2026-11-12
On November 12, 2026, Mido, a voter in the Songshan-Xinyi district of Taipei, stated in an interview that the 2014 anti-CSSTA movement led him to start paying attention to social issues and cast his first vote, exploring the influence of civic movements on elections and social reform.
2026-11-11
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhang Han criticized the DPP authorities at a press conference for adhering to a stubborn pro-independence stance and setting obstacles for cross-strait tourism exchanges, stating that they will inevitably face a backlash from public opinion.
2026-11-11
Former President Tsai Ing-wen responded to remarks made by Lo Ta-yu. Instead of demanding an apology, she mentioned the classic song 'Childhood' and emphasized the importance of leaving a better Taiwan for the next generation and the significance of pension reform.
2026-11-10
On November 10, Taiwan's Representative to the US Alexander Yui signed an agreement with the US government. Starting November 11, US federal officials will be stationed in various Taiwan government departments on a regular basis for exchange and learning.
2026-11-10
Musician Lo Ta-yu gave an exclusive interview to Tang Hsiang-lung, criticizing the DPP government and related political figures. His remarks were subsequently reposted by Chinese state media and sparked heated discussion.
2026-11-10
On November 10, Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated in an interview at the Legislative Yuan that the Liaoning carrier strike group and other theater naval formations have recently been practicing area denial in the Western Pacific—that is, blocking external military intervention in the event of a conflict. Taiwan will work with allies to monitor their movements.
2026-11-10
On November 10, Hu Xijin reposted a clip on Weibo of Lo Ta-yu criticizing Lai Ching-te, calling it "a satisfying scolding." Several state media outlets subsequently reported on Lo's criticism of the DPP, but all omitted his remark about "Mao Zedong's Anti-Rightist Campaign," prompting netizens to ask for the missing part in the comments.
2026-11-09
On November 9, G7 foreign ministers met in Paris, reiterating their strong opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. They explicitly mentioned the Taiwan Strait, the East China Sea, and the South China Sea, and agreed to work together to address economic coercion, such as the arbitrary implementation of export controls.
2026-11-08
On the morning of November 8, the second batch of 3 F-16V Block 70 fighters purchased by Taiwan from the United States arrived at the Zhihang Air Base in Taitung. Jiang Huiyu, the first female F-16 pilot of the Taiwan Air Force, flew one of the aircraft back to Taiwan from the United States. The new aircraft will be received by the 7th Tactical Fighter Wing stationed in Taitung to strengthen eastern air defense.
2026-09
Zhang Junjie, a former director who was released on a 10 million NTD bail for allegedly defrauding assistant fees, destroyed his electronic ankle monitor in early September and fled to mainland China by fishing boat from Keelung Fishing Port.
2026-11-06
On November 6, Taiwan prosecutors officially indicted incumbent legislator Gao Jin Su-mei, accusing her of receiving approximately 170 million in CCP funds to develop a united front network in Taiwan and manage election resources for indigenous tribes, seeking a 14-year prison sentence.
2026-11-06
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) released a report with satellite and exercise maps, indicating that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is conducting its largest-ever civil-military joint exercise, simulating a blockade of Taiwan.
2026-11-06
On November 6, Reuters published an interview with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang. Shen stated that what truly frustrates China is democracy, and even if Chiang Wan-an is elected mayor of Taipei, it proves that Taiwan can freely elect its leaders without interference from China, and that every election is a slap in the face to China.
2026-11-06
On November 6, Beijing held elections for district and township-level People's Congress representatives. A voter posted a photo of their Haidian District ballot, showing they had written in the name of Taiwan's DPP legislator Shen Po-yang in the 'write-in' candidate section. Shen was previously included on the list of die-hard Taiwan independence separatists and was placed under investigation by the Chongqing Public Security Bureau in October 2025.
2026-11-06
Around November 6, the official media outlet "Changge Toutiao" released a video showing a patriotic program at a local school sports meet opening ceremony, where students held signs for various provinces and responded "Here!" when "Taiwan" was called out. Netizens in the comments section sarcastically remarked, "How is this not a way of winning?"
2026-11-05
On November 5, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council issued a statement regarding the 10-year prison sentence handed down to Joshua Wong, condemning the Hong Kong government for harming human rights and freedom of speech in the name of national security. It noted that Wong has been detained for over 2,000 days since late 2020 and called for an end to political abuse of the legal system and the release of detained individuals.
2026-11-03
Cheng Wanjun, former editor-in-chief of the magazine "Law and Life," was sentenced to six years in prison for commenting on Xi Jinping. After his release, he fled to Thailand and flew to Taiwan on November 3 to seek help, but was deported back to Thailand due to a lack of valid documents.
2026-11-03
Data released by Secretary-General of the National Security Council Joseph Wu shows that there are over 100 China Coast Guard vessels and warships in the Western Pacific, including off the coast of Hualien, which includes the Liaoning aircraft carrier strike group.
2026-11-03
On November 3, Cheng Wanjun, former editor-in-chief of "Law and Life" magazine, flew from Thailand to Taiwan Taoyuan Airport to seek short-term humanitarian protection and transit to a third country. He is currently restricted to the airport holding lounge. He stated that although the UNHCR in Thailand classified him as a high-risk case, his personal safety could not be guaranteed.
2026-11-03
On November 3, a mainland netizen posted about their trip to Taiwan, highlighting cultural details such as Taiwan's cultural currency subsidies, accessible facilities, gender-friendly advocacy, convenient MRT services, and polite language.
2026-11-02
On November 2, a Hupu netizen posted that the hourly wage at McDonald's in Taiwan is only 40 to 50 RMB, lamenting the large gap. In the comments section, mainland netizens countered by sharing their own hourly wages of 16 RMB and monthly rest days of only three days, stating that most workers in the mainland cannot reach that level.
2026-11-02
On November 2, Haixia Net, under the Fujian Daily Press Group, published a report focusing on the resignation phenomenon of Taiwan's military, public, and educational personnel, using the term "escape wave" to describe the resignation situation of local public officials.
2026-11
The IPAC summit was held at the Dutch Parliament, with lawmakers from dozens of countries attending to discuss key issues including Taiwan's international status, its contributions to medical technology, and countering Chinese infiltration.
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2026-11
NTU professor Yuan Juzheng claimed on a television program that Switzerland has no cities and that all European countries have cabinet systems, while NCCU professor Liu Dehai claimed that Poland joined Biden in launching the Russia-Ukraine war, sparking questioning and criticism.
2026-11-01
On the evening of November 1, former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen appeared at the campaign rally for Shen Po-yang's Taipei mayoral bid and delivered a speech, stating that voting is not about hatred or teaching anyone a lesson, but about realizing the future one desires and choosing a lifestyle one wants to be closer to.
2026-11-01
On November 1, a Weibo blogger posted praise for Tsai Ing-wen's reduction of retirement benefits for military, civil, and teaching staff during her tenure, with netizens calling her "courageous." The discussion shifted to the pension gap in mainland China, the craze for civil service exams, and voting rights, with many questioning whether mainland policymakers would ever cut their own benefits.
2026-10-31
On October 31, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council announced that from January 1, 2024, to October 30, 2026, a total of 466 Taiwan residents have gone missing, been detained for questioning, or are suspected of having their personal freedom restricted while visiting China. Among them, 177 are missing, 43 were detained for questioning, and 246 were imprisoned, with five new cases added in just the past eight days.
2026-10-31
On October 31, Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration reported that the China Coast Guard vessel 3102 entered the restricted waters of Dongsha with its AIS turned off and broadcasted that the area was under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China. The Taiwan patrol vessel Xunhu No. 7 approached to monitor and expel the vessel. Coast Guard personnel broadcasted a declaration stating, "The Republic of China (Taiwan) is a sovereign and independent country, and it is not subordinate to the People's Republic of China," demanding its immediate departure. The two vessels came within approximately 1 nautical mile of each other.
2026-10-31
On the afternoon of October 31, less than four weeks before the nine-in-one elections, the first televised debate for the Taipei mayoral race was held. DPP candidate Shen Boyang proposed three policy platforms: planting trees, addressing child abuse, and improving school lunches. Incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an criticized his proposals as vague, listed his own administrative achievements over the past four years, and presented a vision for building a Taipei AI park.
2026-10-31
Before the nine-in-one elections, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council continues to maintain an orange travel alert for mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, advising citizens to avoid non-essential travel; the Taiwan Affairs Office stated that cross-strait personnel exchanges increased by 22% year-on-year in the first half of the year, claiming that Taiwanese citizens can travel to the mainland safely as long as they do not violate the law.
2026-10-29
Cai Kangyong appeared on Wang Weizhong's exclusive interview show, openly admitting that his commercial activities in mainland China were forced to halt and resulted in massive losses, while expressing that he is doing fine and doesn't care about his reputation.
2026-10-29
On October 29, the campaign team for DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang stated that their official campaign website and a newly launched road adoption site were hit by cyberattacks, with the latter receiving over 70,000 fake entries within an hour. The team has cleared the backdoor programs, updated the system, and strengthened defenses, and the websites have resumed normal operation.
2026-10-28
Taiwan's national security units and Japan have released alarming military deployment data, showing as many as 53 Chinese warships, coast guard vessels, and aircraft carriers distributed from the waters around the Taiwan Strait to the First Island Chain.
2026-10-28
At a regular press conference, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua delivered remarks regarding Kevin Tsai's statement and the stance of figures in the entertainment industry, emphasizing opposition to Taiwan independence and demanding that Taiwanese entertainers act with dignity and uprightness.
2026-10-28
At a regular press conference of the Taiwan Affairs Office on October 28, spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to the attack on a Taiwanese crosstalk comedian and allegations of involvement in cross-border repression by the mainland, stating that the Democratic Progressive Party is accustomed to framing and smearing the mainland during elections, and that rumors cannot deceive the world.
2026-10-28
On October 28, Bloomberg reported that Pakistan has banned Taiwanese airlines from flying over its airspace, citing the "One China policy," with restrictions even stricter than those of the mainland.
2026-10-28
Zhang Junjie, a defendant in a Taiwan CCP spy case and director of Gao Jin Su-mei's office, is suspected of fleeing by fishing boat on October 28. The boat owner involved was granted bail, and prosecutors have applied to the court for the detention of 6 others.
2026-10-28
On October 28, CCTV Military, a Chinese state media outlet, released a video criticizing Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang for "playing the anti-China card again to deceive voters" and "ignoring livelihood demands," claiming his political path relies on manipulating cross-strait confrontation and lacks municipal achievements.
2026-10-28
On October 28, a netizen in Jiangxi posted a video showing first-grade students at a primary school sports meet entering the field holding a banner that read, 'Victory belongs only to Class 2, just as Taiwan belongs only to China.' The netizen captioned the post, 'Taiwan returns, incorporated into Jiangxi,' sparking ridicule and mockery from netizens.
2026-10-28
On October 28, Su Chun-jung, Director-General of the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration under Taiwan's Executive Yuan, stated in the Legislative Yuan that due to declining birth rates and strong salary competitiveness in the private tech sector, a total of 10,872 civil servants resigned across Taiwan between 2022 and 2025, of whom 5,965 had served for less than 5 years.
2026-10-27
On October 27, Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo criticized Beijing for launching cognitive warfare on the occasion of Retrocession Day, pointing out that the People's Republic of China was only founded in 1949 and has nothing to do with the War of Resistance, and said that the Taiwanese military will closely monitor the situation and take precautionary response measures.
2026-10-26
On October 26, Chinese state media promoting propaganda toward Taiwan interviewed Hong Kong Legislative Council member Junius Ho. Ho said that Western democracy and freedom sound beautiful but cannot fool people, and that a system that can make people happy is a good system. His remarks were collectively mocked by Chinese netizens.
2026-10-25
Taiwanese influencer Holger Chen and others traveled to Xiamen in mainland China, filming a promotional video in front of Chinese Communist Party propaganda slogans and expressing their views on "one country, two systems" and Taiwan's return to China.
2026-10-25
On October 25, the PLA Daily published an article demanding that the entire military prepare for major "Taiwan independence" contingencies, improve its "strategic capability for reunification by force," and ensure it is "ready to fight at any time and capable of winning at any time." It also discussed preparations for amphibious landing operations against Taiwan by citing Zheng Chenggong's cross-sea campaign and Su Yu's study of the Normandy battlefield.
2026-10-25
On October 25, Kevin Tsai responded on Weibo to the recent controversy sparked by his attendance at a Shen Boyang event, saying that he has always hoped for friendly relations across the Taiwan Strait and has never supported Taiwan independence, and that he merely went to the event venue to experience and observe it. He said he understands the criticism and apologized to the collaborating parties.
2026-10-25
On October 25, Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an responded to Kevin Tsai's Weibo post by saying he does not accept anti-democratic threats; another candidate, Puma Shen, said that the freedom of the Taiwanese people should not be interfered with by China, viewing this as a sign of Chinese intervention in the Taiwanese people's self-determination.
2026-10-25
On the eve of the 81st anniversary of Taiwan's Retrocession Day on October 25, CCTV released a video of multiple landmarks in Taiwan captured by the Jilin-1 satellite, with facilities such as the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the National Palace Museum in Taipei, and Taipei Port clearly visible.
2026-10-25
On October 25, the Chinese People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command released a poster superimposing a map of Taiwan over images of fighter jets and warships, claiming to defend the unification of the nation's mountains and rivers.
2026-10-25
On October 25, Kevin Tsai stated on Weibo that he had never supported Taiwan independence, thanked his mainland supporters, and bid them farewell, subsequently losing contact with his mainland fans.
2026-10-25
In October 2026, many Xiaohongshu users posted screenshots showing Apple Maps labeled “Taiwan Province,” claiming that Apple had officially renamed “Chinese Taipei.” An RFA fact-check found that similar claims had already circulated in 2024, and that only users in mainland China see “Taiwan Province,” while users in Taiwan, the United States, Thailand and elsewhere still see “Taiwan.”
2026-10-23
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the China-Russia joint communiqué for distorting United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and harming Taiwan's sovereignty.
2026-10-23
On October 23, a blogger uploaded a video of the sports meet at Sudong Bilingual School in Dongtai, Yancheng, Jiangsu. Students held sunflower props and marched in formation displaying two banners: 'Taiwan must belong to China' and 'The championship does not necessarily belong to 912.' Netizens in the comments mocked them, saying, 'Get enough sleep first before talking.'
2026-10-22
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council and National Immigration Agency denied Chinese actor Zhang Linghe entry into Taiwan; he had planned to hold a fan meeting in Taipei.
2026-10-18
The 2026 US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference was held in the US state of Virginia from October 18 to 20, where Taiwanese officials called for strengthening self-defense capabilities and cooperation with the domestic defense industry.
