political movement in Taiwan to found a state formally independent of, and not asserting sovereignty over, both Republic of China and People's Republic of China
iOS Apparently Maintains a List of 4,500+ Phrases It Won’t Autocomplete: Everything from "smoking weed" to "Tibetan independence."
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Physical attacks include assaults, paint-splattering and staged traffic accidents; criminal prosecution involves the issuance of bounties or wanted notices ... Show more
Botswana Backs China on Taiwan on 13 Oct: President Duma Boko pledged to oppose Taiwan independence at talks with Xi Jinping, as Botswana and China upgraded ties ...
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Botswana Gazette Oct 15
Botswana Rejects Taiwan Independence: Botswana has explicitly opposed Taiwan independence in a joint declaration with China, placing its diplomatic stance under ...
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Paid articlePaywall Beijing warns Taiwanese not to be ‘two-faced’ after Kevin Tsai attends DPP rally: The TV host has drawn ire after attending an event for a Taipei mayoral ...
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MAC accuses Beijing of election interference over Puma Shen family firm sanctions - Focus Taiwan
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China’s Xi presses Trump to ‘oppose’ Taiwan independence in rare call: Chinese leader Xi Jinping urges Trump to formally oppose Taiwan independence ...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterates firm opposition to Taiwan Independence and external interference during a reception marking the 77th anniversary of the ... Show more
Xi warns against Taiwan independence in National Day speech: Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) yesterday reiterated firm opposition to Taiwanese independence ...
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Taiwan says US policy unchanged after Trump-Xi summit | Taiwan News | Sep. 28, 2026 10:26
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U.S. Taiwan policy unchanged after Trump-Xi summit: Deputy FM - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's deputy foreign minister said Sunday that the Trump-Xi summit resulted in ...
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Trump-Xi Summit: Heavy of Vibes, Light on Substance: Good feelings were on display, but there was no real movement on the many areas of friction.
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Paid articlePaywall OpinionMr. Xi Makes His Taiwan ‘Independence’ Move: The Chinese President wants Trump to change the U.S. position on the island. Bad idea.
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China rejects Taiwan independence claim, defends UN resolution: China firmly rejects Taiwan's independence claims, reiterating it's an inalienable part ...
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Trump roils waters on 'Taiwan independence': 4 things to know: KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan -- When U.S. President Donald Trump visited China in mid-May ...
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China integrating lawfare into broader Taiwan strategy: U.S. report - Focus Taiwan
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Jon Stewart Rips into Trump: ‘How the F*** Is This Guy President?’: The late-night host was at his wits’ end.
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'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing, president says: Lai Ching-te reiterates his views after Trump-Xi summit
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'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing, president says
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Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to? : Taiwan independence is the reddest of red lines for China, which claims the island as its own.
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Key FactsTaiwan Advocates US Arms Amid Trump’s Sales Uncertainty
May 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Taiwan asserts that US arms provisions are mandated by law and serve as mutual deterrence against regional threats.
- The US remains Taiwan’s main international supporter despite no formal diplomatic ties, countering China’s sovereignty claims.
- Taiwan condemns China’s military pressure as the sole destabilizing factor in the Indo-Pacific region.
- A second major arms package valued at approximately $14 billion is pending approval from President Trump.
I may do it. I may not do it.— Donald Trump, in an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier conducted in Beijing and aired after he left
US President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after concluding his visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him not ... Show more
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit | ABS-CBN News
Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit | ABS-CBN News
Paid articlePaywall Open Questions | Mainland China’s Wu Yongping on what the Xi-Trump summit means for Taiwan
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China's resolve to oppose Taiwan independence is as firm as a rock and its capability to "crush" separatism is "unbreakable ... Show more
Taiwan declares itself 'sovereign and independent' after Trump questions US defense commitment — comments come after Trump said he opposes Taiwan ...
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Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit: BEIJING: US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 15) warned Taiwan against declaring formal ...
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Trump-Xi summit live: Leaders meet again as Beijing cites 'new consensuses': SHANGHAI/TOKYO -- U.S. President Donald Trump is making his first visit to China in ...
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Taiwan condemns Beijing's appeal for support from local media - Focus Taiwan: Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has condemned Beijing for urging local ...
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Paid articlePaywall Why is Beijing on a stronger footing to discuss Taiwan with Trump this time?: The US president ‘needs China’s cooperation on multiple fronts’ according to a ...
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Taiwan’s Cheng Li-wun on cross-strait peace, meeting Xi and managing US ties: Kuomintang chairwoman says hostility towards mainland is a product of political ...
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Explainer: What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing ...
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China says 'ROC president' title is illegitimate and misleading: China's Foreign Ministry declares the title of 'ROC president' as illegitimate ...
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Experts split on possible U.S. rhetoric shift on Taiwan at Trump-Xi summit - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan's KMT chair meets with Xi | Taiwan News | Apr. 10, 2026 14:12: 2 party leaders stress '1992 consensus' and opposition to Taiwan ...
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China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader
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Key FactsKMT and Xi Stress Shared Political Foundation
Apr 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taipeitimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taipeitimes.com
- KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun highlighted the '1992 consensus' and opposition to Taiwan independence during her meeting with Xi Jinping.
- She advocated for formalized, enduring mechanisms of dialogue and cooperation to make peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait irreversible.
- Cheng emphasized peace as a common moral value and urged moving beyond political confrontation to prevent potential conflict.
- Both the KMT and CCP should collaborate to build a modern Chinese civilization that exemplifies global integration and prosperity.
