Worries about Chinese belligerence rose during Sandra Oudkirk’s three years in Taipei. As she leaves, she is seeking to assure Taiwan of continued U.S. support.
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China’s Dispute With Taiwan Is Playing Out Near This Tiny Island
A fatal episode off Kinmen, a Taiwanese-controlled island, has become the latest occasion for Beijing to warn and test Taiwan’s president-elect.
Delegation Led by Mike Gallagher Says U.S. Support for Taiwan Is Firm
A bipartisan House delegation said the United States would stand by the island in the face of pressure from China, drawing connections between Taiwan’s cause and Ukraine’s.
Taiwan Election: Why It Matters, and What It Could Mean for U.S. and China
The vote for a new president could reshape the complicated, risky balance between Taiwan, China and the United States.
Taiwan Raised an Alarm About a Chinese Satellite. Chaos Ensued.
A warning from Taiwan about a satellite, erroneously called a missile in English, raised concerns about Chinese harassment days before an election.
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.
Liz Truss, Britain’s Briefest Prime Minister, Meets Taiwan’s Leader
Liz Truss, the former British prime minister, met Taiwan’s leader, who has sought to push back against China’s efforts to isolate the island democracy.
Taiwan’s Opposition Picks Hou Yu-ih, a Moderate, for Presidential Race
The Kuomintang nominated Hou Yu-ih, a popular mayor who has said little about geopolitical issues, as the party tries to appeal to voters wary of Beijing.
China Detains Taiwan-Based Publisher in National Security Investigation
Li Yanhe’s publishing company put out books that often cast a critical eye on China’s ruling Communist Party. He disappeared while on a trip to China.
China Brandishes Military Options in Exercises Around Taiwan
The People’s Liberation Army’s ships, planes and troops held three days of drills in a spectacle designed to warn Taiwan against challenging Beijing.