Taiwanese political heavyweight proposes new cross-strait framework

Taiwanese political heavyweight proposes new cross-strait framework

Former Taiwanese legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng, a political heavyweight from the main opposition Kuomintang party, has proposed a new cross-strait framework that he says aims to reduce tensions and promote peace. Wang’s concept of “separate governance without division” seeks to establish a situation where Taiwan and mainland China can coexist while maintaining separate governance, yet … Read more

Beijing sanctions Taiwan tech billionaire Robert Tsao and DPP lawmaker Puma Shen

Beijing sanctions Taiwan tech billionaire Robert Tsao and DPP lawmaker Puma Shen

Beijing has sanctioned Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao Hsing-cheng and Taiwanese lawmaker Puma Shen for supporting what it says are “violent” pro-Taiwan independence sentiment and activities. Under the sanctions, Shen and Tsao, as well as their families, are barred from entering mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau. All businesses associated with them are also prohibited from … Read more