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Lawrence Chung
Lawrence Chung
Taipei
Lawrence Chung covers major news in Taiwan, ranging from presidential and parliament elections to killer earthquakes and typhoons. Most of his reports focus on Taiwan’s relations with China, specifically on the impact and possible developments of cross-strait relations under the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party and mainland-friendly Kuomintang governments. Before starting work at the South China Morning Post in 2006, he wrote for Reuters and AFP for more than 12 years.

Island’s former de facto ambassador to Washington said to be travelling in private capacity. Beijing has urged Washington not to arrange ‘any form’ of official contact.

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Request for 2025 budget is ‘historic investment in Taiwan’s security’, US State Department says, as Pentagon seeks US$500 million in arms support for island.

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During a meeting with lawmakers, island authorities defend coastguard actions in an incident that led to the deaths of two mainland fishermen last month.

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Hsia says he has no plans to meet mainland officials but is open to the possibility and would express condolences over the death of two mainland fishermen near Quemoy

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Long overdue upgrade is part of Taiwanese navy’s efforts to modernise in the face of growing military pressure from Beijing, ministry source tells the Post.

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It calls for an investigation into ‘malicious incident’ and accuses the island’s coastguard of using ‘violent and dangerous methods’. Coastguard says the fishermen drowned after their speedboat capsized while it was pursuing them for trespassing near Quemoy.

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Flip-flop slammed as ‘surprise raid’ by operators, as travel agents’ association questions legal basis and warns of protest during May 20 presidential inauguration.

Island’s defence ministry says 16 balloons have crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait since Friday. Analysts say it’s part of an effort to eliminate the de facto boundary and squeeze Taiwan’s air space.

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Academic says public must understand Taiwan’s small allies are important in helping raise motions in UN to support taking part in international organisations.

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Raytheon Missiles & Defence was awarded US$68 million contract to build and supply the missiles by 2028, defence department says. It’s part of an arms sale package approved by the Trump administration in 2017 aimed at helping Taiwan deter an attack from the PLA.

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President Tsai Ing-wen is facing calls to lead the opening of renovated pier in assertion of Taiwan’s claims over disputed islet, contested by Beijing, the Philippines and Vietnam.

If Donald Trump defeats Joe Biden, the former US president’s unpredictability and America-first approach could prove a major headache for the incoming Taiwanese leader.

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William Lai is known to be headstrong and pro-independence. But analysts say the loss of legislative majority will act as a deterrent against any move to change Taiwan’s constitution.

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Beijing says the timing of Nauru’s decision followed intense attention on Taiwan over elections while Taipei says it refused demands to help Nauru pay debts.

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