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CROSS-STRAIT TIMELINE 2016-2017

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CHRONOLOGY
A CHRONOLOGY OF CHINA, TAIWAN, AND UNITED STATES RELATIONS (2016 to 2017) (Reverse Order)
  CHINA ROC US OTHER
16 Jan 2016   DPP Tsai Ing-wen wins the Presidential election (garnering 6.89 million votes or 56.12%)

Tsai’s Victory Speech (Full Text)

DPP wins majority in the Legislature (68 of the 113 set Legislative Yuan)

Statement by U.S. State Department Spokesperson John Kirby On Taiwan's Election The Result of the Presidential Election in Taiwan, a statement by Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida
17 Jan 2016 Mainland highlights 1992 Consensus as Tsai elected Taiwan leader Mainland highlights 1992 Consensus as Tsai elected Taiwan leader    
17-18 Jan 2016   Ambassador Bill Burns, AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt visit Taipei Ambassador Bill Burns, AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt visit Taipei  
18 Jan 2016   President Ma meets US senior envoy and former Deputy Secretary of State William Burns

President Ma extols robust Taiwan-U.S. ties

Ministry of Finance (MOF) commits to Taiwan AIIB bid
   
21 Jan 2016 Deputy Secretary Blinken travels to Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials, including meeting with Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Minister Zhang Zhijun to discuss cross-Strait relations Deputy Secretary Blinken travels to Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials, including meeting with Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Minister Zhang Zhijun to discuss cross-Strait relations    
1 Feb 2016   1st DPP-controlled ROC Legislature Sworn in    
2 Feb 2016 Cross-strait transit stop trial begins Cross-strait transit stop trial begins    
11 Feb 2016     House on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Hearing: The Future of U.S.-Taiwan Relations  
16 Feb 2016   President Ma Ying-jeou meets with US Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Chairman Emeritus of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology President Ma Ying-jeou meets with US Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Chairman Emeritus of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology  
20 Feb 2016 MAC chief meets visiting TAO official Chen briefly MAC chief meets visiting TAO official Chen briefly    
23 Feb 2016 PRC Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry PRC Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with PRC Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Admiral Harris, Commander, United States Pacific Command – Statement on Taiwan
 
24 Feb 2016 Taiwan policy unchanged after elections: mainland Taiwan policy unchanged after elections: mainland    
25 Feb 2016 Statesmen: Wang Yi, Minister of Foreign Affairs, PRC gives talk at CSIS on Chinese Foreign Policy and US China Relations     Australian government releases 2016 Defense White Paper; defense budget expected to increase by 81%
02 Mar 2016   Ma: Mainland Faces Our Constitution, Good for Cross-Strait Peace Kurt Tong Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, gives a talk on “Taiwan’s International Role and the GCTF”  
03 Mar 2016   President Ma offers successor advice on cross-Taiwan Strait peace    
05-13 Mar 2016 The Fourth session of the 12th National People’s Congress (NPC) Session      
05 Mar 2016 Premier Li Keqiang delivers annual Government Work Report to the 12th NPC Session, stating the Chinese leadership will “oppose separatist activities for the independence of Taiwan, safeguard China’s territorial integrity, maintain the peaceful growth of cross-strait relations, and safeguard peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”.

President Xi  Jinping vows to curb Taiwan secessionists
     
8 Mar 2016     S. 2426, passes the Senate without amendment -- to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to obtain observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) and for other purposes  
08-10 Mar 2016   Nerissa J. Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, visits Taiwan  Nerissa J. Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, visits Taiwan   
09-12 Mar 2016   Stephenie Foster, Senior Advisor in the U.S. Secretary of State’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, visits Taiwan Stephenie Foster, Senior Advisor in the U.S. Secretary of State’s Office of Global Women’s Issues, visits Taiwan  
14 Mar 2016     S.2426 passes the House  
16 Mar 2016 More measures for cross-Strait economic ties: premier      
17 Mar 2016

Statement by the Republic of China on the Resumption of Diplomatic Ties between The Gambia and mainland China

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je meets with American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairman Raymond Burghardt in Los Angeles

Ma condemns Gambia-China ties

Statement by the Republic of China on the Resumption of Diplomatic Ties between The Gambia and mainland China

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je meets with American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Chairman Raymond Burghardt in Los Angeles  
18 Mar 2016   Public Law No: 114-139 Taiwan Interpol Observer Status Public Law No: 114-139 Taiwan Interpol Observer Status  
19 Mar 2016   Taiwan thanks U.S. President Obama for Interpol bid support Taiwan thanks U.S. President Obama for Interpol bid support  
21 Mar 2016 China warns the United States not to endorse observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol)

President elect Tsai Ing-wen to pursue  “new southward policy”

China can limit Taiwan: ex-minister

The National Security Bureau reports concerns that Taiwan’s diplomatic ties are at risk of being undermined by Beijing ahead of Tsai’s inauguration

Position Paper on the South China Sea

   
24 Mar 2016 First cross-Strait bank card issued      
25 Mar 2016   President Ma on  China, Disputed Islands in CNN Interview with Amanpour    
29 Mar 2016 New KMT chief 'to remain on peaceful path' New KMT chief 'to remain on peaceful path'    
30 Mar 2016   Kurt Tong, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, remarks at AmCham Taipei Kurt Tong, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, remarks at AmCham Taipei  
31 Mar 2016 President Xi and President Obama hold bilateral meeting

Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Nuclear Security Summit
Chairman of the SEF cancels a planned April trip to the mainland, after the DPP brings forward a motion requiring the SEF Chairman to obtain approval for the trip from the Legislative Yuan President Xi and President Obama hold bilateral meeting

Press Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the Nuclear Security Summit
 
02 Apr 2016   DPP reaches an agreement on a bill to monitor cross-strait talks and agreements, granting the legislature the power to intervene before, during, and after negotiations

DPP unveils draft bill on cross-strait talks
   
11 Apr 2016     Inhofe, Menendez Celebrate Anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act  
12 Apr 2016     Introduction of H.R.4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

Introduction of H.R.4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
 
20 Apr 2016     U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee passes H. Con Res. 88 reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and the Six Assurances  
21 Apr 2016  

Cross-strait consensus reached on telecoms fraud case

Q&A of The Straits Times' interview with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou

   
22 Apr 2016     Daniel R. Russel, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Remarks at "China's Growing Pains" Conference  
26 Apr 2016     DOD Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China  
28 Apr 2016   U. S.-Taiwan Relations: Our Shared Future,Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at National Chengchi University U. S.-Taiwan Relations: Our Shared Future,Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at National Chengchi University

House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hearing: America as a Pacific Power: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia

S. 1635  Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016
 
29 Apr 2016 Cross-strait clinical tests open door for Taiwan firms President Ma Ying-Jeou Marks Koo-Wang Talks

Cross-strait clinical tests open door for Taiwan firms
   
06 May 2016

Taiwan's participation in WHA based on One China principle

Full Text of Taiwan's Invitation to Join the World Health Assembly

Taiwan's participation in WHA based on One China principle

Taiwan's participation in WHA based on One China principle

 
15 May 2016 Beijing blasts Pentagon report on Chinese military as damaging trust   Beijing blasts Pentagon report on Chinese military as damaging trust  
17 May 2016 China's top legislator hears briefing by HKSAR officials "One China" is Republic of China: MAC    
18 May 2016   NDAA 2017 (Section 1284 states that, "The Secretary of Defense should carry out a programme of exchanges of senior military officers and senior officials between the United States and Taiwan designed to improve military to military relations between the United States and Taiwan.")

Introduced to the Senate: S.2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

Passage of H.R.4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

NDAA 2017 (Section 1284 states that, "The Secretary of Defense should carry out a programme of exchanges of senior military officers and senior officials between the United States and Taiwan designed to improve military to military relations between the United States and Taiwan.")

