Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun stressed shared cultural heritage and suggested she would slow Taiwan’s military build-up.

KMT leader Cheng Li-wun stressed shared cultural heritage and suggested she would slow Taiwan’s military build-up.








Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.
China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women’s Asian Cup, which already has a political focus.
Taiwan face China in a tense Women’s Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.
China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.
Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.
Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.