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Taiwan’s president defends state visits as ‘basic right’ after surprise Africa trip

China is accused of pressuring three nations not to allow president’s plane to pass through their airspace

The Independent UK · May 5

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure

The Independent UK · May 2

The week that was in international affairs: UAE to exit Opec; Ukraine makes Russia jittery

UAE exits Opec, impacting global oil dynamics amid regional tensions. Ukraine escalates attacks on Russia, forcing Moscow to scale back Victory Day parades. King Charles' US trip strengthens UK-US ties. Syria begins its first transitional justice trial. China pressures African nations, forcing Taiwan's President to cancel a trip.

The Times of India · Apr 30

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’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

‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2

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

Taiwanese president vows to strengthen island’s defences in Lunar New Year message

President Lai delivers address from radar station in Taiwan’s central mountain range

The Independent UK · Feb 16