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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.
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16 October, 2024
One of our recommended long reads this year is a piece that investigates how Taiwan came to embrace the Western music genre of disco, and its impact on Mandopop. Photo: CYP
Books and literature

Our favourite PostMag long reads of 2024, from Taiwan’s disco era to the HKO

A Shanghai nurse’s drug smuggling saga, to a thriving Chinese family in a US town, and more.

US-China relations

Opinion | 2024 shows US-China tensions no longer the biggest story

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Chinese culture

Former Taiwan leader emphasises shared roots of island and mainland Chinese

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Video | Taiwanese lawmakers brawl in parliament session

The ruling Democratic People’s Party said bills proposed by the opposition could damage the self-ruled island’s democratic system.

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The ruling Democratic People’s Party said bills proposed by the opposition could damage the self-ruled island’s democratic system.

Head of Taiwan’s third political party set to resign over corruption inquiry

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.

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Taiwanese lawmakers brawl in parliament session

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US-China relations

‘Gravely wrong’: Beijing hits out at latest US arms pledge for Taiwan

Decision is ‘severe breach’ of US commitment to not support ‘Taiwan independence’, Beijing’s foreign ministry says.

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Taiwanese troops inspect US-made tanks as they arrive at an army base in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan, on December 16. The tanks were ordered in 2019, according to Taipei. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

Is Taiwan a factor in US decision to start moving marines from Okinawa to Guam?

Move has been in the pipeline for over a decade, but Washington has only just agreed to start relocating its first troops stationed in Japan.

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China-Africa relations

China stands behind Somalia amid US push for Somaliland recognition

With US Republicans backing recognition of Somaliland, a top Chinese diplomat has visited Mogadishu to offer Beijing’s support.

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US-China relations

China’s nuclear warheads total 600 and raise ‘concerns’: Pentagon

Both the diversity and sophistication of its arsenal like precision-strike capable missiles have improved, annual US defence report finds.

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An undated image of a PLA Type 094 strategic nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. Photo: Handout

Former Taiwan leader Ma visits Harbin aiming to ‘build bridge of peace’

Ma, who is leading a group of students on a nine-day mainland trip, says exchanges between young people ‘are especially important now’.

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Former Taiwanese leader Ma Ying-jeou waves to the media at Taoyuan International Airport before travelling to Harbin on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Taipei-Shanghai forum goes ahead, with calls for ‘olive branches’ and exchanges

Taiwan denied entry to 11 members of the Shanghai delegation, as well as nine journalists.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies making appeal for hostilities against Beijing

Former media boss also pushes back against suggestions he advocated for greater US military presence in South China Sea.

US-China relations

As China predicts more uncertainty in 2025, it urges Trump to make right choices

Foreign Minister Wang Yi vows ‘China will firmly be a force for peace’ while hoping Washington will meet Beijing halfway.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi gave the keynote speech at the Symposium on the International Situation and China’s Foreign Relations in Beijing on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Women and gender

Opinion | Chiung Yao’s celebration of women’s freedom goes deeper than her paeans to love

As Chinese women embrace feminism, the writer’s final celebration of her independence perhaps resonates more deeply than her love stories.

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Taiwanese romance novelist Chiung Yao, who died at the age of 86, after reportedly committing suicide at her home in New Taipei City on December 4. Photo: Weibo/ 会火
US-China relations

Opinion | Inauguration invitation to Xi shows Trump’s deal-making in action

The US president-elect’s overture to China’s leader shows he doesn’t want to be as confrontational as his messaging and advisers suggest.

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Defence

Taiwan’s new M1A2T tanks seen to boost defences against PLA amphibious tactics

First shipment of 38 US-made armoured vehicles, dubbed the ‘world’s most powerful tanks’, arrives in Taiwan, with more on the way.

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Chinese culture

How Taiwan’s days of cultural sway over mainland China became a lost age

The work of Taiwanese artists used to be enjoyed by millions on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, influence that has been overtaken by politics and economics.

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My Fair Princess was a hugely popular production based on the work of Chiung Yao. Photo: Handout
The Philippines

Will AI enhance or undermine Asia’s elections?

Deepfakes and disinformation aside, artificial intelligence also holds the potential to strengthen electoral integrity, a new report says.

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Cross-strait exchanges under pressure by Taiwan’s ruling DPP

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.

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China’s military

Mainland China’s Taiwan military presence

This three-part series looks at how Beijing is using its military and coast guard to put pressure on Taipei.

China’s coastguard

Why mainland China’s ‘second navy’ is becoming increasingly active around Taiwan

As well as stepping up patrols, coastguards are training with the navy triggering speculation about their role in any attack on the island.

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Chinese culture

Being Chinese | How my Malaysian Chinese education is paying off

Malaysian Chinese have paid a heavy price for Chinese-medium schools, but for my generation, that investment is reaping dividends.

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China’s military drills

Mainland China is upping the ante on Taiwan’s ‘safe’ east coast. Here’s how

Data compiled from the Taiwanese defence ministry’s daily briefings shows a rise in drone and helicopter activity on the far side of the island.

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US-China relations

Chinese official praises Trump invitation but does not say if Xi will attend

Trump spokesman confirms inauguration invitation, but Qiu Wenxing of Chinese embassy does not discuss whether Xi Jinping will attend.

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Then-US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Osaka, Japan, on June 29, 2019. Photo: AP
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

Chinese Taipei badminton doubles pair under fire for pro-independence support

Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin were the targets of ‘China, Taiwan’ chants from fans at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Centre.

Wang Chin-lin (left) and Lee Yang show off their badminton gold medals at the Paris Olympic Games. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Will Chinese president attend US inauguration at Trump’s invitation?

US outlet reports Trump invited Xi soon after winning election, even though foreign heads of state do not attend presidential inaugurations.

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Japan

Will ties between Japan and South Korea worsen if Yoon Suk-yeol is ousted?

Japan is concerned that South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung might take over Yoon given his stance against Tokyo, analysts say.

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