The Network · 2026-03-30 03:56:56 · Japan Times
The head of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a direct visit to mainland China. Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's scheduled trip from April 7 to 12 marks a significant political maneuver, framed as a bid to "advance the peaceful development of cr...
The Network · 2026-04-05 02:56:49 · Japan Times
Taiwan's main opposition leader is preparing to cross the strait for the first time in ten years, aiming to meet directly with China's top leader. Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun announced her intention to visit China, framing the trip as a mission to build cross-strait "peace." The proposed meeting with Chine...
The Network · 2026-04-09 04:26:59 · Bloomberg Markets
The head of a Taiwanese opposition party, currently stalling a critical $40 billion defense expansion on the island, is now in China delivering a pointed message: diplomacy, not just American weapons, serves as a primary deterrent. This move directly challenges the prevailing security strategy in Taipei and aligns with...
The Network · 2026-04-13 01:22:26 · Japan Times
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has issued a stark warning that China's recent unveiling of goodwill measures toward the island are not acts of genuine diplomacy but a form of political coercion that can be revoked at any moment. This statement directly challenges Beijing's narrative of fostering cross-strait harmony...
The Network · 2026-04-15 04:22:26 · Japan Times
Taiwan's legislature has reignited a contentious debate over national defense, calling for cross-party talks on a critical special defense bill and the general budget. This move comes against a backdrop of heightened political friction, as the Beijing-friendly opposition Kuomintang (KMT) shows signs of being unwilling ...
The Network · 2026-04-17 08:22:48 · Japan Times
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is actively countering what it describes as a massive escalation in Chinese 'cognitive warfare' operations. This campaign is uniquely designed to turn Taiwan's own domestic voices and information channels against the island's society and government, marking a sophisticated shift in...
The Network · 2026-04-18 01:52:28 · ZeroHedge
Beijing has resumed high-level party-to-party engagement with Taiwan, orchestrating a tightly controlled meeting between Xi Jinping and a senior Kuomintang (KMT) opposition figure. The event, featuring an extended handshake and formal seating, was designed to project parity and political legitimacy, signaling a deliber...