Taiwan

Country Taiwan
Capital Taipei
Continent Asia
Currency New Taiwan dollar(TWD)
Languages Standard Chinese, Hokkien, Hakka, Formosan languages & Fuzhou dialect

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Introduction

In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of China. Over the next five decades, the ruling authorities gradually democratized and incorporated the local population within the governing structure. In 2000, Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. Throughout this period, the island prospered and became one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." The dominant political issues continue to be the relationship between Taiwan and China - specifically the question of Taiwan's eventual status - as well as domestic political and economic reform.

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Cheng Li-wun: Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing - BBCCheng Li-wun: Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing  BBC

Taiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition - ReutersTaiwan sees only warships and warplanes as China talks peace with opposition  Reuters

Takaichi's Taiwan remarks root cause of woes in China-Japan ties - news.cgtn.comTakaichi's Taiwan remarks root cause of woes in China-Japan ties  news.cgtn.com

MoU for Indo-Taiwan industrial park signed - The Times of IndiaMoU for Indo-Taiwan industrial park signed  The Times of India

China Vs Taiwan | First In A Decade: Taiwan Opposition Leader Shakes Hand With Xi Jinping - NDTVChina Vs Taiwan | First In A Decade: Taiwan Opposition Leader Shakes Hand With Xi Jinping  NDTV

China Sends Message to Trump as It Welcomes Taiwan’s Opposition Leader - Bloomberg.comChina Sends Message to Trump as It Welcomes Taiwan’s Opposition Leader  Bloomberg.com

Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi - Al JazeeraTaiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi  Al Jazeera

China uses Iran war distraction to advance Taiwan reunification with chip supply leverage - India TodayChina uses Iran war distraction to advance Taiwan reunification with chip supply leverage  India Today

Xi meets Taiwan’s Opposition leader, says Taiwan independence chief culprit undermining peace - The HinduXi meets Taiwan’s Opposition leader, says Taiwan independence chief culprit undermining peace  The Hindu

Xi Hosts Taiwan Opposition Leader to Draw Island Closer to China - WSJXi Hosts Taiwan Opposition Leader to Draw Island Closer to China  WSJ

Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting - The GuardianXi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting  The Guardian

China’s Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader unification an ‘inevitability’ - Financial TimesChina’s Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader unification an ‘inevitability’  Financial Times

Xi tells Taiwan opposition chief China will ‘never tolerate’ island’s independence - The Japan TimesXi tells Taiwan opposition chief China will ‘never tolerate’ island’s independence  The Japan Times

China’s Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump - NPRChina’s Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump  NPR

China's Xi invokes 'threat' of Taiwan independence in first cross-strait opposition talks in a decade - CNBCChina's Xi invokes 'threat' of Taiwan independence in first cross-strait opposition talks in a decade  CNBC

Xi tells Taiwan’s opposition leader he’s confident island will 'get together' with China, stresses cooperation - Anadolu AjansiXi tells Taiwan’s opposition leader he’s confident island will 'get together' with China, stresses cooperation  Anadolu Ajansi

Gujarat govt, Taiwanese firm sign MoU for India-Taiwan Industrial Park in Sanand–Dholera region - India Tribune - ChicagoGujarat govt, Taiwanese firm sign MoU for India-Taiwan Industrial Park in Sanand–Dholera region  India Tribune - Chicago

Taiwan reinforcing asymmetric defense strategy as PLA threat looms - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMTaiwan reinforcing asymmetric defense strategy as PLA threat looms  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

Xi Tells Taiwan's Main Opposition Chief That China Wants Peace, Unification - Bloomberg.comXi Tells Taiwan's Main Opposition Chief That China Wants Peace, Unification  Bloomberg.com

China's Xi talks peace with Taiwan's opposition leader even as Beijing raises military pressure - NBC NewsChina's Xi talks peace with Taiwan's opposition leader even as Beijing raises military pressure  NBC News

Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader for First Time in a Decade - The New York TimesXi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader for First Time in a Decade  The New York Times

On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation - Al JazeeraOn rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation  Al Jazeera

Opinion | Taiwan and the Trump-Xi Meeting - WSJOpinion | Taiwan and the Trump-Xi Meeting  WSJ