I, Li-wun, sincerely hope that one day in the future, I will have the opportunity to be the host and welcome General Secretary Xi and all of you here present in Taiwan.— Cheng Li-wun, KMT chairwoman, during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
CNA Apr 06
Not just symbolism: What the KMT chair’s China trip signals for Beijing, Washington and Taipei
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Ex-President Tsai honors Lee Teng-hui, Su Beng on Tomb-Sweeping Day - Focus Taiwan
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Paid articlePaywall Developing | Beijing sanctions Japanese lawmaker for ‘colluding with Taiwan independence forces’
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OpinionChina's tough crackdown on crimes ensures public security, quality development
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Xi may press Trump for public concessions on Taiwan: Ex-AIT chair - Focus Taiwan: Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) could ask Donald Trump to publicly commit to ...
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Taiwan condemns Beijing over intimidation of interior minister's nephew - Focus Taiwan
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MAC criticizes KMT's participation in Beijing forum with CCP - Focus Taiwan: The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Tuesday accused the Kuomintang (KMT) of ...
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China bans two Taiwan ministers for alleged 'independence activities', angering Taipei
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Education minister not afraid of China’s threats: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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China bans two Taiwan ministers for alleged ‘independence activities,’ angering Taipei
japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/07/asia-pacific/politics/china-taiwan-ministers-independence-activities/
China sanctions education, interior ministers over ‘separatism’: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Paid articlePaywall Beijing pledges with ‘utmost sincerity’ to continue push to reunite peacefully with Taiwan
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Russia opposes Taiwan independence in any form, FM Lavrov says: Russia opposes Taiwan’s independence in any form and considers the island an inseparable part ...
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MAC slams China's labeling of ministers as 'independence advocates' - Focus Taiwan
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Paid articlePaywall Beijing slams Taiwanese leader Lai’s New Year’s speech as ‘lies’ and ‘malice’: William Lai vows to boost Taiwan’s defences in televised address days after PLA ...
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Explainer: What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?: China said on Tuesday it would "never hesitate to combat separatism" as it held a ...
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Statement from the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait
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China’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian says live-fire drills around Taiwan are “a punitive response to Taiwan independence separatist forces” and ... Show more
China launches military exercise warning against Taiwan independence: China has moved its military to surround Taiwan warning against its independence ...
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CNA Dec 19 25
China threatens 'forceful measures' over US arms sales package to Taiwan
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Key FactsUS Approves $11B Arms Deal to Strengthen Taiwan Defense
Dec 18, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- The U.S. authorized an $11.15 billion arms package to Taiwan amid escalating tensions with China.
- The shipment features 82 HIMARS rocket systems, 420 ATACMS missiles, and various anti-tank weapons.
- China condemned the deal as a violation of its sovereignty and warned it could destabilize the Taiwan Strait.
- Taiwan plans to reach heightened combat readiness by 2027 to counter increasing military provocations from Beijing.
By aiding Taiwan's independence through arms sales, the U.S. will only end up harming itself. Any attempt to use Taiwan to contain China is doomed to fail.— Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, responded to the U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.
China sanctions retired Japanese general over Taiwan ‘collusion’: China sanctioned the Japanese military's former top officer Monday for "colluding ...
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Paid articlePaywall Why is a former pro-Beijing rapper wanted for inciting Taiwan secession?: ‘Minnan Wolf’, once a poster boy for cross-strait harmony, is one of two Taiwanese ...
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New PH-Chinese studies hub opens; overseas Chinese gather in Manila vs Taiwan independence
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Chinese police offer cash bounty for information that helps arrest Taiwanese influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan
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US lawmaker says China overstates Taiwan independence to justify aggression | Taiwan News | Nov. 10, 2025 15:01
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Foreign ministry criticizes Singapore PM for remarks on Taiwan | Taiwan News | Oct. 27, 2025 08:42
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White House aides worry what Trump will say about Taiwan for China trade deal | Taiwan News | Oct. 30, 2025 11:06
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Chinese Defense Minister Calls for ‘Trust’ with US, Cautions over Taiwan: Dong Jun met US counterpart Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian regional ...
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Hegseth tells China’s defense chief US will ‘stoutly defend its interests’: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday told China’s defense minister that the U.S ...
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Xi Jinping sends congratulatory message to KMT chair-elect | Taiwan News | Oct. 19, 2025 18:24
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Paid articlePaywall ‘Diehard’ Taiwanese lawmaker is formally investigated by mainland Chinese police: Information on ‘alleged crime of secession’ sought for Puma Shen of ...
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Trump claims China 'doesn't want to' attack Taiwan | Taiwan News | Oct. 21, 2025 13:36
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Paid articlePaywall Exclusive | Xi Is Chasing a Huge Concession From Trump: Opposing Taiwan Independence
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China's Xi calls on nation to firmly oppose Taiwan independence: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the nation to firmly oppose "Taiwan ...
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China’s Xi calls on nation to firmly oppose Taiwan independence: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the nation to firmly oppose “Taiwan ...
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U.S. reaffirms Taiwan policy 'not changed' following WSJ article - Focus Taiwan: The United States will maintain its stance on Taiwan and opposes any unilateral ...
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Paid articlePaywall In National Day address, Xi warns against Taiwan independence, ‘external interference’
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Taiwan pledges to safeguard cross-strait peace | Taiwan News | Sep. 30, 2025 14:41
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China warns PH of 'price to pay' over visit of Taiwanese diplomat: MANILA, Philippines - | China has accused the Philippines of reneging on its ...
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