Taiwan
Will Japan’s close ties with US survive the caprice and quirks of Donald Trump?
Japan’s complex defence alliances built up over years as protection against China could be put at risk in a Trump-launched trade war
Patrick Wintour in Tokyo
19, Dec, 2024 @5:00 AM
Young Matildas take their opportunities to shake off a scare against Taiwan
Australia beat Taiwan 3-1 as Natasha Prior, Sharn Freier and Bryleeh Henry each score their first international goals at AAMI Park
Joey Lynch at AAMI Park, Melbourne
04, Dec, 2024 @11:36 AM
Invisible Nation review – insightful primer for Taiwan’s complex history
Documentary provides a useful introduction to the country, even if the geopolitics at times are a little simplistic
Leslie Felperin
02, Dec, 2024 @11:00 AM
Taiwan president stops in Hawaii during Pacific tour, drawing ire from China
Lai Ching-te’s US stopover on trip to Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau – three diplomatic allies of the self-governed island – prompts Beijing’s protests
Guardian staff and agencies
01, Dec, 2024 @5:25 AM
Former Taiwan leader was due to visit UK for two days in October, leak shows
Exclusive: letter reveals dates for visit that was planned by Tsai Ing-wen before Foreign Office intervened
Eleni Courea Political correspondent
24, Nov, 2024 @4:26 PM
Jimmy Lai trial: key points from media mogul’s testimony on first day
Detained pro-democracy activist spoke for first time about charges against him under Hong Kong national security law
Helen Davidson and Amy Hawkins
20, Nov, 2024 @4:01 PM
Bland, soggy slop or scratch-cooked chilli and pancakes? The best and worst hospital food around the world – in pictures
From Kenya to Brazil, patients need tasty, nutritious food more than most – so which countries do it best?
Caroline Kimeu, Kitty Drake, Stephen Burgen, Justin McCurry, Miranda Bryant, Natasha May, Tiago Rogero, Clarissa Wei, Alessandra Maggiorani
09, Nov, 2024 @7:00 AM
Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy
With $500bn worth of trade in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Xi Jinping is preparing for four more years of unpredictability
Amy Hawkins and Helen Davidson
08, Nov, 2024 @6:09 AM
Anger in Taiwan over reports SpaceX asked suppliers to move abroad
Taipei says it is paying close attention to reported request by Elon Musk’s firm
Helen Davidson in Taipei
07, Nov, 2024 @2:32 PM
Karaoke and Kong-rey: Taiwan sings through biggest typhoon in decades
A ‘typhoon day’ has come to mean one thing for many – a chance to indulge their favourite pastime
Helen Davidson in Taipei
02, Nov, 2024 @3:00 AM
Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan
People warned to stay inside because of high risk of landslides, storm surges, destructive winds and flooding
Helen Davidson in Taipei
31, Oct, 2024 @3:31 PM
No 10 rejects claim Labour misled voters about tax plans in manifesto – as it happened
Labour set out plans to raise taxes by £7.3bn in its manifesto – but Treasury briefing suggests £40bn in tax rises and spending cuts needed
Andrew Sparrow
16, Oct, 2024 @5:04 PM
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