Handelsblatt Politik • April 17, 2026 10:39

Conflict: China defends its military maneuvers off Taiwan

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China sendet regelmäßig Kriegsschiffe und Kampfflugzeuge in die Region. Nun äußert sich das Land zu den Manövern. Taiwans Präsident Lai Ching-te fordert Stärke und Abschreckung.

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Conflict: China defends its military maneuvers off Taiwan

Different Perspectives

Aftenposten (NO)

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13:46

One in ten positions will be cut in the coming years

NRK skal kutte antall stillinger med mellom 300 og 400 de neste fire årene. I dag har NRK om lag 3200 ansatte.

Al Jazeera English

3 articles

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10:39

Taiwan opposition leader calls for ‘reconciliation’ after meeting Xi

KMT leader Cheng Li-wun stressed shared cultural heritage and suggested she would slow Taiwan's military build-up.

08:00

On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation

KMT chief Cheng Li-wun, the party's first leader to visit China in a decade, hopes to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

12:06

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.

DW All

3 articles

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08:27

China boosts ties with Taiwan after opposition leader visits

China said it would resume flights between Taiwan and more cities on the mainland, as well as easing bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows.

10:06

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China

During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to …

10:06

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visit

During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to …

DW Top

3 articles

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08:27

China boosts ties with Taiwan after opposition leader visits

China said it would resume flights between Taiwan and more cities on the mainland, as well as easing bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows.

10:06

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China

During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to …

10:06

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visit

During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to …

DW World

3 articles

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08:27

China boosts ties with Taiwan after opposition leader visits

China said it would resume flights between Taiwan and more cities on the mainland, as well as easing bans on Taiwanese food and TV shows.

10:06

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China

During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to …

10:06

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visit

During a visit to a memorial for Taiwan's founding father in Nanjing, KMT leader Cheng Li-wun called for "reconciliation and unity" with Beijing. Taiwan's ruling democrats say China needs to …

Euronews

2 articles

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10:00

China set new records in trade and investment in Central Asia in 2025

China's trade with five Central Asian countries hit a record in 2025 — and the relationship has moved well beyond buying and selling. Chinese companies are now partners in strategic …

10:04

Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China in 'journey for peace'

Taiwan’s opposition leader makes historic six-day trip to Beijing to “boost dialogue and promote peace” ahead of a heavily anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart …

Fox News

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14:13

Hormuz chaos sparks warning: China could strangle Taiwan without firing a shot

China may not need to invade Taiwan to spark a global economic crisis, experts warn, citing the island's dominance in advanced semiconductor production.

12:01

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

China says it will restore some ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and aquaculture imports, following a visit by opposition leader Cheng Li-wun.

France 24

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14:03

Taiwan opposition leader arrives in China on ‘journey of peace’

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun arrived in China on Tuesday at the invitation of President Xi Jinping, in what she's calling a “journey of peace” as Beijing pushes for the …

Handelsblatt Politik

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12:45

Asia: China welcomes Taiwan's opposition leader like a head of state

Taiwans KMT-Chefin Cheng Li-wun wird in Peking an einem symbolträchtigen Tag mit allen Ehren begrüßt. Peking will so einen Keil in die Beziehungen zwischen Taipeh und Washington treiben.