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Taiwan's opposition parties, KMT and TPP, have initiated a symbolic impeachment campaign against President William Lai and Premier Cho Jung-tai, citing constitutional violations, amidst deepening political polarization and legislative deadlock, though the move is unlikely to succeed in removing them from office.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's planned US stopovers were canceled after the US denied transit approval amid concerns over disrupting US-China trade negotiations and a potential summit between Trump and Xi Jinping, reflecting heightened tensions over Taiwan's diplomatic status and US policy.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned US stopover due to US concerns that the visit could disrupt trade talks with China and a potential summit with Xi Jinping, amid diplomatic tensions and objections from China, with plans possibly rescheduled later this year.
The Trump administration is debating whether to permit Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's planned stopovers in the US, amid concerns it could impact US-China trade negotiations and a potential summit with President Xi Jinping. The decision reflects the delicate diplomatic balance and ongoing tensions surrounding Taiwan's status, with past US transit requests serving as signals of political stance. Lai's visits are seen as significant but potentially risky moves in the context of US-Taiwan and US-China relations.
Taiwan is holding an unprecedented recall vote that could remove opposition lawmakers and strengthen President Lai Ching-te's power, potentially shifting the legislative balance and escalating tensions with China, which opposes the move and may respond with military exercises and diplomatic pressure.
The U.S. has dismissed China's objections to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's stopovers in Hawaii and Guam, reaffirming that such transits are routine and consistent with U.S. policy. House Speaker Mike Johnson and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke with Lai, highlighting bipartisan support for Taiwan. Lai's Pacific tour aims to strengthen ties with the U.S. amid Chinese opposition, as Beijing views Taiwan as a renegade province. The U.S. maintains a "One China" policy, acknowledging but not endorsing China's sovereignty claim over Taiwan.
China has issued a warning to the Biden administration following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, marking his first visit on US soil. Lai was greeted by Hawaii's governor, Josh Green, during his trip, which he described as a "new era in values-based diplomacy." The visit is part of a state tour to Taiwan's Pacific island allies, prompting China to caution the US on its approach to Taiwan.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te commemorated the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, emphasizing the importance of remembering the event and promoting democracy and freedom in response to authoritarianism. He criticized China's actions and reiterated Taiwan's stance on self-determination, despite Beijing's opposition and recent military actions around Taiwan.
Supporters of Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te are protesting legislative amendments introduced by opposition parties that would limit his authority. The opposition Nationalist Party and Taiwan People’s Party, which hold a legislative majority, passed measures to expand the legislature's investigative powers over the administration. This has led to heated debates and physical altercations among lawmakers, highlighting the challenges President Lai faces in implementing his agenda.
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers visited Taiwan shortly after the inauguration of its new president, Lai Ching-te, who has called for China to cease its threats against the island. The visit follows Chinese military drills around Taiwan in response to what Beijing calls "separatist acts." The delegation aims to show support for Taiwan and discuss the new administration's priorities, amid ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China.
China conducted mock missile strikes and military exercises around Taiwan to intimidate the island's new president, Lai Ching-te, and assert its territorial claims. Taiwan condemned the actions, while the U.S. Navy monitored the situation. Despite the heightened tensions, life in Taiwan continued as normal, with the drills being smaller in scale compared to previous exercises.
China has launched two days of military drills encircling Taiwan as a "punishment" for the inauguration of Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, whom Beijing views as a separatist. The drills, involving the army, navy, air force, and rocket force, are seen as a test of China's ability to "seize power" over Taiwan. Taiwan's Defense Ministry has responded by dispatching its own forces and monitoring Chinese military movements. The escalation comes amid worsening relations and increased US support for Taiwan, further straining cross-strait ties.
China has initiated large-scale military drills around Taiwan to test its ability to "seize power" over the island, following the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, who advocates for Taiwan's sovereignty. The exercises, involving various branches of China's military and Coast Guard, are seen as a response to what Beijing calls "separatist acts" and are intended to demonstrate China's capability to blockade and potentially invade Taiwan. Taiwan's government has condemned the drills as provocations, while the U.S. continues to support Taiwan's defense.
China conducted mock missile strikes and dispatched fighter jets with live missiles in military drills aimed at Taiwan, following the inauguration of Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te. The exercises, which included mock attacks on foreign vessels and harassment drills, were intended to test China's ability to "seize power" and control key areas of Taiwan. Taiwan condemned the actions but maintained normalcy, while the U.S. Navy monitored the situation closely.
Following Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's inauguration speech demanding an end to China's intimidation, China initiated military drills around Taiwan, labeling them as a "punishment" for what it considers "separatist acts."