Taiwan Strait

North Korea Condemns US Support for Taiwan, Reaffirms Support for Russia

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Image showing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks at a podium as he warns the US over support for Taiwan.

North Korea Condemns US Support for Taiwan, Reaffirms Support for Russia North Korea has criticized U.S. military support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of adding to tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The comments came after Taiwan received the first two of 66 U.S.-made F-16V Block 70 fighter jets ordered in 2019. The roughly $8 billion deal … Read more

Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader in Beijing Talks

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The image shows Cheng Li-wun and Xi Jinping side by side, as it relates to Xi hosting Taiwan’s opposition leader in Beijing and highlighting cross-strait talks.

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