Topic: Chinese Nationalist Party

'Soft' nationalism is good for China

Chinese-style soft nationalism takes pride in Confucian values and should be the way of the future. But can it spread from Nanjing to the rest of China? There are reasons to be optimistic.

Opinion: After free and fair Taiwan elections, democracy is still under China's siege

On Jan. 14, Taiwan re-elected President Ma in a resounding exercise of democracy. But without adjustments to his strategy toward a dominant China, Mr. Ma could leave a legacy of unacceptable options for his successors – and the Taiwanese people.

Opinion: Taiwan elections: US must show respect for self-determination

As Taiwan presidential elections approach Jan. 14, the US has shown a preference for incumbent Ma Ying-jeou – who says he can work with China. The US should set aside wishful thinking about unification and respect the right of Taiwanese to decide their own future.

Opinion: Getting it right in the Taiwan Strait

Taiwan's first female presidential candidate, Tsai Ing-wen, is running a close race against incumbent Ma Ying-jeou. Her campaign shows that East Asia’s most besieged democracy has not been quashed by anti-democratic regression at home or by intimidation from China.

Taiwanese general accused in high-profile Chinese spy case

Taiwan General Lo Hsien-che is believed to be the highest-ranking military official to be accused of spying for China in decades.

China counters Nobel Peace Prize with Confucius Peace Prize

Miffed that jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo is the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner, China is giving the 'Confucius Peace Prize' to former Taiwan vice-president Lien Chan.

Gains of Taiwan's anti-unification DPP could rattle relations with China

Taiwan's municipal elections have revived the fortunes of the DPP, which the US views with skepticism and Beijing dislikes for its past views on independence and sovereignty.

Taiwan welcomes China’s tourism boom. But Chinese tourists, not so much

China’s tourism to Taiwan, once banned, is now growing fast as bilateral ties improve. But with the influx of visitors comes a culture clash.

China, Taiwan forge strongest ties yet with sweeping trade deal

The latest China-Taiwan trade deal, signed Tuesday, avoided discussing sensitive political relations but signaled much closer cooperation between the longtime rivals.

Taiwan-China talks hit headwinds

Taiwan and China unexpectedly nixed 1 of 4 deals during economic talks this week. The setback comes as Taiwan's China-friendly government is losing support – and has produced a rap video to try to win it back.

Taiwan's Chen gets life sentence for corruption

The former president will likely appeal the decision in what local media have dubbed the trial of the century.

Taiwan's Ma aims to boost image with cabinet shuffle

President has been battered by poor handling of typhoon Morakot. His government's focus on good relations with China is unlikely to change.

Taiwan: Spotlight on the young democracy's judicial system

The country is struggling to handle the politically charged corruption trial of former President Chen Shui-bian.

China extends a friendly bear paw across Taiwan Strait

Beijing marked warming ties with Taiwan by sending two pandas, Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, to the Taipei Zoo.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about bringing 'change' to America, how the media report on Taiwan, and the causes of a Liberian conflict.

Taiwan's former president held in corruption probe

Chen Shui-bian, once an anticorruption crusader, was detained Tuesday on charges that he embezzled millions of dollars in public funds.

Taiwan's President Ma faces high expectations at home and in China

Taking office Tuesday, Mr. Ma promised closer economic ties and more talks with Beijing.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about US-Taiwan relations, Taiwan and Tibet, fire and farming, and algae in Vermont streams.

Taiwan's indigenous rights: enough?

Dwindling aboriginal groups enjoy many legal protections, but assimilation remains a looming threat.

China's 'silent treatment' of Taiwan closer to ending

Taiwan's vice-president elect meets with mainland China about a cross-straits economic stimulus plan.

Taiwan president-elect's bold mandate: improve ties with China, U.S.

Ma Ying-jeou, a former mayor of Taipei and Harvard Law School graduate, may face resistance to his conciliatory approach.

Reporters on the Job

Taiwan poised to warm ties with China

Both presidential hopefuls in Saturday's election want to boost economic relations.

Opposition win may bring Taiwan closer to China

The resurgence of pro-China opposition party, Kuomintang, which took a majority in Saturday's legislative elections, boosts its chances for the presidential vote in March.