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
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?"
2026-11-02
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
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 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.
2026-10-28
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, 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.
2026-10-26
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
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
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
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.
2026-10-22
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
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 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
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.
2026-10-16
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
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
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
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
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.
2026-10-13
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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, 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."
2026-10-05
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
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
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
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
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.
2026-08-12
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
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.
2026-09-22
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.
2026-09-18
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.
2026-09-16
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
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.
2026-09-16
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
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.
2026-09-14
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.
2026-09-05
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
2026-08-31
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.
2026-08-23
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.
2026-08-20
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.
2026-08-11
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 ·
Importance IV ·
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
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
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
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
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.
2026-07-24
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
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.
2026-07-22
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.
2026-07-19
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.
2026-07-17
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.
2026-07-03
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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2026-06-28
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 ·
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Verification: Verified ·
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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.
2026-06-20
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.
2026-06-15
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.
2026-06-04
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
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.
2026-06-01
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.
2026-05-14
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.
2026-04-22
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.
2026-03-31
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
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.
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.
2025-11-07
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.
2025-06-05
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.
2024-01
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ·
Importance IV ·
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 ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
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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 ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Verified ·
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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.
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.