President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, which China considers a breakaway province, visits the United States and the Caribbean.
Tag: Tsai Ing-wen
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.
Taiwan’s Leader Heads to the South Pacific in a Bid to Fend Off China
China has been pouring aid into the South Pacific nations, raising concerns about whether Taiwan might lose more of its few remaining allies.
Faced With Tough Words From China, Taiwan Rallies Around Its Leader
Support for Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, has risen after she criticized an unpopular proposal by China’s leader to unify the two sides.
Taiwan’s President, Defying Xi Jinping, Calls Unification Offer ‘Impossible’
The Chinese leader’s speech this week has given President Tsai Ing-wen a chance to position herself as the defender of Taiwan’s young democracy.