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Taiwan foreign minister warns of conflict with China in 2027

Comments indicate extent to which Taiwan is trying to bolster western support before possible invasion

The Guardian - UK

Honduras establishes ties with China after break from Taiwan

Honduras established diplomatic ties with China on Sunday after breaking off relations with Taiwan, which is increasingly isolated and now recognized by only 13 sovereign states.

WEKU

In blow to Taiwan, Honduras and China officially establish diplomatic relations

China and Honduras began formal diplomatic relations on Sunday, with Taiwan accusing Beijing of using "coercion and intimidation" to lure away its few remaining allies.

France 24

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Honduras breaks ties with Taiwan to align with China

Honduras has ended its decades-long relationship with Taiwan amid bribery claims and now says it only recognises China

The New Daily

Micronesia's president accuses China of 'political warfare'

Micronesia’s president has accused China of “political warfare” in a letter to other national leaders

The Independent UK

Micronesia leader accuses China of bribery, threats in Taiwan bid

David Panuelo says Beijing conducting ‘political warfare’ against his island nation as part of campaign to take Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Outgoing president of Micronesia accuses China of bribery, threats and interference

In his letter, Panuelo openly canvassed the country switching its diplomatic recognition from Beijing to Taipei

The Guardian - UK

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Micronesian president suggests severing diplomatic ties with China in favour of Taiwan due to 'political warfare'

In a scathing 13-page letter to Congress, David Panuelo says China has committed espionage in Federated State of Micronesian waters, bribed local politicians and attempted to undermine the nation's sovereignty.

ABC News

US to hold private ‘special channel’ talks with top Taiwan officials, report says

Talks come as China becomes increasingly assertive around Taiwan

The Independent UK

How Russia's war galvanized Ukraine and still threatens the world order

It's been a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Host Leila Fadel takes stock of the war and where it stands. We'll also look back at NPR's reporting from Ukraine over the past year.

WEKU

White House to hold talks with Taiwan officials in Washington - FT

The White House will meet senior Taiwan officials next week in Washington for talks meant to be private to avoid an angry reaction from China, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, at a time of heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing.

Reuters

China preparing fresh pretext to practise future attacks, says Taiwan foreign minister

Joseph Wu says that communication with China has become more difficult after a purge of some factions within the Communist party

The Guardian - AU

Barnaby Joyce says future Taiwan visits should include officials or even ministers

Former deputy prime minister thinks it ‘could be smart’ for future delegations to be widened, despite risk of angering China

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan foreign minister: China may scapegoat us over Covid protests

Joseph Wu backs Chinese protesters but says Beijing ‘might try to create external crisis to divert domestic attention’

The Guardian - AU

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Reuters

Taiwan says it sees less Chinese interference ahead of elections

Taiwan is seeing less Chinese interference ahead of its local elections, possibly due to China's own domestic problems and its efforts to improve its international image, Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Wednesday.

The News Lens

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister: Biden-Xi Meeting Conducive to Taiwan Strait Stability

“There’s been no official contact between Taiwan and China for quite some time. If the United States is able to talk to the Chinese side some of the concerns on the Taiwanese side, that will be very helpful to Taiwan as well.”

The News Lens

European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Taking Different Path from Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz set out on a high-profile visit to Beijing while lawmakers from seven European countries and the European Union were winding up a show of solidarity in Taiwan.

Reuters

China likely to ramp up diplomatic 'attacks' on Taiwan, island's foreign minister says

China is likely to ramp up its diplomatic "attacks" on Taiwan following last week's twice-a-decade congress, including snatching more of the island's few remaining diplomatic allies, Taiwan's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

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France 24

‘We want to be prepared for a possible Chinese invasion,’ Taiwanese FM Joseph Wu says

Joseph Wu, the current foreign affairs minister of Taiwan, was interviewed in Taipei by FRANCE 24’s Cyril Payen. In the context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan fears a similar situation as China is determined to claim the island as part of its territory, like it did over a century…

The Guardian - AU

The Pelosi effect: foreign delegations queue up to visit Taiwan in defiance of China

Since the US speaker’s visit, groups from the US, Japan and Lithuania have arrived in Taipei, vowing they won’t be bullied by Beijing – and more are coming

Al Jazeera

Taiwan says Beijing trying to rewrite ‘status quo’ across strait

Beijing claims the self-ruled island as its own and has staged military drills in response to visits by US politicians.

Reuters

Analysis-China's navy begins to erase imaginary Taiwan Strait median line

For nearly 70 years an imagined line running down the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China has helped keep the peace but the so-called median line is looking increasingly meaningless as China's modernised navy asserts its strength.

ABC News

China's constant criticism amid Taiwan tensions cannot be avoided, acting PM says

As China lashes out against international condemnation of its military drills in the Taiwan Strait, the Defence Minister says a "more respectful" tone from Australia may do little to prevent relations deteriorating again.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan holds live-fire drills as China extends war games

Taiwan’s top diplomat accuses China of simulating an invasion as Taiwanese and Chinese militaries carry out drills.

The Independent UK

Taiwan holds drills, says China seeks control of seas

Taiwan’s foreign minister says China aims to control the East and South China Seas via the Taiwan Strait, describing a greater ambition to upend the Asia-Pacific status quo and prevent nations from aiding the self-governing island

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