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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.
The outspoken influencer is in Shanghai to ‘verify the truth’ about entrenched DPP narratives and sharing his findings with millions.
DPP’s reaction to mainland infiltration scandal puts restrictions on low-level officials, with plans to include village heads and teachers.
The island is reportedly planning to build 200 of the weapons amid growing military pressure from mainland China.
With KMT expected to choose a new leader by October, key players warn against being distracted by ‘palace intrigue’.
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The dismissal of 100 members of the National Security Council could lead to a policy ‘less bounded by established norms’, one analyst said.
Hundreds of thousands of government and military personnel screened in programme dismissed by critics as ‘loyalty pledges’.
Lai omitted references to Beijing in a speech marking his first year in office this week, a change noted on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Man reportedly enters Taiwan by sea and travels around island for over a month, exposing loopholes amid ‘grey-zone’ threats from Beijing.
No honeymoon for the leader called inflexible, ineffectual in relations with Washington, and still on a collision course with Beijing.
Agency aims to improve maritime security after surge in mainland Chinese landings at sensitive sites.
After island’s shock at Trump’s 32 per cent tariff move, leader commits to ‘never sacrificing any single sector’ in talks with US.
It’s not just about hardware – it’s about integrating warfare systems, observers say.
Opposition lawmakers and historians challenge the Taiwanese leader’s remarks, which were also denounced by Beijing.
Taipei reclassifies resting place of former KMT leader and his son in latest bid to erase sites seen by some as symbols of dictatorship.
Sea trials of locally made Hai Kun prototype on hold over broken pipes, work suspension, raising questions about November navy delivery target.
Taiwan’s recall wars test voter patience, leaving both sides facing struggle to convince public they can govern constructively.
Authorities say there have been two incidents of major damage to the island’s ‘digital lifeline’ this year, claiming Beijing was behind them.
Envoys from Japan, Canada and Netherlands monitor unscripted training for disinformation attacks and psychological warfare.
Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.
Future of relations remains uncertain, analysts warn, given unresolved issues and possible policy shifts under the next pope.
Ruling party trying to suppress dissent through legal means after losing control of the legislature last year, KMT chief alleges.
As government aides are investigated, there is alarm over Beijing’s intensifying efforts to undermine Taiwanese authorities from within.
Ho Jen-chieh, who worked for the island’s former foreign minister Joseph Wu, is suspected of leaking classified information to Beijing.
With 35 KMT lawmakers facing potential removal by voters, analysts warn partisan divisions and political instability could worsen.
Taiwan has launched backchannel efforts in hopes of easing the impact, but its large US trade surplus may pose a hurdle, analyst warns.
Computer-assisted war game will run for 14 days, with US military personnel reportedly expected to observe the exercise.
Regular large-scale exercises from mainland China’s military have prompted warnings that the island’s military must stay alert to the risk.
Cabinet spokeswoman says Taiwan will ‘lodge solemn representation’ with US trade representative and push for negotiations to protect its interests.
Simulations aim to prepare islanders for natural disasters and wartime, but real challenge is fostering sustained sense of crisis awareness, experts say.
