Taiwan

Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor

Taiwanese lawmaker Puma Shen speaks at an event in Taipei, Taiwan, December 8, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to Taiwan

A Taiwan flag flutters in Taipei, Taiwan, May 12, 2026.

Taiwan president thanks US for help in strengthening defences

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the U.S., in Taipei, Taiwan, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

China ramps up rhetoric to attack Paraguay president's Taiwan visit

Paraguay President Santiago Pena attends a welcoming ceremony with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Taipei, Taiwan May 8, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Key events in ties between the United States, China and Taiwan

U.S. and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

News analysis

Stung by Iran war, Trump heads to China in need of wins

Most analysts agree that US President Donald Trump is coming to a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping with a weak hand.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to his proposal a “piece of garbage” and that he “didn’t even finish reading it.”

Trump says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan with China’s Xi

A soldier sits atop an AAV7 amphibious assault vehicle during an annual military exercise in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, on Jan 29, 2026.

China says it won’t allow Taiwan to attend WHO’s annual assembly

FILE PHOTO: Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attends the World Health Assembly at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, May 21, 2023. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

Vatican official makes rare trip to Taiwan for Buddhist charity celebrations

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation members commemorate the organization’s 60th anniversary during an annual Buddha bathing ceremony marking Buddha’s birthday, Mother’s Day and Global Tzu Chi Day at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan, May 10.

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