Taiwan Leader Tsai Quits As Ruling Party Chief After Local Elections Loss - UrduPoint

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has stepped down as head of her ruling party after it suffered defeat in Saturday's local elections, while the Beijing-friendly main opposition held its ground.

China says Taiwan is ‘not Ukraine’ as island raises alert level – EURACTIV.com

Taiwan is “not Ukraine” and has always been an inalienable part of China, China’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday (23 February), as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called for the island to beef up vigilance on military activities in response to the crisis.

‘Taiwan secessionists will be punished’ despite US help — The Global Times - TASS

Taiwan’s leader Tsai Ing-wen and all "Taiwan secessionists" will be punished despite help from the US, Beijing’s The Global Times newspaper wrote on Friday, reflecting the opinion of China’s military and political circles.

Taiwan's president says no to 'one country, two systems' ahead of elections

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday the island would not accept a “one country, two systems” political formula Beijing has suggested could be used to unify the democratic island, saying such an arrangement had failed in Hong Kong.

Taiwan President Says Does Not Exclude Possibility of China Attack

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said that she does not exclude the possibility of China attacking the self-ruled island, amid heightened tensions between the two sides including an increasing number of Chinese military drills near Taiwan.

Taiwan President Warns China against Military Aggression

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday China's military ambitions are becoming more apparent and tension between Taiwan and the mainland must not be resolved through military force.

China protests Taiwanese president's meeting with elected US officials

 The Chinese government on Monday protested the Taiwanese president's meeting with elected US officials during a stopover in Houston, Texas, over the weekend.

Taiwan's president stops in U.S. en route to Central America

Taiwan's president is headed to Central American after stopping overnight in Houston but doesn't plan to meet with President-elect Donald Trump or any members of his transition team during her nine-day trip.

China considering strong measures to contain Taiwan

China's military has become alarmed by what it sees as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's support of Taiwan and is considering strong measures to prevent the island from moving toward independence, sources with ties to senior military officers said.

Trump Team Downplays Taiwan Phone Call

Donald Trump’s team downplayed the significance of the president-elect’s telephone conversation with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, with which the United States has had to formal diplomatic ties since 1979.

Trump may have major problem coming after phone call with Taiwan's Tsai

President-elect Donald Trump had a telephone conversation on Friday with Taiwanese head of state Tsai Ing-wen, the first bilateral contact at that level since Washington ended diplomatic relations with Taipei in 1979.

China urges US to stop supporting Taiwan independence

China urged the United States to stop "sending the wrong signals" to Taiwan independence forces, as the island's new leader Tsai Ing-wen contacted several U.S. congressmen.

Taiwan fires missile by mistake, killing fisherman

A Taiwanese navy patrol boat accidentally launched a supersonic anti-ship missile on Friday, killing a local fisherman, the military said.

China cuts communication channel with Taiwan

The Chinese government has announced it halted a communication channel with Taiwan due to the self-ruled island's refusal to recognise the "one China" principle.

China values Russia’s support on Taiwan — Foreign Ministry

Beijing values Russian Foreign Ministry’s statement on recognizing Taiwan as an integral part of China, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Friday.

Tsai Ing-wen devient la première présidente de Taïwan

Tsai Ing-wen a officiellement pris les rênes du pouvoir vendredi à TaÏwan, devenant la première femme présidente de l'île et augurant vraisemblablement d'une période de rafraîchissement des relations avec Pékin.

Taiwan leader urges successor to stick to 1992 Consensus

Taiwan's current leader Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday reemphasized the significance of the 1992 Consensus as the foundation of mutual trust between the Chinese mainland and the island, urging his successor to stick to it.

Planned Taiwan visit by William Burns: China urges US to be cautious on Taiwan issue

China urged the United States on Monday to speak and act cautiously on the Taiwan issue and not to intervene in China's internal affairs in any way.

China urges international community to adhere to one-China principle

The foreign ministry on Saturday urged the international community to continue to abide by the one-China principle after the Taiwan leadership election.

Democratic Progressive Party's Tsai Ing-wen becomes Taiwan's first woman president

Democratic Progressive Party's Ms Tsai Ing-wen has won Taiwan's presidential election, becoming the island's first female president.