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Lawrence Chung

Lawrence Chung

Taipei
Lawrence Chung covers major news in Taiwan, ranging from presidential and parliament elections to killer earthquakes and typhoons. Most of his reports focus on Taiwan’s relations with China, specifically on the impact and possible developments of cross-strait relations under the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party and mainland-friendly Kuomintang governments. Before starting work at the South China Morning Post in 2006, he wrote for Reuters and AFP for more than 12 years.
Lawrence Chung covers major news in Taiwan, ranging from presidential and parliament elections to killer earthquakes and typhoons. Most of his reports focus on Taiwan’s relations with China, specifically on the impact and possible developments of cross-strait relations under the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party and mainland-friendly Kuomintang governments. Before starting work at the South China Morning Post in 2006, he wrote for Reuters and AFP for more than 12 years.
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Authorities say there have been two incidents of major damage to the island’s ‘digital lifeline’ this year, claiming Beijing was behind them.

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Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.

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Cabinet spokeswoman says Taiwan will ‘lodge solemn representation’ with US trade representative and push for negotiations to protect its interests.

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Simulations aim to prepare islanders for natural disasters and wartime, but real challenge is fostering sustained sense of crisis awareness, experts say.