Taiwan

Taiwan’s next generation takes on its fear of the deep
A cocktail of protectiveness, fear and superstition has led many Taiwanese to stay away from the ocean, but that is starting to change, one swimming class at a time
Helen Davidson and Chi-hui Lin in Kenting, Taiwan
01, Feb, 2025 @12:05 AM

Mike Pence to Trump: cutting Taiwan support would ‘likely spark a new nuclear arms race’
Former vice-president makes surprise visit to Taipei and predicts that if China annexes its neighbour other Asia-Pacific countries will build nuclear arsenals
Helen Davidson in Taipei
17, Jan, 2025 @6:29 AM

The maps that show how China’s military is squeezing Taiwan
China has increased its incursions into Taiwan’s airspace over the last year, part of strategic harassment that is taking a toll on the island’s resources
Helen Davidson in Taipei, with graphics by Harvey Symons and Lucy Swan
08, Jan, 2025 @12:01 AM

Taiwan investigating Chinese vessel over damage to undersea cable
Shunxing 39 was briefly detained by coastguard on Friday on suspicion of dragging anchor over cable running to US
Helen Davidson in Taipei
07, Jan, 2025 @10:16 AM

New Taiwanese boardgame offers chance to battle Chinese invasion
Mizo Games wants players to have a chance to ‘experience war on the tabletop before it reaches us’
Amy Hawkins Senior China correspondent
30, Dec, 2024 @2:38 PM

Rare earths: another reason we mustn’t allow Russia to win in Ukraine | Letters
Letters: Dictators in Russia and China should be denied further control of raw materials used in electronics, writes John E Havard. Plus a letter from Fawzi Ibrahim
27, Dec, 2024 @5:11 PM

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
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