January 9, 2024 3 hospitalized after mistaking laundry detergent pods for candy in Taiwan election freebie gone wrong In Taiwan, at least three people were hospitalized after mistakenly consuming colorful pods of liquid laundry detergent, which were distributed as part of a campaign freebie.
January 6, 2024 Taiwan to pick new president as China ramps up threats: 'choice between war and peace' The US and China are keeping close tabs on Taiwan's presidential election set to take place next week. The present frontrunner, and current vice-president, faces a former police chief.
January 3, 2024 China surveillance missions spotted in the sky over Taiwan Taiwanese defense officials have confirmed the presence of several Chinese spy flights over the island's airspace just days before the country's presidential election.
January 2, 2024 China tells Taiwan to vote on 'right side of history' in election that could determine cross-strait relations The Chinese Communist Party is urging the Taiwanese public to vote "on the right side of history" in its presidential election, hoping to negotiate the reintegration of the island.
December 27, 2023 Xi Jinping says Taiwan will 'surely' be reunified with China during symposium commemorating Mao Chinese President Xi Jinping on his country's commitment to reunifying with Taiwan, vowing to prevent anyone from trying to split the two nations.
December 23, 2023 Chinese warplanes, warships spotted near Taiwan ahead of crucial presidential election Taiwan said it observed Chinese warplanes and warships around the island on Saturday, including aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait.
December 23, 2023 China had busy 2023 in race to usurp US as dominant world power Chinese President Xi Jinping started 2023 by consolidating power, beginning what would become an aggressive year in China's bid to become the globe's premier superpower.
December 21, 2023 US, China military leaders hold highest-level call since before Pelosi's Taiwan visit U.S. and Chinese military leaders shared a high-level video call this week, re-establishing communications absent since then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan in 2022.
December 18, 2023 China Committee Chair Gallagher proposes Taiwan deterrence strategy, demands Pentagon classified briefing House China Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher is requesting a classified briefing from the Pentagon to discuss ways the United States can work to aid Taiwan in deterrence efforts amid heightened aggression in the region.
December 8, 2023 Taiwan reports Chinese spy balloon sighting as election nears Taiwan's Defense Ministry claims to have observed a Chinese surveillance balloon Thursday night, passing over Keelung before disappearing — potentially into the Pacific.