China-taiwan Relations

Taiwan election result: How China, Russia and US view the outcome

Taiwan is already independent, China must accept it: President Tsai

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

China's Taiwan tangle

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

Re-election of Taiwan's President signals growing divide with China

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

Newly commissioned Chinese aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait

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

US ignores Chinese warnings, approves sale of 66 F-16 fighters to Taiwan

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

Beijing in Taiwan: Growing smarter

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

After sanctions, made-in-China fake news engulfs Taiwan as ties turn sour

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

Chinese Oscars: Beijing kills coverage as awardee backs Taiwan independence

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

From rugby to painting, how China is squeezing Taiwan's international space

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

Chinese military drills pose enormous threat to our security, warns Taiwan

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

China considering strong measures to contain Taiwan, say sources

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

Taiwan calls for renewed talks with China

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