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2026-10-22
On October 22, Storm Media released the latest polling data for the Taipei mayoral election. DPP candidate Pao-yang Shen received 42.8% support, while incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an stood at 39.0%, a gap of 3.8 percentage points. There are 35 days left until the November 28 nine-in-one local elections.
2026-10-21
Taiwanese prosecutors indicted a suspect who allegedly, at China's instigation, plotted to ram a vehicle into an entertainer, while Taiwan's foreign ministry and the Mainland Affairs Council issued statements condemning cross-border repression.
2026-10-21
A delegation composed of leaders of state legislatures from the southern region of the United States met with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Taiwan, exchanging views on economic and trade, agriculture, and national security cooperation.
2026-10-21
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council stated that because Zhang Linghe had repeatedly posted content demeaning Taiwan's status and the purpose of his application was unclear, it did not approve his application to hold events in Taiwan, and it pushed back against the Taiwan Affairs Office over the deliberate ramming incident involving Huang Yihao.
2026-10-21
On October 21, surveillance footage of the incident in which Taiwanese crosstalk actor Huang Yihao, who had publicly mocked Xi Jinping, was struck by a vehicle was released: a black sedan tailgated his parked scooter and suddenly rammed it. The video also shows photos from the scene, heavily armed police arriving at his door to arrest him, and footage of him being escorted away. All 5 defendants in the case have been indicted.
2026-10-21
A new poll shows that Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's support rate leads Chiang Wan-an by 17 percentage points.
2026-10-21
On October 21, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhang Han responded to Jay Chou reposting and liking a video that introduced him as a “Chinese singer,” saying it was a sincere expression of Taiwanese artists’ recognition of their Chinese identity, and criticizing “Taiwan independence” forces for labeling and attacking artists.
2026-10-20
On October 20, Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu said at an international seminar in Taipei that Taiwan has reduced its dependence on mainland China since 2016 and is less impacted by China's overcapacity, with economic growth expected to reach 11% or slightly higher this year; he criticized Beijing for failing to resolve weak domestic demand and instead subsidizing industries on a massive scale and exporting surplus products to the world at low prices, calling on all countries to reduce risks with concrete action.
2026-10-20
On October 20, Haixia Net, under the Fujian Daily Press Group, published a commentary signed by Wu Shenglin, using the incident in which a team of Taiwan legislator Fan Yun used CapCut to edit a video, then took it down and apologized, to criticize the Taiwan authorities for creating information barriers, saying "a ban cannot lock up people's hearts, and a tall wall cannot block curiosity."
2026-10-20
On the evening of October 20, a man used his phone to livestream and sang the Chinese national anthem in the public piano area of Tainan Station, interrupting a high school student playing the piano; after the performance ended, the student shouted "Long live Taiwan, long live the Republic of China" at the camera, and the man hurriedly shouted "wait," saying their political views differ.
2026-10-19
The U.S.-Japan "Keen Sword 2027" multilateral exercise held its opening ceremony on Ishigaki Island in Japan, assembling about 58,000 officers and soldiers, and advanced anti-ship and air defense systems will be deployed.
2026-10-19
General Ronald Clark, commander of the US Army Pacific, stated that the US side hopes to significantly expand its military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region to deter China and prevent war, particularly regarding the Taiwan issue. Previously, the US had deployed the advanced "Typhon" missile system, which is capable of striking targets on China's coastal areas from relevant locations.
2026-10-18
According to YouTube channel Terenceshen, a Chinese national living in Canada was arrested by relevant Taiwanese authorities after making radical remarks such as “take down Lai Ching-te” and engaging in disruptive activities while in Taiwan. The incident has drawn attention; the video notes that the individual attempted to speak up for the Chinese government, but ultimately paid the price because his actions violated local laws.
2026-10-18
According to a report by the Nikkei Shimbun on October 18, Japan has completed a review of 322 national qualification registration systems. When applying for professional qualifications such as physician or childcare worker, Taiwanese people can now register “Taiwan” directly and are no longer required to fill in “China.” Currently, a total of 100 qualifications allow the registration of regional names such as Taiwan.
2026-10-16
In response to the Taiwan Affairs Office's renewed sanctions against the foreign trade company of Puma Shen's father, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council Chair Chiu Chui-cheng and Deputy Chair Liang Wen-chieh responded publicly, characterizing it as "blatant election interference" and mocking the Chinese Communist Party for "doing more harm than good."
2026-10-16
Taiwan's National Immigration Agency deported Wang XX on the grounds that his improper conduct violated the principle of reciprocal dignity and caused social unrest, and revoked his entry permit for 5 years in accordance with the law.
2026-10-16
On October 16, 2026, Robert Tsao, founder of UMC, publicly criticized the Kuomintang (KMT) for failing to give back to Taiwan during its many years in power, instead adopting a stance of 'colluding with the CCP to control Taiwan.' Using the analogy 'feed a dog for three days and it remembers you for life,' Tsao accused certain KMT politicians of misconduct, even calling them 'worse than dogs,' and described the Taiwanese public as having raised a group of ungrateful wretches.
2026-10-16
On October 16, China Taiwan Net published an article attacking Puma Shen, describing a total of $1.84 million in funding from three private organizations as him "taking money" from the US side, but the article acknowledged that the funds did not go directly into his personal account. The Taiwan Democracy Lab had previously stated that it had not received direct funding from USAID, and that Shen's role as chairperson during his tenure was unpaid.
2026-10-15
The Chinese government warned on Wednesday that Taiwan's coast guard must bear the consequences for using high-pressure water cannons against Chinese fishing boats. On the same day, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conducted joint combat readiness patrols around Taiwan, while the U.S. State Department urged Beijing to cease its pressure.
2026-10-15
According to a report by Radio France Internationale, Taiwanese scholar Yeh Yao-yuan analyzed that China attempts to interfere in Taiwan's nine-in-one elections and conduct cognitive warfare through means such as leaks via Hong Kong media. The scholar believes that such operations may not necessarily change voters' positions, but could deepen social opposition and polarization in Taiwan, adversely affecting the development of democracy.
2026-10-15
Maximilian Krah, a lawmaker for Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), said in an interview with Clash Report that there is only one China in the world and that Taiwan is a special territory. He claimed that neither Turkey nor Germany recognizes Taiwan as a sovereign state, and that Germany should not do so either, stressing that China is a reality.
2026-10-15
On October 15, Kevin Tsai posted on Threads, confirming that he will attend the launch rally of the campaign headquarters of Kuomintang Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an on October 26. He declined an invitation to go on stage and sing the campaign theme song, saying he will cheer from the audience as a guest.
2026-10-14
At an international conference on Taiwan maritime security, former US Pacific Command commander Blair stated that China's air and naval exercises around Taiwan are primarily aimed at creating fear and forcing Taiwan to make political concessions.
2026-10-14
According to Radio France Internationale (RFI), Hong Kong is hosting the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting for the first time. Against the backdrop of current cross-strait tensions, the finance ministers from both sides of the strait appeared on the same stage to discuss financial policy together.
2026-10-14
On October 14, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to Kevin Tsai's attendance at Puma Shen's campaign event, saying that it respects and safeguards Taiwan compatriots' "legitimate" freedom of speech, but warned that no one can cash in on mainland dividends while colluding with "Taiwan independence" and being "two-faced."
2026-10-14
According to a report by RFI (Radio France Internationale), Hong Kong is hosting the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) finance ministers' meeting for the first time. Against the backdrop of the current complex and tense political relations, the finance ministers from both sides of the strait appeared on the same stage to jointly discuss relevant financial policies.
2026-10-14
On October 14, the Taiwan Affairs Office announced sanctions against VWAY, the company of Shen Boyang's father, prohibiting it from conducting transactions and cooperation with mainland organizations, enterprises, and individuals.
2026-10-14
Around October 14, Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua responded to Kevin Tsai's attendance at Puma Shen's campaign event, saying that the legitimate freedom of expression of Taiwan compatriots is protected, but stressing that there is no room for ambiguity on matters of right and wrong, and warning that no one can reap the benefits of the mainland while colluding with “Taiwan independence” forces.
2026-10-14
The Taipei Doll Exhibition, hosted by Shenzhen Interstellar Navigation Technology Co., Ltd. and originally scheduled to be held in Nangang in December, was cancelled after organizers communicated with co-organizers following a boycott by netizens over the use of 'China Taipei' in ticket sales and official announcements.
2026-10-14
On the evening of October 14, an entertainment video by the CS2 team Team Spirit ("Green Dragon") was criticized by Chinese netizens for failing to include Taiwan, Aksai Chin, South Tibet, and the South China Sea islands on a game map. The team subsequently removed the video and issued apologies on Bilibili, X, and YouTube, stating that the material came from a third-party website and was not fully verified before use, while also expressing support for the "One China" principle.
2026-10-14
On October 14, Guoshi Zhichetong published remarks by Taiwan current-affairs commentator Tang Xianglong, who said that if Japan intervenes in a cross-Strait military conflict, at least over 90% of people on the mainland would be willing to risk three generations' lives, and netizens in the comments section sarcastically told him to lead the way and go first.
2026-10-13
In response to China's sanctions against two officials from Taiwan's diplomatic allies, the U.S. State Department stated that the United States opposes China's coercive behavior and reiterated its concern for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
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2026-10-13
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung delivered a speech at the Warsaw Security Forum in Warsaw, Poland, warning that excessive European dependence on China would bring economic risks and threats to sovereignty.
2026-10-13
On October 13, 2026, Beijing time, media reports said that Lai Ching-te publicly made remarks related to a "city upon a hill," drawing criticism from Beijing. The related discussion also focused on the contrast in livelihood policies across the Taiwan Strait; the reports mentioned Taiwan distributing a 10,000-yuan "AI dividend" per person, contrasted with the survival difficulties emerging among ordinary people in mainland China and the public backlash.
2026-10-13
On October 13, 2026, videos circulating online showed a heated dispute breaking out outside while Terry Gou was delivering a speech in Kinmen. A figure linked to the Democratic Progressive Party insisted on the position that Taiwan is a sovereign, independent state, and came face to face in a verbal confrontation with pro-Gou supporters holding "one China" or unification views over the question of Taiwan's national status. The scene was tense and drew onlookers and discussion.
2026-10-13
During an interview on Tang Hsiang-lung's program, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an was asked whether he is Taiwanese or Chinese, and replied only "I am Taiwanese," drawing public attention. Tang Hsiang-lung subsequently called on Kuomintang Chairman Cheng Li-wun to have the party set out a clear line on de-sinicization; Cheng Li-wun responded that being Taiwanese and being Chinese are not in conflict.
2026-10-13
The Chinese Communist Party has announced sanctions against officials of Taiwan's diplomatic allies for the first time. Two ministerial-level officials from Belize and Paraguay were sanctioned because their countries continue to maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The sanctions include freezing their assets within China, prohibiting Chinese organizations and individuals from conducting transactions or cooperation with them, and banning the two from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
2026-10-13
According to a tweet, Taiwanese politician Shen Poyang received on-site support from more than 100,000 people at a campaign rally. Shen Poyang has been designated by the Chinese Communist Party as a "diehard Taiwan independence element" and is wanted by it. The tweet argues that the CCP's crackdown has instead become a "godsend assist," boosting Shen Poyang's momentum.
2026-10-13
On October 13, the IMF released its latest World Economic Outlook, raising Taiwan's 2026 growth forecast from 5.2% in April to 10.7%, while lowering the mainland's forecast by 0.1 percentage points to 4.5%; Taiwan's growth is mainly driven by demand for AI and advanced chips.
2026-10-13
On October 13, Hong Kong's Wen Wei Po published an article alleging that the father of Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen evaded sanctions through another company. Puma Shen's team said his father runs a trade business in Ecuador, purchasing goods from China and multiple other countries.
2026-10-12
China's maritime authorities issued a navigation warning, conducting live-fire exercises in multiple sea areas and designating no-sail zones starting October 12, with the activities lasting until the 20th; Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said it has grasped the situation and is closely monitoring it.
2026-10-12
The U.S. Under Secretary of State and Japan's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs held the second U.S.-Japan Free and Open Indo-Pacific Dialogue in Tokyo, coordinating on security and economic assistance.
2026-10-12
A Chinese exchange student in Taiwan filmed President Lai Ching-te's speech at National Taiwan University at close range and posted a video on Douyin containing pro-unification and implied threatening content, sparking public attention and reports from citizens.
2026-10-12
A mainland male student named Wang, currently on an exchange program at National Taiwan University, sparked outrage among Taiwanese netizens after posting a photo on Douyin where he used forced perspective to make a pinching gesture at Lai Ching-te.
2026-10-12
On October 12, Paraguay's Minister of Communications and Technology Villalba, who was sanctioned by China, gave an interview to ABC Color, comparing the sanctions to a "medal of honor," and then stated on X that he would accelerate cooperation projects with Taiwan.
2026-10-12
Recently, netizens found that SheerID, Google's third-party student identity verification platform, lists Taiwan separately in its country options. After selecting Taiwan, users can search for universities in mainland China and Hong Kong, and can upload a student status certificate from CHSI to complete student identity verification.
2026-10-11
From October 11, 2026, Taiwan entertainer Kevin Tsai triggered widespread discussion and controversy on social media platforms after appearing at politically related events and making statements. Some public opinion criticized his stance and political endorsements, calling him a "two-faced" figure and attacking him for tearing apart the narrative of cross-strait integration; other views focused on his subsequent responses, discussing the impact of his statements on the stance vetting of cross-strait entertainers and the pressure to make political declarations.
2026-10-11
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an of the Kuomintang gave an exclusive interview to unification-camp media figure Tang Hsiang-lung. Asked about his Chinese identity, he stressed “I am Taiwanese,” drawing dissatisfaction from deep-blue supporters; Chiang Fang Chih-yi, meanwhile, reiterated that she is both Taiwanese and Chinese.
2026-10-11
A street poll in Wenshan District, Taipei City, a Kuomintang stronghold, showed 65 people supporting Shen Boyang and 50 supporting Chiang Wan-an; a previous TVBS poll had Chiang Wan-an leading by only 8 percentage points.
2026-10-11
Shen Boyang, a DPP candidate for Taipei mayor, began a visit to Japan on the 11th. During the trip he jogged while wearing a bulletproof vest, saying he would wear it whenever he leaves the country because, as he is currently wanted by the mainland, he needs to pay attention to his safety — drawing mockery from the outside world.
2026-10-11
On October 11, People’s Daily published a commentary criticizing Taiwan’s technology industry for its dominance and its traditional industries for their continued decline, claiming that this has created a lopsided structure in which ordinary people have no share of the development dividends.
