South Korea’s growing military ties with US and Japan could drive deterrence efforts in Taiwan Strait, analysts say.

The move helps the US force to operate more efficiently in the island environments of the Indo-Pacific and to better respond to Chinese aggression.

Beijing has not had a defence minister since Li Shangfu was removed from the post in October for unknown reasons.

Both sides came away from the summit in California with some gains, but one analyst warned that ‘both countries are much closer to a real crisis than many people think’

Business-like tone takes the place of warm family moments displayed during 2017 visit as Xi Jinping and Joe Biden hold first in-person talks in a year.

Many businesses from across the Taiwan Strait are still hoping to cash in on the mainland Chinese market, but red tape and other legal requirements and checks make it a daunting challenge.

American president says two sides ‘made some important progress’ after first direct meeting with Chinese leader in a year.

The Chinese leader indicated Beijing is not preparing for an invasion of the island, a US official said after the meeting in California.

President Joe Biden mentions counter-narcotics, artificial intelligence and climate change as issues to be addressed jointly; Xi Jinping cites ‘grave’ economic problems, including ‘protectionism’.

Xi Jinping arrives in California for bilateral talks with President Joe Biden, a meeting with US business executives and attendance at the Apec summit.

Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party will announce candidate and running mate on Saturday.

Homelessness in the city has been a target for US right-wing media and Chinese commentators have joined in the criticism.

Banned equipment found on board seized vessel renews security concerns on the island over the mainland-based GPS alternative.

The recommendation is among 30 non-binding proposals in a new report by the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

Washington is hoping the meeting between the two leaders will lead to some crisis management safeguards such as a reconnected hotline.

Wednesday’s talks could be the last chance to break the deadlock between the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party on how to choose their candidate.

How adventurous are you when it comes to pizza toppings? Is pineapple too much? Never mind snake soup pizza, newly launched in Hong Kong, what about stinky tofu, pork intestine or dumpling toppings?

On the sidelines of the Family Business Summit, Cui says risk of war will rise greatly if the one-China principle is not respected.

Beijing sends out officials to counter this ‘peak status’ perception, acknowledging short-term problems but framing long-term economic growth as inexorable.

Both sides face multiple potential flashpoints with uncertainty likely to continue for ‘a very, very long time’, one analyst says

Ma urges the Kuomintang to accept the smaller Taiwan People’s Party’s party’s preferred method of adopting a joint candidate for January’s election.

Arrest brings back memories of gunfights on the streets between police and armed gangs in 1980s-90s.

French fine-dining restaurant Sinasera 24 is among the draws for visitors to remote Changbin, four hours from Taipei. There they can join aboriginal hunts, soak up the scenery and eat artisanal gelato.

When Xi Jinping and Joe Biden meet at the Apec summit, both will have chance to clarify their position on one of the main stumbling blocks to better relations.

Foxconn-made LEO satellites took off aboard a SpaceX rocket from southern California on Saturday in a bet on corporate and government use.