Positioning the KMT in the U.S.–China–Taiwan Triangle: Cheng Li-wun’s Early Tenure - Asia SocietyPositioning the KMT in the U.S.–China–Taiwan Triangle: Cheng Li-wun’s Early Tenure  Asia Society

Taiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping - BBCTaiwan opposition leader visits China for expected meeting with Xi Jinping  BBC

China's pressure threatens democracy: Taiwan warns against appeasing it - ANI NewsChina's pressure threatens democracy: Taiwan warns against appeasing it  ANI News

China won't tolerate Taiwan's independence, says President Xi Jinping - Business StandardChina won't tolerate Taiwan's independence, says President Xi Jinping  Business Standard

China’s Xi touts peace - and points to global conflicts - in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader - CNNChina’s Xi touts peace - and points to global conflicts - in rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader  CNN

Indo-Taiwan industrial park to be developed in Sanand-Dholera - India's News.NetIndo-Taiwan industrial park to be developed in Sanand-Dholera  India's News.Net

Taiwan: Trade boom drives bold growth upgrade – ING - FXStreetTaiwan: Trade boom drives bold growth upgrade – ING  FXStreet

Taiwan opposition leader talks peace with China as her party skips defence talks in Taipei - ReutersTaiwan opposition leader talks peace with China as her party skips defence talks in Taipei  Reuters

China’s Xi Jinping meets Taiwan KMT leader amid rising tensions - Mid-dayChina’s Xi Jinping meets Taiwan KMT leader amid rising tensions  Mid-day

China’s Xi holds rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader - CNNChina’s Xi holds rare meeting with Taiwan opposition leader  CNN

Indo-Taiwan Industrial Park in Gujarat - Rediff MoneyWizIndo-Taiwan Industrial Park in Gujarat  Rediff MoneyWiz

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader - ReutersChina will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition leader  Reuters

China's Xi Jinping hosts Taiwan opposition leader in Beijing - DW.comChina's Xi Jinping hosts Taiwan opposition leader in Beijing  DW.com

Kim Jong Un vows support for China ‘realizing’ territorial policy on Taiwan - NK NewsKim Jong Un vows support for China ‘realizing’ territorial policy on Taiwan  NK News

Taiwan partners with French drone leader to boost key tech, global supply chain - digitimesTaiwan partners with French drone leader to boost key tech, global supply chain  digitimes

Xi sells 'peace' message to Taiwan opposition during visit - DW.comXi sells 'peace' message to Taiwan opposition during visit  DW.com

People on both sides of the strait are Chinese, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader - The Economic Times Video | ET Tv - The Economic TimesPeople on both sides of the strait are Chinese, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader - The Economic Times Video | ET Tv  The Economic Times

People on both sides of the strait are Chinese, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader - The Economic TimesPeople on both sides of the strait are Chinese, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader  The Economic Times

Taiwan Exports Accelerate Sharply in March Despite Mideast Tensions - WSJTaiwan Exports Accelerate Sharply in March Despite Mideast Tensions  WSJ

The Tightrope Walk of Democratic Defense: Lessons from Taiwan’s Platform Governance Challenge - Just SecurityThe Tightrope Walk of Democratic Defense: Lessons from Taiwan’s Platform Governance Challenge  Just Security

Friendly Strangers: How Two Peoples Across the Taiwan Strait Are Drifting Apart - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineFriendly Strangers: How Two Peoples Across the Taiwan Strait Are Drifting Apart  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026 - American Enterprise Institute - AEIChina & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026  American Enterprise Institute - AEI

US Wargame Warns Current Air Force Mix Cannot Defeat China’s Taiwan Invasion by 2035 - Aviation A2ZUS Wargame Warns Current Air Force Mix Cannot Defeat China’s Taiwan Invasion by 2035  Aviation A2Z

Taiwan deepens trade collaboration with Marshall Islands - Taiwan TodayTaiwan deepens trade collaboration with Marshall Islands  Taiwan Today

Taiwan chip distributors report record quarter on AI boom - digitimesTaiwan chip distributors report record quarter on AI boom  digitimes

Tensions Rise as Xi Urges Taiwanese Opposition for Reunification - DevdiscourseTensions Rise as Xi Urges Taiwanese Opposition for Reunification  Devdiscourse

