China-Taiwan Relations

Tsai won a second term over the weekend with a record 8.2 million votes, an outcome that was seen as a forceful rebuke of China's ongoing campaign to isolate the self-ruled island

More doubts on 'one-country-two systems' principle

It's a contradiction that will keep the island of 23 million people at odds with its much larger neighbour for the foreseeable future and put increasing strains on the one-China principle

Taiwan's presidential office said in a statement that China had an "international responsibility" to contribute to cross-strait and regional peace and welfare

Beijing regards Taiwan as a part of China awaiting reunification, but the island is self-ruled and is a close ally of the United States

The Communist Party may be getting smarter, digging in behind the lines in Taiwan and openly favouring grassroots KMT groups that are crucial in gathering votes, especially in the countryside

Beijing has suspended diplomatic contact with Taiwan, imposed economic sanctions, forced other countries to cut ties with Taiwan and has bolstered its military presence in the Taiwan Strait

Beijing cut off live coverage of the event on both TV and internet live-streaming platforms after winner receiver her award

Rugby is a minor sport in both places, but diplomats and officials say the spat illustrates China's willingness to swipe at Taiwan over the pettiest of points

The frequent drills have created an enormous threat to security in the Taiwan Strait

It is considering strong measures to prevent the island from moving toward independence

Relations with Beijing have deteriorated under Taiwan's first female President, Tsai Ing-wen