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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Taiwan, covering politics, economy, society and the island's relationship with mainland China.
Chinese medical corps soldiers march in a military parade in Beijing in 2015, marking the 70th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the allied forces. Photo: EPA
China society

Editorial | Victory Day parade is a showcase for unity

September 3 event in Beijing will serve as a reminder of how cooperation can defeat even the darkest of evils.

US-China relations

Open Questions | History tells us US-China ties will survive current rupture: Neysun Mahboubi

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War and conflict

Opinion | US attack on Iran shakes East Asia’s faith in non-proliferation norms

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Asean

My Take | Southeast Asia increasingly finds China more reliable and predictable

Despite increasing pressure from Washington and its Nato allies, Asean countries – even the fence-sitters – are not tilting back towards the West.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pose for a handshake during an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, June 24, 2025. Photo: EPA
Taiwan economy

How Taipei-controlled island close to mainland coast shows limits of both sides

Quemoy is administered by Taipei but has a front-row seat to Beijing’s cross-strait integration charm offensives.

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US-China relations

Why China may be keeping a close eye as Trump gets drawn into the Middle East

China may gain in long term as Iran strikes reveal US retreat from stable leadership, but ‘sudden’ move from Beijing unlikely, analyst says.

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Censorship in China

Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new soft power?

As overseas fans binge on Chinese hit streaming shows, slick productions could boost country’s image on the global stage, experts say.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Israel-Iran conflict

Why Israel’s spy tactics against Iran have sparked fears in Taiwan

Analysts warn that Beijing could adopt similar methods to infiltrate political and defence systems on the island, where espionage cases have surged.

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Diplomacy

My Take | Nato chief calls Trump ‘daddy’ as he makes Beijing the bogeyman

Rutte needs to hype the ‘China threat’ to justify Nato nations boosting military spending, returning the welfare state to the warfare state.

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Taiwan’s ex-leader Ma Ying-jeou calls for ‘peaceful and democratic’ unification

It is the first time Ma has expressed his views on unification while visiting mainland China.

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Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou says cross-strait unification should not be achieved through “the use or threat of force” and must “respect the will of the people of Taiwan”. Photo: AP
South China Sea

Philippines and Malaysia navies renew close ties, sidestep maritime claims

Relations between the two countries have been tested over the Malaysian state of Sabah and Manila’s maritime laws.

Admiral Tansri Zulhelmy Bin Ithnain, chief of Malaysia’s Royal Navy (front row, left), meets with vice-admiral Jose Ma Ambrosio Ezpeleta, flag officer in command of the Philippine Navy (front row, right), in Manila on Wednesday. Photo: Facebook/Philippine Navy
US-China relations

China should be alert to risk of US being drawn into war by allies, analyst says

Donald Trump’s return to the White House is seen to have brought ‘increased military conflicts and heightened uncertainty’.

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Mainland China

Lai’s ‘impurities’ speech fuels authoritarian fears: stop before it’s too late

Amid a controversial lawmaker recall campaign, opposition KMT calls on people of Taiwan to reject island leader’s ‘dictatorship’.

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China-EU relations

Rare earths, Taiwan discussed as Wang Yi meets EU envoys at Polish embassy

Gathering comes ahead of European leaders’ summit in Beijing with President Xi Jinping to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (centre), flanked by EU ambassador Jorge Toledo (right) and Polish ambassador Jakub Kumoch, at the Polish embassy on June 25. Photo: AP
Open Questions series

Open Questions | US-China dialogue is vital amid deep disagreements, Mahboubi says

Director of the Penn Project on the Future of US-China Relations, Neysun Mahboubi reflects on taking US students to China, and the long-term future for US-China relations and China studies amid geopolitical tensions and tighter security concerns.

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Locals' Guide

Insiders say Taipei is a city that ‘reveals itself in layers’

Tastemakers tell us about the Taiwanese capital’s latest hotspots and the under-the-tourist-radar classics they keep returning to.

War and conflict

Opinion | How an overstretched US could clear space for China’s global rise

As the US gambles on swift military might to advance its interests, China navigates a treacherous diplomatic landscape with hard choices.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Kaitlyn Chen, who just got a standing ovation for her debut in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers’ former UConn Huskies teammate is making history on the court, lauded by well-known coach Geno Auriemma, and is already endorsing beauty and lifestyle brands.

Kaitlyn Chen (right) onstage with her Golden State Valkyries jersey, in an Instagram photo posted last month. Photo: @kaitlyn.chen/Instagram
China-EU relations

Exclusive | Blacklist to backchannels: inside the European Parliament’s unlikely China reset

Correspondence obtained by the Post reveals President Roberta Metsola’s efforts to normalise ties with Beijing in recent months.

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Nato

Stop worrying about US and carry on, Nato chief tells Europe and Canada

Mark Rutte says the Americans are ‘with us’ and other bloc members need to focus on their military investment plans.

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China’s Communist Party

Beijing accuses Taiwan’s William Lai of inciting cross-strait confrontation

People’s Daily says Lai’s address to Rotary International branch was full of historical fallacies and errors.

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Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te’s speech to Rotarians on Sunday prompted condemnation from Beijing. Photo: Chen Lin/Taiwan’s Office of the President
China-Middle East relations

Trump’s Iran-Israel truce wavers as Nato highlights Taiwan

A Middle East truce announced by US President Donald Trump was in jeopardy as Nato readied for a summit that is likely to highlight Taiwan.

The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz was deployed to the Middle East. Photo: Handout
Currencies

Trade war worries push Asian central banks to curb currency intervention

India, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea are all easing their grip on currencies as the US dollar tumbles – to avoid a Trumpian backlash?

US-ally trade wars

Asia rushes exports to US as Trump’s tariff deadline looms

May saw record exports to the US from Vietnam, Taiwan and Thailand as companies front-loaded shipments to circumvent impending duties.

US-China relations

Should Taiwan worry about the US being bogged down in the Middle East again?

Any protracted war with Iran could divert military supplies and attention from the Asia-Pacific, analysts say.

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The USS Nimitz was diverted from the South China Sea to the Middle East to boost the US presence in the region. Photo: AFP/DVIDS
China-Middle East relations

China not likely to use navy to secure Hormuz Strait, analyst says

Beijing’s approach would be shaped by quiet negotiations and self-interest, not direct military intervention, a top US analyst says.

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Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz on December 21, 2018. Photo: Reuters
Nato

Beijing’s ‘massive’ build-up raises threat of Taiwan Strait conflict: Nato chief

Its enlarged military presence could draw in Russia and thus European forces into the fray, secretary general warns ahead of summit.

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US-China relations

Opinion | How Beijing and Washington can find common ground

Despite areas of divergence, both governments have policy visions that could complement each other’s diplomatic and trade goals.

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