Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that a "return" to China is not an option for the island's 23 million people, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed his country's sovereignty claims in a call with U.

Taiwan's exports to the United States are currently subject to a 20% tariff, and Taipei has been in talks to reduce that figure as part of an overarching deal with Washington. Semiconductors, vital for all kinds of high-tech products, are currently exempt from tariffs while the U.S builds domestic capacity.

Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai firmly rejected Xi Jinping’s renewed sovereignty claims, insisting that a “return” to China is not an option for the island’s 23 million people

China's defence ministry said on Thursday (Nov 27) that Japan will have to pay a "painful price" if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an island some 100km from Taiwan's coast.

The Japanese PM recently said the country's military could get involved if Beijing takes any armed action on Taiwan

China has another reason to be annoyed at the United States. Taiwan appeared at the top of a cardboard sign held up by President Donald Trump during his tariff announcement ceremony. The White House listed Taiwan as a country, which it does not formally ...

China has offered Taiwan a "one country, two systems" model, which has been rejected by Taiwan's leaders. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.