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Former Taiwan president Tsai to make sensitive visit to Britain this week

“I think the Chinese leadership at this juncture is overwhelmed by its internal challenges,” says Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen. “My thought is that perhaps this is not a time for them to consider a major invasion of Taiwan.”
International

Taiwan leader says China invasion unlikely for now

While delivering her last national day speech, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen said that differences between Taiwan and China must be resolved peacefully, and that maintaining the status quo is “critical” for that.
International

Taiwan seeks ‘peaceful coexistence’ with China: President Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan must continue to bolster its capabilities to defend itself and demonstrate its self-defence determination to ensure national security and interests, while seeking more international support.
International

Taiwan's leader says 2024 defence budget to hit record US$19 billion

Taiwan Vice President and Chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party William Lai is making what are officially stopovers in the US on his way to and from Paraguay for the Aug 15 inauguration of its new president.
International

China says its 'priority' is to stop Taiwan VP visiting US next month

A Chinese warship seen at the Chinese coast near Fuzhou, Fujian Province, across from the Taiwan-controlled Matsu Islands. Beijing has continued military activities around Taiwan, despite announcing the three days of drills had ended.
International

China says Taiwan heading for 'stormy seas' under Tsai

Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen held talks with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles, expressing gratitude for the meeting that included other US lawmakers. “Their presence and unwavering support reassure the people of Taiwan that we are not isolated, and we are not alone,” Tsai told reporters.
International

China deploys warships near Taiwan after Tsai-McCarthy meeting

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen meets with Belize Prime Minister John Briceno during her visit to the Central American country, April 3, 2023.
Opinion & Features
EDITORIAL

East Asia on a knife-edge over Tsai-McCarthy meeting

The Republican McCarthy, the third-most-senior US leader after the president and vice president, will host a meeting in California on Wednesday with Tsai.
International

China warns US House Speaker not to meet Taiwan president

Taiwan’s defence ministry said the nine Chinese aircraft crossed at points in the north, centre and south of the strait’s median line, which used to serve as an unofficial buffer between the two sides.
International

China stages combat patrols, crosses strait median line, says Taiwan

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