Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party pulled off a historic third consecutive presidential victory on Saturday as voters shrugged off warnings by China that their re-election would increase the risk of conflict.
Monthly Archives For January 2024
Swiss diplomat: China needs to help end war in Ukraine
China needs to be involved in efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis told a news conference in Davos on Jan. 14, Reuters reported.
China price wars help spark US$157 billion rout in mainland consumer stocks as Alibaba, Yum China and BYD drag the market
The biggest drags on the MSCI benchmark since the end of September 2023 include Alibaba, Yum China and BYD, which have all been offering big discounts.
US aircraft carrier deployed close to Taiwan in warning to China before key election
The United States deployed an aircraft carrier east of Taiwan ahead of a pivotal election that China framed as a decision between war and peace, according to Taiwanese media reports.
China criticises US for congratulating Taiwan leader
China has accused the US of sending “a gravely wrong signal” to those pushing for Taiwan’s independence after Saturday’s election result.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sent Taiwanese president-elect William Lai a message of congratulations…
COVID-19 infections may rebound in China in January: China CDC
The number of patients received at fever clinics in medical institutions across the country has shown a fluctuating decline since the New Year’s Day, but there is a possibility of a rebound in the …
Russia’s ally China needed to end Ukraine war -Swiss diplomat
By Victoria Waldersee and Dmitry Zhdannikov DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -China needs to be involved in efforts to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, Switzerland’s co-chair of a meeting of top diplomats to prepare the…
China isn’t the only problem facing Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te
The international community has praised Taiwan’s democratic elections in the face of pressure from Beijing. But William Yang speaks to voters in Taipei about worries such as a lack of jobs and afforda …
Taiwan elections: Beijing dials up cross-strait message after Blinken, US allies applaud president-elect William Lai
Beijing’s foreign ministry lodges protest with US after top diplomat Antony Blinken congratulates Lai, as embassies oppose ‘wrong signals’ on Taiwan.
China vows zero tolerance for financial crimes, will review punishments
CHINA’S financial regulator said it would adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to illegal behaviour and will consider revising punishment rules to make sure those who commit crimes pay a “painful price”.
China says Lai’s win in Taiwan will not change landscape of cross-strait relations
The Chinese government responded to his win by calling Taiwan “China’s Taiwan” and adding that their commitment to “reunification” remained “as firm as rock”. Following his win, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office issued a statement saying…
China, North Korea aggression drives record Japanese military spending splurge
Japan initiated real-time missile data sharing and agreed to trilateral military exercises with the United States and South Korea after increased threats from North Korea and China.
Taiwan’s Clear Snub of China Spotlights Global War Risk
Lai Ching-te’s victory does nothing to ease world tensions with a United States already up against Russia in Ukraine and Iranian proxies in the Middle East