2026-10-11
As the Taipei mayoral race remains deadlocked, Yu Shyi-kun said the election is a contest between two great philanthropists — one adopted a daughter, one took in a grandfather — a veiled jab at Chiang Wan-an's family background, which the Kuomintang criticized as dirty campaigning. Previously, Huang Ching-lung published a book in September questioning Chiang Hsiao-yen's bloodline, and Kuo Yi-hsi said she is willing to undergo a DNA test with Chiang Wan-an.
2026-10-10
Taiwan held National Day celebrations on October 10, with army helicopters carrying a giant national flag flying over the Presidential Office, and President Lai Ching-te set to deliver a National Day address.
2026-10-10
Yahoo Kimo launched an online poll for the Taipei mayoral election on the 14th. As of 9:20 p.m. that evening, about 14,000 people had participated, with 54.7% favoring Chiang Wan-an's re-election and 23.2% favoring Puma Shen.
2026-10-10
On October 10, the National Day of the Republic of China, Chinese official media reported that a small number of elderly people took to the streets in Taipei shouting for unification, prompting netizens to question the tiny turnout and the fact that it is always the same few people every time.
2026-10-10
On October 10, Lai Ching-te stated in a speech that measuring national progress should not rely solely on output value and exports, but also on whether labor conditions have improved, family burdens, and the future of young people.
2026-10-10
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, in an exclusive interview with Tang Hsiang-lung, attributed the narrowing poll gap to a closely fought race, said Puma Shen's rebound in support was the result of the DPP mobilizing its loyal base, and responded to the controversy over his background by saying there is nothing wrong with bearing the surname Chiang.
2026-10-10
On October 10, the author of the WeChat public account CroWall wrote that when using Claude to create a promotional image for a music player, the playlist name in the Simplified Chinese version showed the words “Taiwan independence,” while the Traditional Chinese version read “Mandarin pop.” The author proactively took the app down and asked Claude to remove the sensitive words.
2026-10-09
TVB released the latest poll on the Taipei mayoral race, with Chiang Wan-an leading Puma Shen by 49% to 41%, an eight-point gap between the two sides.
2026-10-09
Eswatini King Mswati III visited Taiwan on October 9, pledging to deepen the long-standing bilateral friendship and support Taiwan's participation in the United Nations and other multilateral organizations.
2026-10-07
North Korea's Korean Central News Agency published a commentary condemning U.S. fighter jet sales to Taiwan, warning that the United States should think twice about the consequences, while the White House stressed that Trump would decide on arms sales to Taiwan as planned.
2026-10-09
On October 9, 2026, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, who is seeking re-election, gave an exclusive interview to media personality Tang Hsiang-lung. Pressed on questions of identity, he stressed that he is Taiwanese and a citizen of the Republic of China, without acknowledging a Chinese identity; Tang Hsiang-lung later criticized him for dodging the issue.
2026-10-09
Responding to questions about his background during an interview with Tang Hsiang-lung, Chiang Wan-an said that his background is used against him in every election and that people will get tired of it, stating clearly that there is no problem with his surname being Chiang.
2026-10-09
Taiwanese pundit Guo Zhengliang said on a program that Xiao S is a thorough deep blue who has never been vague on major questions of right and wrong, that one cannot equate the two just because she has partnered with Kevin Tsai for more than ten years, and that he once lived upstairs and downstairs from Xiao S and knows what kind of person she is.
2026-10-08
During the National Day holiday, Taiwanese artist Nicky Wu recorded a greeting video at Tiananmen Square holding a five-star red flag and referred to Taiwan as "Taiwan Province" on Weibo, sparking criticism from Taiwanese public opinion. His scheduled appearance as a ceremonial first-pitch guest for a professional baseball team was subsequently cancelled. Nicky Wu responded on Douyin, stating, "This is my stance even if I don't make money."
2026-10-08
On October 8, Taiwanese media reported that, as the incident of Kevin Tsai appearing at Puma Shen's campaign headquarters developed, the National Police Agency asked the Taipei City Police Department to keep track of his residence situation, establish a direct liaison channel, and deploy security maintenance according to the circumstances, stressing that no one should be threatened because of their political stance.
2026-10-08
An account under the PLA Daily and Beijing state media successively published articles criticizing Kevin Tsai, urging mainland brands to proactively conduct self-inspections and distance themselves from him.
2026-10-08
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an publicly addressed mainland China, asking it to respect the realities of Taiwanese society, not to treat Kevin Tsai differently, and saying he supports and respects Kevin Tsai in voicing any position.此前 Kevin Tsai appeared in support of Puma Shen, triggering a backlash in mainland public opinion, and brands such as Leapmotor have already cut ties with him.
2026-10-08
On October 8, Chiang Wan-an, the Kuomintang incumbent Taipei mayor seeking re-election, said in an exclusive interview with the CtiTV program "Green Also Flips the Table" that this election campaign has been the most stressful, facing the concentrated onslaught of the DPP authorities' administrative resources, and stated that he is not considering plans for 2028, with his focus on Taipei's municipal governance.
2026-10-08
The TVBS polling center surveyed Taipei citizens from October 3 to 7. Support for Chiang Wan-an stood at 49% and Puma Shen at 41%, with the gap narrowing from 28 percentage points in late May to 8 points; among voters aged 20 to 29, Puma Shen led by 8 percentage points.
2026-10-08
On October 8, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport and using the roughly 300 hectares of freed-up land to develop a Taipei artificial intelligence park, raising concerns among residents of the outlying islands that transportation convenience would be affected, while some within the Kuomintang have also openly opposed the plan.
2026-10-08
Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of Global Times, commented side by side on Wu Qilong's statement and Kevin Tsai's support for Puma Shen, saying that Kevin Tsai's choice is suicide in the Chinese market and a "phoenix nirvana" in Taiwan, and lamenting that this is the crossroads of the times, and also the crossroads for Taiwanese entertainers.
2026-10-08
On the 8th, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport, saying the timing, conditions and uses are all different: Nvidia has settled in the Beitou Shilin Technology Park, the Airport MRT and the Wuyang Elevated Expressway cut the trip from Taipei to Taoyuan Airport to just 36 minutes, and Taoyuan Airport's Terminal 3 will open in 2027. Many candidates who had previously proposed relocation all lost their elections; he said he is the first incumbent mayor to raise the idea.
2026-10-08
On October 8, Chen I-hsin, chairman of the Kuomintang's Culture and Communications Committee, pointed out that Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen had in the past supported the legalization of marijuana, the decriminalization of drugs, and the abolition of the death penalty, but now says the opposite, criticizing him for dodging the issues through sophistry and lacking political integrity.
2026-10-08
On October 8, TVBS's polling center in Taiwan released a poll on the Taipei mayoral race, showing Chiang Wan-an with 49% support and DPP candidate Shen Po-yang with 41%, while 55% of residents expect Chiang Wan-an to win re-election.
2026-10-07
On October 7, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted four Taiwanese private investigators under the Personal Data Protection Act, alleging that they were commissioned by Hong Kong individuals Ku Kak-yin and Lam Hing, received about NT$360,000, and conducted 24-hour surveillance of Democratic Progressive Party legislator Shen Po-yang between September and November 2024, filming him and his wife and daughter with hidden cameras and sending the footage to the commissioning parties via Telegram; prosecutors sought a sentence of 1 year and 6 months for the principal suspect and issued arrest warrants for the two Hong Kong commissioning parties, stating that the case involved cooperating with foreign hostile forces to infringe upon the rights of Taiwanese citizens.
2026-10-07
On October 7, Matilda Tao recently commented on a program that Kevin Tsai thinks things through carefully before acting, which Chinese netizens interpreted as speaking up for Kevin Tsai and supporting Taiwan independence, sparking heated discussion on Weibo and drawing criticism and boycotts.
2026-10-07
After Kevin Tsai appeared at the launch event of Puma Shen's campaign headquarters, Chinese brands moved to cut ties with and boycott him.
2026-10-07
After the controversy over Kevin Tsai's attendance at Shen Boyang's campaign event escalated, Leapmotor, which had just signed a contract in September, issued a statement within hours affirming its adherence to the one-China principle, and took down the promotional content created in collaboration with Kevin Tsai.
2026-10-06
The first batch of US F-16 Block 70 (Vipers) fighter jets has arrived in Taiwan. Representative to the United States Yu Ta-jui (Robert Tsao) expressed encouragement over this, and indicated that the delivery of subsequent fighter jets and the accelerated delivery of previously purchased equipment will continue to be advanced.
2026-10-06
A delegation led by US Senator Michael Bennet and Representative Brendan Boyle arrived separately in Taiwan for visits, meeting with senior Taiwanese officials.
2026-10-06
Military media outlet “Junzhengping” published a post on Weibo criticizing Taiwanese public figures who have voiced support for Shen Boyang, warning that colluding with Taiwan independence will inevitably come at an unbearable cost.
2026-10-06
On October 6, former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen arrived in California on her first visit to the US after leaving office, where she was welcomed by local overseas Chinese and met with former US House Speaker Pelosi in San Francisco to discuss the situations in Taiwan, the United States, and the world. Pelosi praised Tsai Ing-wen on social media as a brave defender of democracy. Tsai is scheduled to attend a conference on technology and national security at Stanford University's Hoover Institution on October 7 and deliver a speech.
2026-10-06
On October 6, Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng, speaking about the case of suspected surveillance of Lai Ching-te's family in the United States, said that existing laws are insufficient to counter acts such as being directed by the Chinese side to tail and film them and collect personal information, that the government is revising laws including the Anti-Infiltration Act, and that guidelines for nationwide assistance against transnational repression will be established as soon as possible.
2026-10-06
On October 6, Chiu Chui-cheng stated that participants in public election activities in Taiwan do not need the CCP's consent, pointing out that entertainers who go to the mainland to develop their careers may see their interests reduced to zero because of differing stances, called on the other side not to interfere in the election, and said that free and democratic societies are fundamentally different from authoritarian and totalitarian ones.
2026-10-06
On October 6, 2026, Jun Zhengping, under the PLA News Media Center, published an article criticizing certain people for using rhetoric to confuse right and wrong, earning mainland dividends while flirting with Taiwan independence, and calling Taiwan independence elements scum of the nation.
2026-10-06
On October 6, "Jun Zhengping," a media account with ties to the mainland military, published an article criticizing an unnamed "Taiwanese public figure" for supporting "die-hard Taiwan independence element" Shen Bo-yang, stating that this is a matter of right and wrong that allows no fence-sitting.
2026-10-06
In early October 2026, Kevin Tsai sparked condemnation from mainland media and netizens after publicly standing up for an individual officially designated by Beijing authorities as a diehard 'Taiwan independence' element, prompting a concentrated dredging up of his past money-making activities on the mainland and old news about him.
2026-10-06
On October 6, Jun Zhengping published a post stating that Taiwan independence is a matter of fundamental right and wrong with no room for ambiguity, and that those who reap the benefits of the mainland while flirting with Taiwan independence will pay the price sooner or later.
2026-10-06
Kevin Tsai attended Shen Boyang's campaign rally as a guest of honor, sitting in the front row and waving green cheering sticks. The related footage sparked heated discussion online and was criticized by some mainland public opinion as supporting Taiwan independence.
2026-10-06
Matilda Tao said on a radio program that Kevin Tsai acts after careful consideration and hoped the outside world would not speculate too much; the remark sparked heated discussion among netizens, who considered it to have actually confirmed the controversy.
2026-10-06
On October 6, Jun Zhengping published a commentary calling Taiwan independence elements scum of the nation, warning fence-sitters and opportunists that "sooner or later they will weld themselves onto the pillar of shame in history."
2026-10-06
On October 6, an account on Bilibili posted a video claiming that war can resolve territorial disputes, settle historical blood debts, reshape the Western Pacific order, and create conditions for peaceful unification, drawing netizen questions about the cost and sarcasm.
2026-10-05
Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung visited Phoenix, Arizona, to attend the unveiling ceremony of the city's Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, deepening Taiwan-U.S. technological and economic and trade cooperation.
2026-10-05
In an interview, Shen Bo said that it is perfectly normal in a democratic society for Kevin Tsai to want to hear different voices, and added that if he had the opportunity to be interviewed exclusively by Kevin Tsai, he would be very willing to do so.
2026-10-05
Chiang Wan-an publicly invited Kevin Tsai to attend the campaign headquarters launch event and promised to arrange a spot for him in the rock zone; Kevin Tsai responded that he would go and observe upon receiving a specific invitation.
2026-10-05
On October 5, after Kevin Tsai's appearance at Puma Shen's campaign headquarters triggered a mainland ban controversy, Kuomintang Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an publicly invited Kevin Tsai on the morning to attend his campaign headquarters launch event, promising to arrange seats in the rock zone, and called on the mainland to respect Taiwan's free and democratic way of life.
2026-10-05
Taiwanese host Kevin Tsai attended the campaign headquarters launch event of Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang, sitting in the VIP section in the front row, sparking a strong boycott among mainland netizens.
2026-10-05
Former Global Times editor-in-chief Hu Xijin wrote on October 5 that Kevin Tsai "committed a great taboo," warning that Taiwan artists with commercial interests in the mainland must stay away from "Taiwan independence" forces, and that all consequences would be borne by themselves.
2026-10-05
On October 5, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang gave a media interview, explaining that the old article concerned international pilot programs such as methadone substitution therapy and clean needle exchange, and repeatedly emphasized that he resolutely opposes drugs.
2026-10-05
On October 5, Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an publicly voiced support for Kevin Tsai's freedom to take part in political activities; Kevin Tsai said that after receiving a specific invitation, he would go to Chiang Wan-an's event to observe.
2026-10-04
Taiwan's coast guard authorities used large vessels and water cannons to forcefully drive off and board for inspection cross-border CCP fishing boats, demonstrating a tough stance.
2026-10-04
Taiwanese entertainer Kevin Tsai appeared in the rock section of Puma Shen’s campaign headquarters power rally, sparking heated discussion on China’s Weibo and prompting some Chinese brands to distance themselves.
2026-10-04
Kevin Tsai was present at the campaign headquarters inauguration rally for Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Ba Yang, held on Beiping East Road in Taipei, and watched the event from the audience.
2026-10-04
After Kevin Tsai attended a campaign event, Leapmotor stated that it firmly adheres to the One China principle and announced that it would take offline all content related to Kevin Tsai.
2026-10-04
After Kevin Tsai's participation in a Taipei mayoral candidate's event sparked controversy, Harper's Bazaar removed related interview promotions.
