China-Taiwan

Taiwan’s wealthy seeks diversification to Singapore, sparking private banking race: Bloomberg

China's President Xi Jinping (right) and US President Donald Trump (centre) visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14.

US-China summit: Trump sees ‘better’ ties, Xi warns over Taiwan, as talks conclude

KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Apr 10.

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, President Xi tells island’s opposition leader

The Republic will continue to be buffeted by the unpredictabilities of the global environment.
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When change is the constant: Policies and politics to watch in 2026, at home and abroad

A fighter jet taking off at Hsinchu Air Base in Hsinchu, Taiwan. China launched "major" military exercises around Taiwan on Dec 29, involving live-fire drills in waters and airspace near the island.

China stages record drills designed to encircle Taiwan

PM Lawrence Wong was asked about the China-Japan spat during the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore on Nov 19.

Barbs, jibes and spin by Chinese netizens over PM Wong’s remarks on Japan-China spat

In a conversation with John Micklethwait, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News (right), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong covered topics ranging from nuclear energy to social security, but focused on geopolitics and trade.

PM Wong says new framework is needed to avoid ‘devastating consequences’ of retaliatory trade

A promotional installation for the new Demon Slayer movie outside a cinema in Beijing. The film has continued to top China’s box office, despite a plunge in ticket sales since Monday.

China halts new Japanese movie releases as Taiwan spat drags on

Takaichi has so far defended her remarks over Taiwan, while Tokyo has said that its stance is unchanged from previous administrations.

China escalates Japan spat with threats of economic reprisal