 
20 May 2016 Full text of mainland's Taiwan affairs authorities' statement on cross-Straits relations Full text of mainland's Taiwan affairs authorities' statement on cross-Straits relations Statement by Senator John McCain on the Inauguration of the New Taiwanese President  
21 May 2016

1992 Consensus basis for regular contact between cross-Strait affairs authorities: spokesman

ARATS: talks to continue if SEF authorized to confirm 1992 Consensus

1992 Consensus basis for regular contact between cross-Strait affairs authorities: spokesman

ARATS: talks to continue if SEF authorized to confirm 1992 Consensus

   
24 May 2016   Premier Lin drops charges against sunflower protesters    
25 May 2016

Taiwan's attitude toward cross-Strait ties must be clarified: mainland spokesman

Taiwan's attitude toward cross-Strait ties must be clarified: mainland spokesman

   
26 May 2016     Placed on Calendar Senate H.R. 4909 - - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

Introduction of H.R.4909 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Senate)
 
30 May 2016  

President Tsai inspects military base, pledges reforms

U.S. Congressional Delegation to Arrive in Taiwan

U.S. Congressional Delegation to Arrive in Taiwan  
03 Jun 2016   Premier Lin unveils policy guidelines at Legislature    
05 Jun 2016   Tsai urges US to continue arms sales

Senator John McCain to Lead U.S. Congressional Delegation to Taiwan 
Tsai urges US to continue arms sales

Senator John McCain to Lead U.S. Congressional Delegation to Taiwan 
 
07 Jun 2016   President Tsai's address at Europe Day Dinner    
09 Jun 2016   Boost to defense spending ‘important’ Boost to defense spending ‘important’  
12 Jun 2016 Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, addresses the opening ceremony of the eighth Straits Forum in Xiamen Yu Zhengsheng, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, addresses the opening ceremony of the eighth Straits Forum in Xiamen    
14 Jun 2016     S.2943 passed/agreed to in Senate. Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 85 - 13  
15 Jun 2016 Spokesman denies anti-Taiwan sentiment among mainlanders      
16 Jun 2016   Taiwan to host US Department of State language program Taiwan to host US Department of State language program

Remarks by Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for APEC at the “Conference on Energy Efficiency in Asia”
 
17 Jun 2016   President Tsai Ing-wen meets with Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, United States Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs and Senior Official for APEC    
21 Jun 2016   President Tsai meets delegation from US-China Economic and Security Review Commission President Tsai meets delegation from US-China Economic and Security Review Commission  
24 Jun 2016  

President Tsai meets with Senator Marco Rubio during her transit stop in Miami on her way to Panama.

AIT chairman hopes for continued cross-strait communication

President Tsai meets with Senator Marco Rubio during her transit stop in Miami on her way to Panama.

AIT chairman hopes for continued cross-strait communication

 
26 Jun 2016 Taiwan Affairs Office states that, because the Taiwan side has not recognized the '1992 Consensus', the cross-strait communication mechanism, especially with regards to the Taiwan telecom fraud suspects sent to the mainland by the Cambodian authorities, has been closed.
Chinese: http://www.gwytb.gov.cn/wyly/201606/
t20160625_11491242.htm
Taiwan Affairs Office states that, because the Taiwan side has not recognized the '1992 Consensus', the cross-strait communication mechanism, especially with regards to the Taiwan telecom fraud suspects sent to the mainland by the Cambodian authorities, has been closed.
Chinese: http://www.gwytb.gov.cn/wyly/201606/
t20160625_11491242.htm


President Tsai's first-day itinerary in Panama
   
27 Jun 2016        
28 Jun 2016 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Regular Press Conference      
29 Jun 2016 Taiwan blamed for suspension of cross-Strait communication AIT Chairman Interview with VOA AIT Chairman Interview with VOA  
30 Jun 2016

RIMPAC Commences

Defense Ministry's regular press conference on June 30

Defense Ministry's regular press conference on June 30 RIMPAC Commences  
01 Jul 2016 Xi reiterates opposition to 'Taiwan independence' President Tsai stops over in Los Angeles en route to Taiwan

Tsai shrugs off 'President of Taiwan' criticism from KMT
   
02 Jul 2016   President Tsai vows full investigation of missile incident    
04 Jul 2016   President Tsai issues 6 missile incident directives via Facebook

Taiwan keeps neighbors informed over domestic missile incident
   
06 Jul 2016   U.S. reassures Taiwan on cooperation after missile incident    
07 Jul 2016 China urges U.S. to stop supporting Taiwan independence  

S.Con.Res.38 - A concurrent resolution reaffirming the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as cornerstones of United States-Taiwan relations.

S.2943 passed/agreed to in House; passed without objection

David Shear Remarks at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace event

 
08 Jul 2016     S. 2943 to conference  
12 Jul 2016 Mainland, Taiwan must defend South China Sea sovereignty: spokesperson ROC position on the South China Sea Arbitration    
15 Jul 2016   Taiwan Enters the World Trade Organization (WTO)    
17 Jul 2016 Mainland stresses one-China principle in relations with Taiwan

Remarks by Minister Zhang Zhijun At the 5th World Peace Forum
Ministry of Foreign Affairs ROC (Taiwan) welcomes GOP's inclusion of 'Six Assurances' to platform Ministry of Foreign Affairs ROC (Taiwan) welcomes GOP's inclusion of 'Six Assurances' to platform  
20 Jul 2016   Tsai holds 1st NSC meeting, unveils South China Sea approach<    
21 Jul 2016 RIMPAC 2016: LCS-4 Exercises With Chinese Navy Ahead Of First Deployment To Asia Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen: Beijing Must Respect Our Democratic Will

Taiwan welcomes support from US Republican Party

RIMPAC 2016: LCS-4 Exercises With Chinese Navy Ahead Of First Deployment To Asia
RIMPAC 2016: LCS-4 Exercises With Chinese Navy Ahead Of First Deployment To Asia  
22 Jul 2016   MAC appeals to Beijing to recognize Taiwan's good will    
23 Jul 2016     U.S. urges Taiwan, China to keep channels of communication open  
26 Jul 2016 CMC Vice Chairman meets with U.S. National Security Advisor   CMC Vice Chairman meets with U.S. National Security Advisor  
28 Jul 2016   MAC's consulting committee urges 2nd dialogue track with China

Tsai eyes expansion of cross-strait market
   
03 Aug 2016   Arrivals from China drop by double digits in May, June    
04 Aug 2016 RIMPAC Concludes ICAO issue -- Taiwan seeks safety, China plays politics RIMPAC Concludes  
05 Aug 2016   Taiwan seeks participation in upcoming ICAO assembly    
08 Aug 2016

First U.S. Destroyer Visits China Since South China Sea Ruling (2016)

The MAC and SEF are Committed to Promoting the Peaceful and Stable Development of Cross-Strait Relations

Taiwan Insists on Judicial Sovereignty and Need for Cross-Strait Cooperation to Effectively Combat Cross-Border Telecommunications Fraud

Mainstream Public Opinion in Taiwan Supports Policy Commitment to Maintaining Cross-Strait Peace and Stability and Continued Handling of Cross-Strait Affairs through communication and dialogue

First U.S. Destroyer Visits China Since South China Sea Ruling (2016)

MOFA strongly protests Kenyan deportation of ROC citizens to mainland China

Deporting Taiwanese to China a human rights violation: spokesman

The MAC and SEF are Committed to Promoting the Peaceful and Stable Development of Cross-Strait Relations

Taiwan Insists on Judicial Sovereignty and Need for Cross-Strait Cooperation to Effectively Combat Cross-Border Telecommunications Fraud

Mainstream Public Opinion in Taiwan Supports Policy Commitment to Maintaining Cross-Strait Peace and Stability and Continued Handling of Cross-Strait Affairs through communication and dialogue

First U.S. Destroyer Visits China Since South China Sea Ruling (2016)  
09 Aug 2016   Beijing to seek to take more Taiwan fraud suspects to China: MOFA    
10 Aug 2016 Beijing aims to have more Taiwanese deported to China: MOFA Beijing aims to have more Taiwanese deported to China: MOFA

Vice President Chen calls for deepening of Taiwan-Japan ties
   
11 Aug 2016 More than 100 Taiwanese held in China: MAC More than 100 Taiwanese held in China: MAC    
13 Aug 2016 United front' figure to lead Chinese delegates

Taiwan accepts US weapons deal
United front' figure to lead Chinese delegates

Taiwan accepts US weapons deal
Taiwan accepts US weapons deal  
16 Aug 2016

PLA Army commander meets with U.S. Army Chief of Staf

Chinese, US Navy ships in CUES drill

Office of the President approves guidelines for New Southbound Policy

PLA Army commander meets with U.S. Army Chief of Staf

Chinese, US Navy ships in CUES drill

 
17 Aug 2016   Interior minister visits Taiping Island, reasserts ROC sovereignty    
18 Aug 2016 Existing cross-strait pacts to continue: Chinese official Existing cross-strait pacts to continue: Chinese official