2026-10-04
On October 4, Kevin Tsai appeared masked in the front row of a campaign rally for Shen Boyang, who has been listed by the Taiwan Affairs Office as a die-hard separatist, and waved light sticks. Afterwards he responded that he had “just come to see what it’s like,” drawing fierce criticism from commentator Wang Bing-chung, who denounced him as a two-faced person.
2026-10-04
In his October 4, 2026 program, Hu Liren predicted that signs such as US Department of War personnel stationed in Taiwan indicate that US-Taiwan diplomatic relations could be upgraded in the second half of 2026 or 2027.
2026-10-04
On October 4, Taiwanese host Kevin Tsai made a low-profile appearance at the opening ceremony of the campaign headquarters for DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang. Over 120,000 people attended the event, which featured key figures from the Green camp, including Lai Ching-te and Tsai Ing-wen. Kevin Tsai stated he was only there to observe and did not express support.
2026-10-04
On October 4, 2026, Kevin Tsai attended the launch event of the campaign headquarters of Puma Shen, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for Taipei mayor, wearing a hat and a mask to keep a low profile. Seated in the VIP area in the front row and holding a cheering stick, he was recognized by the media, after which his team responded that he was only preparing for an interview.
2026-10-04
On the evening of October 4, Leapmotor issued a statement clarifying that Kevin Tsai is not a brand ambassador, removed all related collaboration content, and reserved the right to pursue legal action. VOGUE China, Harper's Bazaar, and others simultaneously deleted collaboration materials, and Kevin Tsai's Weibo account was wiped.
2026-10-04
On October 4, Taiwanese media live footage captured Kevin Tsai, wearing a hat and a face mask, in the front row at the launch event of a Taipei mayoral campaign headquarters, holding a light stick. His manager explained that he had intended to interview the candidate and learn about the situation, not to endorse him, but netizens generally did not buy it.
2026-10-04
On October 4, 2026, Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang held the inauguration of his campaign headquarters, with DPP leader Lai Ching-te attending to show his support as the election race heats up.
2026-10-04
On October 4, Taiwanese host Kevin Tsai attended a campaign rally wearing a mask and a cap, took a seat in the front row and waved a cheering stick while interacting with the crowd. He was questioned over his political stance, and responded that he was there to "broaden his horizons" and to "interview and do research."
2026-10-04
On October 4, Taiwanese entertainer Kevin Tsai, wearing a mask and a hat, attended the inauguration of the campaign headquarters of Shen Boyang, who has been listed by the Taiwan Affairs Office as a diehard Taiwan independence figure and is under investigation by Chongqing police; he waved a baton in greeting at the scene, and after the photos were exposed, mainland netizens condemned it.
2026-10-04
After footage of Kevin Tsai attending Shen Poyang's campaign event spread in China and sparked calls for him to be banned, Leapmotor issued a statement that night saying he was only an artist who had appeared in past collaborative content rather than a brand ambassador, that all related content had been taken down, and that it would strengthen reviews of partners' backgrounds and stances.
2026-10-04
On October 4, a Weibo blogger posted a video claiming to show the interior of the vessel “Golden Shark” after it was driven off: objects scattered near the bridge, water flowing down the stairway, obvious pooling on the cabin floor, and several people standing inside the cabin.
2026-10-04
After the incident escalated, in the early hours of October 4 Leapmotor was the first to issue a statement setting out its position, followed by Weikang China and Bist Series China, which also released bilingual statements condemning Kevin Tsai and stating a One-China position; Harper's Bazaar removed the cover, and Mango TV took down related content.
2026-10-04
After Kevin Tsai's appearance at Puma Shen's campaign event sparked controversy over calls from Chinese netizens to boycott him, the fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar simultaneously took down content related to him.
2026-10-03
On October 3, Taiwan's Liberty Times, citing reports by senior military officials, said that the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Defense Analysis Center plan to each send one representative to be stationed long-term at the headquarters of Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, assisting with policy coordination and combat capability assessment. The relevant cooperation project is scheduled to run from 2026 to 2028, with a budget of approximately NT$470 million.
2026-10-02
The first batch of the newly ordered F-16V Block 70 fighter jets that Taiwan purchased from the United States has been delivered and arrived at Taitung Air Base.
2026-10-02
After being injured in a car crash in Guizhou, Xiaowei first went to the emergency room at Dejiang Hospital for a CT scan and was then admitted to Yanhe Hospital; she said the driver who caused the crash left the scene and the phone number he left could not be reached, and she is covering the medical expenses herself.
2026-10-01
After interviewing several current and former U.S. officials as well as one person with knowledge of the matter, Reuters reported that the People's Liberation Army's preparations have been delayed, and officials believe the likelihood of a forced attack on Taiwan before 2028 has decreased.
2026-10
The U.S. Department of War (Department of Defense) has, for the first time, dispatched policy and assessment personnel to be stationed long-term at Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, marking the open and closer nature of U.S.-Taiwan military cooperation.
2026-10
Panama's National Assembly and Taiwan's Legislative Yuan successfully established the first pro-Taiwan group in history; despite Beijing's attempts to coerce lawmakers into leaving IPAC, 46 lawmakers ultimately joined.
2026-10
Taiwan's Vice President visited Italy at the invitation of European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno, continuing to push back against Beijing's distortion of international law.
2026-10
According to a report on October 4, a US-Taiwan cooperation program worth about $14.77 million, running through 2028, plans to have US personnel work at Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense, participating in defense policy, force assessment, and war gaming.
2026-10
After Kevin Tsai attended the inauguration of Puma Shen's campaign headquarters, mainland media criticized him for "standing up for Taiwan independence" figures, related variety shows were taken down in the mainland, and Leapmotor and the Biste series issued statements distancing themselves or removing collaborative content.
2026-10
Taiwan's office in Phoenix, Arizona was officially unveiled in Phoenix, Arizona, with Arizona Governor Hobbs and Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung attending together.
2026-10
Overseas Community Affairs Council Minister Hsu Chia-ching announced her resignation after being smeared and defamed by outsiders, prompting widespread regret over the loss of a capable official from the Taiwanese government.
2026-10
At a press conference, the Taiwan Affairs Office responded to matters including Shen Boyang's election candidacy and Kevin Tsai's appearance at the founding rally of a campaign headquarters, along with other related Taiwan-related political developments and entertainers' statements.
2026-10
Yu Chih-pin, who obtained household registration in Taiwan, Republic of China through family reunification, was declared in accordance with the law ineligible to participate in the Taipei City Councilor election because less than 10 years have passed since he gave up his Chinese Communist Party (CCP) status.
2026-10
Legislative Yuan candidate Shen Boyang went to Shezidao in Shilin to inspect the area, focusing on its long-term development restrictions and the plight of residents, sparking discussion outside over Taipei's municipal governance and the policies of successive mayors.
2026-10
Taiwan's Representative Office in the United States held a Double Ten National Day reception at Twin Oaks in Washington, and Representative to the U.S. Yu Dalei stated that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan will continue to advance.
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2026-10
A Chinese national with the online handle Xinma Chenjie, a Little Pink, filmed a video in Taiwan claiming Taiwan belongs to the People's Republic of China, prompting a blogger and netizens to call for reporting her to the National Immigration Agency in accordance with the law and demanding her deportation.
2026-10
A man who identifies himself as being of the People's Republic of China livestreamed singing the Chinese Communist Party's national anthem at Tainan Station, and was countered on the spot by a Taiwanese high school student who shouted "Long live the Republic of China, long live Taiwan."
2026-10
On the eve of Chiang Wan-an's campaign headquarters launch, entertainer Kevin Tsai posted a statement on Weibo bidding farewell to part of his market, saying he had never supported Taiwan independence, drawing attention from public opinion on both sides of the strait.
2026-10
After the controversy over Kevin Tsai appearing at a Taiwan independence activist's campaign rally escalated, brands such as Leapmotor severed ties overnight and deleted all of their materials. His Weibo account with more than 30 million followers was emptied overnight, the platform imposed a full traffic throttle, and his commercial partnerships on the mainland were wiped out overnight.
2026-10-01
On October 1, a Taiwanese coast guard vessel drove off a Chinese fishing boat with a water cannon. Videos of the incident subsequently circulated on Chinese social media platforms, prompting netizens to question why the China Coast Guard had not responded.
2026-10-01
On October 1, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council stated that multiple incidents of impersonating Guan Jianzhong, the Taiwan distributor of the documentary "Immortal," to send threatening messages externally have systematic characteristics, and the cases are temporarily classified as transnational repression; judicial authorities are still investigating the identities of those behind the scenes.
2026-10-01
On October 1, China's "Jinsha" refused to weigh anchor in the Pratas waters despite three broadcasts by Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration vessel Yunlin, and had its bridge sprayed with a water cannon for 90 seconds; it lost power while weighing anchor and departing, the Coast Guard provided hot food and assisted with towing, and the next day it was towed back by a Chinese work vessel. All personnel on board were safe.
2026-10
The Kuomintang camp dug up an early article by Shen Boyang discussing harm-reduction policies abroad and launched an attack under the label of “community drug supply.” Chiang Wan-an repeatedly questioned him in public, his Facebook post drew more than 400,000 comments, blue-camp legislators fired a collective volley, and propaganda vehicles were sent out onto the streets.
2026-10
An article written 12 years ago by DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang has been unearthed, in which he advocated for providing drugs and clean needles to drug users. He responded that the core of the article was drug addiction treatment, noting that methadone replacement therapy is already an existing service in Taipei, and told his critics to read more literature, leading to accusations of inconsistency.
2026-10-01
On October 1, Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration vessel Yunlin discovered two Chinese fishing vessels anchoring and operating across the boundary in waters near Dongsha Island. After broadcasts ordering them to leave had no effect, it fired a high-pressure water cannon at the “Jinsha,” which refused to weigh anchor, for about 17 minutes. The vessel subsequently weighed anchor but lost power; the Coast Guard stood guard throughout and provided hot food, and the next day it was handed over to a Chinese work vessel for towing back. Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling confirmed the incident.
2026-10
Poll data show that in the 2026 Taipei mayoral race, Chiang Wan-an's lead narrowed from 28 percentage points in May to 8 percentage points in October, while Puma Shen won majority support among the 20 to 29 age group.
2026-10
Taiwan's National Police Agency determined that mainland China poses a risk of transnational repression, and assigned police in its jurisdiction to investigate Kevin Tsai's residence, establish contact, and carry out security deployment; the relevant actions have been conveyed to Kevin Tsai himself.
2026-10
In an interview, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an publicly stated that Taipei absolutely cannot accept the drug decriminalization controversy sparked by Shen Po-yang's early remarks, making it the focus of pan-blue and pan-green confrontation in Taipei.
2026-10
Puma Shen, who is planning to run for mayor of Taipei, put forward four anti-drug measures, only to have netizens dig up remarks he made in 2014 that were seen as paving the way for drug decriminalization, as well as his proposal to distribute drugs and needles at community centers, drawing fierce criticism from the Kuomintang.
2026-09-29
U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker met with Taiwan's representative to the United States, Yu Ta-lei, on September 29, discussing U.S. security commitments to Taiwan and the situation in the Indo-Pacific.
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2026-09-29
On September 29, after Xi Jinping's visit to the United States ended, U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, Republican Senator Roger Wicker met with Taiwan's representative to the United States Robert Yu and issued a statement, calling for continued fulfillment of security commitments to Taiwan, stressing that the United States should not consult Beijing on arms sales to Taiwan, and demanding that the training, security assistance, and arms sale resources for Taiwan already authorized and appropriated by Congress be used in accordance with Congress's original intent.
2026-08-12
The Chinese military announced the completion of exercises with the Indonesian Navy in waters east of Taiwan, sparking strong dissatisfaction and condemnation from Taiwan. Indonesian and Taiwanese officials subsequently clarified that this was a routine maritime encounter.
2026-09-26
While watching a college football game, Trump responded to reporters' questions, stating that the two sides did not discuss the Taiwan issue much.
2026-09-25
U.S. and Indian troops carried out a joint air assault exercise in the Himalayas, airlifting by helicopter to Oli and successfully seizing two objectives.
2026-09-25
In response to the mention of the Flying Tigers and the Chinese Communist Party's history of the War of Resistance during the Trump-Xi meeting, the Government of the Republic of China issued a statement on September 25, stressing that the People's Republic of China was founded in 1949 and did not exist during the War of Resistance, that it was the Republic of China that fought shoulder to shoulder with the United States, and that the Chinese Communist Party cannot erase the historical contribution of the Republic of China.
2026-09-25
On September 25, the White House released a list of summit outcomes covering trade, rare earths, Iran, arms control, and artificial intelligence, but did not mention Taiwan.
2026-09-24
U.S. State Department spokesperson said the United States supports Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations including APEC, and said that the U.S. policy toward Taiwan and its stance against unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait have not changed.
2026-09-24
Finnish MP Ville Kaunisto was interviewed during the EFTA meeting and said that although the Taiwan Strait is far from Finland, its operation and importance could affect Finland, even bringing Finland to a standstill.
2026-09-24
Foreign ministers and senior representatives from eight European and Indo-Pacific partner countries, including Australia, France, Germany, and Japan, issued a joint statement following talks in New York, encouraging dialogue and opposing any unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
2026-09-23
Mitch McConnell led multiple Republican senators in sending a letter to Rubio and Hegseth, demanding the prompt use of the 300 million dollars in military financing and 1 billion dollars in security cooperation funds allocated for Taiwan, and to push forward the 14 billion dollar arms sales to Taiwan.
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2026-09-23
Ahead of the US-China leaders' summit, several bipartisan lawmakers told Voice of America that US policy toward Taiwan remains unchanged, supporting Taiwan in maintaining its self-defense capabilities continues to be an important issue for Washington, and emphasizing the maintenance of the cross-strait status quo.
2026-09-22
Taiwan Executive Yuan Minister of Labor Hung Sun-han visited Nanjing, China from September 20 to 22 to attend the Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting. After returning to Taiwan, he stated that he was not belittled.
2026-09-22
Taiwanese officials are concerned that their future could be discussed, negotiated, or even decided without their participation, citing the 1979 establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China as an example of history they do not wish to see repeated.
2026-09-22
Experts revealed that before the Beijing summit, the Chinese side had strongly pushed for Trump to state that the U.S. opposes or does not support Taiwan independence. After Trump's visit to China, his remarks about 'not wanting to see someone declare independence, and then we have to run 9,500 miles to fight a war' were viewed by the Chinese side as the clearest statement of opposition to Taiwan independence.
2026-09-22
A poll released by the Xinmin Association shows Chiang Wan-an with 41.7% support and Shen Po-yang with 40.5%, narrowing the gap to 1.2 percentage points, within the margin of error.
