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Taiwan’s next generation takes on its fear of the deep

A cocktail of protectiveness, fear and superstition has led many Taiwanese to stay away from the ocean, but that is starting to change, one swimming class at a time

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Taiwan Leader Says China Visit To Foster Cross-strait Peace

Former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou headed to China on Wednesday for a trip he said was aimed at building "a bridge for peace", after Beijing last week intensified military drills around the island.

International Business Times

President Xi Jinping Meets Ex-Taiwan Leader Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing

China’s leader calls for joint efforts to pursue peaceful reunification saying ‘There is no rancor that cannot be resolved’

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China’s Xi says outside interference can’t stop reunion with Taiwan

In meeting with former Taiwanese president, Xi Jinping stresses ‘historical trend of reunion of the country and family’.

Al Jazeera

China and Taiwan are destined for ‘reunification’, Xi tells former president

Chinese leader using meeting with Ma Ying-jeou to promote peaceful ‘reunion’ as only alternative to annexation, say analysts

The Guardian - UK

China's Xi Tells Ex-Taiwan Leader 'External Interference' Cannot Block Unification

Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that "external interference" would not stop Beijing from unifying with Taiwan, as he met the self-ruled island's former leader in a rare display of cross-strait dialogue.

International Business Times

Xi Jinping To Meet Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-Jeou

Xi Jinping to meet former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing to improve cross-strait relations amidst growing tensions.

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Q&A: Taiwan whistleblower Rex How on the challenge of generational change

How exposed a secret China trade pact triggering 2014’s Sunflower Movement. Ten years on, much has changed.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan elections 2024: Polls close as voters pick president, MPs

Vote count under way, with results expected in a few hours after high expected turnout.

Al Jazeera

‘Publishing these books is a risk’: Taiwan’s booksellers stand up for democracy

Detention of publisher Li Yanhe in China for ‘endangering national security’ has sent chills through island’s literary community

The Guardian - UK

Foxconn founder, seeking Taiwan presidency, has no plan to visit China

Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple Inc supplier Foxconn, has no plan for now to visit China, he said on Tuesday, in his bid to become the presidential nominee of Taiwan's main opposition party.

Reuters

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Reuters

Choose democracy, Taiwan ruling party presidential candidate urges

Formally named on Wednesday by Taiwan's ruling party as its candidate in a presidential poll due in January, Vice President William Lai urged people to "choose democracy" just a day after China ended military drills around the self-ruled island.

The New Daily

Taiwan ‘won’t be stopped’ from engaging with world

Taiwan will not yield to suppression or stop engaging with the world, a defiant President Tsai Ing-wen says after returning from the US.

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan president’s meeting with US speaker divides opinion at home

While Tsai Ing-wen was visiting the US, her predecessor was in Beijing on a mission to bolster cross-strait relations

Reuters

Taiwan faces choice of 'peace and war', ex-president says after China trip

Tension with China has escalated under Taiwan's government and the island will in future have to choose between "peace and war", former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Friday at the end of a landmark visit to China.

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Los Angeles Times

Taiwan’s president meets with Kevin McCarthy in California. What her visit says about Taiwan’s future

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In Southern California, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in a show of the strength of relations between Taipei and Washington.

Los Angeles Times

Dueling presidential visits to US and China show opposing visions for Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan — In Los Angeles, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is preparing to meet with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Wednesday in a show of the strength of relations between Taipei and Washington.

Al Jazeera

Why is China so upset at a meeting between Tsai and McCarthy?

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s plan to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has provoked anger in Beijing.

Reuters

Analysis-China, Taiwan, US share interest in avoiding crisis over California visit

China, Taiwan and the United States all share a common interest in ensuring this week's California stopover by Taiwan's president gets the focus each thinks it deserves, but without setting off a new crisis.

Axios

View from Taipei: Two presidential visits captivate Taiwan

Tsai's visit to the U.S. and Ma's trip to China have reignited debate within Taiwan about the island's future.

The Guardian - UK

War in Taiwan will dwarf Ukraine unless the US shows China its teeth

Putin thought he could get away with his invasion. Xi Jinping must be deterred from making a similarly fatal miscalculation

Reuters

Taiwan, China must do 'everything possible' to avoid war- former president Ma

Taiwan and China must do everything possible to avoid war and it is the responsibility of both sides' leaders to ensure peace, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou told a senior Chinese official on Thursday.

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