Taiwan will not seek U.N. membership: foreign minister
   
20 Aug 2016 President Tsai outlines achievements and policy directions President Tsai outlines achievements and policy directions    
21 Aug 2016 Committed to cross-strait status quo: Tsai Committed to cross-strait status quo: Tsai    
22 Aug 2016 China reaffirms firm opposition to "Taiwan independence" China reaffirms firm opposition to "Taiwan independence"    
22-26 Aug 2016   Annual Han Kuang exercises.  The exercises simulate various Chinese attack scenarios.    
23 Aug 2016   No preconditions for cross-strait exchanges: Presidential Office    
25 Aug 2016

President demands a new strategy for defense by Jan. 2017

Taiwan protests Hong Kong's denial of entry to certain nationals

President demands a new strategy for defense by Jan. 2017

President Tsai inspects Han Kuang military exercise

Taiwan protests Hong Kong's denial of entry to certain nationals

   
29 Aug 2016   Taiwan industrial mission inks 4 cooperation pacts in US Taiwan industrial mission inks 4 cooperation pacts in US  
31 Aug 2016   China capable of blockading, taking Taiwan's outlying islands: MND    
01 Sep 2016 ARATS, SEF talks to continue if 1992 Consensus confirmed ARATS, SEF talks to continue if 1992 Consensus confirmed    
02 Sep 2016 Beijing still refusing to resume dialogue, despite Tien postingt Beijing still refusing to resume dialogue, despite Tien postingt    
03 Sep 2016

Xi Jinping Meets with President Barack Obama of US

US reaffirms Taiwan stance following Xinhua claims

US reaffirms Taiwan stance following Xinhua claims

Xi Jinping Meets with President Barack Obama of US

US reaffirms Taiwan stance following Xinhua claims

 
05 Sep 2016   ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds 2016 UNFCCC NGO Forum    
06 Sep 2016

Chinese official wants 'something new' from Taiwan's top negotiator

MAC calls for early passage of cross-strait agreement oversight bill

Beijing takes firm stance opposing HK agitators

SEF chairman seeking talks with Beijing

Chinese official wants 'something new' from Taiwan's top negotiator

MAC calls for early passage of cross-strait agreement oversight bill

Beijing takes firm stance opposing HK agitators

SEF chairman seeking talks with Beijing

   
07 Sep 2016

SEF appointee optimistic over cross-strait relation

MAC urges China to talk over telecom fraud cases

MOFA strongly protests Armenia’s deportation of ROC nationals to mainland China

SEF appointee optimistic over cross-strait relation

MAC urges China to talk over telecom fraud cases

MOFA strongly protests Armenia’s deportation of ROC nationals to mainland China

   
08 Sep 2016   Taiwan an example of flourishing Asian democracy: Obama Taiwan an example of flourishing Asian democracy: Obama  
09 Sep 2016

MAC Issues Statement on SEF Letter

US should reconsider its ‘one China’ policy: NPP

MAC Issues Statement on SEF Letter

US should reconsider its ‘one China’ policy: NPP

US should reconsider its ‘one China’ policy: NPP

 
10 Sep 2016   Taiwan's new top negotiator with China to assume duties Sept. 12    
12 Sep 2016 SEF chief to 'actively pursue' China ties

Taiwan, China conduct repatriations under Kinmen Agreement
SEF chief to 'actively pursue' China ties

Taiwan, China conduct repatriations under Kinmen Agreement

RTI ‘assisting’ unification with China: legislator
   
12-13 Sep 2016  

Security conference draws experts linked to NATO

 

Security conference draws experts linked to NATO

13 Sep 2016 PLA Air Force Flies Over Bashi Channel

President Tsai discusses trade issues with officials from Asia Society Policy Institute and U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Diplomatic allies called upon to push for greater ROC participation in UN

PLA Air Force Flies Over Bashi Channel

President Tsai meets American Institute in Taiwan Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt

President Tsai discusses trade issues with officials from Asia Society Policy Institute and U.S. Chamber of Commerce

President Tsai meets American Institute in Taiwan Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt

 
14 Sep 2016 President reaffirms commitment to improve cross-strait ties

MAC Holds "Cross-Strait Relations under the Tsai Ing-Wen Administration" International Symposium in Washington, D.C.
Tsai hopes for better relations with US

President Tsai attends Mid-Autumn Festival luncheon for representatives of Taiwan-invested enterprises based in mainland China

President reaffirms commitment to improve cross-strait ties

MAC Holds "Cross-Strait Relations under the Tsai Ing-Wen Administration" International Symposium in Washington, D.C.
Tsai hopes for better relations with US  
15 Sep 2016

Accepting 'One China' a must for ICAO attendance: Beijing

Maintaining Peace and Stability in the Taiwan Strait Is a Shared Goal of Both Sides

US lawmakers seek high-level Taiwan visits

President Tsai calls on US to support Taiwan TPP bid

H.R.6047 - Taiwan Travel Act 

Accepting 'One China' a must for ICAO attendance: Beijing

Maintaining Peace and Stability in the Taiwan Strait Is a Shared Goal of Both Sides

Taiwan Travel Act of 2016.

Taiwan Travel Act (H.R. 6047)

US lawmakers seek high-level Taiwan visits

President Tsai calls on US to support Taiwan TPP bid

H.R.6047 - Taiwan Travel Act 

Taiwan Travel Act of 2016.

Taiwan Travel Act (H.R. 6047)

US lawmakers seek high-level Taiwan visits

President Tsai calls on US to support Taiwan TPP bid

H.R.6047 - Taiwan Travel Act 

 
16 Sep 2016

AIT chair calls on Taipei, Beijing to show 'flexibility and creativity

AIT chair calls on Taipei, Beijing to show 'flexibility and creativity

AIT chair calls on Taipei, Beijing to show 'flexibility and creativity

 
17 Sep 2016   NATO experts take part in Taipei security meeting for first time  NATO experts take part in Taipei security meeting for first time
18 Sep 2016

8 Taiwan local government leaders visit Beijing

China’s dialogue proviso ‘not productive,’ Presidential Office says

Local gov't officials hold meeting with Beijing

China meeting likely planned by TAO

8 Taiwan local government leaders visit Beijing

China’s dialogue proviso ‘not productive,’ Presidential Office says

Local gov't officials hold meeting with Beijing

China meeting likely planned by TAO

Crucial’ Taiwan should participate in ICAO: Ed Royce

20 Sep 2016

MAC Solemnly Protests the Deportation of 13 Taiwanese Suspects from Cambodia to the Mainland and Appeals to the Mainland to Set Aside Prejudices and Jointly Formulate Proper Approaches through Positive Communication and Full Dialogue between the Two Sides

Crucial’ Taiwan should participate in ICAO: Ed Royce

MAC Solemnly Protests the Deportation of 13 Taiwanese Suspects from Cambodia to the Mainland and Appeals to the Mainland to Set Aside Prejudices and Jointly Formulate Proper Approaches through Positive Communication and Full Dialogue between the Two Sides

Negotiations office paves way for Taiwan’s trade push

Crucial’ Taiwan should participate in ICAO: Ed Royce

KMT rebuts calls that Beijing visit harmed Taiwan

Crucial’ Taiwan should participate in ICAO: Ed Royce

 
21 Sep 2016

Gov't expresses concern after Cambodia deports suspects to China

Gov't expresses concern after Cambodia deports suspects to China

   
22 Sep 2016   US lawmakers throw weight behind Taiwan’s ICAO bid US lawmakers throw weight behind Taiwan’s ICAO bid  
23 Sep 2016

MAC Issues Solemn Statement: Mainland China's Political Interference Prevents Taiwan from Participating in this Year's ICAO Assembly, Government Expresses Strong Dissatisfaction and Regret

US urges Taiwan and China to engage with dignity

Prerequisite for Taiwan to participate in int'l activity is adherence to one-China policy: Beijing

Diplomacy and Security in the South China Sea: After the Tribunal

MAC Issues Solemn Statement: Mainland China's Political Interference Prevents Taiwan from Participating in this Year's ICAO Assembly, Government Expresses Strong Dissatisfaction and Regret

Transportation minister, TECO chief make case for ICAO participation

US urges Taiwan and China to engage with dignity

ROC regrets that it has not been invited to once again take part in the ICAO Assembly

Prerequisite for Taiwan to participate in int'l activity is adherence to one-China policy: Beijing

Diplomacy and Security in the South China Sea: After the Tribunal

US urges Taiwan and China to engage with dignity

Diplomacy and Security in the South China Sea: After the Tribunal

 
24 Sep 2016  

KMT denies policy change

KMT congress approves new policy platforms

‘Extremely unfair,’ ‘hurtful,’ to exclude Taiwan from ICAO

ICAO: US backs Taiwan's 'meaningful participation'

