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Tsai Ing-wen: peace through status quo

In her speech on National Day, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen urged the preservation of the status quo.

Von David Demes

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China advises McCarthy not to meet with Tsai

On Tuesday, the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles warned US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy against "repeating catastrophic mistakes of the past" by meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen. The meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, would not contribute to peace and stability in the region but would only unite the Chinese people against a common enemy.

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Tsai completes first US stop of her Americas tour

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen completed the first leg of her nearly ten-day America trip in New York on Thursday. At a welcome banquet organized by Taiwanese living in the US, she affirmed that "Taiwan is at the forefront of democracy".

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Taiwan's ex-president wants more cooperation with China

Taiwan's former President Ma Ying-jeou's trip to China continues to stir emotions on the island. While visiting a memorial honoring the founder of the republic, Sun Yat-sen, Ma declared that the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait were Chinese and descended from the same ancestors.

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Tsai presumed to meet with McCarthy in the US

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen will make stops in Los Angeles and New York on her way to a state visit to Central America. Reuters learned this from a government official.

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Cabinet reshuffle in Taiwan: Stability instead of a new beginning

Taiwan has a new cabinet. At least partially. The majority of the ministers of the outgoing Su Tseng-chang cabinet are also part of the government of the new Premier Chen Chien-jen. Among them are the ministers for foreign affairs, defense and mainland affairs. This means that Taiwan signals one thing above all to its international partners: stability.

Von David Demes

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Phone call between Petr Pavel and Taiwan's president

A political change of course in Prague Castle: Czech Republic's newly elected President Petr Pavel spoke on the phone with Ukraine and Taiwan shortly after his election victory, sending a clear signal to Russia and China. Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-Wen congratulated Pavel during the conversation on Monday.

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Taiwan's new premier

Research was the love of his life. Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) said this in 2020 after stepping down as vice president of Taiwan.

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Tsai has to appoint new premier

The Taiwanese government has resigned in unison to make way for new ministers. Premier Su Tseng-chang asked President Tsai Ing-wen to accept his resignation on Thursday.

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Taiwan extends mandatory military service

Young men in Taiwan will soon have to serve much longer in the armed forces. Starting in 2024, the duration of mandatory military service will be increased from four to twelve months.

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Bitter defeat for Tsai Ing-wen

Taiwan's ruling DPP suffered significant losses on Saturday in nationwide local elections. In Taipei, the KMT candidate, an alleged great-grandson of Chiang Kai-shek, was elected mayor. President Tsai Ing-wen drew personal consequences and resigned as party leader.

Von David Demes