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Trump's reported snub of Taiwan president spurs concerns over deference to China

The Trump admin is reportedly prohibiting Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York City while en route to diplomatic meetings in Central America.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 1h

US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report

US President Donald Trump reportedly opposed a stopover in New York by Taiwan’s president, says considers China trip.

Inquirer on MSN · 3m

Taiwan says President Lai not blocked from US stopover

President Lai Ching-te has not been blocked from visiting the United States, Taipei's foreign ministry said Tuesday, insisting he has no plans to travel overseas "in the near future".

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers

CNN on MSN · 2d

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll

Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a recall election Saturday, dampening hopes for the ruling party to flip the balance of power in the self-ruled island’s legislature.

Bloomberg on MSN · 1d

Failed Bid to Oust Taiwan Lawmakers Gives China New Leverage

A failed campaign in Taiwan to unseat lawmakers has handed Beijing and the island’s opposition new ammunition against President Lai Ching-te, potentially deepening a political deadlock that prevents his government from strengthening defenses against China.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 1d

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers recall vote

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Thousands evacuated, businesses closed in southern Taiwan as torrential rain continues

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Torrential rains lashed southern Taiwan for a second day on Tuesday forcing some 3,000 people to evacuate and businesses and schools to close, as authorities warned of "intense" ...

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What the Failed Recall in Taiwan Means for U.S.-Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations

The failed recall campaign in Taiwan will likely prompt continued political gridlock, raising important questions for ...

Political Gridlock In Taiwan: Implications Of The Recall Vote On Cross-strait Relations

An important reason why the recall vote was defeated is a testament to the Taiwanese people’s desire to maintain a thriving ...

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Taiwan orders 48,000 drones in historic defense buildup amid escalating China tensions

Taiwan's defense ministry has expanded drone procurement sixteenfold to 48,000 units from an initial 3,000, testing domestic ...

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Who are the key players in Taiwan’s ‘great recall’ vote?

Votes favouring recall could shift balance of power in the parliament in favour of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te ...

Chinese Embassy in Honduras denounces Honduras presidential candidate’s Taiwan-related false remarks

Chinese Embassy in Honduras on Tuesday expressed strong opposition and condemnation to the serious erroneous remarks made by ...

Taiwan Investors Turn to Europe as US Assets Lose their Allure

Taiwanese investors are reassessing their long-held preference for US-dollar assets, shifting their bets to Europe in the ...

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Thousands evacuated, businesses closed in Taiwan as torrential rain continues

Authorities warn of 'intense' rainfall of up to 90cm in the coming days, with risks of more flooding and landslides.

Taiwan Recall Campaign Fizzles, in a Setback to Its President

An unprecedented vote to remove lawmakers from office could have handed President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting ...

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