Taipei, Nov 30, 2024 -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te flew to the United States on Saturday to launch a week-long tour of the Pacific that he said would usher in a new era of democracy, but has ignited fiery threats from Beijing. China considers self-governed Taiwan to be part of its territory and opposes any international … Read more
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te (C) and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim (R) wave alongside outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen (L) during the inauguration ceremony at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei on May 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP Lai Ching-te took office as Taiwan’s new President on May 20, facing an angry and deeply suspicious China … Read more
Taiwan’s current President Tsai Ing-wen (R) waves as outgoing president Ma Ying-jeou (L) looks on during the presidential inauguration ceremony in Taipei on May 20, 2016. | Photo Credit: AFP Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou is “at his host’s disposal” when it comes to meetings with senior leaders during a trip to China this month, … Read more
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has resigned as head of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party following local election losses suffered by her party. Ms. Tsai offered her resignation on Saturday evening, a tradition after a major loss, in a short speech in which she also thanked supporters. She said she will shoulder the responsibility as she … Read more