Lai Ching-te

Scores of Chinese aircraft and dozens of ships surrounded Taiwan, after President Lai Ching-te rejected Beijing’s claim over the island.

By David Pierson and Amy Chang Chien

China is putting more military and political pressure on Taiwan and its new president, whose rhetoric has been sharper than his predecessor’s.

By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien

Las autoridades de Taipei han exigido a Pekín que libere el barco y a sus cinco tripulantes, quienes permanecen detenidos.

By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien

The authorities in Taipei have demanded that Beijing release the boat and its five crew members, who are being held in custody.

By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien

Beijing released new rules calling for execution of “diehard” Taiwanese independence supporters, as hostilities surrounding Taiwan’s status rise.

By Eve Sampson

Worries about Chinese belligerence rose during Sandra Oudkirk’s three years in Taipei. As she leaves, she is seeking to assure Taiwan of continued U.S. support.

By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien

Supporters of President Lai Ching-te are protesting legislative amendments introduced by the opposition that would limit his authority.

By Amy Chang Chien and Chris Buckley

A bipartisan delegation promised to stand by the island’s newly elected president, Lai Ching-te, after Beijing surrounded the self-governing island with naval vessels and aircraft.

By Catie Edmondson

China dijo que los ejercicios marítimos y aéreos pretendían ser una “severa advertencia” a sus oponentes después de que el nuevo presidente de Taiwán reafirmara la soberanía de la isla en desafío a Pekín

By David Pierson and Amy Chang Chien

China said the sea and air drills were meant as a “stern warning” to its opponents after Taiwan’s new president asserted the island’s sovereignty in defiance of Beijing.

By David Pierson and Amy Chang Chien