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Lawrence Chung
Taipei
Lawrence Chung covers major news in Taiwan, ranging from presidential and parliament elections to killer earthquakes and typhoons. Most of his reports focus on Taiwan’s relations with China, specifically on the impact and possible developments of cross-strait relations under the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party and mainland-friendly Kuomintang governments. Before starting work at the South China Morning Post in 2006, he wrote for Reuters and AFP for more than 12 years.
Lawrence Chung covers major news in Taiwan, ranging from presidential and parliament elections to killer earthquakes and typhoons. Most of his reports focus on Taiwan’s relations with China, specifically on the impact and possible developments of cross-strait relations under the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party and mainland-friendly Kuomintang governments. Before starting work at the South China Morning Post in 2006, he wrote for Reuters and AFP for more than 12 years.
Changes to the telecoms law remove barriers to foreign satellite internet firms and could help protect communication networks during a war.
The Pacific nation and Cambodia have both handed Beijing diplomatic wins by reiterating support for the one-China policy.
The opposition has been handed the chance to portray the government as both ineffective and hypocritical ahead of the vote.
The party aims to build goodwill and promote dialogue while supporting cross-strait peace, delegation leader says.
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The island hopes contractors at military academies will free up personnel for combat missions, but critics raise infiltration concerns.
Higher pay drives surprise surge despite demographic decline and questions about combat readiness, but keeping them may be another matter.
Scores of flights and ferry services have been cancelled across eastern China, while Zhejiang province has stepped up emergency preparations.
Strong Bow system cannot be included in special bill amid diminishing chances of securing supplementary funding this year, officials say.
The change reflects growing concern over Beijing’s efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces after a string of espionage cases.
Revamped 14-day call-up programme is meant to offset shrinking pool of recruits, but willingness to fight is another matter, analysts say.
The opposition also wants to boost the island’s military drone sector, but through budgets that allow for greater scrutiny.
Washington appears to be cultivating relationships with different strands of the island’s opposition party, say analysts.
Analysts say economic pressures could force the Baltic nation to recalibrate relations with Beijing.
Officials say sustained mainland air and naval operations mean the island’s military will have less time to respond to a crisis.
Yang Shuang-zi’s Taiwan Travelogue wins the International Booker Prize – and reignites debate over the island’s shifting identity.
A recent drill was the first time the missiles were fired in the direction of mainland China and highlights the system’s possible significance.
‘Contact window’ launched for political, military, economic and social intelligence but critics say disinformation will be a challenge.
The KMT elder’s foundation has been embroiled in controversy for months, with escalating allegations and a family intervention.
Proposal by island’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party hints at advanced action plans, as opposition Kuomintang questions spending surge.
Island’s defence minister says the operation aimed at asserting mainland jurisdiction over waters Beijing does not control.
Ruling DPP’s Puma Shen made his name as an outspoken civil defence activist, but faces an uphill battle to unseat the KMT’s Wayne Chiang.
Island’s air force suspends all T-34C flight training operations and orders fleet-wide inspections following accident at Gangshan Air Base.
Surge in mainland Chinese coastguard vessels around the Dongsha over past year fuels concerns in Taiwan, with navy tasked to help respond.
American defence contractors say such deals can offer greater flexibility and faster procurement amid Beijing’s mounting military pressure.
The delegation is being led by former general Charles Flynn, who has become one of the most outspoken US military voices on Taiwan.
Taiwan’s defence minister says Washington has not notified the island of any pause to a US$14 billion weapons package.
Plan to discuss US$14 billion arms package with island’s leader would anger Beijing and raise questions about US policy, analysts say.
William Lai portrays his government as responding firmly to mainland pressure, days after Trump said he did not support Taiwan independence.
Critics in Taiwan argue the island’s leader and his Democratic Progressive Party are rolling back decades of rhetoric under US pressure.
