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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 7, 2016
Former Sen. Bob Dole set up contacts between Trump campaign and Taiwanese leadership
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole, acting as a paid lobbyist for Taiwan's government, connected Donald Trump's staff with Taiwanese officials in advance of an unprecedented phone call between the U.S. president-elect and Taiwan's president.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 4, 2016
Tsai looks to Japan as cross-strait ties grow cool
Relations between Japan and Taiwan have the potential to reach new heights since the election of Tsai Ying-wen as president earlier this year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 13, 2016
Tsai sees through Xi's game plan for Taiwan
In Beijing's mind, once Taiwan agrees that it is part of China, then it is only logical for there to be talks on unification.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 1, 2016
Renewing Taiwan's 'pivot' to Southeast Asia
The success of Taiwan's effort to boost its ties with ASEAN nations will depend on the condition of cross-strait relations.
EDITORIALS
May 30, 2016
Tsai moves, Beijing still unmoved
Beijing and Taipei must be prepared to compromise to ensure that the Taiwan Strait does not again become a regional flashpoint.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 30, 2016
Bullying Taiwan's new leader won't help China
The Chinese Communist Party should realize that it's important to maintain the credibility of its interlocutor in Taiwan. Forcing President Tsai Ing-wen to kowtow isn't good for anyone.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 20, 2016
Under China's watchful gaze, Tsai sworn in as new Taiwan president
Tsai Ing-wen, Taiwan's new president, has a reputation as a patient, canny negotiator and she will need all those skills and more as she takes responsibility for what is potentially one of Asia's most dangerous flash points.
COMMENTARY / World
May 13, 2016
For Taiwan, the best defense is a good offense
Taipei needs to develop an approach aimed at deterring Beijing from initiating diplomatic offensives or, once they get under way, at least rolling them back.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 11, 2016
Ahead of new president's inauguration, China says Taiwan will be to blame for any crisis
Taiwan's new government will be to blame for any crisis with China that erupts once it assumes office, Beijing said on Wednesday, heaping on the pressure ahead of the inauguration of a new president from a pro-independence party.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 21, 2016
China ratchets up pressure on Taiwan ahead of Tsai inauguration
China is stepping up pressure on self-ruled Taiwan a month ahead of the inauguration of a president from a pro-independence party Beijing distrusts, signaling a rocky start for the leader of the island elected on a wave of anti-China sentiment.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 21, 2016
Enthusiastic artist gets granular with Taiwan's president-elect
A Taiwan artist has refused to see the big picture and instead captured the likeness of president-elect Tsai Ing-wen, to celebrate her inauguration next month, on a single grain of rice.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 1, 2016
New Taiwan president's dilemma: whether to host the Dalai Lama
Taiwan President-elect Tsai Ing-wen's diplomatic honeymoon with China could be short-lived if she allows the Dalai Lama to visit the self-ruled democratic island that Beijing claims as its own, two senior political sources said.
EDITORIALS
Jan 19, 2016
Challenges for Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwan's new DPP-led government and China should strive to keep cross-strait relations on an even keel.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 15, 2016
On election eve, Taiwan front-runner says she seeks peace with China
Taiwan presidential front-runner Tsai Ing-wen said Friday she will seek peaceful relations with China if she wins Saturday's election, and Beijing again warned the self-ruled island against any moves toward independence.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 14, 2016
Has Taiwan's China gamble gone wrong?
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou made a critical mistake in 2008 when he hitched Taiwan's economy to China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 9, 2015
Taiwan's likely first female president keeps quiet on possibility of independence from China
Taiwan's elections are just weeks away, with little clarity about how a likely win by a party that traditionally favors independence from China will be viewed in Beijing, which has threatened force to ensure the island never goes it alone.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 25, 2015
China angered by Japan visit of Taiwan opposition leader
China's expressed anger on Friday about a visit next month to Japan by Taiwan opposition leader and presidential frontrunner Tsai Ing-wen, saying Japan should not give anyone a platform to promote Taiwan independence views.

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