China, Taiwan
‘Impossible’ for Communist China to become our motherland as we’re older, Taiwan’s president argues
It is “absolutely impossible” for Communist China to become Taiwan’s motherland because the island’s government is older, Taiwan’s president has said in a carefully timed speech that underscores the intense historical rivalry between the two.
Taiwan's president is doubling down on sticking it to Beijing, saying China can't be the 'motherland' because its government is younger
Lai said at a National Day celebration that Taiwan's government was celebrating its 113th birthday, while Beijing's just celebrated its 75th.
China likely to launch military drills around Taiwan after president's national speech, sources say
China is likely to launch military drills this week near Taiwan, using Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's upcoming national day speech as a pretext to pressure the island to accept its sovereignty claims,
Taiwan president says ‘impossible’ for mainland China to be the motherland
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) governs mainland China, whereas the Republic of China (ROC) administers Taiwan and several smaller islands. “On the contrary, the Republic of China may be the motherland of the people of the People’s Republic of China who are over 75 years old,” Mr Lai said.
Taiwan's Lai: 'Impossible' for China to be the motherland
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has said it is "impossible" for the People's Republic of China to become the motherland of Taiwan's people, reiterating his view that Taiwan is distinct from China.
'Impossible' for People's Republic of China to be our motherland, Taiwan president says
It is "impossible" for the People's Republic of China to become Taiwan's motherland because Taiwan has older political roots, the island's President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday.
China could wage economic war on Taiwan to force surrender, report says
U.S. military officials and analysts have for years warned of possible armed attacks or blockades by China on Taiwan, but a ...
Taiwan official warns China, Russia, Iran 'working together'
Taiwan's new representative in the U.S. is warning about the alliance among China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.
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Indonesia to impose anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled iron products from China, South Korea, Taiwan
INDONESIA will impose anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled iron products from China, South Korea and Taiwan starting next ...
Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan on eve of Communist China’s 75th birthday
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reiterated his pledge to achieve “reunification” with Taiwan on the eve of Communist China’s 75th ...
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China is using an “anaconda strategy” to squeeze Taiwan
They are ready to blockade Taiwan at any time they want,” he says. His concerns are backed up by the data. The number of PLA ...
Russia's Lavrov says stands alongside China on Taiwan, other issues
(Clarifies China-Taiwan relationship in paragraph 7) (Reuters) -Russia stands alongside China on Asian issues, including the ...
China wants Taiwan to make mistakes and is looking for excuses to trigger a blockade, Taiwan's navy commander says
China has ramped up its military and is trying to force Taiwan to make mistakes, as a pretext to a blockade, Taiwan's navy ...
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US-Taiwan aid package a signal to China ahead of election?
US President Joe Biden recently approved one of Washington's largest-ever military aid packages for Taiwan, comprising $567 ...