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Sharper language shows Beijing is stepping up pressure on Taipei following presidential election
United Front Work Department aims to spread influence and marginalise government in Taipei
Rare inspection raises tensions around Taipei-controlled island of Kinmen just off the Chinese coast
Committee chair Mike Gallagher has been sharp critic of Beijing and its regional influence
Exchanged traded fund assets under management soared more than 60% last year
Exercises simulate laying sea mines and targeting submarines as Beijing expected to step up pressure
Kinsus would be first Taiwanese maker of chip material substrates to enter the south-east Asian country
ChinaAMC, E Fund and Taiwan’s Yuanta have been among the biggest beneficiaries in the Asia-Pacific
The Taiwanese artist looks at collective memories, transgression and technological change in Asian societies
Trips will signal tacit backing by Washington for president-elect Lai Ching-te
People’s Liberation Army conducts largest air and naval patrols since Beijing sceptic Lai Ching-te elected president
The obstacles to a successful Chinese invasion of the island remain formidable
Pacific nation cuts ties with Taipei in favour of Beijing after Lai Ching-te elected president
Candidate Ko Wen-je vacillated on policy towards Beijing but drew young voters with focus on housing costs
Lai Ching-te’s presidential victory is a moment for moderation from all sides
Two former officials sent by President Joe Biden will arrive in island state later on Sunday
Beijing focuses on fall in support for the DPP even though the party it views as separatist won the election
Beijing says Lai Ching-te’s failure to secure majority shows DPP ‘does not represent majority public opinion’
Beijing underlines threat of force hours before Taiwanese voters go to polls to elect new president
Kuomintang’s Hou Yu-ih rejects negotiations on Beijing’s long-held goal ahead of election
Decision comes despite mounting tension between the island and mainland and could complicate US-China relations
National identity takes centre stage even as many citizens have tired after eight years under ruling party
Lai Ching-te warns Beijing is seeking to secure election of friendly government in upcoming poll
Half of global adults will vote this year, but democracy is not just about elections
As elections loom, Taiwanese of all generations are forging a new vision of their past — and future
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