Why Taiwan’s opposition leader wants to meet Trump during her US visit IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 1
China reunification is an inevitable historical trend Recently, the world's attention has been focused on the East. At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, US President Donald Trump paid a state visit to China from May 13 to 15. These two major events have once… Bangkok Post · May 26
The Guardian view on China’s carrots and sticks: Trump should not shift on Taiwan when he visits Beijing Editorial: Xi Jinping hopes that the president may water down US support for a vibrant democracy. Defending the status quo would be better for America too The Guardian - UK · May 3
Taiwanese president forced to cancel visit to African ally after ‘pressure campaign’ from China Lai Ching-te was set to fly through the airspace of Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to visit Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa The Independent UK · Apr 22
The week that was in international affairs: Iran war ceasefire and talks; Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire & more After a short break, welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week, we are covering the scheduled Iran-US ceasefire talks in Pakistan, the Orthodox Easter ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, Moldova's pullout from the Russia-led Commonwealth of Independent States, Taiwanese… The Times of India · Apr 10
China will ‘absolutely not tolerate’ independence for Taiwan, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader Chinese president tells Cheng Li-wun issue of independence is ‘chief culprit in undermining peace in Taiwan Strait’ The Independent UK · Apr 10
Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing has sparked controversy in Taiwan, with critics accusing her of being too close to China The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China in 'journey for peace' Taiwan’s opposition leader makes historic six-day trip to Beijing to “boost dialogue and promote peace” ahead of a heavily anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Euronews · Apr 8
Taiwan opposition leader visits China amid tensions between two countries IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 7
Taiwan opposition leader’s China visit will only serve Xi propaganda, experts warn Cheng Li-wun’s trip to Beijing, the first by a Kuomintang leader in a decade, has sparked concerns it will be used by Xi Jinping to further his ‘One China’ and reunification agenda, experts tell Arpan Rai The Independent UK · Apr 7
US senators urge Taiwan to approve $40 billion defence budget amid China tensions While the U.S does not formally recognise Taiwan, it is the island’s strongest informal backer and arms supplier The Independent UK · Mar 30
Who is Taiwan’s new firebrand opposition leader seen as soft on Beijing? Cheng Li-wun, who will lead Taiwan’s main opposition political party from 1 November after being elected last week, has taken a conciliatory tone regarding China, pledging to keep peace with the giant neighbour The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Taiwan's main opposition party elects new leader in a race clouded by claims of China meddling Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party has chosen Cheng Li-wun as its new chairperson The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025