Taiwanese opposition leader to meet China’s Xi in a test of diplomatic skill
Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun’s trip to China could make or break the party’s prospects in upcoming elections.

Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun’s trip to China could make or break the party’s prospects in upcoming elections.








Taiwan face China in a tense Women’s Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.
China’s Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
Taipei agrees to buy some $85bn of US energy, aircraft and equipment in exchange for 15 percent tariff rate.
Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
US president raved about his ‘extremely good’ personal relationship with the Chinese leader, but Xi was more muted.
While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.
Washington seeks improved access to strategic chip industry of island nation, over which China claims sovereignty.
US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment.
China will need to reassess its investment in Venezuela and its understanding of US foreign policy under Trump.