An outspoken critic of Beijing, Lai Ching-te aims to reassure voters and Washington that he will be a safe pair of hands if elected.
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China’s Military, ‘Chasing the Dream,’ Probes Taiwan’s Defenses
Day by day, the People’s Liberation Army is turning up the pressure, deploying an ever-wider array of planes and ships.
TSMC Chairman Mark Liu Says Company Will Keep Its Roots in Taiwan
In an interview, the chip maker’s chairman, Mark Liu, explained why TSMC’s top tech would stay in Taiwan, despite growing threats from China and worries from the United States.
U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations
American intelligence officials believe the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow American deployments or resupply operations, including during a Chinese move against Taiwan.
Typhoon Doksuri Grazes Taiwan and the Philippines on Its Way to China
China’s coastal cities are bracing for Typhoon Doksuri, which is expected to make landfall on Friday, packing torrential rain and wind speeds equivalent to those of a Category 1 hurricane.
Biden Bets High-Level Diplomacy Can Cool Fiery Relations With China
President Biden hopes the diplomatic trips this summer by his aides lead to frank talks with Xi Jinping and other Chinese officials before the 2024 U.S. elections.
China Reels From Floods and a Bruising Heat Wave
Heavy rains and heat waves have affected parts of China and the Asia Pacific region this week. More of the same was in the forecast.
Taiwan Faces a #MeToo Wave, Set Off by a Netflix Hit
A torrent of sexual harassment accusations has prompted questions about the state of women’s rights on an island democracy that has long been one of Asia’s most progressive places.
Blinken Visit Reveals Chasm in How U.S. and China Perceive Rivalry
Xi Jinping and nationalistic Chinese see recent U.S. actions as an effort to contain another superpower rather than compete with it — and they’re pushing back.
China’s Coast Guard and the Fight to Control Asia
Beijing’s patrol vessels often resemble warships. Now other nations are trying to compete with tougher coast guards of their own.