China asks Australia for 'trust' as it struggles to shed tense relations But officials have put Australia on notice after a particular DFAT statement. The Canberra Times · Jan 17, 2024
China Blasts Philippine President For 'Playing With Fire' Over Taiwan Election Statement The Philippine President congratulated Lai Ching-te for winning the Taiwanese election, and Beijing is left fuming – it lodged a "serious demarche" and summoned the Philippine ambassador. International Business Times · Jan 17, 2024
Shanghai Composite Index Fell 2.09% on Wednesday Shenzhen Component Index closed down 2.58% Caixin Global · Jan 17, 2024
China vents fury at Philippines over Taiwan congratulations Relations sour further as Beijing accuses Manila of interfering in China’s internal affairs. Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2024
Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.27% on Tuesday Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.31% Caixin Global · Jan 16, 2024
Taiwan revels in its young democracy as president-elect charts fresh course For many voters, regardless of stripe, the biggest takeaway from the election is pride in the system itself and carrying out a transparent vote The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024
European and Asian Markets Mixed as U.S. Closed for Holiday Get the latest updates on global markets in this mixed start to the week. European markets opened lower while Asian markets remained mostly higher. Investi... Top News · Jan 15, 2024
Taiwan election: Who is Lai Ching-te and how many votes did he win? Taiwan has voted in their next president. Here are the key numbers from the race Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2024
5 ASEAN Countries Reaffirm Commitment To 'One China' Policy After Taiwan's Pro-Sovereignty Party Wins Five members of the 10-nation ASEAN bloc have reaffirmed adherence to the "One China" policy after Taiwan's ruling pro-sovereignty party claimed a third consecutive victory in Saturday's presidential election. International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024
Train drivers call week of rolling strikes in England from late January – as it happened Oil prices slip after UK defence secretary says will ‘wait and see’ on strikes against Houthis The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2024
Asian Stocks Mixed After US Inflation Data, Oil Flat Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders weighed US inflation data that revived hopes for an early interest rate cut, but gains were tempered by geopolitical worries after fresh US-UK strikes on Huthi targets in Yemen. International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024
Taiwan hails US ties but loses rare ally as Pacific nation Nauru switches to China Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the island's "solid partnership" with the United States as he welcomed a delegation from Washington making a post-election visit expected to anger Beijing. But in a blow to Taipei, the tiny South Pacific nation of Nauru announced it was severing diplomatic ties with… France 24 · Jan 15, 2024
Stock market today: Asia stocks follow Wall Street higher, while China keeps its key rate unchanged Asian markets have climbed after Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish as it closed out its 10th winning week of the last 11 The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2024
Taiwan's President-elect Lai Hails US Support As Delegation Visits Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed the island's "solid partnership" with the United States, as he welcomed a delegation from Washington making a post-election visit expected to anger Beijing. International Business Times · Jan 15, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024 Who is Taiwan’s President-elect Lai Ching-te? Former VP Lai Ching-te won Taiwan’s presidential election amid warnings from China which sees Lai as a ‘separatist’.
WEKU · Jan 14, 2024 Taiwan's election was a vote for continuity, but adds uncertainty in ties with China Taiwan's vice president and candidate of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Ching-te, will be the island's next leader. Tensions with Beijing seem poised to rise.
International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024 What's Next For Taiwan After The Election? President-elect Lai Ching-te may have won the top job in Taiwan's elections, but he must now chart an uneasy path on the doorstep of an increasingly assertive China.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2024 Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing’s ire for congratulating new president China urges US, UK and Japan not to interfere in ‘China’s internal affairs’ after they congratulate Lai Ching-te for election win
International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024 China To Pile On Pressure After Rebuke From Taiwan's Voters China's campaign of warplanes, balloons and fearsome rhetoric to intimidate voters in Taiwan's elections may have failed, but few expect President Xi Jinping to deviate from his strategy of maximum pressure.
France 24 · Jan 14, 2024 Taiwan tells China to 'face reality' and respect election results Taiwan on Sunday told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president.
International Business Times · Jan 14, 2024 Taiwan Tells China To 'Face Reality' After Election Taiwan on Sunday told China to "face reality" and respect its election result, after voters defied Beijing's warnings and chose pro-sovereignty candidate Lai Ching-te as president.
AAP · Jan 14, 2024 Australia backs Taiwan exercising 'democratic rights' Australia has congratulated the leader of the pro-sovereignty Democratic Progressive Party on his election victory, with Beijing expected to angrily respond.
Al Jazeera · Jan 13, 2024 World reacts to Taiwan election as China says reunification ‘inevitable’ Beijing says its stance on reunification remains unchanged as world leaders congratulate William Lai Ching-te.
Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2024 President Biden: US does not support independence for Taiwan The president was speaking after Taiwanese voters went to the ballot box
International Business Times · Jan 13, 2024 Taiwan Voters Cheer For 'Vitality Of Democracy' After Lai's Win When Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te stepped onstage and vowed to defend the self-ruled island from China's ever-constant threat, 24-year-old Jacky breathed a sigh of relief as thousands around him erupted in thunderous cheers.