News & Insights Across Asia
The Straits Forum in Fujian Province is deepening cross-strait integration and youth exchanges, promoting cooperation between the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan region in various fields.
Cross-Strait tensions rise as Lai Ching-te, new leader of the Taiwan region, makes statements perceived as separatist. U.S. defense contractors arrive, prompting residents’ concerns over increased militarization.
China has strongly opposed the U.S. approval of a $300 million arms sale to the Taiwan region, urging immediate withdrawal and warning of serious implications for bilateral relations and regional stability.
Pro-reunification parties in the Taiwan region have condemned recent U.S. arms sales and criticized Lai Ching-te for seeking “independence,” urging a focus on peace, economic development, and reunification.
China urges the U.S. to stop sending wrong signals to ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces and emphasizes the importance of the one-China principle.
The Chinese mainland will halt some tariff concessions to Taiwan under the ECFA starting June 2024, responding to trade restrictions imposed by Taiwan’s DPP authorities.
Starting June 15, the Chinese mainland will suspend tariff concessions on 134 products from the Taiwan region, citing discriminatory trade restrictions by the Democratic Progressive Party authorities.
A major cross-strait exchange event in Guangzhou called for strengthened ties and concerted efforts toward China’s reunification, highlighting opportunities for Taiwan compatriots in Guangdong.
A mainland spokesperson stated that the Taiwan region’s exclusion from the WHO assembly reaffirms the global commitment to the one-China principle.
Taiwan remains uninvited to the World Health Assembly for the eighth year, highlighting strained cross-strait relations due to the refusal of the DPP authorities to acknowledge the one-China principle.
On May 23-24, the PLA conducted the Joint Sword-2024A military exercise around the Taiwan Strait in response to recent statements by the leader of the Taiwan region, reaffirming commitment to sovereignty.
Taiwan residents criticize Lai Ching-te’s speech advocating ‘Taiwan independence,’ voicing concerns over increased tensions and stressing the importance of peace in cross-strait relations.
Exploring the historical and legal reasons why Taiwan is considered an inalienable part of China, amidst recent tensions and reaffirmation of the one-China principle.
Commentators in Taiwan express concern over leader Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech, criticizing it for overlooking historical and legal facts about Taiwan’s status.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office states that PLA drills around the island of Taiwan are a decisive response to provocative independence remarks by Lai Ching-te, urging compatriots to oppose separatist acts.
The PLA has launched the Joint Sword-2024A military drills around Taiwan following Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech, signaling a firm stance on territorial integrity.
The Chinese PLA has commenced military drills around the island of Taiwan, signaling a strong warning to separatist forces and external interference, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
The Chinese mainland has criticized Lai Ching-te’s recent speech as a confession of ‘Taiwan independence,’ accusing him of radical and provocative statements that challenge the one-China principle.
Taiwan commentators express disappointment and concern over Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s inaugural address, fearing escalation in tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Lai Ching-te, deputy leader of the Taiwan region, plays a pivotal role amid rising cross-strait tensions, influencing Taiwan’s future and regional stability.