Taiwan Exports, US Surplus Hit Records as AI Outweighs War - Bloomberg.comTaiwan Exports, US Surplus Hit Records as AI Outweighs War  Bloomberg.com

Taiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace' - NPRTaiwan's opposition leader arrives in China for a 'Journey of Peace'  NPR

Taiwan’s Political Crisis Is a Security Nightmare - Foreign PolicyTaiwan’s Political Crisis Is a Security Nightmare  Foreign Policy

Xi expresses ‘full confidence’ in China-Taiwan unity in meeting with opposition chief - France 24Xi expresses ‘full confidence’ in China-Taiwan unity in meeting with opposition chief  France 24

Xi Jinping: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China - news.cgtn.comXi Jinping: Both sides of the Taiwan Strait belong to one China  news.cgtn.com

Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader reunification is 'certainty of history' in rare Beijing meeting - TRT WorldXi tells Taiwan opposition leader reunification is 'certainty of history' in rare Beijing meeting  TRT World

‘One family, who wants peace,’ Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader in rare meeting - Top updates - Mint‘One family, who wants peace,’ Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader in rare meeting - Top updates  Mint

Analysis: Taiwan's AI supply chain posts strong March revenues, signaling the buildout is still accelerating - digitimesAnalysis: Taiwan's AI supply chain posts strong March revenues, signaling the buildout is still accelerating  digitimes

Controversy surrounds Taiwan opposition leader’s visit to China - CNNControversy surrounds Taiwan opposition leader’s visit to China  CNN

Analysis: What $70 billion in Taiwan hardware revenue tells you about the AI supercycle - digitimesAnalysis: What $70 billion in Taiwan hardware revenue tells you about the AI supercycle  digitimes

'Avoid war': Taiwan's opposition leader proposes rare peace cooperation to Xi Jinping - WION'Avoid war': Taiwan's opposition leader proposes rare peace cooperation to Xi Jinping  WION

China Will Not Tolerate Taiwan Independence, Xi Tells It’s Opposition Leader - The China-Global South ProjectChina Will Not Tolerate Taiwan Independence, Xi Tells It’s Opposition Leader  The China-Global South Project

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island’s opposition leader - ThePrintChina will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi tells island’s opposition leader  ThePrint

Meanwhile, Along Another Dire Strait in Asia ... - Bloomberg.comMeanwhile, Along Another Dire Strait in Asia ...  Bloomberg.com

A historic week in China could shape the Xi-Trump meeting - Australian Broadcasting CorporationA historic week in China could shape the Xi-Trump meeting  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Taiwan's 104 Corp March revenue rises 9.9% - Staffing Industry AnalystsTaiwan's 104 Corp March revenue rises 9.9%  Staffing Industry Analysts

Taiwan Sees Only Warships and Warplanes as China Talks Peace With Opposition - The China-Global South ProjectTaiwan Sees Only Warships and Warplanes as China Talks Peace With Opposition  The China-Global South Project

Japan lowers view of China relations amid tension over Taiwan - The Japan TimesJapan lowers view of China relations amid tension over Taiwan  The Japan Times

Chinese President Xi meets Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng in Beijing | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesChinese President Xi meets Taiwan’s opposition leader Cheng in Beijing | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Unification is ‘inevitable’, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader - DawnUnification is ‘inevitable’, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader  Dawn

Xinhua Commentary: Working together for peace, prosperity across Taiwan Strait - XinhuaXinhua Commentary: Working together for peace, prosperity across Taiwan Strait  Xinhua

Taiwan’s Energy Challenges Amid Shifting Geopolitical Realities: National Security, Energy Transition, and Technological Ambitions of an Insular Democracy Under Pressure - Taiwan InsightTaiwan’s Energy Challenges Amid Shifting Geopolitical Realities: National Security, Energy Transition, and Technological Ambitions of an Insular Democracy Under Pressure  Taiwan Insight

Xi Jinping tells Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun ‘we need peace’ - South China Morning PostXi Jinping tells Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun ‘we need peace’  South China Morning Post

Taiwan matters: how the status quo underpins Indo-Pacific peace and prosperity - Australian Strategic Policy InstituteTaiwan matters: how the status quo underpins Indo-Pacific peace and prosperity  Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’ - AP NewsTaiwan opposition leader arrives in China on what she calls a ‘journey to peace’  AP News