ICAO: US backs Taiwan's 'meaningful participation'

 
26 Sep 2016  

Delegation to hold talks on ICAO sidelines

   
27 Sep 2016

China may step up pressure on Taiwan on 'one-China' issue: MAC

Hearing: The U.S.–Republic of Korea–Japan Trilateral Relationship: Promoting Mutual Interests in Asia, The Honorable Daniel R. Russel, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State

China may step up pressure on Taiwan on 'one-China' issue: MAC

Hearing: The U.S.–Republic of Korea–Japan Trilateral Relationship: Promoting Mutual Interests in Asia, The Honorable Daniel R. Russel, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Hearing: The U.S.–Republic of Korea–Japan Trilateral Relationship: Promoting Mutual Interests in Asia, The Honorable Daniel R. Russel, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State

 
28 Sep 2016

Mainland urges Taiwan to safeguard Diaoyu Islands, South China Sea

1992 Consensus not an additional premise: spokesperson

DPP calls for continued dialogue between Taiwan, China

Mainland urges Taiwan to safeguard Diaoyu Islands, South China Sea

1992 Consensus not an additional premise: spokesperson

DPP calls for continued dialogue between Taiwan, China

   
29 Sep 2016

Taiwan, China crime pact failing: justice ministe

Taiwan, China crime pact failing: justice ministe

   
30 Sep 2016 National reunification inevitable: mainland spokesperson National reunification inevitable: mainland spokesperson    
01 Oct 2016  

Taiwan to continue seeking to join international community: president

Hung seeking KMT unity amid ‘1992 consensus’ division

   
02-04 Oct 2016  

US-Taiwan Defense Industry Conference 2016

Ministry touts ‘Taiwanese DARPA

   
03 Oct 2016   Taiwan to attend UN climate summit    
04 Oct 2016 Tsai calls for calm, rational approach to cross-strait relations

Tsai calls for calm, rational approach to cross-strait relations

ICAO bid wins support from UK lawmakers

   
05 Oct 2016

Live-fire test canceled to protect secrets: minister

Beijing slammed for hurting Taiwanese relations

Live-fire test canceled to protect secrets: minister

Beijing slammed for hurting Taiwanese relations

President Tsai appoints James Soong as her envoy at 2016 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting

Taiwan, US make headway at 10th round of TIFA talks

Taiwan, US make headway at 10th round of TIFA talks

 
06 Oct 2016 Mainland's Taiwan affairs spokesman reiterates one-China principle Mainland's Taiwan affairs spokesman reiterates one-China principle    
10 Oct 2016 No force can stop cross-Strait reunification: mainland official

No force can stop cross-Strait reunification: mainland official

Tsai: Forging Ahead: Achieving Reforms to Make the Country Great

   
11 Oct 2016

U.S. reiterates importance of cross-strait dialogue

Peace reliant on ‘consensus’: KMT’s Hau

U.S. reiterates importance of cross-strait dialogue

Peace reliant on ‘consensus’: KMT’s Hau

Defense ministry confirms new agency

U.S. reiterates importance of cross-strait dialogue

Defense ministry confirms new agency

 
12 Oct 2016

Beijing urged to honor Taiwan's rights to join international bodies

Beijing to hold forum on cross-Strait peaceful development

Beijing urged to honor Taiwan's rights to join international bodies

Beijing to hold forum on cross-Strait peaceful development

   
13 Oct 2016  

Taiwan, US agree to promote innovation, growth

Gov't looks forward to continued US ties: Tsai

Taiwan, US agree to promote innovation, growth

Gov't looks forward to continued US ties: Tsai

 
14 Oct 2016 Beijing to work with 8 cities, counties that accept '1992 consensus Beijing to work with 8 cities, counties that accept '1992 consensus    
18 Oct 2016 Hung not to mention 'one China, common interpretation' in Beijing Hung not to mention 'one China, common interpretation' in Beijing    
19 Oct 2016 Hung urged to affirm 'separate interpretations' in meet Hung urged to affirm 'separate interpretations' in meet    
20 Oct 2016 Council leaves event after China demands rewording Council leaves event after China demands rewording    
21 Oct 2016

KMT caucus urges sticking to '1992 consensus' at Beijing forum

Caucus seeks KMT-wide ‘one China’ policy

HK warns Taiwan not to meddle

KMT caucus urges sticking to '1992 consensus' at Beijing forum

Caucus seeks KMT-wide ‘one China’ policy

HK warns Taiwan not to meddle

   
22 Oct 2016 Pro-independence Hong Kong legislators speak at NTU

KMT caucus calls for adherence to '1992 Consensus'

Pro-independence Hong Kong legislators speak at NTU

KMT caucus calls for adherence to '1992 Consensus'

   
24 Oct 2016 The Second Meeting of the U.S.-China Space Dialogue   The Second Meeting of the U.S.-China Space Dialogue  
24-27 Oct 2016 Sixth Plenary Session of the 18th CPC Central Committee      
25 Oct 2016 The U.S.-China Counterterrorism Dialogue

Ex-U.S. vice president visits Taiwan

Tsai receives new AIT chairman at Office of President

‘It’s time’ for Taiwan to join Interpol: Ed Royce

Ex-U.S. vice president visits Taiwan

Tsai receives new AIT chairman at Office of President

‘It’s time’ for Taiwan to join Interpol: Ed Royce

The U.S.-China Counterterrorism Dialogue

 
26 Oct 2016 Speech by H.E. State Councilor Yang Jiechi At the Reception for the 45th Anniversary of the Restoration of The Lawful Seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations

KMT a democratic party: Alex Tsai

Speech by H.E. State Councilor Yang Jiechi At the Reception for the 45th Anniversary of the Restoration of The Lawful Seat of the People's Republic of China in the United Nations

   
27 Oct 2016 MAC Expresses Regret and Dissatisfaction over Mainland China's Failure to Face Up to the Reality that the R.O.C. is a Sovereign State MAC Expresses Regret and Dissatisfaction over Mainland China's Failure to Face Up to the Reality that the R.O.C. is a Sovereign State    
29 Oct 2016 Deputy Secretary Blinken's Travel to Beijing   Deputy Secretary Blinken's Travel to Beijing  
30 Oct 2016 KMT should urge China to recognize ROC's existence: DPP

INTERVIEW: Taiwan-US ties ‘never been better,’ U.S. diplomat says

KMT should urge China to recognize ROC's existence: DPP

INTERVIEW: Taiwan-US ties ‘never been better,’ U.S. diplomat says  
30 Oct -3 Nov 2016 Meeting between CPC, KMT leaders significant for cross-Straits ties: spokesperson Meeting between CPC, KMT leaders significant for cross-Straits ties: spokesperson    
31 Oct 2016   Taiwan-Japan maritime affairs dialogue mechanism   Taiwan-Japan maritime affairs dialogue mechanism
Nov 2016 INTERPOL’s current President is Mr Meng Hongwei, PRC Vice Minister of Public Security      
01 Nov 2016

President Tsai urges Beijing to recognize ROC's existence

Xi proposes talks to end cross-Strait hostility

Xi stresses adherence to 1992 Consensus

President Tsai urges Beijing to recognize ROC's existence

Xi proposes talks to end cross-Strait hostility

Xi stresses adherence to 1992 Consensus

   
02 Nov 2016

KMT-CPC: Peace and Development Forum Opens

KMT-CPC: Peace and Development Forum Opens

U.S. reaffirms support for Taiwan's Interpol participation

U.S. reaffirms support for Taiwan's Interpol participation

 
03 Nov 2016 Peace and Development Forum Ends

US reiterates support for Taiwan’s increased international participation

Peace and Development Forum Ends

US reiterates support for Taiwan’s increased international participation  
05 Nov 2016 China urged not to block Taiwan internationally China urged not to block Taiwan internationally    
06 Nov 2016   U.S. Official encourages Taiwan to expand international space U.S. Official encourages Taiwan to expand international space  
07 Nov 2016

DPP legislative caucus supports Hongkongers' fight for democracy

Number of Chinese arrivals down by 32% since May 20: official

DPP legislative caucus supports Hongkongers' fight for democracy

Number of Chinese arrivals down by 32% since May 20: official

   
08 Nov 2016     Donald Trump Elected President of the U.S.  
09 Nov 2016

Chairs Denounce Chinese Government’s Unprecedented Intervention in Hong Kong’s Legal System

Tsai congratulates Trump on US presidential election victory

Tsai congratulates Trump on US presidential election victory

Chairs Denounce Chinese Government’s Unprecedented Intervention in Hong Kong’s Legal System

