Taiwan, Trump and China
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Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers
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The Trump admin is reportedly prohibiting Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York City while en route to diplomatic meetings in Central America.
TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's trade-reliant economy likely grew at a quicker pace in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the prior three months, driven by strong tech demand, according to a Reuters poll on Tuesday, though U.S. tariffs continue to cloud the outlook.
China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Japan's decision to allow the visit by an official from the Taiwan region, urging Tokyo to act with caution on the Taiwan question and refrain from undermining China's sovereignty.
Taiwan's defense ministry has expanded drone procurement sixteenfold to 48,000 units from an initial 3,000, testing domestic manufacturers' ability to rapidly scale production amid heightened military tensions with China.
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Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.
As Taiwan gears up for a recall vote that could reshape its parliament, opposition lawmakers being challenged at the ballot box are getting two unusual supporters: Chinese officials and state media outlets rallying to their cause.
The votes could reshape the island democracy's parliament and the government's approach to its powerful neighbor.
Trump administration reverses ban on H20 sales to China, Nvidia places new orders with TSMC, awaiting export licenses.