China uses targeted sanctions to pressure Taiwan’s diplomatic allies

Oct 17, 2026

China has imposed sanctions on cabinet ministers from Paraguay and Belize for supporting Taiwan. Experts say this strategy aims to penalise individual foreign officials...

US demands China end pressure on Taiwan, engage in dialogue

Feb 03, 2021

Washington [US], February 3 : The United States has urged China to end its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan, State Department spokesperson...

US urges China to cease its 'military, diplomatic, and economic pressure' against Taiwan

Jan 24, 2021

Washington [US], January 24 : Hours after several Chinese warplanes intruded into Taiwan's air defence identification zone, the United States noted with concern the...

Freedom is not crime, will pursue democracy against authoritarian China: Taiwan President

Jan 01, 2022

Taipei [Taiwan], January 1 : Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday underlined the challenge that the island is facing to uphold its freedom and...

China accused of weaponising airspace to block Taiwan president's Africa visit

Apr 26, 2026

Several European lawmakers have sharply criticised China after Taiwan President William Lai was forced to cancel a planned diplomatic trip to Eswatini, allegedly due...

Taiwan President Lai visits Eswatini amidst China's diplomatic pressure

May 03, 2026

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te reached Eswatini after previously cancelled travel plans due to overflight restrictions. Following "secret arrangements," Lai affirmed Taiwan's right to engage...