2026-09-22
The Xinmin Cross-Strait Research Association released a poll on the Taipei mayoral election in late September, in which Kuomintang candidate Chiang Wan-an received 41.7% and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Puma Shen received 40.5%, a gap of 1.2 percentage points between the two.
2026-09-20
On the evening of September 20, Taiwanese Labor Minister Hung Sun-han arrived in Nanjing to attend the APEC Human Resources Development Ministerial Meeting held on the 21st. This is the first ministerial-level official to visit mainland China since the Lai Ching-te administration took office. The Mainland Affairs Council stated that he entered using the meeting invitation letter and did not need a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents.
2026-09-21
According to the Wall Street Journal, Xi Jinping views Trump's second term as a rare window of opportunity for Taiwan work, attempting to advance reunification without waging war by weakening U.S.-Taiwan mutual trust and conducting cognitive warfare.
2026-09-19
The permanent representatives of five countries—Palau, the Marshall Islands, Saint Lucia, Belize, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines—jointly wrote to the United Nations Secretariat, arguing that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not exclude Taiwan from participating in the United Nations, and calling on all parties to engage in dialogue to prevent the Taiwan Strait from escalating into a wider conflict.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-09-19
Lee Chih-kang expressed gratitude to friendly nations for their support, called on the United Nations to find an appropriate way to admit Taiwan's participation, and said that Taiwan hopes to contribute on issues such as sustainable development.
Location: New York, United States ·
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2026-09-18
On the morning of September 18, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visited Pingtung to inspect the joint precision missile live-fire exercise of the three armed forces. The three-day drill covers both domestically produced and U.S.-made missiles and rockets, and for the first time, includes attack drones. During this period, China dispatched military aircraft, drones, and naval vessels to operate around Taiwan.
2026-09-18
Permanent Representatives to the United Nations from five countries—Palau, the Marshall Islands, Saint Lucia, Belize, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines—jointly sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Guterres, calling on the United Nations to find appropriate ways to allow Taiwan to meaningfully participate in the UN system. The letter specifically mentioned UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 and emphasized the importance of peace in the Taiwan Strait.
2026-09-18
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that a total of 28 sorties by Chinese People's Liberation Army military aircraft, 7 warships and 2 government vessels were operating around Taiwan, of which 15 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered airspace in southwestern and central Taiwan; the day before, 19 sorties by military aircraft also flew out to sea.
2026-09-17
According to a Reuters report on September 17, Japan and Taiwan are stepping up communication with the U.S. amid concerns that Trump might sacrifice Taiwan's interests for economic and trade commitments during the anticipated September 24 meeting with Xi Jinping. Japan has already dispatched officials to the U.S. to secure a meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Trump, and Taiwan has also expressed its position to the U.S. side.
2026-09-16
On September 16, a pair of sisters who had lived in mainland China and Taiwan respectively and had not seen each other for ten years reunited at the airport. After the video was released, netizens compared the mental state and attire of the two elderly women, sparking widespread discussion and political metaphorical interpretations regarding the social environments and living conditions on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
2026-09-15
On September 15, a netizen reported on social media that a pothole had appeared on Gongyuan Road in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City. Councilor Chen Shih-hsun responded within three hours and completed the repair four days later, sparking discussions among Chinese netizens about the communication mechanisms and efficiency of officials on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
2026-09-17
According to commentary, a large U.S. arms sale order to Taiwan is currently being implemented, and is seen as one of the factors affecting whether Xi Jinping will visit the United States as planned.
2026-09-17
On September 17, netizens found that when Douyin and the Doubao AI analyzed a video of “an elderly person from across the Taiwan Strait reuniting,” they not only misidentified the people involved but also forcibly drew a political interpretation based on their wrong conclusions, claiming that “Taiwan is part of China,” drawing mockery from netizens.
2026-09-17
On September 17, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed sincere welcome and gratitude in a statement over the European Parliament's continued adoption of pro-Taiwan resolutions, stating that Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the EU and like-minded partners to jointly address the hybrid threats and information manipulation posed by authoritarian states.
2026-09-17
On September 17, blogger "Xueyan" confirmed in the comments section that the cross-strait sisters reunited in her video had very different backgrounds: the 90-year-old elder sister was abandoned on the mainland from a young age and became a child bride, while the 84-year-old younger sister lived in Taiwan; the two were separated for a long time for historical reasons.
2026-09-15
During the Beijing Xiangshan Forum on September 15, US scholar David Finkelstein pointed out that US policy toward Taiwan is constrained by Congress, while former Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai claimed that China acts according to law. Finkelstein quipped that the National People's Congress of China has stricter discipline, to which Fudan scholar Wu Xinbo responded that China is more united and warned the US side to be careful.
2026-09-16
The Hong Kong SAR government plans to submit its first five-year plan since the founding of the colony on September 16, introducing terms from the mainland's administrative system such as binding indicators and expected indicators.
2026-09-16
The survey released by the Taipei City Cross-Strait Research Association shows that support for Jiu Nan is 41.7% and support for Yang is 40.5%, a difference of 1.2 percentage points between the two; the survey interviewed 1,076 Taipei residents from September 16 to 18.
2026-09-15
On September 15, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung confirmed in an exclusive interview that Taiwan is preparing to establish an additional office in Cebu, Philippines, and that the preparatory work is progressing smoothly. He stated that Taiwan and the Philippines are both located in the first island chain and are both oppressed by China; the new office will serve more people, promote a Taiwan-Philippines economic corridor, and deepen economic, trade, and personnel exchanges between the two sides.
2026-09-16
On September 16, the European Parliament passed the resolution "Hybrid Warfare and the Protection of EU Territorial Integrity and Central Security and Defence Infrastructure," affirming Taiwan's experience in countering China's hybrid attacks, calling for regular EU-Taiwan exchanges on security issues, and expanding cooperation in high-tech fields such as resilience, 5G/6G telecom equipment, and drones.
2026-09-16
The U.S. Department of War sent Kallas, principal director responsible for China's Taiwan and Mongolia affairs, to attend the Xiangshan Forum held in Beijing this week. Retired general Luo Yuan emphasized in his remarks that the Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests and an insurmountable red line.
2026-09-15
On September 15, the European Parliament passed the resolution on the "Findings and Recommendations of the Special Committee on the Shield of European Democracy," stating that Taiwan is a leading partner in situational awareness, affirming its whole-of-society resilience, and calling for strengthened cooperation with like-minded partners in East Asia on issues such as countering foreign interference and information manipulation and the sabotage of undersea cables.
2026-09-15
After China's new entry and exit regulations were implemented on September 15, Shen Yu-chung, Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), warned that grassroots officials might prefer to "arrest by mistake rather than let go" during the initial implementation phase. Li Pao-wen, Deputy Secretary-General of the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), advised citizens to conduct risk assessments, manage information security, and register their travel details on the MAC website before visiting the mainland, emphasizing that this is not intended to hinder normal cross-strait exchanges.
2026-09-12
Kyodo News, citing multiple sources, reported that Beijing has signaled to Washington that if the U.S. approves any new arms sales to Taiwan before the upcoming U.S.-China summit, China will consider canceling the meeting.
2026-09-10
On September 10, 2026, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (referred to as "Stoltenberg" in the text) said in a public speech in Berlin, Germany that if China takes military action against Taiwan or other areas of the first island chain, Xi Jinping will first call Russian President Putin, using Russia's power in Europe to constrain NATO. Stoltenberg emphasized that Indo‑Pacific and European security are increasingly interlinked, the United States feels its military resources are being stretched, and Europe must take on more conventional defence responsibilities. The remarks aim to warn the West of the risk of simultaneous pressure on the Indo‑Pacific and European fronts.
2026-09-14
At the direction of Lai Ching-te, Hsiao Bi-khim traveled to Italy's Ventotene Island to attend the second European Forum for Freedom and Democracy. The trip was not announced in advance, and the European Commission withdrew from the event after learning of it, while China expressed opposition. After returning to Taiwan on September 14, Hsiao told reporters at the airport that Taiwan will continue to bravely walk a path that moves forward alongside the world.
2026-09-13
Trump said in Ireland on September 13 that he was not worried about Xi Jinping canceling the White House meeting scheduled for September 24 over the issue of arms sales to Taiwan; earlier Kyodo News reported that the Chinese side warned that it would cancel the meeting if the US approved new arms sales to Taiwan before the summit, and Trump said he would hold off on approving an arms sale package to Taiwan totaling $14 billion. Taiwan's foreign minister Lin Chia-lung rebutted the claims, saying they were Beijing's cognitive warfare.
2026-09-09
Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan's Taipei Office, warned at the 2026 Taipei Security Dialogue Forum on September 9 that any conflict in the Taiwan Strait would likely deal a blow to the global economy exceeding that of World War II, and said the Trump administration has made maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific its top priority, adding that the upcoming U.S.-China summit is an opportunity to advance a strategically stable relationship.
2026-09-09
Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim stated at the 2026 Taipei Security Dialogue on September 9 that Taiwan has a responsibility to strengthen its self-defense capabilities and raise overall societal preparedness, with the goal of maintaining peace and the freedom of the Taiwanese people to decide their own future.
2026-09-08
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 confirms the one-China principle and resolves the issue of representation for the whole of China, including Taiwan, at the United Nations.
2026-09-08
Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa passed away in Hong Kong yesterday around 10 PM, at the age of 89. His ancestral home is Ningbo, and he moved to Hong Kong with his family after growing up in Shanghai. Tung Chee-hwa was the first Chief Executive of Hong Kong and has been long regarded as a pro-CCP political figure during and after his term.
2026-09-05
Chiang Wan-an said that his wife gave birth to their eldest son in the United States for work-related reasons, and therefore his son holds US nationality.
2026-09-05
Chiang Wan-an's son registered as required and passed the selection to take part in a U.S. exchange program; the program questioned whether his U.S. citizenship meets the eligibility requirements for the exchange and whether he took a spot from a student on the waiting list.
2026-09-05
Lee Tung-hsien is reported to have suffered facial paralysis in China, undergone hospital treatment, and faced medical expenses and debt pressure, and his family is trying to help him return to Taiwan on a family dependency basis.
2026-09-04
Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung, who was invited to attend the Pacific Islands Forum, criticized China's wolf warrior diplomacy in an interview in Taiwan, and said that the conduct of Chinese personnel at the venue and during events involved espionage. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied the related allegations.
2026-09-04
On September 4, 2026, Taiwan Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung criticized Beijing after the Pacific Islands Forum for obstructing Taiwan's participation and pursuing wolf-warrior diplomacy, and alleged that Chinese security personnel monitored the Taiwanese delegation inside and outside the venue.
2026-09-03
Taiwan's Executive Yuan passed a supplementary central government budget, adding NT$145.7 billion to the 2026 defense budget, including funding for medium-range anti-tactical ballistic missile systems and the procurement of unmanned vehicles; the supplementary budget still awaits review by the Legislative Yuan.
2026-09-03
On September 3, 2026, while Kuomintang (KMT) Chair Cheng Li-wun was accompanying candidates registering in Hsinchu County, she was berated face-to-face by former Hsinchu County Magistrate Fan Chen-tsung, who called her the biggest war criminal for her failure to carry out integration; Fan's waving hand nearly touched her face.
2026-09-03
The CCP had previously publicized that China and Indonesia held a joint military exercise to jointly strike at Taiwan independence; Indonesia subsequently clarified that its frigate, while returning from Russia, merely politely sailed alongside Chinese warships for a stretch, with no joint military exercise involved.
2026-09
The leaders of China and the U.S. held their second meeting, visited the U.S. National Archives, conducted closed-door talks on issues including economy, trade, technology, and Taiwan, and established a head-of-state level crisis management communication mechanism.
2026-09
The US think tank Defense Priorities has released a report concerning Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines, suggesting that the US shift its military strategic center from the first island chain to the second island chain and withdraw approximately 90,000 troops stationed in first island chain countries to the second island chain. The report also advocates for the US to shift its stance on Taiwan from strategic ambiguity to a policy of non-intervention, meaning the US military would not intervene in the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait. The report argues that China is already the hegemon in the Indo-Pacific region, that the US should no longer bear security responsibilities for allies in the region, and advocates for relevant countries to accept China's regional dominance.
2026-09
The US Secretary of State met with the Japanese Foreign Minister and the South Korean Foreign Minister. The three parties expressed support for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, opposed any unilateral changes to the status quo, and supported Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations.
2026-09
During the UN General Assembly in New York, US Secretary of State Rubio met with the foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea and issued a joint statement, reaffirming peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo.
2026-09
Following a closed-door meeting between China and the U.S., the Chinese Foreign Ministry released a summary stating that Xi Jinping hopes the U.S. side will adhere to the correct position of opposing Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan issue with caution.
2026-09
Taiwan's defense department said that the US government and Congress have repeatedly supported Taiwan's efforts to enhance its self‑defense capabilities. Taiwan will continue to contact relevant US agencies to push for the arms sales to be carried out as scheduled; Zhuo Rongtai expressed confidence in Taiwan‑US relations.
2026-09
YouTube blogger "Jiujiang" revealed that Li Dongxun's application to return to Taiwan on family reunion grounds had been rejected; Li Dongxun subsequently borrowed 20,000 RMB from a friend to pay for medication, follow-up check-up fees and rent.
2026-09
An arms sale package for Taiwan valued at approximately $14 billion is still awaiting approval from the Trump administration.
2026-09
Following the Trump-Xi meeting, the U.S. side reaffirmed that its Taiwan policy remains unchanged, opposed any unilateral changes to the status quo by either side, and emphasized peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and the Taiwan Strait.
2026-09
Wang Xiahong and her family of three flew from Japan to Singapore, and while transiting through Taiwan, they jumped ship. The Mainland Affairs Council agreed to provide temporary shelter and stated they would arrange for entry into a third country.
2026-09
The US Air Force plans to permanently station 36 F-15EX-IN2 fighters at Kadena Air Base in Japan, about 600 kilometers from Taiwan, replacing the retired F-15C/D fleet and expanding the F-15EX fleet to 267 aircraft.
2026-09
A report by Taiwan's state security (MSS) indicates that about 45,000 suspicious accounts were detected in 2025, a significant increase from 28,000 in 2024, showing Beijing is stepping up its cognitive warfare efforts against Taiwan.
2026-09-01
On September 1, 2026, Chinese envoy Qian Bo issued a warning over Taiwan foreign minister Lin Chia-lung's attendance at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, saying the matter should not have happened and would inevitably have consequences.
2026-09-01
On September 3, 2026, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council responded to the case of pro-CCP influencer Li Dongxian, who wished to return to Taiwan for family reunion due to illness, stating that Li's Taiwan household registration had been cancelled due to his possession of a mainland ID card, and he must follow the regulations for spouses to enter Taiwan.
