China’s Drone Dominance
Officials hope that Taiwan can become a bigger player in the supply chain for drones, a move that would also help blunt any threats posed to the island by China.
Taiwanese Company Gold Apollo Says It Didn’t Make Pagers Used in Attack
The company, Gold Apollo, said it had not manufactured the devices, pointing to another company that it said was licensed to use its brand.
Is Taiwan Ready for War With China? A Show Has People Asking.
Some think the drama, “Zero Day,” helps Taiwan confront an increasingly plausible scenario. Others say the show is alarmist and a tool of the government.
Taiwan’s Blunt-Talking Leader Faces China’s Backlash
China is putting more military and political pressure on Taiwan and its new president, whose rhetoric has been sharper than his predecessor’s.