How does a Taiwan election work?
Taiwan's three main parties contesting the election are the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party.
Sat Jan 13 2024
Fists and pig guts fly in Taiwan parliament debate on U.S. pork
Legislators from Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party threw pig guts and exchanged punches with other lawmakers in parliament on Friday in a bitter dispute over easing U.S. pork imports.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Taiwan votes in an election seen as a referendum on China's influence
In the race are incumbent president Tsai Ing-wen from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Kuomintang (KMT) or Nationalist Partys Han Kuo-yu, also the mayor of Kaohsiung city.
Fri Jan 10 2020
Taiwan court rules in favour of same-sex marriage, first in Asia
The court gave two years for legal amendments to allow same-sex marriage.
Wed May 24 2017
Premier Li says China will resolutely oppose Taiwan independence
China is deeply suspicious of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, whose ruling Democratic Progressive Party espouses the island's formal independence, a red line for Beijing.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Madonna embroiled in Taiwan-China row over flag
Pop diva Madonna has waded into the war of words over Taiwanese identity after draping herself in the island's flag, sparking ire in China.
Fri Feb 05 2016
US congratulates Tsai on Taiwan vote win
The United States congratulated Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, on her election victory Saturday.
Sat Jan 16 2016
Taiwan goes to polls in historic presidential vote
Taiwan went to the polls Saturday and is expected to elect its first female president in a historic vote likely to end eight years of closer China ties.
Sat Jan 16 2016
Taiwan's main opposition leader disappointed with Xi-Ma meeting
Taiwan's main opposition leader was disappointed President Ma Ying-jeou made no reference to preserving the island's democracy and freedom during his meeting with China President Xi Jinping.
Sat Nov 07 2015
Presidents of China, Taiwan to hold historic meeting
The presidents of China and Taiwan will meet this weekend in Singapore, the two sides said Wednesday, in the first such talks between the rivals since they split at the end of a civil war in 1949.
Wed Nov 04 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024