The Latest Breaking News from Taipei

With Beijing favouring the opposition candidate, the ruling DPP has accused China of interfering in presidential election

Analysts say the presidential election will be "crucial" for the future of the Asian island and its relationships with both the United States and China.

EU disappointed with India's move to approach WTO's appellate body in ICT products dispute; India rejects E.U.'s request for arbitration.

China has been sending ships and planes to encircle Taiwan and mounting more sophisticated military drills simulating a blockade of the island.

Taiwan says two Chinese balloons flew north of the self-ruled island over the weekend as China increases pressure on Taipei ahead of a presidential election in January

Ashwini/Tanisha reach final of Guwahati Masters; Malvika, Amsakarunan/Ruban, Dhruv/Tanisha bow out in semis. Indian duo of Ashwini/Tanisha beat Dutch pair 21-12, 21-12 to enter final. They face Taipei's Sung/Yu in final. Indians Malvika, Amsakarunan/Ruban, Dhruv/Tanisha bow out in semis of Guwahati Masters. Ashwini/Tanisha beat Dutch pair 21-12, 21-12 to reach…

Beijing considers Taiwan an integral part of China, and even though the Chinese Communist Party has never governed the island, it still refuses to rule out taking it by force. In Taiwan, historical narrative is at the heart of political debates during the current electoral season. For the opposition KMT…

Voters are faced with a choice of continuity with the ruling DPP or change, with an opposition that favours closer ties with Beijing

An emboldened Beijing and a distracted U.S. are causing long-simmering worries to come to a head.