Two Pacific nations severed ties with Taiwan in favor of Beijing this week, boosting China in its contest with the United States for influence in the region.
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In Blow to Taiwan, Solomon Islands Is Said to Switch Relations to China
The move, which Taiwan denounced as bribery by Beijing, is a setback to both Taipei’s global standing and Washington’s regional diplomacy in the Pacific.
Populist Mayor Is Picked to Run Against Taiwan’s President
Han Kuo-yu, the mayor of Kaohsiung, favors closer ties with China, offering voters a stark contrast to President Tsai Ing-wen, who is often sharply critical of Beijing.
Taiwan President Risks Infuriating China With U.S. Visit
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, which China considers a breakaway province, visits the United States and the Caribbean.
Taiwan Set to Receive $2 Billion in U.S. Arms, Drawing Ire From China
The sales, along with a pending visit to the United States by Taiwan’s president, are likely to put further strain on Washington’s relationship with Beijing.
As Protests Rock Hong Kong, Xi Jinping’s View of History Shows He Will Dig In
There are increasing signs that China’s patience toward the protests in Hong Kong is wearing thin.
Candidate Seeks Closer China Ties, Shaking Up Taiwan’s Presidential Race
Han Kuo-yu, the new star of the opposition Kuomintang, has galvanized older Taiwanese by pledging to roll back pension cuts and seeking closer ties to China.
Taiwan Legislature Approves Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
The vote came as tens of thousands of protesters filled Taipei’s streets while lawmakers faced a court-ordered deadline to act.
The Man Who Made Your iPhone Wants to Run Taiwan. A Sea Goddess Backs Him, He Says.
The entrance into the presidential race by the billionaire Terry Gou shakes up Taiwan’s political playing field and draws into sharp focus its strained relations with China.
Taiwan’s President Welcomes U.S. Officials as Tensions With China Escalate
The meeting reflects the tightening bonds between Taiwan and the United States.