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· Carl Samson
Taiwanese billionaire says he opposes island’s independence after China fines his company $74 million
A Taiwanese business mogul has voiced opposition to Taiwan’s independence from China after Beijing fined his company as an alleged warning for firms to take its side on the issue of sovereignty. What he said: In an opinion piece for the local United Daily News, Douglas Hsu, who…
· Jiselle Lee
GOP Congresswoman Nancy Mace says her use of ‘Republic of Taiwan’ was ‘100%’ intentional
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said that she intentionally used the term “Republic of Taiwan” in a recent tweet to show her support for the Taiwanese people. Taiwan visit: Mace, along with four other U.S. representatives and 17 congressional staff members, visited Taiwan last week to…
· Ryan General
AAJA sparks criticism for style guide that says Taiwan ‘officially a province of China’
San Francisco-based nonprofit Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) has sparked online backlash after listing Taiwan as a “province of China” in its “Guide to Covering Asian Pacific America.” Highly disputed: The AAJA style guide notes that the “fact” of Taiwan’s status…
· Bryan Ke
Bipartisan U.S. lawmaker group ignore China’s ‘blunt message’ against visiting Taiwan amid rising tensions
Even as tensions between the U.S. and China continue to rise, five lawmakers — including Democrats and one Republican — recently traveled to Taiwan to meet with officials despite objections from Beijing. What happened: The Taiwan trip was headed by House Committee on Veterans’…
· Bryan Ke
Honduras warned by Taiwan of believing ‘false’ promises as it considers electing pro-China president
Taiwanese officials said on Tuesday that they will still respect Honduras’ upcoming election outcome despite giving the Central American nation a warning about China’s “false” promises. The warning: While speaking to reporters, Taiwan Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou said…
· Carl Samson
Poll: Almost 9 in 10 Taiwanese oppose China’s ‘one country, two systems’ policy
Most Taiwanese people are against China’s “one Country, two Systems” policy, according to a new poll commissioned by the island’s Mainland Affairs Council. Key findings: The poll, which was conducted by National Chengchi University’s Election Study Center, surveyed 1,072…
· Bryan Ke
Trump accuses GOP foe of making ‘deals with China’ on behalf of his Taiwanese American wife
In a statement on Monday, former President Donald Trump claimed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is working on deals with China for his Taiwanese American wife, Elaine Chao. What happened: The statement came after ABC News White House reporter Jonathan Karl shared…
· Carl Samson
Ex-Chinese diplomat warns of ‘Armageddon’ if Australia joins US in protecting Taiwan
A former Chinese diplomat has warned Australia against joining the U.S. in blocking China’s mission to reunify with Taiwan, saying it would result in an “Armageddon.” Driving the news: In September, Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. signed a security pact called AUKUS, which…
· Bryan Ke
‘Taiwan is not part of China’: Tsai Ing-wen thanks Celtics’ Enes Kanter for standing with Taiwan
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen recently took to social media to thank Boston Celtics’ player Enes Kanter for tweeting his support for the island nation against the Chinese government. Why it matters: On Wednesday, Kanter, 29, posted several pictures of his new sneakers that…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘I never regret speaking up’: Taiwan-based singer Kimberly Chen on ‘Fragile’ being banned in China
Taiwan-based Australian singer Kimberley Chen has no regrets mocking Chinese nationalists even after her albums were taken down in China. No regrets: The song “Fragile” by Namewee, which features Chen, was banned days after its release in China for insulting the authoritarian…
· Jiselle Lee
Tsai Ing-wen is the first Taiwan president in decades to confirm US military training on the island
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen confirmed the presence of U.S. military trainers on the island during a CNN broadcast on Tuesday. Taiwan’s increasing military power: President Tsai is the first Taiwan president to confirm the presence of the U.S. military for training purposes in…
· Ryan General
China says there is ‘no room to compromise’ on Taiwan in response to Biden’s vow to defend it from attack
The Chinese government has responded to President Biden’s recent pronouncements that the U.S. would defend Taiwan if China attempted to attack it. Biden’s commitment: During CNN’s town hall on Oct. 21, Biden said his administration is committed to defending Taiwan, echoing his…
· Michelle De Pacina
Mandopop song mocking Chinese nationalists as ‘Fragile’ goes No. 1 on Hong Kong and Taiwan YouTube
A satirical song meant to mock Chinese nationalists recently went viral and is now banned in China. “I’m so sorry”: On Oct. 15, Malaysian rapper Namewee released “Fragile,” a Mandopop song created with Taiwan-based Australian singer Kimberley Chen and uploaded on YouTube.
· Jiselle Lee
Taiwanese-born lawyer is first Asian American federal judge in Washington state
Tana Lin, 55, is making history as the first Asian American judge appointed to a federal district court in the state of Washington. Making history: The Senate confirmed Lin, a civil rights lawyer and former public defender with 30 years of legal experience, as a judge to the…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese teacher pissed off over inattentive students does what other teachers can only dream of doing
A Taiwanese teacher went viral on TikTok after a video was uploaded of her flipping tables inside her classroom during what appears to be an emotional outburst following the reopening of classes. About the video: The viral clip shows the teacher, who is in her 30s, taking out…
· Carl Samson
China ‘fully able’ to invade Taiwan by 2025, Taipei defense chief says amid worst tensions in 40 years
Taiwanese defense minister Chiu Kuo-cheng believes China will be able to launch a “full-scale” invasion of Taiwan by 2025, noting that current tensions are the “toughest” he has seen in over four decades. Driving the news: Chiu made the assessment at a parliamentary meeting…
· Bryan Ke
‘Being Taiwanese isn’t a political choice’: Backlash causes Pew to reverse Taiwanese-as-Chinese decision
Pew Research Center has corrected its April demographic report on the number of Taiwanese people living in the United States after receiving backlash from the community for lumping them in with Chinese Americans. Rectified report: The new study, published in early September,…
· Khier Casino
Taiwanese star Chang Chen impressed with Timothée Chalamet speaking Mandarin lines ‘perfectly’ in ‘Dune’
Chang Chen, who rose to fame in Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” is praising one of his co-stars for their Mandarin skills in the upcoming science-fiction epic, “Dune.” Speaking Mandarin: Chen told CNA Lifestyle in an interview that accepting the role of Dr.…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan’s national flag anthem plays during badminton medal ceremony in historic Tokyo Games moment
Taiwan’s national flag anthem was played during the awarding ceremony for badminton at the Tokyo Games on Saturday in what may be considered a historic moment for both Taiwan and the Olympics. The national flag anthem: The song, which dates back to the 1930s, blasted through the…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan wins first-ever gold medal in badminton after defeating China’s men’s doubles
Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin will go down in history as the men’s doubles team that won Taiwan’s first-ever gold medal in badminton at the Olympics. What happened: Lee and Wang, both first-time Olympians, bested China’s third-seeded pair Liu Yuchen and Li Junhui at the Tokyo Games…