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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.
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.
Acquisition marks the biggest upgrade to Taiwan’s armoured forces in decades as island moves to bolster northern defence.
Maybe, analysts say, but there are big barriers to fielding the uncrewed vessels on the scale needed.
Beijing denies using economic coercion to derail Taiwanese leader’s visit to African ally.
Results also suggest a more pragmatic public mood on cross-strait relations, with many respondents favouring dialogue over confrontation.
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Taiwan blames Beijing for the move, which forced William Lai to put off visit to eSwatini, the island’s sole remaining partner in Africa.
The island’s government has sparked a row by accusing industry groups of bowing to pressure from mainland China.
Island vulnerable to panic should real-world crisis happen ‘because we are unprepared’, security scholar says.
Measures spark hopes for hard-hit sectors in possible KMT poll boost, but ruling DPP warns about economic access as a ‘political tool’.
The recent conflict has raised questions about whether the island could keep fighting if its air defences were targeted by the PLA.
It largely depends on Cheng’s Kuomintang regaining power in Taiwan, analysts say.
In a speech delivered at Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, Kuomintang chair says cross-strait divisions are rooted in historical wounds.
Kuomintang chairwoman is leading a delegation on a six-day visit to mainland China, during which she is expected to meet Xi Jinping.
Meeting with Xi Jinping is expected on six-day trip, the first such encounter between the two parties’ leaders in a decade.
Big differences have emerged over defence spending just as the party’s chairwoman prepares to set off for the mainland.
Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun is expected to lead a delegation to mainland China from April 7 to 12.
Taiwan retaliates against countries that have changed its name in official systems, but analysts and lawmakers warn measures could backfire.
The trip signals Washington’s frustration with budget impasse, but analysts say real power over Taiwan policy rests with the White House.
Cheng Li-wun invited to visit Jiangsu province, Shanghai and Beijing next month.
Plan is to invest US$1.38 billion between 2025 and 2030 for uncrewed systems industry, but questions linger over scale, politics and timing.
Focus is on building sustained and scalable combat capability, defence minister tells legislature as procurement report is tabled.
Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership.
Possible US$14 billion package said to be on track but broader concerns loom as US depletes ammunition stockpiles in war on Iran.
Expensive missiles cannot stop large waves of rockets and drones in an armed conflict, officials on the self-ruled island warn.
Beijing has lashed out over Cho Jung-tai’s one-day visit to Japan, which was described as a ‘private itinerary’ to support the island’s team.
Taipei receives formal US offer for 82 Himars while agreements for howitzers and missiles also await sign-off by island’s legislature.
The island’s main political parties clash over whether to prioritise US arms or invest in home-grown weapons and ‘T-Dome’ air shield.
US secretary of state’s invocation of Cold War expression stirs unexpected debate in Taiwan.
Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare.
The pricey arms packages are already facing legislative pushback. Now critics say they may be addressing the wrong threat.
