China Launches Two Days of ‘Punishment’ Military Drills Around Taiwan
China’s People’s Liberation Army began two days of aggressive military drills on Thursday that included flying armed fighter jets around Taiwan and mock attacks on the island. China People’s Liberation Army Explained The military drills are “a severe punishment for the separatist acts of Taiwan independence forces and a stern warning against interference and provocation […]
China launches ‘punishment’ war games around Taiwan
A furious China launched “punishment” drills around Taiwan on Thursday in what it said was a response to “separatist acts,” sending up heavily armed warplanes and staging mock attacks as state media denounced newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te. The exercises, in the Taiwan Strait and around groups of Taiwan-controlled islands that sit next to the […]
Beijing Seethes as Taiwan Inaugurates President William Lai Ching-te
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-de, better known by his Western name William Lai, gave his inaugural address on Monday morning. Lai called on the People’s Republic of China to end “political and military threats against Taiwan” and “free the world from the fear of war.” Lai won. sure victory Although he won elections in January against […]
Tsai Ing-wen, the leader who brought Taiwan closer to the US, bows out | Taiwan
IRiot with yellow braids, glitter, spandex and a giant yellow water lily, Taiwan’s newest global celebrity she danced with all her heart She is the small, soft-spoken president of the island, whose calm demeanor belies her extraordinary accomplishments. Tsai Ing-wen, 67, resigned as Taiwan’s president on Monday. Before handing over her keys, on Wednesday she […]
Taiwan prepares to inaugurate new Biden-esque president
TAIPEI, Taiwan — President Joe Biden and Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te have more in common than just being former vice presidents. Biden, 81, could be heading toward the end of his fourth year in office, and Lai, 64, starts his first on Monday. Both men desire de-escalation in cross-strait tensions with China while defending Taiwan’s […]
Taiwan Lawmakers Descend Into Brawl
Top Shot – Taiwan – Politics – Parliament Top Shot – Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DP) lawmaker Guo Kuo-wen (C) attempts to jump onto a desk during a vote on the parliamentary reform bill at the National Assembly in Taipei on May 17, 2024. (Photo by SAM YEH/AFP) (Photo by SAM YEH/AFP via Getty […]
Taiwan lawmakers erupt into massive brawl during parliament session
Days before President-elect Lai Ching-toku takes office without a legislative majority, Taiwanese lawmakers were shoved, tackled and punched inside parliament on Friday in a heated debate over parliamentary reform. . Even before voting began, some lawmakers shouted and shoved each other outside the chamber, before moving into the chamber. In chaotic scenes, lawmakers crowded around […]
Parliament Brawl Breaks Out in Taiwan as Left Tries to Limit Presidential Power
A scuffle broke out in Taiwan’s parliament on Friday during a debate over legislative reform. Deputies shoved, punched, tackled and climbed over tables to attack each other in a violent scuffle. More brawls broke out throughout the day as tensions continued. Taiwan’s legislature is not a stranger There were even fistfights, but Friday’s brawl was […]
China condemns US military ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military criticized the aircraft carrier Halsey’s passage through the Taiwan Strait, accusing the United States of overhyping the event for political reasons. The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet said the passage was routine and in accordance with international law. Critical to global trade, the Taiwan Strait serves as a transit point between China and […]
China ramps up pressure as Taiwan prepares to inaugurate new president
KAOHSIUNG — The People’s Republic of China does unprecedented things almost every day. The country’s coast guard has briefly boarded a Taiwanese tourist boat, military aircraft have moved closer and closer to Taiwan, and harassment of Taiwanese fishing boats in the South China Sea has increased. “This is a problem,” said Dean Karalekas, author of […]