U.S. Eases Guidelines on Interactions with Taiwan, Complicating "One China" Policy
The United States Department of State announced on April 9 a new version of its guidelines for interactions with Taiwan, relaxing the U.S. restrictions on engaging with Taiwanese officials.
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Taiwan Train Accident Results in 50 Innocent Deaths
On April 2, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) saw a serious train accident with the most casualties in history.
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U.S. Commander: China May Attack Taiwan Within 6 Years
Admiral Philip Davidson, the incumbent commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, stated that Taiwan is one of China's ambitions and will face clear threat within six years.
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Can "Constructive Ambiguity" Resolve Cross-Strait Stalemate？
Minister Chiu Tai-san of the Mainland Affairs Council stated on March 18 that the term "1992 Consensus" has generated controversy in Taiwan, and if mainland China continues to insist upon it as a political premise, it would be an unfair and impractical demand.
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Water Shortage in Taiwan May Disrupt Global Chips Supply
American financial publication Barron’s reported on March 10 Taiwan is the home to global semiconductor chip manufacturers, and it consumes huge amount of water in the manufacturing process.
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Algal Reef Referendum Breaks Half Million Signatures, Vote Set for August
The proposed "Cherish the Algal Reefs" referendum initiated by environmental groups passed the 500,000 signatures mark on March 4 and broke 540,000 on March 6, far exceeding the legal threshold of 290,000.
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China Suspends Import of Taiwanese Pineapples, Cross-Strait Rapprochement Hopeless？
On grounds of quarantine, mainland Chinese authorities announced the suspension of Taiwanese pineapple imports from March 1.
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Taiwan Awkward as U.S. Takes Stance on South China Sea
In her national security remarks on February 10, the eve before Chinese New Year, President Tsai Ing-wen affirmed the freedom of navigation operation conducted by the United States Navy in the South China Sea.
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In U.S.-China Wrestle, Taiwan Office Arrangement in Guyana Reversed Overnight
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced on February 4 the establishment of a "Taiwan Office" in Guyana, emphasizing that it enjoys official political status. Legislators affiliated with the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) even called it a diplomatic breakthrough.
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Biden Administration: U.S. Commitments to Taiwan Rock-Solid
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated on January 29 that the administration of President Joe Biden will review all the national security measures of the Trump administration, including the phase-one trade deal with China signed in January 2020.
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