Taiwan s armed forces simulated identifying and attacking Chinese naval vessels in drills to reassure the public amid concerns that Beijing could raise pressure on the country after the ruling Democratic Progressive party s victory in this month s presidential election.
TAIPEI: Han Kuo-yu, a former mayor and presidential candidate of Taiwan s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, was elected as speaker of the island s new parliament on Thursday.
TAIPEI: Two United States lawmakers met with Taiwan s incoming leader Lai Ching-te on Thursday to reaffirm Washington s support for the self-ruled island, which China claims as part of its territory.