Category: Taiwan

Belize, Guatemala Reaffirm Alliance With Taiwan Amid China Threats

The governments of Belize and Guatemala have reaffirmed their diplomatic support for Taiwan during talks with the Taiwanese leader amid the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) threats against the self-ruled island. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Belize on Monday, the final stop of her 10-day trip to Central America, where she met with Belizian Prime…


Why Taiwan Matters to Us All

Commentary Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is meeting with U.S. House Speaker McCarthy on April 5 before travelling to Latin America. European states like the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom are also continuing to deepen political engagement with the independent island. At the same time, we’re getting another round of fire and brimstone from…


Kevin McCarthy to Meet With Taiwan’s President in California Amid CCP Threats

The office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) confirmed on April 3 that he will meet with Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, on April 5 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. Tsai reportedly met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in New York City. Punchbowl News first reported the meeting. Tsai “transited” through New…


Kevin McCarthy to Meet With Taiwanese President in California Amid CCP Threats

The office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced on April 3 he will meet with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on April 5 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. Tsai reportedly met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York City. Punchbowl News first reported the meeting. Tsai “transited” the United States on…


Taiwan Television Director Praises Shen Yun

TAIPEI, Taiwan—A recorded performance is the product of take after take so that a director can choose which is best. But for Shen Yun Performing Arts, the saying “the show must go on,” rings true. Once a live performance starts, there is no going back. “I’ve seen many stage performances, and generally speaking, it’s not…


Where Was Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Born?

Commentary In 2009, a controversy arose during then-President Ma Ying-jeou’s administration (2008–2016) concerning his Taiwan birthplace. Due to his supposed first visit to communist China last week, questions about this story are returning. How will this story play out during his visit? This article will lay out the historical background and ask important questions about…


Taiwan’s President and Former President Visit US and China Respectively

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party has visited the United States, while Taiwan’s former president Ma Ying-jeou of the Kuomintang opposition party visited mainland China for an ancestor worship trip. Observers believe that in the next ten days, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Chinese Nationalist Party or Kuomintang (KMT) will compete…


Taiwan’s President Visits US, as Former President Makes Trip to China

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party is visiting the United States, while former President Ma Ying-jeou of the Kuomintang opposition party made a cross-strait journey to mainland China for an ancestor worship trip. Observers say that in the next 10 days, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Chinese Nationalist Party or Kuomintang…


PREMIERE – Focus on Taiwan: Turning Point for the World

On this new episode of International Reporters Roundtable: Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met again, following Xi securing a third term and Putin’s arrest warrant. They’re deepening their ties, and their new agreement is in full support of each other’s supreme ambitions. Fallout from the visit is unfolding quickly, with…


Focus on Taiwan: Turning Point for the World

On this new episode of International Reporters Roundtable: Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have met again, following Xi securing a third term and Putin’s arrest warrant. They’re deepening their ties, and their new agreement is in full support of each other’s supreme ambitions. Fallout from the visit is unfolding quickly, with…