2026-09
During the Xiangshan Forum in September 2026, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun did not address the Taiwan issue in his speech, instead warning of high vigilance against hegemonism, militarism, and historical revisionism, pointing the spearhead at Japan, which was quoted and interpreted by multiple media outlets.
2026-09
During the Xiangshan Forum in September 2026, former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama was invited to take part in a dialogue, saying that he had visited China nearly 100 times, that Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks deviate from the position of previous Japanese governments and are regrettable, and that she should retract her statements. CCTV reported on this.
2026-09-01
On September 1, the U.S. Institute for the Study of War released a report analyzing how Chinese Communist Party coast guard vessels have been making continuous round trips in the waters east of Taiwan to create a normalized presence, dispatching ships to the relevant waters in the name of maritime law enforcement and scientific research surveys, possibly preparing to cut off Taiwan's eastern supply routes in the future.
2026-08-31
Bajiong publicly requested Yuan Zhiyang to join him for a dual-platform live stream to discuss their dispute.
2026-08-29
Bajiong took company members to the United States for rifle, handgun, and other firearm training, practicing shooting stances, aiming, loading, and recoil control.
2026-08-29
On August 29, 2026, after the video released at a State Council Taiwan Affairs Office press conference explaining Taiwan's prospects after peaceful reunification was published, the comment section was mocked by netizens on both sides of the strait over 996 and benefits, and the original 3,000-plus comments were subsequently deleted down to 25.
2026-08-28
Taiwanese people hold a march in support of arms purchases.
2026-08-27
The U.S. and Taiwan signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for a military purchase on August 27. Taiwan will purchase 1,554 Altius 700M attack drones and 478 Altius-600 ISR reconnaissance drones from the U.S. company Anduril, with a total value of NT$26.9 billion.
2026-08-23
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te presided over the commemorative ceremony marking the 68th anniversary of the August 23 Battle of the Taiwan Strait in Kinmen, calling on people to uphold the spirit of anti-communism and defending Taiwan and to support increasing the defense budget.
2026-08-23
Zheng Liwen attended the commemorative event for the August 23 Artillery Bombardment in Kinmen and delivered a speech, advocating a return to the 1992 Consensus and exchanges with the other side to prevent war.
2026-08-20
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi held talks with Indian Defense Minister Singh in New Delhi, where the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on maritime security cooperation.
2026-08-20
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council released a poll on August 20 showing that over 80% of Taiwanese people disapprove of 'one country, two systems,' and 70% support maintaining the status quo and rejecting unification.
2026-08-19
In 2026, the United States publicly confirmed for the first time that the U.S. Coast Guard and Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration had conducted joint patrols in the Taiwan Strait, releasing operation photos and details, while Beijing barely protested.
2026-08-18
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, currently visiting Australia, stated that in the face of a severe security environment, trilateral cooperation between Japan, the U.S., and South Korea is crucial for regional security.
2026-08-12
On August 12, 2026, vessels of the Chinese Navy and the Indonesian Navy completed a navigation exercise in the waters east of Taiwan. This marks the first time the Chinese Navy has conducted joint training with a foreign navy in the waters east of Taiwan.
2026-08-11
On August 11, 2026, the New Taipei District Court in Taiwan issued a first-instance verdict, finding that Xu Chunying, a former mainland Chinese national who had served as a Taiwan People's Party cadre, colluded with Chinese Communist Party officials to interfere in Taiwan's elections and was involved in underground currency exchange, and sentenced her to 7 years in prison under the Anti-Infiltration Act and other laws.
Location: New Taipei, Taiwan ·
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Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-08-06
Lai Ching-te visited Taipei Port to inspect live-fire drills and understand the coordination and response capabilities of the military, Coast Guard, port authorities, and various departments.
2026-08-06
The Taipei District Prosecutors Office cracked a major personal data leak case. Suspects Wang Dawei and Huang Bowei are alleged to have purchased from the dark web as many as 50 million records of household registration and labor and health insurance data covering all of Taiwan, used them to threaten dissidents online, and published the personal information of public figures including Jensen Huang. Wang Dawei has been indicted by prosecutors.
2026-08-05
On August 5, 2026, Chiu Chui-cheng, chairperson of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council, announced that the "Taiwan Youth e-Family" platform under the Taiwan Affairs Office would be blocked, saying it illegally collected personal data from young Taiwanese under the guise of job hunting and further study to wage a public opinion war, and mocking mainland China's own soaring youth unemployment rate.
2026-08-04
U.S. Republican Representative Michael McCaul has arrived in Taiwan, where he will meet with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and deliver a speech on Indo-Pacific security, demonstrating the firm bipartisan U.S. support for Taiwan.
2026-08-04
McCaul stated at the Ketagalan Forum in Taipei that he is confident Trump will soon submit a $14 billion arms sale package for Taiwan to Congress.
2026-08-04
Lai Ching-te met with Michael McCaul at the Presidential Office in Taiwan and presented him with a medal in recognition of his efforts in promoting U.S.-Taiwan relations and maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
2026-08-03
A U.S. bipartisan delegation led by Representative Young Kim has concluded its visit to South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, during which it reaffirmed U.S. support for Taiwan's self-defense and discussed regional security and supply chain issues.
2026-08
Wellington Koo, Taiwan's defense minister, stated that Taiwan and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command engage in close and diverse military exchanges at all levels, though specific assistance projects cannot be publicly disclosed.
2026-08
China's Ministry of National Defense announced that it will conduct a joint naval transit exercise with the Indonesian Navy in the waters east of Taiwan in mid-August. The Indonesian side described it as a routine naval exchange, while the Taiwan government strongly condemned Beijing for disregarding international norms and escalating regional tensions.
2026-08
Taiwan's National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) received the DIVE-LD unmanned underwater vehicle system from Anduril Industries in August 2026. It was initially deployed for submarine cable inspection capabilities to prevent sabotage, and subsequently underwent adaptive and customized modifications to meet Taiwan's specific needs.
2026-08
A rear admiral of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force said that Taiwan is very close to Japan, that Japan is closely watching the situation in the Taiwan Strait, and stressed that the Maritime Self-Defense Force has been conducting relevant training to respond to possible incidents.
2026-08
The American Institute in Taiwan released photos of US Coast Guard vessels sailing alongside Taiwan Coast Guard vessels, demonstrating ongoing cooperation in the field of maritime security.
2026-08
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun stated in an online program that Taiwan has never been an independent country, sparking discussions about the KMT's pro-China stance.
2026-08
The CCP is collaborating with CCTV and pro-unification KOLs to study history textbooks used by Taiwanese students, aiming to develop a new generation of united front brainwashing narratives targeting the Taiwanese people in an attempt to divide Taiwanese society and supporters of various political parties.
2026-08
In view of China's implementation of the Exit and Entry Administration Law and the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, which treat holders of Mainland Travel Permits for Taiwan Residents as Chinese citizens and increase the risks of cross-border repression and detention, the Mainland Affairs Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have urged Taiwanese citizens to be mindful of personal safety risks when traveling to China.
2026-08
According to the video, while in Beidaihe, Xi Jinping entrusted Ding Xuexiang to convey to Zeng Qinghong his statements regarding the handling of the Taiwan issue for the current and next terms.
2026-08
Taiwan's An-Jie Aviation reported that in August, a Chinese militia vessel was spotted for the first time accompanying two other vessels in the waters east of Taiwan.
2026-08
Master Kong reported instant noodle business revenue of over 13.7 billion yuan, up 2% year on year; Uni-President reported food business revenue of over 5.6 billion yuan, up 4.7% year on year.
2026-08
A Chinese international student in New Zealand said that after she posted a statement saying Taiwan belongs to China, she received threatening private messages, insults, and a large amount of discussion on Instagram, and said she felt scared.
2026-08
Chinese Navy vessels and Indonesian Navy vessels conducted passage drills in the waters east of Taiwan. Indonesia subsequently stated that the activity was a courtesy drill carried out en route back home and was unrelated to war or war preparedness.
2026-08
In August 2026, during an interview with mainland official media, former Kuomintang (KMT) Chair Hung Hsiu-chu stated that “the mainland has its own form of democracy” and argued that Taiwan could implement one country, two systems after cross-strait unification, sparking public controversy.
2026-07-31
Chinese coast guard vessels have been carrying out regularized law enforcement patrols in the waters east of Taiwan. Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration dispatched vessels to monitor the operations throughout the process and condemned the Chinese side's move as law enforcement in name but an expansion of power in reality.
2026-07-30
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. Congress members visited Taiwan from July 30 to August 1, exchanging views with senior Taiwanese leaders on issues such as U.S.-Taiwan relations and regional security.
2026-07-24
Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers Wang Ting-yu and Shen Po-yang discussed countering the China threat at the Hudson Institute, calling for strengthening whole-of-society resilience to counter lawfare.
2026-07-23
Former American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Brent Christensen wrote an article on the Brookings Institution website stating that current U.S.-Taiwan relations are at their strongest and most comprehensive point since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1979.
2026-07-23
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing to discuss UN reform and accountability, with Ambassador to the United Nations Waltz testifying and addressing cuts to the UN budget and support for Taiwan's participation in international organizations.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-07-23
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission issued a China briefing, pointing out that China is waging lawfare in the waters east of Taiwan through normalized coast guard patrols and pressuring Japan.
2026-07-23
On July 23, 2026, China's Zhangzhou Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation warning without prior notice, declaring a restricted zone in part of the Taiwan Strait and conducting live-fire exercises. Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a press release strongly condemning this provocative act.
2026-07-22
The National Defense Authorization Act passed by the House of Representatives includes funding to help Taiwan strengthen its self-defense, and requires the Pentagon to draw up a plan to promote Taiwan's participation in the 2028 Rim of the Pacific joint military exercise.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance V ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07-22
On July 22, 2026, the Kuomintang officially passed the re-election nomination procedures for six incumbent county and city mayors, including Chiang Wan-an and Chang San-cheng, in preparation for the local elections at the end of the year.
2026-07-20
Taiwan's High Prosecutors Office has charged a former TSMC executive under the National Security Act, the Trade Secrets Act and other offenses, accusing him of intending to leak core technology trade secrets to China and seeking a seven-year prison sentence.
2026-07-20
On July 20, 2026, the Wall Street Journal reported that Beijing authorities have extended their suppression of Taiwan's international status to non-political civilian spheres, forcing a Taiwanese Hakka children's choir to withdraw from a performance after being demeaned, while a barista champion was also forced to change their affiliation.
2026-07-19
Lai Ching-te called for unity within the Democratic Progressive Party at the party's annual national congress, opposed the threat that China's red terror poses to Taiwanese society, and said Taiwan's future should be decided by its 23 million people.
2026-07-19
On July 19, 2026, The Battle of Penghu, a film about the Qing dynasty's armed attack on Taiwan originally scheduled for release on July 25, was reported to have been halted and pulled from schedules by the authorities once again on the eve of its public screening; outside observers analyzed that its aggressive propaganda about military operations against Taiwan had sparked controversy in the current situation.
2026-07-17
Mike Korda, a senior U.S. State Department official for Western Hemisphere affairs, was reported to have publicly stated that Washington does not accept the Chinese government's One-China principle and called for advancing relations between the United States and Taiwan.
2026-07-17
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, citing Cambodia's failure to respond equally to Taiwan's goodwill, its publication of remarks that disparage Taiwan's sovereignty and support armed unification, and its involvement in transnational fraud, it will suspend the relevant visa-free and entry facilitation measures starting August 1, 2026.
2026-07-17
During an inspection of Taiwan's drone research and development, Lai Ching-te said that drones are representative weapons of asymmetric warfare, and called on the Legislative Yuan to pass a special budget as soon as possible to build a drone offense and defense system.
2026-07-17
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the Cambodian government has long failed to respond to Taiwan on an equal and reciprocal basis, and has repeatedly cooperated publicly with China in issuing statements that demean Taiwan's sovereignty and implicitly support the use of force for reunification.
2026-07-16
Liang Wenjie, Deputy Chairperson and spokesperson of the Mainland Affairs Council, said at a press conference that in July there were reports of 10 Taiwanese missing in the mainland, including a group of four traveling together that is currently being detained for unknown reasons.
2026-07-14
Michael Kozak, the senior US State Department official for Western Hemisphere affairs, said at a Senate hearing that the United States does not accept the one-China principle advocated by Beijing, and encouraged Latin American and Caribbean countries to deepen their relations with Taiwan.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07-10
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth stated in Taiwan that China's actions of launching missiles and harassing vessels in the Pacific are an attempt to establish a new normal that does not comply with international order, which the international community cannot allow.
2026-07-09
Seven lawmakers from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, New Zealand, India, the Czech Republic and Ukraine boarded a Taiwan Coast Guard patrol vessel to inspect and survey the waters around Kinmen, in a counter to Chinese coast guard patrols.
2026-07-08
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling said at the "Taiwan Ocean International Forum" in Taipei that the greatest danger of the Chinese Communist Party's continued use of gray-zone intrusions and coercion is that it causes a change in the status quo.
2026-07-06
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth arrived in Taiwan for a visit, meeting with President Lai Ching-te and other leaders, and emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Taiwan partnership for regional security.
2026-07-03
The Taiwan Freedom Initiative ran a sponsored column in The Washington Times titled "Why Taiwan Matters Now," gathering the views of about 30 authors.
2026-07-02
The director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Taipei Office, William Brent Christensen, stated that the war in Ukraine shows that drones can change the rules of the battlefield, urging Taiwan to seize the opportunity to build drones into the next generation of its flagship industry.
2026-07-02
On the evening of July 2, 2026, Luogarangzan, a Tibetan independence activist exiled in the United States, set himself on fire outside the United Nations headquarters in New York while holding a Snow Lion flag and leaflets in protest against China's newly effective "National Unity Promotion Law"; he died of severe injuries after being taken to the hospital.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance V ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-07
The two-day NATO summit concluded in Ankara, Turkey. The meeting focused on defense burden-sharing between the U.S. and its European allies, the future trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the role of China and Indo-Pacific security in NATO's strategy. This summit aimed to secure U.S. commitment to NATO and push member states to increase defense spending.
2026-07
Professor Miles Yu explains that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan are based on a strategic deal with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and their scale and quality depend on the level of the CCP's threat to Taiwan, with the goal of preserving peace and stability in the Western Pacific.
2026-07-01
The Executive Yuan issued a statement saying it will take seriously the local collaborators and threats of the National Unity and Progress Promotion Law, and protect the freedom of speech and personal safety of Taiwan's citizens.
