Taiwan Compatriots’ Visits to Chinese Mainland Surge by 70% This Year
Over 3 million Taiwan compatriots have visited the Chinese mainland this year, a 70% year-on-year increase, highlighting growing cross-Strait exchanges.
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Over 3 million Taiwan compatriots have visited the Chinese mainland this year, a 70% year-on-year increase, highlighting growing cross-Strait exchanges.
The Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation invites 40 faculty and students from the Chinese mainland to visit Taiwan, fostering cross-strait cultural exchange and understanding.
The Chinese mainland has firmly opposed U.S. arms sales to the Taiwan region, urging adherence to the one-China principle and calling for an end to support for ‘Taiwan independence’ separatist forces.
The U.S. has announced a $2 billion arms sale to the Taiwan region, prompting protests from the Chinese mainland and escalating tensions amid concerns over U.S. intentions in the region.
A Chinese mainland spokesperson condemned U.S. arms sales to Taiwan region, reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to national reunification and urging the U.S. to adhere to the one-China principle.
China urges the U.S. to immediately halt arms sales to the Taiwan region, citing violations of the one-China principle and threats to peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits.
The Chinese mainland criticizes Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for downplaying the 79th anniversary of Taiwan’s return to China from Japanese occupation.
An exploration of why the concept of ‘Taiwan independence’ did not exist before 1945, highlighting historical perspectives and the emergence of separatist movements in Taiwan.
A landmark summit in Beijing has brought together over 400 cultural leaders from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, emphasizing shared heritage and calling for strengthened cross-strait cultural exchanges.
Following Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s speech, the Chinese mainland’s PLA conducted military drills around the island of Taiwan, demonstrating its commitment to safeguarding territorial integrity.
Chinese PLA’s Eastern Theater Command conducted Joint Sword-2024B military drills around Taiwan island, involving multi-force exercises in response to Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te’s recent speech.
Various sectors in Taiwan have expressed concern over leader Lai Ching-te’s recent remarks on cross-strait relations, accusing him of provoking the Chinese mainland with his new ‘two states’ theory.
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s recent speech has sparked widespread concerns, with various sectors accusing him of repackaging his “two states” theory and provoking the Chinese mainland, threatening cross-strait relations.
Various sectors in Taiwan have criticized Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s recent speech, accusing him of repackaging his separatist stance under a new “two states” theory and provoking the Chinese mainland.
Rising cross-strait tensions highlight the impact of foreign interference on the prospect of peaceful reunification between the Taiwan region and the Chinese mainland.
Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s emphasis on democracy and calls for united efforts with Western democracies may risk escalating tensions across the Taiwan Strait, potentially impacting regional stability.
A Chinese mainland spokesperson condemned Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te for escalating cross-Strait tensions, asserting that no force can hinder China’s reunification.
Lai Ching-te’s renewed advocacy for “Taiwan independence” raises concerns about peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Lai Ching-te, leader of the Taiwan region, reignited debate by advocating the “two states” theory, asserting the two sides of the Taiwan Strait do not belong to each other, sparking concerns over regional stability.
Lai Ching-te’s recent advocacy for the ‘two states’ theory has intensified debates over Taiwan’s future, drawing criticism from regional leaders and highlighting tensions in cross-strait relations.