Chairs Denounce Chinese Government’s Unprecedented Intervention in Hong Kong’s Legal System

10 Nov 2016  

Taiwan-U.S. cooperation and exchanges unchanged: premier

Tsai congratulates Trump on US presidential election victory

Taiwan-U.S. cooperation and exchanges unchanged: premier

Tsai congratulates Trump on US presidential election victory

 
14 Nov 2016  

INTERVIEW: President talks foreign policy in Trump era

INTERVIEW: President talks foreign policy in Trump era

 
16 Nov 2016

Chairs Denounce Chinese Government's Unprecedented Intervention in Hong Kong's Legal System

Xi-Hung meeting significant for cross-Strait relations: spokesman

Xi-Hung meeting significant for cross-Strait relations: spokesman

Taiwan-U.S. Global Cooperation and Training Framework

Chairs Denounce Chinese Government's Unprecedented Intervention in Hong Kong's Legal System

Taiwan-U.S. Global Cooperation and Training Framework

 
17 Nov 2016  

Taiwan envoy, U.S. secretary of state hold talks at APEC summit

Taiwan envoy, U.S. secretary of state hold talks at APEC summit

 
18 Nov 2016

U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange 

China's suppression of Taiwan at Malaysia event unnecessary: Ma

China's suppression of Taiwan at Malaysia event unnecessary: Ma

U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange 

 
23 Nov 2016 Top political advisor stresses opposition to "Taiwan independence" Top political advisor stresses opposition to "Taiwan independence"    
24 Nov 2016

ROC MOFA Lists the Number of Times the PRC Blocks International Space of ROC

Taiwan reliable partner of U.S: envoy

ROC MOFA Lists the Number of Times the PRC Blocks International Space of ROC

Taiwan reliable partner of U.S: envoy

Tsai praises Soong, Taiwan’s APEC delegation

   
25 Nov 2016

Beijing warns Singapore over Military Ties with Taiwan

Beijing warns Singapore over Military Ties with Taiwan

 

Beijing warns Singapore over Military Ties with Taiwan

27 Nov 2016 Taiwan on top of China's military activity: MND Taiwan on top of China's military activity: MND    
28 Nov 2016  

U.S. DoD awards contract to upgrade Taiwan's Air Defenses

U.S. DoD awards contract to upgrade Taiwan's Air Defenses

 
29 Nov 2016 MOFA strongly protests Malaysia’s deportation of 21 ROC nationals to mainland China in violation of principle of national jurisdiction MOFA strongly protests Malaysia’s deportation of 21 ROC nationals to mainland China in violation of principle of national jurisdiction    
30 Nov 2016 Mainland spokesperson rebukes de-sinicization activities in Taiwan Mainland spokesperson rebukes de-sinicization activities in Taiwan    
2 Dec 2016

China says pro-independence Taiwan firms not welcome

Continued goodwill can restart cross-strait dialogue: SEF head

China says pro-independence Taiwan firms not welcome

Continued goodwill can restart cross-strait dialogue: SEF head

   
03 Dec 2016

President Tsai and US President-elect Donald J. Trump engage in phone conversation

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang’s Remarks on US President-elect Trump’s Phone Call with Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen.  PRC Minsitry of Foreign Affairs

China lodges representations to U.S. over Trump's call with Taiwan leader

President Tsai and US President-elect Donald J. Trump engage in phone conversation

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang’s Remarks on US President-elect Trump’s Phone Call with Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen.  PRC Minsitry of Foreign Affairs

China lodges representations to U.S. over Trump's call with Taiwan leader

President Tsai and US President-elect Donald J. Trump engage in phone conversation

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang’s Remarks on US President-elect Trump’s Phone Call with Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen.  PRC Minsitry of Foreign Affairs

China lodges representations to U.S. over Trump's call with Taiwan leader

 
05 Dec 2016   Tsai congratulates US President-elect Trump in phone call Tsai congratulates US President-elect Trump in phone call  
07 Dec 2016   Tsai praises Taiwan-US ties in address to foreign journalists Tsai praises Taiwan-US ties in address to foreign journalists  
08 Dec 2016   Committee Report to Accompany S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 Committee Report to Accompany S. 2943 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017  
12 Dec 2016 Chinese aircraft approach Taiwan airspace as 'warning': MND Chinese aircraft approach Taiwan airspace as 'warning': MND Chinese aircraft approach Taiwan airspace as 'warning': MND  
12-13 Dec 2016     The United States and Japan held the bilateral Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) The United States and Japan held the bilateral Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD)
13 Dec 2016 Taiwan wants good relations with U.S., stable cross-strait ties Taiwan wants good relations with U.S., stable cross-strait ties Taiwan wants good relations with U.S., stable cross-strait ties  
14 Dec 2016

ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan security dialogue held in Taipei

ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan security dialogue held in Taipei

ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan security dialogue held in Taipei

ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan security dialogue held in Taipei

ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan security dialogue held in Taipei

ROC (Taiwan)-US-Japan security dialogue held in Taipei

16 Dec 2016 Press Conference by the President (Comments on China,Taiwan) Press Conference by the President (Comments on China,Taiwan) Press Conference by the President (Comments on China,Taiwan)  
19 Dec 2016 Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Return of U.S. Navy UUV   Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Return of U.S. Navy UUV  
21 Dec 2016

ROC government terminates diplomatic relations with São Tomé and Príncipe with immediate effect to uphold national dignity

MAC Voices Strong Dissatisfaction and Regret over Mainland Authorities' Cajoling of São Tomé and Príncipe into Breaking off Diplomatic Relations with Taiwan

ROC government terminates diplomatic relations with São Tomé and Príncipe with immediate effect to uphold national dignity

MAC Voices Strong Dissatisfaction and Regret over Mainland Authorities' Cajoling of São Tomé and Príncipe into Breaking off Diplomatic Relations with Taiwan

   
23 Dec 2016

CPC, KMT hold dialogue on cross-Strait ties

Statement by the President on Signing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

CPC, KMT hold dialogue on cross-Strait ties

Statement by the President on Signing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

Statement by the President on Signing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

 
24 Dec 2016 US president signs bill backing military exchanges with Taiwa US president signs bill backing military exchanges with Taiwa US president signs bill backing military exchanges with Taiwa  
26 Dec 2016 Response to São Tomé and Príncipe’s re-establishment of diplomatic ties with mainland China Response to São Tomé and Príncipe’s re-establishment of diplomatic ties with mainland China    
27 Dec 2016   Tsai outlines progress, directions for indigenous transitional justice    
28 Dec 2016

China urges U.S. to carefully handle Taiwan issue

China denounces name change of Japanese body in Taiwan

China urges U.S. to carefully handle Taiwan issue

China denounces name change of Japanese body in Taiwan

China urges U.S. to carefully handle Taiwan issue

China denounces name change of Japanese body in Taiwan

31 Dec 2016   President Tsai's remarks at year-end press conference    
01 Jan 2017

Full text: China's Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation

Tsai rings in the New Year with call for unity

China Focus: President Xi extends good wishes in New Year speech

Tsai rings in the New Year with call for unity

China Focus: President Xi extends good wishes in New Year speech

China Focus: President Xi extends good wishes in New Year speech

 
03 Jan 2017 Renaming of Japan office underscores strength of Taipei-Tokyo ties Renaming of Japan office underscores strength of Taipei-Tokyo ties   Renaming of Japan office underscores strength of Taipei-Tokyo ties
08 Jan 2017

President Tsai meets with U.S. politicians during stopover in Houston

Sen. Cruz Meets With President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan

Governor Abbott Meets Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen In Houston

HK, Taiwan lawmakers' forum draws protest by pro-China groups

President Tsai meets with U.S. politicians during stopover in Houston

Sen. Cruz Meets With President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan

Governor Abbott Meets Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen In Houston

HK, Taiwan lawmakers' forum draws protest by pro-China groups

President Tsai meets with U.S. politicians during stopover in Houston

Sen. Cruz Meets With President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan

Governor Abbott Meets Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen In Houston

HK, Taiwan lawmakers' forum draws protest by pro-China groups

09 Jan 2017 China slams US over meeting between Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen and US Senator Ted Cruz China slams US over meeting between Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen and US Senator Ted Cruz China slams US over meeting between Taiwan's president Tsai Ing-wen and US Senator Ted Cruz  
11 Jan 2017

