The Latest Breaking News from Tsai Ingwen

Former Taiwan president arrives in China pledging peace

Taiwan's ex-President Ma Ying-jeou became on Monday the first sitting or former Taiwanese leader to visit mainland China since the Communist revolution in 1949, saying he hoped to bring about peace and improve relations.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Anger in Taiwan, boasting in China in wake of Honduras switch

China’s state media celebrates the change of allegiance with extensive coverage while Taiwanese media accuse Beijing of ‘exploiting’ Latin America

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023

Taiwan welcomes Czech delegation after Honduras shifts allegiance to China

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, seeking closer ties with Western democracies in the face of Chinese pressure, welcomed a large Czech delegation to the island on Monday, a boost for Taipei after once-loyal ally Honduras switched allegiance to Beijing.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Inside Taiwan: Standing Up to China review – a gripping analysis of potential nuclear Armageddon

This documentary showcases Taiwanese citizens paying to train at private military camps, national service surging and the island stockpiling weapons. Will China really spark war?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

TV tonight: Taiwan’s battle with China to hold on to independence

Could tensions between Taiwan and China lead to war? Plus, the last two contestants go head to head in the Apprentice final. Here’s what to watch today

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023

British MPs call for ‘as much help as possible’ for Taiwan to defend against China

Delegation of British lawmakers met Taiwan’s president during visit to the island this week amid a deteriorating UK-China relationship

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023

Taiwan says it has contingency plans for China moves while president abroad

Taiwan's defence ministry has contingency plans for any moves by China during Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's overseas visit, Deputy Defence Minister Po Horng-huei said on Wednesday ahead of Tsai going to the United States and Central America next week.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2023

Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern

Tsai Ing-wen plans to visit allies in Central America at the end of the month, making two unofficial stops in the US.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023

White House: No reason for China to react to Taiwan president's U.S. visit

The White House said on Tuesday there is no reason for China to react to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the United States.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023

Taiwan president to visit US but no word on House Speaker meeting

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will make sensitive stopovers in the United States on her way to and from Central America that China's foreign ministry condemned on Tuesday, but Taipei would not confirm a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Reuters · Mar 21, 2023