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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.
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.
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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.
Taiwan might face impossible expectations from US president-elect who has called for island to drastically increase military spending.
The coastguard had insisted it followed correct procedures during February’s incident, which took place near the mainland coast.
Opposition leaders have described the ruling rejecting almost all of the proposed government oversight reforms as a ‘disgrace’.
De facto ambassador Raymond Greene says US military and Taipei’s military reforms help deter attacks from mainland China.
Academy’s co-founder and a major donor have also been targeted by Beijing for supporting ‘violent’ pro-independence activities.
Taipei signs deals with Washington’s de facto embassy to buy loitering munitions as Beijing retaliates over William Lai’s remarks.
Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.
Taiwanese defence ministry blames manipulation by anti-US forces for claims published on mainland China’s most significant holiday.
William Lai says the two sides of the strait should have equal status, comments that Beijing says are meant to worsen cross-strait tensions.
Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.
With the KMT at the Yuan’s helm, branding for the events loses the green tinge of the independence-leaning camp.
Fourth-generation US warplanes represent Taiwan’s bid to match the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters as it steps up cross-strait activities.