Taiwan, China repatriate nationals under Kinmen Agreement

Chinese visitors to Taiwan down 800,000 in 2016: Chinese official

MAC Year-End Press Conference Speech by Minister Chang

Taiwan, China repatriate nationals under Kinmen Agreement

Chinese visitors to Taiwan down 800,000 in 2016: Chinese official

MAC Year-End Press Conference Speech by Minister Chang

   
12 Jan 2017

Wang Yi Holds Talks with Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama of Nigeria

Collected Releases for U.S. Department of State [Tillerson and One China Comment]

Transcript of Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin's Attendance at Press Conference on China's Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation and Answering Questions from Journalists

Wang Yi Holds Talks with Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama of Nigeria

Collected Releases for U.S. Department of State [Tillerson and One China Comment]

Transcript of Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin's Attendance at Press Conference on China's Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation and Answering Questions from Journalists

Collected Releases for U.S. Department of State [Tillerson and One China Comment]

Transcript of Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin's Attendance at Press Conference on China's Policies on Asia-Pacific Security Cooperation and Answering Questions from Journalists

 
13 Jan 2017

ROC MOFA protests Nigeria’s statement on Taiwan

Royce, Chabot Introduce Taiwan Travel Act

ROC MOFA protests Nigeria’s statement on Taiwan

Royce, Chabot Introduce Taiwan Travel Act

Royce, Chabot Introduce Taiwan Travel Act

 
16 Jan 2017 Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying's Regular Press Conference  
17 Jan 2017   Former premier leads delegation to U.S. presidential inauguration Former premier leads delegation to U.S. presidential inauguration  
19 Jan 2017 Taiwan urges U.S. support in maintaining cross-strait peace Taiwan urges U.S. support in maintaining cross-strait peace Taiwan urges U.S. support in maintaining cross-strait peace  
20 Jan 2017

Tsai reiterates stance on maintaining cross-strait peace

Senior CPC official stresses peace, stability across Taiwan Strait

Tsai reiterates stance on maintaining cross-strait peace

Senior CPC official stresses peace, stability across Taiwan Strait

   
21 Jan 2017   Tsai Congratulates Trump, Pence on Inauguration Tsai Congratulates Trump, Pence on Inauguration  
22 Jan 2017   AIT official eyes stronger Taiwan-U.S. ties under Trump AIT official eyes stronger Taiwan-U.S. ties under Trump  
23 Jan 2017

President Tsai responds to Pope's World Day of Peace Message

Full Text of President Tsai's Letter to Pope Francis

President Tsai responds to Pope's World Day of Peace Message

Full Text of President Tsai's Letter to Pope Francis

   
Feb 2017      

The National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS) China Security Report 2017

10 Feb 2017

U.S. and mainland China heads of state speak by phone. Presidential Office: Taiwan in close communication with U.S., will continue to strengthen ties

U.S. and mainland China heads of state speak by phone. Presidential Office: Taiwan in close communication with U.S., will continue to strengthen ties

Joint Statement from President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

U.S. and mainland China heads of state speak by phone. Presidential Office: Taiwan in close communication with U.S., will continue to strengthen ties

Joint Statement from President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

14 Feb 2017

Industry Leader Calls for Communication with China

Industry Leader Calls for Communication with China

   
16 Feb 2017

Mainland pledges to continue facilitating development of Taiwan businesses

Mainland pledges to continue facilitating development of Taiwan businesses

   
22 Feb 2017

Tsai pledges to maintain status quo across Taiwan Strait

Tsai pledges to maintain status quo across Taiwan Strait

   
23 Feb 2017

Fairness and Justice can only Become Shared Values across the Strait if Mainland China Objectively Faces Historical Truth

Fairness and Justice can only Become Shared Values across the Strait if Mainland China Objectively Faces Historical Truth

   
01 Mar 2017

Peace the only way forth in cross-strait ties: ex-President Ma

Peace the only way forth in cross-strait ties: ex-President Ma

   
02 Mar 2017

Taiwan keeping close eye on China's military drill: MND

Taiwan sends officials to China amid H7N9 outbreak

Taiwan keeping close eye on China's military drill: MND

Taiwan sends officials to China amid H7N9 outbreak

Taiwan-Japan commission meets in Tokyo

 

Taiwan-Japan commission meets in Tokyo

05 Mar 2017

Report on the Work of the Government delivered by Premier Li Keqiang

     
05-15 Mar 2017

5th Session of the 12th National People's Congress (NPC)

     
09 Mar 2017

Taiwan urges goodwill from Beijing on WHA attendance

Taiwan urges goodwill from Beijing on WHA attendance

   
15 Mar 2017

MAC: The Two Sides Should Pragmatically Communicate and Overcome Challenges to Develop a Constructive Relationship

MAC: The Two Sides Should Pragmatically Communicate and Overcome Challenges to Develop a Constructive Relationship

   
18 Mar 2017

Remarks Before His Meeting With Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi

Remarks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a Press Availability

Remarks Before His Meeting With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Taiwan Presidential Office praises Sunflower Movement

Remarks Before His Meeting With Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi

Remarks With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a Press Availability

Remarks Before His Meeting With Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

 
19 Mar 2017

Cross-strait relations in cold but peaceful situation: report

Secretary Tillerson's Meeting With President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China (P.R.C.)

Remarks With President Xi Jinping Before Their Meeting

Cross-strait relations in cold but peaceful situation: report

Secretary Tillerson's Meeting With President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China (P.R.C.)

Remarks With President Xi Jinping Before Their Meeting

 
20 Mar 2017

Taiwan confirms China's deployment of DF-16 missiles

Cross-strait trade dipped slightly in 2016: MAC

Taiwan confirms China's deployment of DF-16 missiles

Cross-strait trade dipped slightly in 2016: MAC

Japan key nation in Taiwan’s diplomatic agenda: Tsai

 

Japan key nation in Taiwan’s diplomatic agenda: Tsai

21 Mar 2017   Tsai Launches Submarine Project    
22 Mar 2017

Draft bills on monitoring cross-strait pacts stall in Legislature

Draft bills on monitoring cross-strait pacts stall in Legislature

Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei

Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei  
23 Mar 2017

Taiwan coast guard seizes Chinese fishing boat near Dongsha Islands

Gov't concerned over reports US, China may sign 4th communique

Taiwan coast guard seizes Chinese fishing boat near Dongsha Islands

Gov't concerned over reports US, China may sign 4th communique

Tsai prioritizes trade agreement talks with U.S.

Tsai prioritizes trade agreement talks with U.S.  
24 Mar 2017 Ex-VP meets with Chinese vice premier in Boao Ex-VP meets with Chinese vice premier in Boao    
25 Mar 2017  

Japanese deputy minister visits Taiwan

 

Japanese deputy minister visits Taiwan

19 Apr 2017   Taiwan to rename agency handling ties with Japan: Foreign Ministry   Taiwan to rename agency handling ties with Japan: Foreign Ministry
15 May 2017

U.S. DOD publishes report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

U.S. DOD publishes report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

U.S. DOD publishes report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China

 
06 Jun 2017   Taiwan-Japan relations expected to continue to grow: official   Taiwan-Japan relations expected to continue to grow: official
11 Jun 2017 Most oppose ‘one China’ as precondition Most oppose ‘one China’ as precondition    
12 Jun 2017

Lawmakers launch support group for Hong Kong democracy

Lawmakers launch support group for Hong Kong democracy

 

Lawmakers launch support group for Hong Kong democracy

13 Jun 2017

The ROC government has terminated diplomatic relations with Panama with immediate effect to uphold national dignity

Taiwan denounces China for damaging cross-strait peace

U.S. State Department Press Briefing on Taiwan and Panama

The ROC government has terminated diplomatic relations with Panama with immediate effect to uphold national dignity

Taiwan denounces China for damaging cross-strait peace

U.S. State Department Press Briefing on Taiwan and Panama

U.S. State Department Press Briefing on Taiwan and Panama

 
14 Jun 2017

China pressures Taiwan to change office names in 5 countries: MOFA

Mainland hopes Taiwan makes wise decision on cross-strait relations

U.S. committed to Taiwan Relations Act, Tillerson says

China pressures Taiwan to change office names in 5 countries: MOFA

Mainland hopes Taiwan makes wise decision on cross-strait relations

U.S. committed to Taiwan Relations Act, Tillerson says

U.S. committed to Taiwan Relations Act, Tillerson says

 
15 Jun 2017

Taiwan Travel Act Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended)

US Congress Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing: Renewing Assurances: Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan Ties

US Congress Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing: Renewing Assurances: Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan Ties

Taiwan Travel Act Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended)

