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Taiwan Affairs Office

The Taiwan Affairs Office, a governmental body of the People’s Republic of China, serves as an administrative agency under the State Council, with its headquarters located in Beijing. Its primary mission is to set and implement guidelines and policies concerning Taiwan, as directed by the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee and the State Council. The Office’s main activities include coordinating cross-strait relations, managing economic and cultural exchanges, and overseeing direct links in mail, transport, and trade. It plays a crucial role in Beijing’s policy towards Taiwan, aiming to promote Chinese unification.

Taiwan Affairs Office

Taiwan names DPP stalwart new cross-strait chief amid Beijing’s scepticism

Taipei touts former speaker of the island’s legislature as having ‘laid a solid foundation for Taiwan-Japan friendship’ in his previous role.

Beijing puts 2 more Taiwanese cabinet ministers on sanctions list

Beijing warns of war risk if Taiwan ruling party rebrands cross-strait ties law

KMT chair hopes to take peace message to Beijing while on political tightrope

Cheng Li-wun is concerned about timing of visit as election season looms, while critics say her plan downplays security threat to Taiwan.

Beijing’s peaceful Taiwan reunification push to continue ‘with utmost sincerity’

Mainland China’s top Taiwan affairs official issued vow in new year’s message that came days after a large-scale PLA drill around the island.

Beijing slams Taiwanese leader Lai’s New Year’s speech as ‘lies’ and ‘malice’

William Lai vows to boost Taiwan’s defences in televised address days after PLA holds live-fire military drills around the island.

Venezuela condemns US arms sale to Taiwan, echoing Beijing’s position

Caracas says Washington’s move violates one-China principle and threatens regional stability as tensions over the island intensify.

Taipei mayor cuts Shanghai visit short to oversee security after mass stabbing

Chiang Wan-an has trimmed his visit to joint forum, one of only a few events attended by officials from Taiwan and mainland China.

China says US defence policy act hypes up threat, urges ‘rational’ view on ties

Foreign ministry says NDAA undermines sovereignty, development interests, as Taiwan Affairs Office slams ‘misguided signals’ to separatists.

US arms deal supports Taiwan’s effort to reassure Trump on defence burden

Weapons package underpins Taipei’s move towards an asymmetric ‘porcupine’ strategy as Washington presses allies to do more.

Beijing condemns Washington’s landmark US$11 billion arms sale to Taiwan

US State Department approves massive deal that includes billions in Himars and howitzer equipment, drones and software.

Why has reference to Taiwan attending Rimpac been removed from US defence bill?

Senators’ bid to ‘strongly encourage’ invitation is removed from compromise bill, raising questions in Taipei.

Taipei mayor Chiang Wan-an to attend forum in Shanghai under Taiwan’s watch

Mainland Affairs Council says it must be told of any deviation from itinerary and delegation must gain approval before signing agreements.

Mainland police offer cash rewards for tips on Taiwan’s ‘terrible’ influencers

Online personalities Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan identified as ‘henchmen and accomplices’ for the island’s independence.

Taiwan faces new unease after Xi-Trump summit leaves island sidelined

With the issue left off the table during last week’s meeting, analysts suggest that ‘strategic silence’ could mean new risks ahead.

Taiwan can join Apec summit if it sticks to one-China principle, Beijing says

Taipei claims ‘numerous conditions’ have been imposed on its attendance at next year’s meeting in Shenzhen.

Why ceremonies honouring Chinese sea goddess Mazu spark concerns in Taiwan

Mazu has millions of worshippers on the mainland and in Taiwan, and has been promoted by Beijing as a ‘spiritual bond’ between the two sides.

Beijing takes aim at ‘Taiwan independence’ in restoration day address

We must foster a shared Chinese national identity, top political adviser says, commemorating end to island’s half-century of Japanese rule.

Beijing will invite Taiwan guests to mark 80 years since Japan’s surrender of island

‘Great victory deserves to be commemorated by compatriots on both sides’ of strait, Taiwan Affairs Office says.

Chinese spy drama Silent Honour inspires praise for real-life agents

‘Sudden surge’ of visitors to memorial park and one agent’s family home comes as series about mainland intelligence operation in Taiwan ends.

Japan’s Takaichi faces tensions with coalition partner, China

Sanae Takaichi, poised to become Japan’s first woman prime minister, has dialled down her China rhetoric as she seeks to shore up the LDP’s ruling coalition.

Beijing accuses Japan of allowing ‘Taiwan independence’ platform with Tsai trip

Former Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen visited Japan as a tourist this month, representative says, but Beijing urges ‘utmost caution’.

‘Arrogance of power’: Taiwan’s Lai suffers sharp defeat as both recall bids fail

Poor showing in nuclear referendum caps summer of setbacks for Taiwanese leader and his party, prompting softer tone from Lai and reform vow.

Beijing says Tokyo must ‘make the right choice’ as Japan remembers WWII

On the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, Shigeru Ishiba expresses ‘remorse’ – a first for a Japanese prime minister since 2013.

Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new soft power?

As overseas fans binge on Chinese hit streaming shows, slick productions could boost country’s image on the global stage, experts say.