Beijing’s top anti-spy agency vowed on Monday to fight “Taiwan independence” and expand public support for peaceful reunification. Minister of State Security Chen Yixin said in a Monday article in the Study Times, a newspaper published by the Central Party School, that mainland China’s top intelligence agency would “resolutely fight any form of Taiwan independence … Read more
“Even though our political systems and perspectives may differ from those of the mainland, we are all descendants of the Yellow Emperor, belonging to the same Chinese nation,” Ma said upon returning to Taiwan on Thursday, wrapping up a trip he dubbed a “journey of peace”. “I also hope that the young people of Taiwan … Read more
Taiwanese groups on Monday outlined a major disinformation campaign employed by Chinese actors during the island nation’s national elections, which concluded in January and delivered a blow to Beijing with the victory of a pro-U.S. candidate. The alleged tactics from Chinese actors involved using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to manipulate videos and sow discord in … Read more
It was also a losing night for Lin’s party, which failed to take the legislature and the presidency to give the ruling DPP an unprecedented third term in power under president-elect William Lai Ching-te. The KMT’s defeat is the first time in Taiwan’s 30 years of democracy that a political party has spent three consecutive … Read more
“I was very, very disappointed. Because the DPP will be in charge, there is a greater chance that Taiwan will go to war,” Weng, 26, said, referring to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party. Despite the loss, he said he remained optimistic about the TPP’s future and Ko’s chances for another presidential run in 2028. After … Read more
Shanghai Institute of Taiwan Studies director Ni Yongjie pointed out that 60 per cent of voters wanted to remove the DPP from power “and the future focus of Taiwan’s politics will be in the legislature after the DPP had suffered heavy losses there”. Taiwan election: Lai’s victory risks further tensions with Beijing “Lai only kept … Read more
She urged Beijing to “listen to what Lai says and his inaugural address, observe his actions as a president and judge him by his statements and his actions going forward”, adding that it would be “unreasonable” for Beijing to draw a “hard and fast” assessment of Lai based on his past behaviour. ‘How far’ will … Read more
Officials privately say they will work with whoever wins the election, and hope for a clear result that leaves no margin for doubt. They have observed what they described as interference and disinformation by Beijing and fear a “too close to call” election could lead parties to blame external factors and destabilise the region. As … Read more
The results could have implications that may change the dynamics across the Taiwan Strait and also test the relationship between Beijing and Washington. Japanese newspaper the Asahi Shimbun, whose coverage included a live blog on Saturday, called it an important election that “will affect the security of East Asia, including Japan”. In Singapore, Lianhe Zaobao, … Read more
Nauru will sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognise China, the government of the small Pacific Islands nation said on Monday, marking Taipei’s first diplomatic ally to switch to Beijing following a presidential election. The Nauru government said that “in the best interests” of the country and its people it was seeking full resumption of … Read more
