Taiwan
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Trump-Xi Summit: Beijing Seeks Strategic Edge Amid Iran Crisis
As President Donald Trump heads to Beijing for a high-stakes summit, China is leveraging its critical mineral dominance and the ongoing Iran conflict to pressure the U.S. on Taiwan and trade policy.
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Taiwanese President’s Eswatini Trip Sparks Diplomatic Row
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te successfully visited Eswatini using the King’s private aircraft after Beijing allegedly pressured multiple nations to block his original flight path.
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Taiwanese Diplomatic Isolation as a Blueprint for Coercion
Taiwan’s president postponed an Eswatini visit after regional powers revoked flight permits, signaling a deepening trend of authoritarian diplomatic isolation.
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Taiwanese Diplomatic Isolation Efforts Escalate Amid Global Shifts
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s African visit was abruptly canceled following coordinated pressure on transit nations, highlighting intensifying geopolitical stakes.
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Beijing’s Two-Pronged Strategy: Influence and AI Ascendancy?
China is employing information warfare and assertive diplomacy amid growing AI capabilities, challenging the existing global order and raising concerns about human rights.
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Fuel Prices Held Steady Amid Iran Naval Blockade Fears
Taiwanese regulators freeze diesel and gasoline prices as global markets brace for supply shocks following the collapse of ceasefire talks with Iran.
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Beijing Unveils 10-Point Plan to Ease Taiwan Curbs
Beijing has announced 10 new measures aimed at easing restrictions on tourism, food imports, and cultural exchanges with Taiwan, following high-level talks with the KMT opposition.
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Beijing Unveils Taiwan Incentives After KMT Leader Visit
China has announced a series of trade and travel incentives for Taiwan following a high-profile visit by KMT leader Cheng Li-wun to meet President Xi Jinping.
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Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Lead in Rare Beijing Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping held historic talks with Taiwan’s KMT chair Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, marking a significant shift in cross-strait diplomacy amid regional instability.
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China Coast Guard Strategy Shifts Amid Diplomatic Outreach
As Beijing pursues high-profile diplomatic engagements with Taiwan and the Philippines, the China Coast Guard remains at the center of a complex dual-track strategy of negotiation and maritime pressure.
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Taiwan Opposition Chief in China Amid Defense Budget Standoff
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun has arrived in China for a six-day visit, marking a rare diplomatic opening that coincides with a domestic stalemate over Taiwan’s $40 billion defense budget.
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Taiwan Opposition Leader to Visit China Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan’s KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks, complicating efforts to pass a $40 billion defense budget ahead of the US-China summit.
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KMT Leader Cheng Li-wun in China Ahead of Trump Summit
Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun begins a high-stakes visit to China, the first by a KMT chairperson in a decade, strategically preceding US President Donald Trump’s upcoming summit.
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China Restricts Exports to Japan Amid Remilitarization Concerns
China has restricted exports to 40 Japanese entities, citing Japan’s alleged remilitarization, particularly its plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan.
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Chinese Taipei Designation Returns to Global Sports Spotlight
The ‘Chinese Taipei’ designation gains renewed prominence in early 2026 as the team prepares for the World Baseball Classic, coinciding with other significant athletic achievements by Taiwanese athletes.