Taiwan issue

U.S., Japan Test Xi With Taiwan Moves Ahead of Trump Summit

EghtesadOnline: The U.S. and Japan are taking steps toward upgrading ties with Taiwan, risking a run-in with China as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for a first meeting in Florida next week.
2017-03-29 13:23
China gets an early win off Trump, but many battles remain

EghtesadOnline: Combining public bluster with behind-the-scenes diplomacy, China wrested a concession from the United States as the two presidents spoke for the first time this week, but Beijing…
2017-02-12 05:27
Trump Drops Taiwan Gambit, a Relief for China’s Xi—and Asia

EghtesadOnline: In interviews after his election win, Donald Trump wondered why he shouldn’t use the One-China policy as a bargaining chip with Beijing to get better trade terms.
2017-02-11 05:44
Trump changes tack, backs 'one China' policy in call with Xi

EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump changed tack and agreed to honor the "one China" policy during a phone call with China's leader Xi Jinping, a major diplomatic boost for Beijing which…
2017-02-10 12:20
Beijing will 'take off the gloves', if Trump continues on Taiwan- China Daily

EghtesadOnline: Two influential Chinese newspapers on Monday warned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump that Beijing will "take off the gloves" and Taiwan may be scarified if he continues to provoke…
2017-01-16 04:38
China's Xi says won't let anyone make 'fuss' about its territory

EghtesadOnline: China will never allow anyone to "make a great fuss" about its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's address, while China's…
2017-01-01 11:59
Trump leaves open possible Taiwan meet, questions Russia hacking

EghtesadOnline: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday left open the possibility of meeting with Taiwan's president if she visits the United States after he is sworn in on Jan. 20 and…
2017-01-01 05:19
China considering strong measures to contain Taiwan - sources

EghtesadOnline: China's military has become alarmed by what it sees as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's support of Taiwan and is considering strong measures to prevent the island from moving…
2016-12-31 04:52
Taiwan warns of increasing threat as Chinese warships conduct drill

EghtesadOnline: Taiwan warned on Tuesday that "the threat of our enemies is growing day by day", as Chinese warships led by the country's sole aircraft carrier sailed towards the island province…
2016-12-27 09:54
China's aircraft carrier to drill in Western Pacific

EghtesadOnline: China's first aircraft carrier will carry out drills in the Western Pacific, in what the navy called part of routine exercises, amid renewed tension over self-ruled Taiwan that…
2016-12-25 11:40
China says Trump clear about Taiwan, in touch with his team

EghtesadOnline: U.S. President-elect Trump is clear about China's position on the Taiwan issue and China has maintained contacts with his team, the foreign ministry said on Monday, as Trump took…
2016-12-05 10:04