Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China
Nauru has become Taiwan's first ally to make a diplomatic switch to Beijing, just days after the island's presidential election.
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Shih Ming-teh, Taiwan activist who pushed for democracy, dies at 83
BANGKOK (AP) — Shih Ming-teh, a democracy activist who helped lead Taiwan from authoritarianism to democracy and a former chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, died on Monday, his family said. He was 83.
US delegation praises Taiwan’s democracy after pro-independence presidential candidate wins election
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Retired U.S. officials met with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday and praised the island’s democratic process that produced a new president-elect and legislature over the weekend in defiance of China’s claim of sovereignty over Taiwan and threat to annex it by military force.
Who Is Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s Next President?
In 2014, when Lai Ching-te was a rising political star in Taiwan, he visited China and was quizzed in public about the most incendiary issue for leaders in Beijing: his party’s stance on the island’s independence.
Taiwan election: China criticises US for congratulating new leader
China has accused the US of sending "a gravely wrong signal" to those pushing for Taiwan's independence after Saturday's election result.
How Taiwan’s Election Fits Into the Island’s Past, and Its Future
Taiwan’s election on Saturday has big implications not only for the 23 million people who live on the island, but also for China’s superpower rivalry with the United States.
Taiwan condemns ‘fallacious’ Chinese comments on its election and awaits unofficial US visit
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan on Sunday condemned what it said were “fallacious comments” by China following the self-governing island’s presidential and parliamentary election the previous day.
Ko Wen-je: The dark horse who has shaken up Taiwan's politics
As the dust settles from the fiercely fought Taiwan presidential election won by William Lai, another unlikely winner has emerged.