Taiwan's unprecedented mass recall targeting 24 opposition lawmakers from a China-friendly party suffered a setback on Saturday, as all managed to retain their seats. The outcome suggests that, with the opposition still controlling the legislature,

At a global forum, Taiwan’s ocean minister says China’s rising maritime aggression—blockade drills, cable threats—jeopardizes vital trade flows and demands international attention.

A second Taiwanese carrier plans to fly to Asia from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Unlike Starlux, debuting in 2026, these flights have a strange catch.

As Taiwan gears up for a recall vote that could reshape its parliament, opposition lawmakers being challenged at the ballot box are getting two unusual supporters: Chinese officials and state media outlets rallying to their cause.

China has strongly protested against Japan after the recent visit of Taiwan’s Foreign Minister to the country. The Chinese government expressed its anger, saying that the visit was an attempt by Taiwan to promote separatist activities.

China has embraced an “anaconda strategy” to slowly ramp up pressure on Taiwan, making continued U.S. support a lynchpin of the island’s autonomy.

Saturday’s democratic showdown will test whether anti-Beijing sentiment remains defining force in island’s polarised politics.