Taiwan

The China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations released a paper on May 22 calling for peaceful coexistence between China and the US despite deepening rivalry. It warns that Washington’s position on Taiwan poses a major risk of conflict.

May 22, 2026 Reported by AI

Acting US Navy secretary Hung Cao indicated a possible hold on a US$14 billion arms deal with Taiwan during a Senate hearing. Beijing responded by reaffirming its opposition while Taipei reported no information on any changes.

Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun experienced a drone-delivered milk tea at Meituan's Shanghai headquarters, calling it a valuable lesson for Taiwan. She paid homage at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing and urged stronger cross-strait cooperation and peace. The visit covers Jiangsu, Shanghai and Beijing through Sunday.

April 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Kuomintang (KMT) leader Cheng Li-wen plans a six-day trip to Beijing, expected to include a meeting with President Xi Jinping—the first such encounter between the parties’ leaders in a decade. The visit is under scrutiny in Taiwan. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has raised suspicions of a quid pro quo.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated at a regular press briefing that Jimmy Lai should be severely punished according to the law and accused external forces of interfering in Hong Kong's judicial process and China's internal affairs. The remarks responded to Washington's hopes for Lai's release on humanitarian grounds and speculation about easing Hong Kong-related sanctions. The ministry urged the US to safeguard stable China-US relations and peace in the Taiwan Strait.

March 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Taiwanese rock band Mayday has invited fans upset over the sudden cancellation of a Hong Kong concert to a free rehearsal to ease tensions. The March 24 show was scrapped, with an additional performance added on March 29, leading to more than 100 complaints.