 
19 Jun 2017

Air Force test fires, intercepts surface-to-air missile

Air Force test fires, intercepts surface-to-air missile

AIT says time is right to resolve Taiwan-U.S. trade issues

Air Force test fires, intercepts surface-to-air missile

AIT says time is right to resolve Taiwan-U.S. trade issues

 
20 Jun 2017

Majority favors maintaining cross-strait status quo: survey

‘One country, two systems’ not acceptable, Lai says

Majority favors maintaining cross-strait status quo: survey

‘One country, two systems’ not acceptable, Lai says

‘One country, two systems’ not acceptable, Lai says

 
21 Jun 2017

Experts hail grassroots forum in cross-strait relation

U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis at a Joint Press Availability

Experts hail grassroots forum in cross-strait relation

U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis at a Joint Press Availability

 
22 Jun 2017

US reiterates interest in stable cross-strait relations

US reiterates interest in stable cross-strait relations

Japanese officials visit Taiwan's representative to forge closer ties

US reiterates interest in stable cross-strait relations

Japanese officials visit Taiwan's representative to forge closer ties

23 Jun 2017   Frank Hsieh meets with Japanese diplomats in Tokyo   Frank Hsieh meets with Japanese diplomats in Tokyo
25 Jun 2017 Taiwan offers assistance to China after Sichuan landslide Taiwan offers assistance to China after Sichuan landslide    
26 Jun 2017

Xi: "One country, two systems" the best arrangement for HK

Xi: "One country, two systems" the best arrangement for HK

Japan welcomes Taiwan and other countries to join TPP

 

Xi: "One country, two systems" the best arrangement for HK

Japan welcomes Taiwan and other countries to join TPP

27 Jun 2017

Ecuador takes 'ROC' from the name of Taiwan's trade mission

Taiwan's first Apache combat squad to be commissioned

Ecuador takes 'ROC' from the name of Taiwan's trade mission

Taiwan's first Apache combat squad to be commissioned

President thanks Japan on Twitter for backing Taiwan's TPP bid

Taiwan's first Apache combat squad to be commissioned

President thanks Japan on Twitter for backing Taiwan's TPP bid

28 Jun 2017

Mainland spokesperson stresses cross-Strait exchange and cooperation

SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act 2018 that calls for the resumption of port visits to Taiwan by the U.S. Navy

Spokesperson stresses no interference in implementation of "one country, two systems"

Mainland spokesperson stresses cross-Strait exchange and cooperation

SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act 2018 that calls for the resumption of port visits to Taiwan by the U.S. Navy

Spokesperson stresses no interference in implementation of "one country, two systems"

SASC Completes Markup of National Defense Authorization Act 2018 that calls for the resumption of port visits to Taiwan by the U.S. Navy

Spokesperson stresses no interference in implementation of "one country, two systems"

29 Jun 2017

Taiwan denies blocking Chinese people from visiting

Chairman Royce Statement on Taiwan Arms Sales

June 29 U.S. Senate committee backs Taiwan port calls by U.S. Navy

Taiwan denies blocking Chinese people from visiting

Chairman Royce Statement on Taiwan Arms Sales

June 29 U.S. Senate committee backs Taiwan port calls by U.S. Navy

Chairman Royce Statement on Taiwan Arms Sales

June 29 U.S. Senate committee backs Taiwan port calls by U.S. Navy

 
30 Jun 2017

MAC calls out Beijing for failing Hong Kong, lying about Taiwan blocking mainland tourists

Most view ‘two systems’ as failure: poll

Tsai swears in Cyberwar Command

MAC calls out Beijing for failing Hong Kong, lying about Taiwan blocking mainland tourists

Most view ‘two systems’ as failure: poll

Tsai swears in Cyberwar Command

Most view ‘two systems’ as failure: poll

Tsai swears in Cyberwar Command

 
01 Jul 2017

China is asking the US to cancel the weapons deal

July 01 China protests US bill on port visits

China is asking the US to cancel the weapons deal

July 01 China protests US bill on port visits

China is asking the US to cancel the weapons deal

July 01 China protests US bill on port visits

03 Jul 2017

Chinese warship an ‘increase in threat’

China’s aircraft carrier conducts drills as it sails into Taiwan Strait, state media says

Chinese warship an ‘increase in threat’

China’s aircraft carrier conducts drills as it sails into Taiwan Strait, state media says

   
04 Jul 2017

Trade office in Nigeria move impeded by military

Taiwan conducted military drills as Chinese battleships sailed through its defense zone: report

Trade office in Nigeria move impeded by military

Taiwan conducted military drills as Chinese battleships sailed through its defense zone: report

   
06 Jul 2017 Ex-premier's presence in China alarms Taiwan's current government Ex-premier's presence in China alarms Taiwan's current government    
25 Jul 2017 Chinese military passing Taiwan could be regular occurrence: MND Chinese military passing Taiwan could be regular occurrence: MND    
02 Aug 2017  

New Japan-Taiwan Exchange president to visit, promote ties

 

New Japan-Taiwan Exchange president to visit, promote ties

04 Aug 2017  

Taiwanese lawmakers visit U.S. military base in Hawaii, Focus Taiwan News Channel

Taiwanese lawmakers visit U.S. military base in Hawaii, Focus Taiwan News Channel

 
07 Aug 2017

China ‘fires warning’ with array of navy drills off Korean peninsula

Group promotes ‘Taiwan’ in Tokyo

China ‘fires warning’ with array of navy drills off Korean peninsula

Group promotes ‘Taiwan’ in Tokyo

China ‘fires warning’ with array of navy drills off Korean peninsula

10 Aug 2017 Chinese military surveillance plane reportedly spotted near Taiwan Chinese military surveillance plane reportedly spotted near Taiwan    
12 Aug 2017 Chinese military aircraft again fly near eastern Taiwan Chinese military aircraft again fly near eastern Taiwan    
13 Aug 2017 More Chinese military aircraft spotted near eastern Taiwan More Chinese military aircraft spotted near eastern Taiwan    
15 Aug 2017

China's military activities near Taiwan said to be war preparation

U.S., Chinese Military Leaders Sign Agreement to Increase Communication

China's military activities near Taiwan said to be war preparation

Taiwan expands travel privileges for Japanese visitors

U.S., Chinese Military Leaders Sign Agreement to Increase Communication

Taiwan expands travel privileges for Japanese visitors

25 Aug 2017

Satellite for Taiwan Launched from California

Satellite for Taiwan Launched from California

Satellite for Taiwan Launched from California

 
29 Aug 2017

U.S. warfare center detects Formosat-5

U.S. warfare center detects Formosat-5

U.S. warfare center detects Formosat-5

 
30 Aug 2017

Government vows to help free Taiwanese detained in China

Chinese students gain approval to study in Taiwan
http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201708300030.aspx

MAC advisers’ report warns over NGO safety in China

Government vows to help free Taiwanese detained in China

Chinese students gain approval to study in Taiwan
http://focustaiwan.tw/news/acs/201708300030.aspx

MAC advisers’ report warns over NGO safety in China

U.S. congressional delegation arrives for government meetings: MOFA

U.S. congressional delegation arrives for government meetings: MOFA

 
31 Aug 2017

31 China can gain air supremacy west of 'first island chain': report

China is seizing air supremacy: MND

31 China can gain air supremacy west of 'first island chain': report

China is seizing air supremacy: MND

China is seizing air supremacy: MND

 
01 Sep 2017

Retired general sentenced to eight months for spying

Law criminalizing insults to national anthem passed by China’s legislature, with detention for offenders

Retired general sentenced to eight months for spying

New missile command to better coordinate defenses

 

Law criminalizing insults to national anthem passed by China’s legislature, with detention for offenders

02 Sep 2017 Taiwan welcomes ‘Beijing’s goodwill’ invitation to Chinese culture conference Taiwan welcomes ‘Beijing’s goodwill’ invitation to Chinese culture conference    
03 Sep 2017

Groups call for release of HK democracy advocates

Groups call for release of HK democracy advocates

ECM upgrading of F-16s begins

 

Groups call for release of HK democracy advocates

04 Sep 2017 Independence groups call for education localization Independence groups call for education localization

Vice president hopes for closer cooperation with Japan

 

Vice president hopes for closer cooperation with Japan

05 Sep 2017 MAC chief urges Beijing to resume talks with Taipei

MAC chief urges Beijing to resume talks with Taipei

   
13 Oct 2017   Former Japan defense chief Tokuichiro Tamazawa counsels patience on Taiwan independence   Former Japan defense chief Tokuichiro Tamazawa counsels patience on Taiwan independence
18-24 Oct 2017 19th CPC Congress 19th CPC Congress    
19 Oct 2017  

