The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

Biden aide to meet China’s top diplomat

WASHINGTON — The U.S. and China will hold the first high-level, in-person talks since Russia’s full invasion of Ukraine, as the Biden administration continues to try to enlist Beijing to exert influence on its neighbor to end the crisis.

Tribune News Service · Mar 13, 2022

Geopolitics and the Ukraine conflict

Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have forged a new partnership in Eurasia. How will that shape the global future?

Salon · Mar 13, 2022

Russia sanctions: Cadbury and Pizza Hut join firms severing ties over Ukraine invasion - see full list

Fast food, sporting fixtures and music tours targeted by worldwide boycott of Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2022

Is Taiwan’s Solidarity With Ukraine Taking Root?

Since the day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crowds have gathered every day in front of the office of the de facto Russian embassy.

The News Lens · Mar 10, 2022

Hong Kong protests documentary breaks Taiwan box office record in opening weeks

Revolution of Our Times looks at the 2019 demonstrations, which some Taiwanese saw as a warning sign about their own future

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2022

Taiwan minister: China war a disaster regardless of outcome

Taiwan's defense minister says a conflict with China, which threatens to invade the island, would be a disaster for all sides regardless of the outcome

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022

Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow

The shift of tone since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the collapse of faith of both the Japanese government and the public that Russia will abide by international norms, analysts say.

The News Lens · Mar 10, 2022

Riots and snubs: In Pacific Islands, a growing wariness of China

Samoan Prime Minister’s decision to skip recent summit is latest evidence of growing mistrust of Beijing.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2022

Taiwan says China closed off part of S. China Sea to look for crashed plane

TAIPEI: China closed off a part of the South China Sea close to Vietnam this month in its hunt for a crashed aircraft, Taiwan's intelligence agency said on Thursday, offering an alternate explanation for an exercise Beijing has called military drills.

Bangkok Post · Mar 10, 2022

China-Taiwan war would end in 'miserable victory' -Taiwan minister

No matter who wins in any future war between Taiwan and China, it will be a "miserable victory", Taiwan Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Thursday, adding it was best if everyone avoided conflict.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022