2026-07
Hu Zhendong stated that the United States has dispatched military personnel to Taiwan to assist with training, and that Taiwan-U.S. defense cooperation has also extended to planning, personnel training, and the building of defense capabilities.
2026-07
The U.S. State Department pushed back against criticism from China's Taiwan Affairs Office of Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), stressing that Greene's remarks fully represent the position of the U.S. government and urging Beijing to stop applying pressure on Taiwan.
2026-07
After the attack, Taiwanese police quickly apprehended the suspect; the Democratic Progressive Party and the foreign ministry issued statements condemning the Chinese Communist Party.
2026-07
Taiwan's military has launched a joint exercise simulating scenarios such as enemy vessels entering Taiwanese waters, training decentralized command, tri-service coordination, and joint homeland defense operations.
2026-07
The program stated that Takaichi said Japan would intervene if Taiwan were attacked, linking a Taiwan contingency to a contingency for Japan.
2026-07
Han Kuo-yu led a delegation to the United States in his capacity as Premier of Taiwan, where he was received by the U.S. Congress.
2026-07
U.S. lawmakers raised an invitation at a related event, inviting Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te to visit the United States.
2026-07-01
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s National Unity and Progress Promotion Law took effect on July 1, and the law is considered to possibly provide a legal basis for the CCP to pressure or retaliate against Taiwan.
2026-07
Four people from a Taiwanese tour group traveling to China have gone missing under unclear circumstances, raising concerns about personal safety within China.
2026-07
Ming Juzheng, a retired professor from National Taiwan University, proposed that if the CCP occupies Taiwan, it will implement a strategy of 'killing some, imprisoning some, and controlling some.' Some people will be killed, some will be imprisoned, and the rest will be strictly controlled.
2026-07
The Chinese Communist Party's recently introduced "National Unity Law" is said to be intended to deal with Taiwanese who do not consider themselves Chinese, and may involve extraterritorial jurisdiction.
2026-07
Some political parties in Taiwan demanded that the defense procurement budget be approved only after the U.S. formal Letter of Offer and Acceptance is delivered; Hu Zhendong said this interrupted the original arms sale process for political reasons.
2026-07
Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan posted on social media after meeting with Cheng Li-wun, urging her and the Kuomintang to work with the Democratic Progressive Party to pass Taiwan's defense budget.
2026-07
During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that the U.S. has made clear to Beijing that it opposes the recent deployment of Chinese coast guard vessels in waters around Taiwan, and accused their actions of undermining regional stability.
2026-07
Fu Kun-chi and Kuomintang lawmakers are pushing to amend the Nationality Law, proposing to allow citizens of the People's Republic of China to naturalize in Taiwan and serve as public officials without giving up their Chinese citizenship, raising concerns about dual loyalty and national security.
2026-07
The Kuomintang chairman was given a cold reception during his visit to the United States, in stark contrast to the treatment received by Han Kuo-yu.
2026-07
Gao Zhikai of the CCP stated that Taiwanese with Japanese ancestry must leave Taiwan within 10,000 people or sign a pledge of allegiance to the "unified and prosperous CCP China."
2026-07
The TACEC Taiwanese American conference was held. Hu Zhendong attended and exchanged views with Taiwanese and American figures, discussing Taiwan-US relations and defense issues.
2026-07
It is reported that Yu Dalei, director of Taiwan's representative office in the United States, has been active in Washington political circles recently, maintaining contacts with multiple parties.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-07
In an interview with Voice of America, German Navy Commodore Axel Stöurwärdt stated that as Russia and China grow increasingly close, security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region has become inextricably linked.
2026-07-01
The U.S. Congress has extended an invitation for Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te to visit the United States; Hu Liren believes this is a signal that the United States and Taiwan are gradually establishing diplomatic relations while severing ties with the Chinese Communist Party.
2026-06-28
Approximately 50 female state legislators from all 50 U.S. states attended the welcome event of the Washington training program organized by the Taiwan Representative Office for the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-06-26
The US House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the Indo-Pacific strategy, discussing the progress of US-Taiwan arms sales and the deployment of US Coast Guard vessels and other resources to the Philippines and Guam to counter the threat from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-06-26
The US Department of State, Department of Commerce, and Department of Agriculture jointly sent a letter to governors and business leaders across the United States, warning that Chinese consulates and embassies are obstructing US-Taiwan interactions and encouraging states to expand cooperation with Taiwan in economic, trade, education, and other fields.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Official claim ·
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2026-06-25
The Presidential Office's Social Defense Resilience Committee in Taiwan held a tabletop exercise simulating scenarios where the China Coast Guard demands declaration from vessels entering and exiting Taiwanese ports, followed by gradual inspection, boarding, search, and seizure of ships.
2026-06-25
Dozens of bipartisan members from the US House of Representatives and Senate met with a cross-party delegation of legislators from Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, led by its President Han Kuo-yu, on Capitol Hill to discuss US-Taiwan relations and defense cooperation.
2026-06-24
The US State Department and the representative offices in Taiwan of the UK, France, and Germany have expressed concern over Chinese coast guard vessels patrolling and harassing merchant ships in waters east of Taiwan, urging Beijing to stop its pressure.
2026-06-23
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense announced that China's latest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, and the Taiwanese military closely monitored it using joint intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance methods.
2026-06-22
The Taiwan military has begun a five-day immediate combat readiness drill aimed at enhancing the armed forces' rapid response capabilities against potential threats from mainland China.
2026-06-20
On June 20, 2026, Taiwanese media reported that cybersecurity experts, after tracing the matter, discovered that the "Borderless" content farm group in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, operating under the Chinese Communist Party's People's Liberation Army cognitive warfare system, was manipulating hundreds of overseas fan pages to coordinate flooding and manipulate Taiwanese public opinion.
2026-06-18
On June 18, 2026, when Taiwan President Lai Ching-te met with international media in Taipei, he called on Chinese authorities to abandon military expansion in the South China Sea, the East China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait and to give up armed invasion of Taiwan, reiterating that Taiwan's refusal to accept unification is not provocation.
2026-06-17
On June 19, 2026, the Kuomintang issued a press release. Cheng Li-wun, who had just wrapped up a visit to the United States, said in an interview that the Kuomintang pursues peace but does not give up self-defense, opposes de jure independence, but if the mainland decides to invade Taiwan by force, it will definitely fight back.
2026-06-15
Taiwan's Military Intelligence Bureau released an AI-produced video on its official website, calling on anti-communist individuals in mainland China to actively provide intelligence related to the mainland to Taiwan's intelligence agencies. This is seen as a proactive step by Taiwan.
2026-06-14
When Cheng Li-wun delivered a speech at the Los Angeles Marriott Hotel, Chinese overseas dissidents Su Yifeng and Yue Zailin publicly questioned and protested her pro-CCP stance on the spot, and were subsequently violently ejected, gagged, and beaten by security guards and others.
Location: Los Angeles, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-06-10
During Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's visit to the US, a scheduled meeting with senior officials from the US National Security Council (NSC) was unilaterally canceled by the US side. Taiwanese media reported that the US was highly dissatisfied with her frequent criticism of Taiwan-US defense cooperation and her remarks regarding China.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06-09
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng revealed that cases of Taiwanese nationals going missing while traveling to the mainland, being detained and questioned, or having their personal freedom restricted under the mainland criminal code continue to rise, with 85 cases accumulated in the first five months of 2026, and called on the public to remain vigilant about personal safety risks when traveling to the mainland.
2026-06-09
On June 9, 2026, US Senate Majority Leader Thune stated clearly in a media interview that the US Congress fully supports making every effort to strengthen Taiwan's self-defense capabilities in order to effectively counter provocative actions from China.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06-09
On June 9, 2026, Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen led a delegation to Germany and visited the German Bundestag. Invited by the cross-party parliamentary Taiwan friendship group, she held a meeting and conveyed to the German side her stance of safeguarding democracy, the rule of law, and peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
2026-06-09
On June 9, 2026, the East Asia gallery of the National Museum of Scotland was found to have labeled Taiwan and mainland China in the same color, sparking public controversy. The museum said it had referred to the United Nations system, and Taiwan's office in Edinburgh made a formal representation to the relevant authorities.
2026-06-09
On June 9, Kuomintang legislator Ma Wen-chun asked Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense to explain the number of U.S. personnel dispatched, the number of meetings, and the actual benefits regarding the "Taiwan-US Department of Defense Joint Cooperation Assessment Case."
2026-06-08
On June 8, 2026, the Hong Kong government submitted to the Legislative Council a proposal to amend subsidiary legislation, seeking to establish a Chief Executive certification mechanism, stipulating that the Chief Executive may determine whether an ordinary criminal case involves national security, and that cases so determined will be tried under National Security Law proceedings.
2026-06-08
On June 9, 2026, Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun attended an Asia Society forum in New York to lay out her cross-strait peace line; several overseas dissidents criticized her rhetoric for avoiding the Chinese Communist Party's dictatorial rule and military threat.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06-04
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council issued a ban, building on the existing prohibition against personnel from central government ministries and agencies attending the Strait Forum, to explicitly ban, for the first time, local government civil servants from traveling to attend it, guarding against the Chinese Communist Party using the forum to carry out political united front work and social division against Taiwan.
2026-06-03
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office, said she was unaware of the specific circumstances, while claiming that throwing feces and paint is an expression of public opinion, and denying transnational and cross-border repression.
2026-06
The U.S. Department of State, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Commerce jointly sent a letter to all U.S. governors and business leaders, encouraging the expansion of cooperation with Taiwan in various fields and warning states not to succumb to pressure and obstruction from Chinese consulates, noting they can turn to the State Department for assistance if pressured.
2026-06
During her visit to the United States, KMT Chairwoman Su Cheng-fen visited pro-communist organizations and individuals associated with the Boston United Front Work Department. At an event in Boston, she was confronted on the spot by anti-communist protesters wearing slogan shirts, and the event organizers immediately removed the protesters.
2026-06
When sharing overseas about shaking hands with Xi Jinping, KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun described his hands as "soft as clouds." The related remarks and the word "clouds" were subsequently thoroughly scrubbed (404ed) across the mainland Chinese internet.
2026-06
Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung, recently visited Warsaw, Poland, and hosted the Taiwan Image Exhibition, promoting breakthroughs in cooperation between Poland and Taiwan in technology and semiconductor development.
2026-06
During her visit to the United States, Zheng Liwen attended an event where she was questioned by members of the public on site regarding her political stance, sparking discussions about United Front background and transnational repression.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-ju led cross-party lawmakers to visit the US, meeting with US political figures and exchanging views with TSMC employees to promote deeper US-Taiwan parliamentary cooperation.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-06
During KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen's visit to the United States, her scheduled meetings with officials from the NSC and AIT were all canceled. She only met with pro-Taiwan Senator Sullivan, who urged the KMT to cooperate with the DPP to pass the defense budget.
2026-06-01
The China Coast Guard launched a so‑called law‑enforcement patrol in the eastern waters of Taiwan, and the Ministry of Transport subsequently organized a special maritime traffic law‑enforcement and sweep‑survey operation, checking 198 passing vessels.
2026-06
Taiwanese Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu received a grand reception during his visit to the United States, including appearances by prominent figures from the U.S. Congress showing their support, demonstrating America's support for democratic Taiwan.
2026-06-01
On June 1, 2026, Czech Senate President Vystrčil led a delegation of about 40 people to Taiwan for a four-day visit, and the Chinese Embassy in the Czech Republic immediately issued a statement strongly condemning and firmly opposing this.
2026-06
In June 2026, during a visit to the United States by Kuomintang politician Cheng Li-wun, including forums in New York and other places, a mainland Chinese dissident wearing clothing printed with the slogan “Embrace the Communist Party and Taiwan becomes Hong Kong” confronted her on the spot about her stance on the CCP and Xi Jinping, and was subsequently removed by the organizers.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance II ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-05-18
On May 19, 2026, the High Court of Hong Kong concluded the closing arguments proceedings in the case of former Hong Kong Alliance leaders Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan, who were charged with incitement to subvert state power, and the judge announced that the ruling on the facts of the case was expected to be formally announced in mid-to-late July of the same year.
2026-05-16
According to data from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, as of December 17, 2025, the cumulative value of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan under successive administrations stands at approximately $8.7 billion under Clinton, $15.6 billion under George W. Bush, $13.9 billion under Obama, $18.2 billion during Trump's first term, and $8.3 billion under Biden.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Verified ·
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2026-05-14
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit in Washington, where Xi expressed his hope that the Trump administration would handle the Taiwan issue with caution.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-05-14
China issued a readout after a China-US meeting held in Beijing, claiming that the Taiwan issue is one of the most important issues in China-US relations.
2026-05
A TVBS poll in May showed Chiang Wan-an with 58% support and Puma Shen at 30%, a gap of more than 20 percentage points between the two.
2026-05
In May 2026, a delegation of 41 senior executives from U.S. defense firms, led by retired U.S. Air Force General Flynn, visited Taiwan to attend the Taiwan-U.S. Defense Industry Forum, holding discussions on joint weapons development and supply chain integration.
2026-04-22
On April 22, before a basketball game began, the Basketball Association of Nayong County in Bijie, Guizhou, had players hold up a banner reading "Victory may not belong to Nayong County, but Taiwan certainly belongs to China," while the host shouted "National unification is the trend of the times, and the treasure island will surely return to the motherland's embrace." Netizens questioned that the game had nothing to do with Taiwan's return.
2026-04-10
On April 10, 2026, Chiang Wan-an was questioned at the Taipei City Council over whether he identifies with the positioning of people on both sides of the strait as Chinese. He replied that he is Taiwanese and a citizen of the Republic of China, without using the term Chinese.
2026-04
In April 2026, Kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and subsequently questioned the defense expansion plan of the Democratic Progressive Party administration.
2026-03-31
Taiwan's Shilin District Court issued a ruling in the case in which Wang Zhian sued Hu Zhongxin, accusing him of being CCP overseas propaganda and a double agent. The judge dismissed all of Wang Zhian's claims, finding that the statements in question constituted opinion expression and political commentary based on facts, and were protected by freedom of speech.
2026-02
In February 2026, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the Munich Security Conference in Germany. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and reiterated their adherence to the one-China principle.
2026
A netizen has compiled a list of 'unfinished' (烂尾) policies since Xi Jinping took office, including the Belt and Road Initiative, Xiong'an New Area, the Beijing Stock Exchange, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Thousand Talents Program, chip engineering, real estate, poverty alleviation, energy conservation and carbon reduction, the Toilet Revolution, Hong Kong's status, the Taiwan issue, international relations, military generals, dynamic zero-COVID, common prosperity, the 'double reduction' policy, population and fertility, Made in China 2025, the crackdown on the platform economy, the PCR testing economy and anti-epidemic industry, economic data, and local government debt.