China will ‘absolutely not tolerate’ independence for Taiwan, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader - The IndependentChina will ‘absolutely not tolerate’ independence for Taiwan, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader  The Independent

Haiti stands with Taiwan in support of freedom: envoy - Taipei TimesHaiti stands with Taiwan in support of freedom: envoy  Taipei Times

Why is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock surging today? - Investing.comWhy is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing stock surging today?  Investing.com

Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader - DawnChinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader  Dawn

Cheng calls for more space for Taiwan - Taipei TimesCheng calls for more space for Taiwan  Taipei Times

Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Soars 20% YTD: Time to Hold or Book Profit? - Zacks Investment ResearchTaiwan Semiconductor Stock Soars 20% YTD: Time to Hold or Book Profit?  Zacks Investment Research

Glencore, Taiwan refiner book tankers to load Middle East oil after ceasefire - ReutersGlencore, Taiwan refiner book tankers to load Middle East oil after ceasefire  Reuters

China targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says - ReutersChina targets Taiwan's chip prowess to evade global 'containment', Taipei government says  Reuters

Taiwan Relations Act affirms Taiwan’s importance: AIT - Taipei TimesTaiwan Relations Act affirms Taiwan’s importance: AIT  Taipei Times

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Climbs On Record Q1 Revenue Jump Of 35% - TIKR.comTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Climbs On Record Q1 Revenue Jump Of 35%  TIKR.com

Taiwan March exports hit record high value as AI-related demand remains solid - ReutersTaiwan March exports hit record high value as AI-related demand remains solid  Reuters

Indo – Taiwan Industrial Park to be set up in Sanand-Dholera region; Gujarat govt inks MoU - DeshGujaratIndo – Taiwan Industrial Park to be set up in Sanand-Dholera region; Gujarat govt inks MoU  DeshGujarat

Editorial | Cheng’s Beijing visit underscores hope for cross-strait engagement - South China Morning PostEditorial | Cheng’s Beijing visit underscores hope for cross-strait engagement  South China Morning Post

Video: China won't tolerate independent Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition - The Globe and MailVideo: China won't tolerate independent Taiwan, Xi tells island's opposition  The Globe and Mail

Xi to Meet Taiwan’s Opposition Head for First Time in Decade - Bloomberg.comXi to Meet Taiwan’s Opposition Head for First Time in Decade  Bloomberg.com

China can never accept Taiwan independence, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader - The Irish TimesChina can never accept Taiwan independence, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader  The Irish Times

What China Just Learned From the Iran War - The AtlanticWhat China Just Learned From the Iran War  The Atlantic

Xi Invites Taiwan Opposition Leader to China Before Trump Summit - Bloomberg.comXi Invites Taiwan Opposition Leader to China Before Trump Summit  Bloomberg.com

Sinner, Alcaraz wobble; Taiwan’s Liang wins - Taipei TimesSinner, Alcaraz wobble; Taiwan’s Liang wins  Taipei Times

Chinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader - CNAChinese, Taiwanese will unite, Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader  CNA

Xi Warns China Will Not Tolerate Taiwan Independence During Opposition Leader Meeting - Arise NewsXi Warns China Will Not Tolerate Taiwan Independence During Opposition Leader Meeting  Arise News

KMT echoing Beijing narrative could affect global support for Taiwan: MAC - Focus TaiwanKMT echoing Beijing narrative could affect global support for Taiwan: MAC  Focus Taiwan

Cheng’s visit to Yangshan Port underscores need for Taiwan to seize 15th Five-Year Plan opportunities - Global TimesCheng’s visit to Yangshan Port underscores need for Taiwan to seize 15th Five-Year Plan opportunities  Global Times

Taiwan’s opposition leader meets China’s Xi Jinping as both sides call for peace - AP NewsTaiwan’s opposition leader meets China’s Xi Jinping as both sides call for peace  AP News

Taiwan Opposition Trip to Beijing Sparks Accusations of CCP Influence Operations - Vision TimesTaiwan Opposition Trip to Beijing Sparks Accusations of CCP Influence Operations  Vision Times

Taiwan detects 17 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 ship around itself - Tribune IndiaTaiwan detects 17 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 ship around itself  Tribune India