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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

Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun begins ‘journey of peace’ in Shanghai

Kuomintang chairwoman is leading a delegation on a six-day visit to mainland China, during which she is expected to meet Xi Jinping.

Beijing says cremated spy remains returned from Taiwan remind of ‘heroic deeds’

Beijing sanctions Japan lawmaker for ‘colluding with Taiwan independence forces’

Taiwan KMT leader to visit mainland China to aid ‘peaceful’ relations: Beijing

Cheng Li-wun invited to visit Jiangsu province, Shanghai and Beijing next month.

Taiwan can ease Iran energy anxiety with peaceful reunification, Beijing says

Comments build on Beijing’s recent tendency towards detailing economic and lifestyle benefits for island from reunification.

PLA ramps up Taiwan patrols after lull as Beijing slams William Lai’s speech

Beijing sends 26 sorties over the weekend, coinciding with comments by Taiwanese leader claiming the island is ‘sovereign’.

No PLA planes over Taiwan in 6 days. Why has Beijing pressed pause?

Analysts say the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting.

Over 3 million Taiwanese visited mainland China in 2025, Taipei says

Taiwanese media attributes slow post-pandemic recovery to cross-strait tensions, partial travel bans.

Communist Party and KMT revive forum stalled by decade of cross-strait tensions

Dialogue channel could pave the way for a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun.

What Beijing’s drone flight over Pratas Island means for its Taiwan strategy

Analysts say PLA’s first confirmed drone deployment in Taiwan-claimed airspace is the latest ‘salami-slicing’ tactic towards the island.

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

Liu Shyh-fang and Cheng Ying-yao are added to list of ‘stubborn Taiwan independence figures’.

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

Proposed changes show William Lai’s administration and party are ‘peace destroyers, crisis creators and war instigator’.

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.