Taiwan removed from US Treasury’s Monitoring List

Taiwan removed from US Treasury’s Monitoring List

 
22 Oct 2017 US gives Tsai permission to transit through territory US gives Tsai permission to transit through territory US gives Tsai permission to transit through territory  
07 Nov 2017 H.R.4288 - Taiwan Security Act of 2017 H.R.4288 - Taiwan Security Act of 2017 H.R.4288 - Taiwan Security Act of 2017  
09 Nov 2017 Majority back new models for cross-strait interaction: MAC polls Majority back new models for cross-strait interaction: MAC polls    
11 Nov 2017 Taiwan citizens not allowed to hold temporary Chinese passport: MAC Taiwan citizens not allowed to hold temporary Chinese passport: MAC    
16 Nov 2017 MAC minister urges new approach to cross-strait relations MAC minister urges new approach to cross-strait relations    
22 Nov 2017 Chinese military aircraft spotted again near Taiwan: MND Chinese military aircraft spotted again near Taiwan: MND    
23 Nov 2017  

Taiwan, Japan sign agreements on customs enforcement, cultural exchanges

Taiwan closely monitoring Vatican-Beijing exchanges: MOFA

 

  Taiwan, Japan sign agreements on customs enforcement, cultural exchanges
27 Nov 2017   Japanese cultural center opens in Taipei   Japanese cultural center opens in Taipei
28 Nov 2017 MND reasserts confidence in military in face of Chinese intimidation

Verdict on Taiwanese activist 'unacceptable': Presidential Office
MND reasserts confidence in military in face of Chinese intimidation

Verdict on Taiwanese activist 'unacceptable': Presidential Office
   
30 Nov 2017 H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018  
01 Dec 2017  

Fishermen protest Japanese proposal to change Diaoyutai's

Hakka Bill Passes Committee Review

 

Fishermen protest Japanese proposal to change Diaoyutai's

03 Dec 2017 Former President Lee Teng-hui insists Taiwan must amend constitution Former President Lee Teng-hui insists Taiwan must amend constitution Former President Lee Teng-hui insists Taiwan must amend constitution  
05 Dec 2017

Transitional justice legislation passes Legislature (update)

‘Treason’ proposal passes committee

Transitional justice legislation passes Legislature (update)

‘Treason’ proposal passes committee

   
06 Dec 2017   No plan to remove Chiang Kai-shek statues or change names: officials    
07 Dec 2017

Legislature passes bill promoting transitional justice

Taiwan will act to defend airspace, borders: defense ministry

Legislature passes bill promoting transitional justice

Taiwan will act to defend airspace, borders: defense ministry

Taiwan to increase budget for major arms purchases: president

Taiwan, Philippines sign bilateral investment agreement

Taiwan to increase budget for major arms purchases: president

Taiwan, Philippines sign bilateral investment agreement

09 Dec 2017

Taiwan responds to Chinese diplomat's threat with call for peace

China unhappy as Philippines signs investment deal with Taiwan

Taiwan responds to Chinese diplomat's threat with call for peace

China unhappy as Philippines signs investment deal with Taiwan

Taiwan responds to Chinese diplomat's threat with call for peace

China unhappy as Philippines signs investment deal with Taiwan

11 Dec 2017 Top political advisor calls for peaceful reunification across Taiwan Strait

Top political advisor calls for peaceful reunification across Taiwan Strait

Taiwan can contribute to 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' plan: Tsai

Taiwan can contribute to 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' plan: Tsai

 
12 Dec 2017 Top political advisor calls for peaceful reunification across Taiwan Strait

Taiwan lowers threshold for referendums

Top political advisor calls for peaceful reunification across Taiwan Strait

Taiwan lowers threshold for referendums

Tsai lauds US ties while receiving AIT Chairman James Moriarty

Taiwan asks Japan for support in seeking membership of CPTPP

Tsai lauds US ties while receiving AIT Chairman James Moriarty

Taiwan asks Japan for support in seeking membership of CPTPP

13 Dec 2017

Mainland opposes military interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan: spokesperson

Taiwan supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and Japan-led CPTPP

Mainland opposes military interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan: spokesperson

Taiwan supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and Japan-led CPTPP

Mainland opposes military interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan: spokesperson

Taiwan supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and Japan-led CPTPP

Taiwan supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and Japan-led CPTPP

14 Dec 2017  

MOFA thanks US, EU legislatures for supportive stance

VP Chen touts security cooperation at Taiwan-US-Japan dialogue

MOFA thanks US, EU legislatures for supportive stance

VP Chen touts security cooperation at Taiwan-US-Japan dialogue

MOFA thanks US, EU legislatures for supportive stance

VP Chen touts security cooperation at Taiwan-US-Japan dialogue

15 Dec 2017  

AIT chairman clarifies remarks about Taiwan's new law

Almost 70 industrial accords signed under New Southbound Policy

AIT chairman clarifies remarks about Taiwan's new law

Almost 70 industrial accords signed under New Southbound Policy

17 Dec 2017

Chinese military reconnaissance and tactical aircraft circle Taiwan

Chinese military reconnaissance and tactical aircraft circle Taiwan

Chinese military reconnaissance and tactical aircraft circle Taiwan

Chinese military reconnaissance and tactical aircraft circle Taiwan

Chinese military reconnaissance and tactical aircraft circle Taiwan

 
18 Dec 2017

Trump administration's NSS 2017

Trump administration's NSS 2017

Trump administration's NSS 2017

 
19 Dec 2017 Taiwan received prior briefing on U.S. national security strategy

Taiwan received prior briefing on U.S. national security strategy

Taiwan, Japan maritime affairs dialogue kicks off in Taipei

Taiwan received prior briefing on U.S. national security strategy

Taiwan, Japan maritime affairs dialogue kicks off in Taipei

20 Dec 2017 Taiwan moves to upgrade 'three mini links' with China

Taiwan moves to upgrade 'three mini links' with China

Taiwan, Japan sign marine emergency and rescue operations MOU

 

Taiwan, Japan sign marine emergency and rescue operations MOU

21 Dec 2017

Chinese military activity near Taiwan no longer to be reported

‘Three mini links’ travel process to be simplified: NIA

44 Taiwanese fraudsters jailed in China for up to 15 years

Chinese military activity near Taiwan no longer to be reported

‘Three mini links’ travel process to be simplified: NIA

44 Taiwanese fraudsters jailed in China for up to 15 years

 

44 Taiwanese fraudsters jailed in China for up to 15 years

22 Dec 2017 Senior CPC leader stresses peaceful development of cross-Strait relations Senior CPC leader stresses peaceful development of cross-Strait relations    
24 Dec 2017

Nation secretly attended global oceans forum

Minister’s speech at UN forum attracts Chinese ire

Nation secretly attended global oceans forum

Minister’s speech at UN forum attracts Chinese ire

   
25 Dec 2017 China reaffirms one-China policy for Taiwan in int'l activities China reaffirms one-China policy for Taiwan in int'l activities   China reaffirms one-China policy for Taiwan in int'l activities
26 Dec 2017 Not even the Gods can save Taiwan' unless air defenses upgraded, says expert Not even the Gods can save Taiwan' unless air defenses upgraded, says expert    
27 Dec 2017

Taiwan separatist attempts doomed to failure: mainland official

Preventing cross-Strait communication goes against will of the people: spokesperson

Cabinet handling cross-strait issues in international context

Taiwan separatist attempts doomed to failure: mainland official

Preventing cross-Strait communication goes against will of the people: spokesperson

Cabinet handling cross-strait issues in international context

Cabinet handling cross-strait issues in international context

Cabinet handling cross-strait issues in international context

28 Dec 2017 Mainland opposes U.S.-- Taiwan official contact: spokesperson Mainland opposes U.S.-- Taiwan official contact: spokesperson Mainland opposes U.S.-- Taiwan official contact: spokesperson  
29 Dec 2017

President Tsai holds 2017 year-end press conference

Xi highlights reform for 2018 at New Year gathering

President vows to increase Taiwan's military spending

President Tsai holds 2017 year-end press conference

Xi highlights reform for 2018 at New Year gathering

President vows to increase Taiwan's military spending

   
31 Dec 2017

Taiwan calls for new 'cross-strait' atmosphere in new year

"1992 Consensus" to be further upheld in 2018: mainland's Taiwan affairs chief

Taiwan calls for new 'cross-strait' atmosphere in new year

"1992 Consensus" to be further upheld in 2018: mainland's Taiwan affairs chief

   
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