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Taiwan leader says ‘foreign forces’ cannot decide island’s future amid China pressure

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that “foreign forces” could not decide the future of the democratic island, days after US President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as leverage in talks with China. Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to seize…

France 24

Taiwan leader says 'foreign forces' cannot decide island's future

TAIPEI - Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that "foreign forces" cannot decide the future of the democratic island, which relies heavily on US security backing to deter a potential Chinese attack.

Bangkok Post

Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit

President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media

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Taiwan’s president defends US arms purchases that Trump called 'bargaining chip'

Trump’s calling of arms sales to Taiwan a “bargaining chip” has raised concerns on the self-governing island of a potential change in US foreign policy towards the territory after the US president’s latest visit to China.

Euronews

Taiwan stresses it is ‘not part of China’ after Trump’s Beijing visit

Taiwan thanks Trump for his continued support for island’s security

The Independent UK

'Taiwan independence' means we don't belong to Beijing: President Lai Ching-te

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reiterated his stance on the island's sovereignty. He clarified that 'Taiwan independence' signifies the island's autonomy and the people's right to decide their future. These remarks follow a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. China views Taiwan as its territory.

The Economic Times

Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new sales

Taiwan's deputy foreign minister emphasized that U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace. This comes after President Trump expressed uncertainty about future weapons sales to the island. China continues its military pressure around Taiwan. Taiwan maintains its stance as a sovereign nation. The island's people alone decide its future.

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Trump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit

President Donald Trump on Friday warned Taiwan against declaring formal independence after a visit to China, whose leader Xi Jinping had pressed him against US support to the self-ruling island. Xi had begun the summit with a warning on Taiwan, whose President Lai Ching-te considers the island already independent, making…

The Economic Times

Trump-Xi summit: What to expect as US-China ties, Trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agenda

Trump-Xi summit: As Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are gearing up for an important summit, the current stable diplomatic landscape prospects looming challenges that can threaten this equilibrium. Key topics include the tricky realms of trade, technology, and Taiwan, US expectations of China, along with the shadow of the…

The Economic Times

Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

China strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urging Washington to honor commitments ahead of President Trump's Beijing summit. Beijing views Taiwan as its territory and a core interest, while the U.S. is legally bound to provide defensive means. Taiwan's reduced defense budget approval raises concerns about Beijing using it…

The Economic Times

Paraguay’s president visits Taiwan as pressure from China grows

Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña arrives in Taiwan on his first visit to the self-ruled island

The Independent UK

Taiwan’s president defends state visits as ‘basic right’ after surprise Africa trip

China is accused of pressuring three nations not to allow president’s plane to pass through their airspace

The Independent UK

Taiwan's president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says he has arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa, despite flight challenges reportedly due to Chinese pressure

The Independent UK

The week that was in international affairs: UAE to exit Opec; Ukraine makes Russia jittery

UAE exits Opec, impacting global oil dynamics amid regional tensions. Ukraine escalates attacks on Russia, forcing Moscow to scale back Victory Day parades. King Charles' US trip strengthens UK-US ties. Syria begins its first transitional justice trial. China pressures African nations, forcing Taiwan's President to cancel a trip.

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The Independent UK

Taiwan’s foreign minister visits Eswatini as president’s special envoy

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Taiwan’s foreign minister arrives in Eswatini after president’s trip blocked amid China pressure claims

Taiwan’s top diplomat says Taipei would not be held back by ‘authoritarian forces’

The Independent UK

Why Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te was forced to cancel visit to African ally

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Taiwanese president forced to cancel visit to African ally after ‘pressure campaign’ from China

Lai Ching-te was set to fly through the airspace of Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to visit Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in Africa

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The Independent UK

China will ‘absolutely not tolerate’ independence for Taiwan, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader

Chinese president tells Cheng Li-wun issue of independence is ‘⁠chief culprit in undermining peace in Taiwan Strait’

The Guardian - UK

Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting

Cheng Li-wun’s visit to Beijing has sparked controversy in Taiwan, with critics accusing her of being too close to China

Euronews

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China in 'journey for peace'

Taiwan’s opposition leader makes historic six-day trip to Beijing to “boost dialogue and promote peace” ahead of a heavily anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

The Independent UK

Taiwan opposition leader’s China visit will only serve Xi propaganda, experts warn

Cheng Li-wun’s trip to Beijing, the first by a Kuomintang leader in a decade, has sparked concerns it will be used by Xi Jinping to further his ‘One China’ and reunification agenda, experts tell Arpan Rai

The Guardian - AU

‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party

The Independent UK

US senators urge Taiwan to approve $40 billion defence budget amid China tensions

While the U.S does not formally recognise Taiwan, it is the island’s strongest informal backer and arms supplier

The Independent UK

Taiwanese president vows to strengthen island’s defences in Lunar New Year message

President Lai delivers address from radar station in Taiwan’s central mountain range

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