2026
Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wun was on a two-week itinerary in the United States, attending multiple banquets for overseas Chinese; Hsu Chia-ching said that some participants were members of overseas Chinese organizations influenced by the CCP's Taiwan Affairs Office.
2026-01
Congress pre-approved $14 billion in arms sales to Taiwan this January.
2026
During her interpellation of Hsu Chia-ching, Kuomintang legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin confused the Taiwan independence flag, the Democratic Progressive Party flag, and the flag of the Taiwan Community organization; Hsu Chia-ching stated that the flags in question have been used as the association flag by the Taiwan Association in America for decades.
2025-12-28
On December 28, 2025, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an went to Shanghai to attend the Shanghai-Taipei City Forum, stressing that contact is better than confrontation. The two cities signed two cooperation memoranda, on water governance and vocational skills training, bringing the cumulative total to 49.
2025-12
In 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi publicly mentioned the San Francisco Treaty, implying that Taiwan's status has remained undetermined since that treaty, and emphasized Japan's concern over Taiwan's security, provoking a strong reaction from Beijing.
2025-12
Amid tensions with China in the South China Sea, the Philippines has opened bases close to Taiwan to U.S. military deployment, in response to the security situation in the Taiwan Strait.
2025-12
The CCP Eastern Theater Command has publicly announced the 'Justice Mission 2025' military exercises, utilizing naval, ground, air, and Rocket Forces to practice blockading key ports in Taiwan.
2025-11-07
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on the Taiwan issue have plunged China-Japan relations into prolonged confrontation and tension.
2025-10-18
On October 18, 2025, the Kuomintang held its chairperson election. Cheng Li-wun was elected with 65,122 votes, a vote share of 50.15%, and officially took office on November 1.
2025-10-08
According to an interview with Miles Yu, the American Institute in Taiwan recently stated that Taiwan's status remains undetermined, saying that the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Declaration, and the Treaty of San Francisco did not transfer Taiwan's sovereignty to the Chinese Communist Party or the Republic of China.
2025-09-01
A U.S. federal court indictment states that Zhang Wanying and an accomplice flew from Las Vegas to Seattle, rented a car to go to Lai Ting-yu's residence to record video, and reported to a contact on the Chinese Communist Party side.
2025-09
U.S. federal prosecutors' charging documents state that Zhang Wanying traveled to Seattle in 2025, photographed the residence, vehicles and license plates of Lai Ching-te's family, and reported to the Chinese side via WeChat.
Location: Seattle, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2025-08-14
On August 14, 2025, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, responding to media questions about the Kuomintang chairmanship election, stated clearly that he is not considering running at all, and that his only goal is to do a good job in Taipei city governance.
2025-07-31
The U.S. CSIS released a study conducting 26 wargames on a CCP blockade of Taiwan, concluding that such a blockade would cause severe damage to Taiwan's energy supply, but that Beijing would also face extremely high costs.
2025-06-05
The Taiwan Affairs Office stated that Shen Tucheng serves as the person in charge of Taiwan's Zhao Yi Co., Ltd., a company that has trade dealings with Chinese enterprises, and announced a ban on the company from engaging in transactions or cooperation with Chinese organizations, enterprises, and individuals.
2025-06
In June 2025, Zhaoyi Co., Ltd., headed by Shen Tu-cheng, the father of Puma Shen, was sanctioned by the mainland, and was subsequently accused of continuing trade under the names of other companies.
2025-03-08
CCTV released the “Taiwan Is Bound to Return” poster, compiling reposts by Taiwanese artists such as Patty Hou, Mark Chao and Angela Chang; netizens subsequently called out other artists by name.
2025-02-13
The U.S. State Department updated its description of Taiwan, adding wording that opposes changing the status quo through coercion, in addition to opposing the use of force to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
2025
After the typhoon, the central government subsidized Tainan City in promoting the undergrounding of pipelines to reduce the risk of communication disruptions caused by typhoons.
2025-01
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council announced the revocation of Li Dongxian's Taiwanese nationality, on the grounds that he was found to hold a Chinese identity card.
2025
Amidst a divided government where the opposition holds a majority, Taiwan has seen the outbreak of the 2025 recall movement, with civil society figures attempting to recall certain opposition legislators to compensate for the lack of a midterm election mechanism.
2024-10-14
The Taiwan Affairs Office announced that it has listed Shen Bo and Robert Tsao as so-called stubborn Taiwan independence separatists, and imposed sanctions on the Kuma Academy, affecting related family members, organizations, and corporate partners.
2024-08-05
In August 2024, the Institute for Cross-Strait Urban Planning at Xiamen University published an article suggesting that Beijing should establish a Central Taiwan Work Committee as a shadow government as soon as possible to comprehensively prepare for the takeover of Taiwan. The article was subsequently deleted from the entire Chinese internet.
2024-05-29
Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Lian showed the relevant statements at a press conference, saying that nearly 100 Taiwanese entertainers expressed their identity recognition in different ways.
2024-05-23
After Lai Ching-te took office as Taiwan's president, CCTV released a poster about unification, which Taiwanese artists successively reposted; Chinese netizens compiled a list of those who had and had not expressed a stance.
2024-03
After Hong Kong's Article 23 legislation, contacts between groups and overseas entities may be accused of colluding with foreign forces, freedoms of speech, publication, assembly, association, demonstration and marching are further lost, and Hong Kong is trending from an open world city toward closure.
2024-01
In the 2024 presidential election, Lai Ching-te was the only candidate to win more than 50% of the vote in Tainan City, out of the 23 counties and cities.
2024
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) once held its annual summit in Taipei. Luke de Pulford recalled that he had sent multiple invitations to the Kuomintang (KMT) at the time, but received no response.
2024
Utah Representative Candace Pierucci and others have introduced a resolution aimed at deepening friendly relations between Utah and Taiwan, and are actively promoting related legislation.
2024
According to an interview with Miles Yu, the U.S. began in 2024 to help explain externally that UN Resolution 2758 does not involve Taiwan, refuting the CCP's claim that the resolution had already handed Taiwan's sovereignty over to the CCP.
2023-12
After raising the five-star blood flag in South Korea, Li Dongxian came to Nantong, Jiangsu, where he works in taekwondo and self-media, and publicly promotes the development opportunities of mainland China.
2023-11
A defense survey released by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation in November 2023 found that 77% of Americans consider the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) an enemy, 64% consider Taiwan an ally, and 72% believe the United States should immediately grant Taiwan formal diplomatic recognition if the CCP attacks Taiwan.
2023-08-30
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an went to Shanghai to attend the Twin City Forum, saying that the more turbulent cross-strait relations become, the more dialogue is needed; the two cities signed memoranda of cooperation on exhibitions and conventions, carbon reduction, and other areas.
2023-04
In April 2023, during Tsai Ing-wen's visit to Southern California, Sun Yaoning reported her whereabouts in real time to officials at the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles; the U.S. Department of Justice called him a secret agent of China, and he was later sentenced to 48 months in prison.
2023-04
In an interview, Puma Shen revealed that the proportion of Taiwanese willing to participate in civil defense has risen from nearly zero in the early days to 18% at the time of the survey, and that the Black Bear Academy plans to launch online courses, parent-child reading materials, and large-scale drills in the future.
2023
In April 2023, Los Angeles' Arcadia mayor Wang Ailin and her fiancé Sun Yaolin stalked Tsai Ing-wen and sent photos of supporters to CCP superiors.
2023
Taiwan's then-President of the Legislative Yuan entered the U.S. Congress, appearing alongside U.S. senators, representatives, and congressional leaders to discuss relations between the United States and Taiwan.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2023
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Taiwan International Solidarity Act, stating that United Nations Resolution 2758 has been abused and misused to wrongly obstruct Taiwan's entry into the international community. The bill had not yet been passed by the Senate at the time.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2022-08-02
Pelosi's plane arrived in Taipei on the evening of August 2; after she ended her visit and departed, China subsequently held large-scale military exercises.
2021-09-15
The Taiwan Affairs Office responded to the related online controversy, saying it would conduct an in-depth investigation and handle it, while pointing suspicion at certain political forces in Taiwan.
2021-08-04
Voice of the Strait published a post stating that Taiwanese people live in a different environment, so their everyday vocabulary cannot be required to be identical to that of mainland China, and said that Little S's use of the term "national player" is perfectly normal in Taiwan.
2021-08-02
During the Tokyo Olympics, Dee Hsu (Xiao S) was attacked by netizens and labeled as a supporter of Taiwan independence after referring to Taiwanese athletes as 'national athletes.' Four Chinese brands announced the termination of their endorsement contracts with her within a single day.
2020-10-11
In retaliation for Tsai Ing-wen's hardline stance, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched the “Thunderbolt 2020” special operation, claiming to have solved over a hundred Taiwan spy theft cases.
2020-06-30
On June 30, 2020, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress passed the Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It was gazetted and implemented in Hong Kong at 11:00 PM that night. Subsequently, many countries suspended their extradition treaties with Hong Kong, and the United States revoked Hong Kong's special status.
2019-12-31
A Taiwanese medical team sent information to the World Health Organization about China's mystery pneumonia and possible human-to-human transmission; the anchor said the WHO initially did not respond.
2019-07
After learning that Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen would visit New York, Sun Wen promptly reported to Chinese consular officials and, on various pretexts, refused and obstructed formal exchanges and activities with the Taiwanese side.
2017-06
In June 2017, then Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang stated that the Sino-British Joint Declaration, as a historical document, no longer had any practical significance and was not binding on the Central Government's administration of Hong Kong.
2016-01-15
On the eve of Taiwan's presidential election, Chou Tzu-yu released an apology video in which she read from a script a statement about one China and her own identity.
2016-01
In January 2016, organizations related to Li Yi launched a campaign where tens of thousands of young people grouped together to circumvent the Great Firewall and spam Tsai Ing-wen's Facebook account with memes. In July of the same year, events related to the South China Sea arbitration occurred, marking the formation of a fixed pattern of online crusades by the young generation of netizens under the tone set by the Communist Youth League and the promotion of platform algorithms, as well as the public emergence of the early Little Pinks.
2014
Chiang Wan-an's father, Chiang Hsiao-yen, traveled to Beijing to attend a family banquet with Xi Jinping.
1996
Hsu Chia-ching said that she was blacklisted by the CCP in 1996, after which she could not travel to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, but could still visit democratic countries such as Japan and the United States.
1995
From 1995 to 1996, China carried out missile tests and military exercises to intimidate Taiwan ahead of its 1996 presidential election.
1984
China and the United Kingdom signed the Joint Declaration on the Question of Hong Kong, establishing the principle of "One Country, Two Systems". Ke Hua was one of the key operators.
1981-09
Teresa Teng wore a military uniform to visit front-line troops in places like Kinmen and Dadan Island. She also used binoculars at the Hujingtou position to look across the strait, experiencing the front-line atmosphere and singing a cappella for the soldiers guarding the islands.
1980-09-30
After reaching an agreement with Taiwan officials in the United States, Teresa Teng returned to Taipei and held a concert at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall a few days later, donating all ticket proceeds to the Self-Strengthening Patriotic Fund.
1980
In 1980, the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and Taiwan was terminated; since then, the United States has maintained its security commitment to Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act and the public pledges of successive presidents.
1979-04
After the Carter administration severed diplomatic relations with the Republic of China and terminated the Mutual Defense Treaty in 1979, the U.S. Congress drew up the Taiwan Relations Act within two to three months, stipulating as domestic law that diplomatic recognition of Taiwan must be jointly negotiated by the President and Congress, and the Carter administration was forced to sign it. Senator Barry Goldwater raised a challenge over the constitutionality of the procedure for terminating the Mutual Defense Treaty, but the court declined to hear it.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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1979-01-01
The United States ended its diplomatic relations with Taiwan and established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.
1972-02-21
In 1972, while mired in the Vietnam War, Nixon visited China in search of an achievement; his original intention in engaging with the CCP was to change China. However, in his interactions with the CCP, the Nixon administration gradually deviated from the goal of changing China, shifting instead to emphasizing "seeking common ground while reserving differences." To exchange for the CCP's assistance on the Vietnam issue, he promised concessions on the Taiwan issue, such as troop withdrawals and the establishment of diplomatic relations. This shift in strategy is considered a case of the CCP playing the US, rather than the US changing the CCP.
1971
In 1971, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758, recognizing the seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations as well as its seat as a permanent member of the Security Council, and removing the representation of the Chiang Kai-shek clique. The United States had originally held that expelling a member state required a two-thirds majority, but failed to prevent the resolution because Britain argued that only a simple majority was needed.
Location: New York, United States ·
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1969-06
In June 1969, the Nixon administration, in order to improve relations with Beijing and create conditions for the U.S. withdrawal from the Vietnam War, ordered the disbandment of the Seventh Fleet's permanent patrol unit in the Taiwan Strait.
1958-08-23
The Chinese People's Liberation Army launched an artillery bombardment on Kinmen, and the Republic of China armed forces stationed there returned fire. This military conflict is historically known as the August 23 Artillery Bombardment, also referred to as the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis.
1958
In 1958, the People's Liberation Army again carried out large-scale artillery bombardment of Kinmen and other coastal islands controlled by Taiwan.
1955-02-01
In a speech to Parliament, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pointed out that the Cairo Declaration was merely a statement of intent, and that the sovereignty of Taiwan had already been determined by the Treaty of San Francisco. He argued that the Taiwan issue had become an international matter involving the interests of multiple countries, rather than an internal affair of China.
Location: London, United Kingdom ·
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1954
From 1954 to 1955, the People's Liberation Army shelled Kinmen and Matsu, attempting to seize the coastal islands controlled by Taiwan.
1950-08-04
After the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, the U.S. Seventh Fleet established the Taiwan Strait Patrol Force. Destroyers and capital ships conducted routine patrols in the Taiwan Strait, deterring conflict and ensuring the strait remained open to international navigation, which laid the foundation for nearly two decades of peace in the Taiwan Strait.
1950-06-27
After the Korean War began in June 1950, a long-term policy reality formed among the United States, Taiwan, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP): the mainland and Taiwan were treated as two separate political entities. Since then, in handling the Taiwan Strait issue, the U.S. has not viewed Taiwan's status as having been finalized by any international document, but has instead continued to make policy arrangements surrounding cross-strait relations, the use of force, and Taiwan's political future.
1950-06
After the outbreak of the Korean War in late June 1950, U.S. President Truman declared the Taiwan Strait neutral, blocking either side of the strait from attacking the other.
1947-02-28
The February 28 Incident in Taiwan sparked anger among local residents, after which the Kuomintang carried out a crackdown; the program described Chen Yi as the scapegoat after the incident.