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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.
Contract suggests the missile system will be used to defend Taipei and essential infrastructure.
Group is on a five-day trip, led by executive director Hsiao Hsu-tsen – the latest effort to improve cross-strait relations.
‘Any aid cuts and the USAID shutdown would make Taiwan’s international position even more precarious’: opposition TPP legislator Lin Yi-jun.
Taiwanese foreign ministry says demand to move out by the end of next month violates agreement.
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Both the government and opposition are trying to unseat rival lawmakers in a battle that threatens to deepen the island’s internal divisions.
Premier Cho Jung-tai criticises Taiwan’s opposition-led legislature over defence budget cuts and NT$90 billion military costs freeze.
US exit from health body will be a blow to Taipei’s membership bid, while it faces more unpredictability on security, hi-tech industries and trade.
Dozens of homes and structures damaged in Tainan and Chiayi, where the epicentre was recorded.
In rare disclosure, Taiwan’s defence ministry says US will send personnel to the island for specialised two-year training programme.
Trip may open the way for more unofficial ‘Red-Green’ exchanges, but some observers warn formal talks seem unlikely at the moment.
Legislators call for action as defence ministry figures show a rising number of volunteer personnel are willing to pay for early discharges.
Juguang Garden’s content gets hi-tech overhaul to cover Beijing’s misinformation campaigns, defence ministry says.
As the DPP and KMT tussle over government’s mandate, each side threatens to oust lawmakers, fuelling worries over political stability.
Opposition also takes aim at Beijing-sanctioned Kuma Academy’s fundraising drive on health ministry platform, says genuine causes ignored.
Analysts warn of deep divisions and governance crisis after Taiwanese opposition pushes through three bills that curb powers of ruling DPP.
On his fifth student exchange programme, Ma Ying-jeou accuses ruling DPP of being behind unprecedented crisis in culture.
The leader of the Taiwan People’s Party, who made clean governance a key part of his appeal to voters, is accused of taking bribes.
Ma, who is leading a group of students on a nine-day mainland trip, says exchanges between young people ‘are especially important now’.
Taiwan denied entry to 11 members of the Shanghai delegation, as well as nine journalists.
First shipment of 38 US-made armoured vehicles, dubbed the ‘world’s most powerful tanks’, arrives in Taiwan, with more on the way.
Next week’s Twin City Forum in Taipei hangs in the balance as organisers face demands to scrap event over China’s escalating military pressure.
Defence ministry says 47 aircraft were detected near the island in the 24 hours to 6am, along with 12 naval ships and nine official vessels.
Former legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng from the KMT has suggested ‘separate governance without division’.
Analysts note a shared caution against provoking Beijing in the Taiwanese leader’s layovers in Hawaii and Guam.
Critics say it disrupts academic life and could make National Chengchi University a PLA target if ammunition is regularly stored on campus.
Pressure tactics from the PLA prompted the island to alter when it will sound the sirens, military source says.
Lai’s disapproval rating is at its highest since he took over as leader six months ago, according to a new public opinion poll.
Tsai Ing-wen has been invited to deliver a keynote address at the annual Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia.
Taipei’s defence ministry says next year’s budget will be spent on systems such as air defence missiles, as Donald Trump demands more spending.
The US president-elect has repeatedly called on Taipei to raise defence spending but experts doubt advanced weaponry sales will go ahead.
