President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States.
Author: Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Enters Service, a Sign of Naval Ambitions
The Fujian, China’s most advanced carrier, went into official service this week. It brings the country closer to challenging U.S. naval dominance.
Beyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan
China’s leader wants to weaken American support for Taiwan. But first he will want clarity about President Trump’s stance toward the island.
Why a Teen Bullying Case in China Set Off Protests and a Crackdown
Residents in a city in southwestern China protested what they saw as official indifference in the attack on a girl. Police repression and censorship fueled the outrage.
Taiwan Recall Campaign Fizzles, in a Setback to Its President
An unprecedented vote to remove lawmakers from office could have handed President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting opponents. It didn’t.
Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour
Lai Ching-te is ramping up his warnings about China’s threat to Taiwan. Critics say he is stoking divisions, and risking blowback from Beijing.
Taiwan President Takes Tougher Stance Toward China
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.
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.