Two mainland diplomats attended an event, uninvited, and took offense at symbols of Taiwan — including a flag on a cake. A scuffle ensued.
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U.S. Official Visits Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China
The trip by Keith Krach, an economic representative, defies Beijing’s opposition to formal exchanges. China sent two anti-submarine aircraft toward the island in response.
As U.S.-China Ties Deteriorate, Taiwan’s Importance Grows
The highest-level American visit to Taiwan in decades shows the island’s importance as ties between the United States and China deteriorate.
A Bookstore That Shines as ‘a Lighthouse of a Free Society’
A Hong Kong bookseller has recreated his shop in Taipei, and it has become a symbol of Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.
Coronavirus Diary: Four Stints in Quarantine, on Two Continents
A reporter got a close-up look at how different governments handled the developing pandemic. Some were more impressive than others.
Taiwan’s Weapon Against Coronavirus: An Epidemiologist as Vice President
Chen Chien-jen has embraced a rare dual role, using his political authority as vice president to criticize China’s response to the virus even as he hunkers down to analyze trends in transmission.
From Seoul to Sydney, Cities in Asia and Australia Learn to Live with Coronavirus
In parts of Asia and Australia, people are going out — but social distancing and other restrictions have become the new normal.
What to Know About Taiwan’s Presidential Election
President Tsai Ing-wen’s prospects in the vote Saturday have been buoyed by a stronger economy and her promises to stand up to China.
‘We Are Fleeing the Law’: Hong Kong Protesters Escape to Taiwan
Worried they won’t be treated fairly in court, some demonstrators are seeking refuge on the self-ruled island, where they live in a legal limbo.
Taiwan Urges Hong Kong to Investigate Killing That Helped Stir Protests
A suspect in a Taiwan murder could be released in days. The case led to the extradition bill that set off Hong Kong’s protest movement.