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Xi courts Taiwan’s opposition as Beijing flexes cross-strait influence amid tensions
world1 day ago

Xi courts Taiwan’s opposition as Beijing flexes cross-strait influence amid tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing with Taiwan’s main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun of the Kuomintang, signaling Beijing’s aim to influence Taiwan politics while stressing that unification is a historical inevitability; Cheng framed the talks as a pragmatic step toward a stable, gradual relationship and did not publicly challenge Beijing or raise arms-sales issues. The meeting comes as China intensifies military drills around Taiwan and Washington–Beijing tensions over arms sales linger, with no grand announcements and ahead of a possible visit by Donald Trump to China.

via NBC News|
#cross-strait-relations#kuomintang#taiwan
Beijing talks aim for peace as Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi
world1 day ago

Beijing talks aim for peace as Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi

Taiwan’s Kuomintang figure Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing — the highest‑level Taiwanese leader to do so since 2015 — with both sides voicing opposition to Taiwan independence and a desire for peaceful cross‑strait ties. Cheng urged reconciliation and a reduction of political confrontation, while Xi highlighted shared history and signaled willingness to work for peace with the KMT and broader Taiwanese society. The meeting unfolds amid ongoing U.S. arms debates and China’s military activity around Taiwan, drawing skepticism from the ruling DPP over Beijing’s aims and Taiwan’s sovereignty.

via Al Jazeera|
#cheng-li-wun#kuomintang#taiwan
Xi Extends Peace Outreach to Taiwan Opposition Ahead of Trump Summit
world12 days ago

Xi Extends Peace Outreach to Taiwan Opposition Ahead of Trump Summit

As Xi Jinping prepares for a summit with President Trump, he invites Cheng Li-wun, chair of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party, for a rare visit to China to promote a peace message and show Beijing’s willingness to engage with Taipei’s pro-Beijing voices. The move is meant to shape public diplomacy and potentially influence U.S. arms policy, even as Taiwan’s government and some party members caution against relying on Beijing’s goodwill or undermining defense readiness.

via The New York Times|
#nationalist-party#taiwan#taiwan-strait
Denisovan Jawbone Off Taiwan Expands Our View of Ancient Humans
science2 months ago

Denisovan Jawbone Off Taiwan Expands Our View of Ancient Humans

A Denisovan jawbone found 60–120 meters deep off the coast of Taiwan and identified using paleoproteomics confirms Denisovans’ presence in warmer coastal Asia and suggests they thrived in diverse environments beyond Siberia. Dating is uncertain, estimated between 10,000 and 190,000 years ago, highlighting their adaptability and potential interactions with other hominins.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#denisovans#human-evolution#jawbone
Beijing's 2026 Dilemma: Coercion Over War Remains Xi's Default
world2 months ago

Beijing's 2026 Dilemma: Coercion Over War Remains Xi's Default

Beijing is unlikely to invade Taiwan in 2026, instead relying on coercive tools—diplomatic isolation, information operations, economic pressure and continued military posturing—to wear down Taiwan while preserving attack options. Xi’s calculus hinges on military readiness and leadership reliability, likely US and regional responses, Taiwan’s defenses and political dynamics, Chinese domestic economic challenges, and broader global context. Despite notable military gains and internal purges, the risk of escalation remains a key factor, making war less likely this year but not impossible if conditions shift.

via The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site|
#china#taiwan#taiwan-strait
China intensifies military drills near Taiwan amid rising tensions
world3 months ago

China intensifies military drills near Taiwan amid rising tensions

China's People's Liberation Army conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, including live-fire drills and air and naval maneuvers, escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing disputes over Taiwan's sovereignty and recent US arms sales to Taiwan. The drills prompted international flight disruptions, increased regional instability, and heightened diplomatic tensions between China, Taiwan, and other countries like Japan and the US.

via AP News|
#china#military-drills#taiwan
China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Conducts Transit and Tests in Taiwan Strait
world7 months ago

China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Conducts Transit and Tests in Taiwan Strait

China's newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has transited the Taiwan Strait for the first time during sea trials, heading to the South China Sea for training and experiments, amid regional tensions and warnings to the U.S. and allies against supporting Taiwan. The move is seen as a demonstration of China's military capabilities and a potential signal to Taiwan and other nations.

via AP News|
#china#fujian-aircraft-carrier#military
China’s Fujian Carrier Sets Sail Toward Taiwan Strait for Final Tests
world7 months ago

China’s Fujian Carrier Sets Sail Toward Taiwan Strait for Final Tests

China's newest aircraft carrier, Fujian, which features an electromagnetic aircraft launching system, was observed sailing toward the Taiwan Strait, signaling its upcoming commissioning and enhancing China's naval capabilities. The carrier, still uncommissioned, was seen with a clean flight deck and accompanied by two destroyers, with speculation about its commissioning date and location, potentially marking a significant milestone for China's navy and regional security dynamics.

via USNI News|
#china-aircraft-carrier#emals#fujian