Wellington Koo says the Trump administration has a shared interest in security in the region, but Taiwan must also ready its own forces for asymmetric warfare.
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Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland
Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.
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.
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.
The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan
Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence Taiwan?
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.
China Seizes Taiwanese Fishing Boat As Tensions Rise
The authorities in Taipei have demanded that Beijing release the boat and its five crew members, who are being held in custody.
Why Lawmakers Are Brawling and People Are Protesting in Taiwan
Supporters of President Lai Ching-te are protesting legislative amendments introduced by the opposition that would limit his authority.