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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