Trump Signals Talks With Taiwan President U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. The move signals a possible shift in long-standing U.S. diplomatic practice. However, no direct leader-level contact between the United States and Taiwan has taken place since 1979, when Washington ended formal relations with Taipei and … Read more
Trump’s Shifting Taiwan Remarks Give China a New Opportunity President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on Taiwan have raised concern in Taipei and Washington. After meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing, Trump said Taiwan arms sales could become a “very good negotiating chip”. He also avoided giving a clear answer on defending Taiwan during a possible conflict. … Read more
Xi prepares to welcome Putin after Donald Trump talks Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, shortly after Donald Trump’s recent China visit. The Kremlin said Putin will travel on May 19 and 20 to mark the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia friendship treaty signed in 2001. It … Read more
Trump and Xi Set for Talks on Iran, Taiwan, Trade and AI U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in Beijing this week for high-level talks on Iran, Taiwan, trade and artificial intelligence. The two-day summit, beginning on May 14, comes as Washington and Beijing try to stabilize relations after months … Read more
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Makes Surprise Eswatini Visit Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday, days after his government said a planned trip had been derailed when several Ocean states withdrew overflight permission for his aircraft. Taipei has blamed Chinese pressure for the denial. Eswatini is Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, and … Read more
Taiwan President Forced to Cancel Trip in Sudden Airspace Dispute Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has canceled a planned trip to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar withdrew permission for his aircraft to fly through their airspace, according to Taiwan’s government. The visit had been scheduled for April 22 to 26, and Lai was due to … Read more
Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader in Beijing Talks China’s President Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s main opposition leader in Beijing on Friday. It has marked a rare high-level exchange that aimed at easing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Both sides had emphasized on stability and peace, even as political divisions remain deeply entrenched. Cheng Li-wun, who … Read more