China's shadow looms over Taiwan at WHO gathering as Beijing intensifies diplomatic pressure

May 20, 2026

Taiwan's delegation attending activities alongside the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva has reportedly faced surveillance and diplomatic intimidation linked to China, according to...

US escalates rhetoric against Iran as blockade pressure intensifies

Apr 25, 2026

The United States has sharpened its rhetoric against Iran while continuing to enforce an expanding naval blockade, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accusing...

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...

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...

Taiwan lawmakers pass unanimous resolution against Beijing's diplomatic pressure tactics

Jun 06, 2026

As reported by The Taipei Times, the resolution was introduced by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party after the Presidential Office canceled Lai's scheduled April...

Trump floats "friendly takeover" of Cuba as US tightens fuel blockade

Feb 27, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said Cuba is in serious economic trouble, suggesting the possibility of a "friendly takeover", as his...