Cross-Strait relations

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou waves as Ma leaves for China, at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan City, northern Taiwan, Monday, March 27, 2023.

Former Taiwanese president makes historic visit to China

As the former president heads to China, Taiwan’s current president, Tsai Ing-Wen, is heading to the Americas this week. The diplomatic trips come as voters prepare for this year’s presidential campaigns. 

taiwanese and US flags together

China warns of war in case of move toward Taiwan independence

Global Politics
Demonstrators shout slogans in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on March 30, 2014. Thousands of demonstrators marched the streets to protest against the controversial trade pact with mainland China.

Some Taiwanese see their unwanted future unfolding in Hong Kong

Global Politics

Protests held in China after Chinese, Japanese activists land on disputed islands

With Taiwan’s election over, China likely to increase pressure for reunification

Air Rage in China’s Airports

According to FlightStats in June of this year only 18 percent of flights out of Beijing’s international airport left on time. This has led to an increase of air rage among passengers. Anchor Carol Hills speaks with Tea Leaf Nation’s Liz Carter.

China Watches US Election With Interest

Global Politics

One country watching the US presidential election with interest is China. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad talks with ordinary Chinese citizens to get their opinions on the US-China relationship, and how that could be impacted by either candidate.

Following Taiwan Election, China May Renew Reunification Pressure

Global Politics

Now that Taiwan has re-elected its president, there are signs that China is ready to step up the pressure on Taiwan to come closer into its orbit.

Marking 100 Years Since the Qing Dynasty and Imperial Chinese Rule

Global Politics

We are looking for an island province marking its 100th anniversary of a revolution.

The World

China Admits to Building Aircraft Carrier

Conflict & Justice

The head of China’s General Staff of the notoriously secretive People’s Liberation Army, General Chen Bingde, has confirmed that the country is building an aircraft carrier. Damien Grammaticas of the BBC has seen the ship.