Analysts say he will need to mend fences with closest rival, Foxconn founder Terry Gou, amid speculation the billionaire may run as an independent.

Convincing win for Han Kuo-yu in Kuomintang primaries, but analysts say political crisis in Hong Kong may cloud his prospects in January election.

Bitter contest to represent Beijing-friendly Kuomintang in next year’s leadership election could leave party in tatters, analysts say.

Just days after US agrees US$2.2 billion arms deal, leader of self-ruled island hosts unprecedented reception for diplomatic allies at de facto embassy in New York.

Taipei government says deal shows US support against Beijing threat and normalises US arms sales to Taiwan, after Pentagon agency approves US$2.2 billion sale.

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je meets Liu Jieyi, head of the Taiwan Affairs Office, at end of three-day visit to Shanghai.

Independent politician uses trip to mainland China to express support for friendly relations, saying we are all part of ‘one big family’.

Opponents say legislation is a ploy to improve the ruling DPP’s chances in the island’s presidential election.

Mainland city visit will be closely watched by political and social observers in Taiwan.

Tsai Ing-wen expected to use American stopovers to cement partnership with the United States, observer says.

Taipei has fined more than 30 people from the island for taking up what it says are government positions in mainland China.

Kaohsiung mayor’s tourism chief attends launch of new route to mainland China – only for it to be discredited within hours at a time when Han is losing ground in the race to be president.

New system expected to increase the accuracy of Taiwan’s weather forecasts by at least 10 per cent.

After she is officially named DPP candidate for next year’s poll, president says young people ‘will be the most critical factor’.

Aviation authorities say industrial action will affect at least 7,000 passengers.

Defence ministry has ‘precise information’ about movements and location of carrier and escorts on their current exercise.

‘Invest Taiwan’ offers low-cost loans, help finding workers and even rent-free accommodation for firms struggling to make a profit on the Chinese mainland.

Tsai hints that she might ask her opponent in the primary to be her running mate in 2020.

Group led by party vice-chairman Tseng Yung-chuan will take part in opening ceremony on Sunday, spokeswoman says.

Candidates announced in what is being seen as a showdown between the self-ruled island’s pro-independence and pro-unification camps.

Flag of Taiwan’s Marine Corps also seen in pictures posted on social media by US Pacific Marines in another move likely to anger Beijing.

Island aims to buy more than 100 Abrams tanks from the Pentagon but some observers say the focus should stay on aircraft.

Han Kuo-yu won a landslide victory in November’s local elections and is regarded as Beijing’s preferred candidate for the island’s top political post.

Leader marks June 4 killings with message to ‘freedom-loving friends in Hong Kong and China’ a day after hosting exiled dissidents.

Company reiterates that its shipments ‘abide by the rules’ after mainland Chinese telecoms giant was blacklisted by Washington.

Coordination Council for North American Affairs becomes Taiwan Council for US Affairs, island’s foreign ministry says.

Self-ruled island cannot match Beijing’s spending, but innovation can help it succeed in a one-sided military conflict, observers say.

Taiwanese president meets leaders of 1989 pro-democracy movement to bolster credentials for protecting island’s democracy.

Live-fire drill, part of Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang exercises, is largest of its kind for five years, island’s defence ministry says.