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Kuomintang

Kuomintang
The Kuomintang (KMT) is a prominent political party in Taiwan, with its headquarters in Taipei. Founded by Sun Yat-sen in 1912, it historically governed mainland China before relocating to Taiwan in 1949. Its core mission, guided by the “Three Principles of the People,” is to establish a free, democratic and prosperous Republic of China. The KMT focuses on political representation, governance, and promoting nationalism, democracy and people’s livelihood, notably contributing to Taiwan's economic development and democratisation.
Taipei has been especially concerned about a pending US$14 billion arms package, which has already been delayed as Washington works to manage its relations with Beijing. Photo: AFP
The summit in Washington is being watched closely in Taiwan. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summits

Trump’s warm welcome for Xi met with caution and uncertainty in Taiwan

Observers say elaborate ceremonies in Washington should not be seen as proof of shifting US policy towards Taipei.

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Are Taiwan’s US ties still ‘rock solid’? Debate flares ahead of Xi-Trump summit

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Nearly half of Taiwanese lack confidence in US defence commitments: survey

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Taiwan

Beijing hails Taiwanese scholar’s rare proposal on reunification

Detailed plan on how ‘one country, two systems’ could be applied to the self-ruled island sent to mainland platform on cross-strait issues.

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Beijing’s stance is that Taiwan should reunite with mainland China under "one country, two systems". Photo: AFP
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A symbol of harmony: ancient China tomb discovery reveals oldest dragon-phoenix pairing

The two mythological creatures represent the peaceful balance created when opposing forces come into union.

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Trump threat to Taiwan’s Washington office sparks debate over island’s US policy

Ahead of expected Xi-Trump summit, some in Taiwan question whether Taipei’s funding of American think tanks has become a political liability.

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Tour industry protests over Taiwan’s new mainland China travel registration rules

KMT politicians accuse ruling DPP of turning cross-strait exchanges into an election issue ahead of year-end local polls.

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Travellers heading from Taiwan to the mainland are required to submit details of the trip to the island’s authorities. Photo: Reuters
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How Taiwan’s opposition feud over mayoral race threatens 2028 election alliance

Dispute between TPP and KMT over tech hub candidates could have ‘butterfly effect’ and spill into other battlegrounds, analysts say.

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Taiwan drone defences fall short against PLA’s evolving tech, audit reveals

Taipei’s effort to build a modern counter-drone shield has suffered setbacks, including the collapse of an army procurement contract.

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Taiwan

Why Taiwan is conducting its first-ever mobile network throttling exercise

Critics question value of tests as authorities aim to prepare public for outages caused by war, cyberattacks or natural disaster.

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During Taiwan's mobile network throttling exercise on Monday, residents said they tried to send a “Help” message from indoors, but could not transmit it because of the reduced network speed. Photo: CNA
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Taiwan’s push to dissolve pro-Beijing party triggers political censorship debate

Politicians divided over proposal to ban Chinese Unification Promotion Party after ministry says it jeopardises free and democratic constitutional order.

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Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau Commissioner Chiu Shao-chou says police have investigated 141 CUPP officials and members in 98 cases since 2010. Photo: AFP
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KMT accuses Taiwan’s government of failing to uphold South China Sea claims

Opposition figure calls on DPP administration to protest to Manila over Philippine attempt to chart a boundary around Scarborough Shoal.

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China’s Communist Party

Why is China’s Communist Party intent on control over the military?

Beijing’s anti-corruption clean-up of the military reflects a historic commitment to party control, ensuring the armed forces strictly serve party goals.

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s political parties deadlocked over bid to boost military drone capacity

Disagreements over funding and oversight threaten to undermine measures to improve the military’s capacity to wage unmanned warfare.

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Taiwan’s military is looking to boost its drone stockpiles. Photo: AFP
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Debt honoured: China repays family for wartime grain loan 8 decades later

Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities.

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In 1947, a Chinese villager lent his entire 850kg grain supply to the army, receiving a handwritten receipt as an official IOU. Photo: CCTV
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Will the heat from a cooking oil scandal help the opposition in Taiwan?

Mass protest may have put Taipei mayor Wayne Chiang in pole position to contest the island’s next leadership election.

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Why PLA jet sorties near Taiwan dropped to a 3-year low in first half of 2026

Beijing is shifting cross-strait military strategy, halving aerial missions and increasing coastguard patrols in the waters near the island.

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US-China relations

‘She did not meet me’: US Senator Daines rejects claims of talks with KMT leader

Montana lawmaker says Kuomintang chief Cheng Li-wun met only his staff, contradicting her account of talks in Washington earlier this month.

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KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun holds a news conference in Taipei following her US visit earlier this month. Photo: AFP
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Why is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?

The opposition also wants to boost the island’s military drone sector, but through budgets that allow for greater scrutiny.

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KMT accuses DPP of targeting Taiwan’s farmers over trade ties with mainland

The island’s administration has launched investigations into agricultural exporters that reportedly took part in the Straits Forum.

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How a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history

Yang Shuang-zi’s Taiwan Travelogue wins the International Booker Prize – and reignites debate over the island’s shifting identity.

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Author Yang Shuang-zi (left) and translator Lin King pose with their 2026 International Booker Prize trophies at the Tate Modern in London on May 19. Photo: EPA
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More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Self-reliance was most preferred when Taiwanese were asked for best approach to safeguarding island security and peace across the strait.

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When asked by the Institute for National Defence and Security Research in Taipei, 44.9 per cent of respondents chose “strengthening self-reliant defence capabilities” as preferred for safeguarding the island's security. Photo: AFP
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Taiwan KMT leader visits US, but ‘concerns over her positions persist’: expert

KMT chairwoman said her US visit went ‘beyond expectations’, but concerns about her position on some issues may persist, an expert says.

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Taiwan’s website for intelligence tips from mainland China spurs debate

‘Contact window’ launched for political, military, economic and social intelligence but critics say disinformation will be a challenge.

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Will turmoil around former leader Ma Ying-jeou affect Taiwan’s local elections?

The KMT elder’s foundation has been embroiled in controversy for months, with escalating allegations and a family intervention.

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Ma Ying-jeou, who was Taiwanese leader from 2008 to 2016, visits the Chinese mainland in June 2025. Photo: Xinhua
China’s Communist Party

Top Beijing official hails ‘enthusiastic’ Taiwanese role in cross-strait event

Wang Huning tells delegates to ‘stand on the right side of history’ after the island’s ruling party banned officials from attending the forum.

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Wang Huning addresses the event in Xiamen on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua
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Beijing pushes Taiwan exchanges at Straits Forum despite tightened restrictions

Annual event meant to spur cross-strait integration takes place amid expanded ban by island’s ruling party on who can attend.

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Taipei envoy sees US$14 billion arms package moving ahead under Trump

US president has yet to decide on the sale as Taipei presses its case and opposition KMT figures visit Washington.

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