Asia Pacific

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.

Min Aung Hlaing seeks to ‘enhance’ international relations and ties with ASEAN after coup plunged Myanmar into chaos.

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Tehran’s plans to tax ships passing through the strait and raise money to rebuild is already seeing pushback.

Three-time Olympic gold medallist has faced toxic online abuse and considered quitting over comments on her appearance.

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

Tehran and Beijing both stand to gain from boosting status of the Chinese yuan.

Countries urge full commitment to two-week ceasefire, praise Pakistan for role in facilitating truce.

Kabul’s foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.

The 39-year-old, who retired from international cricket in 2024, still features in T20 franchise cricket.

Kuomintang leader Cheng Li-wun’s trip to China could make or break the party’s prospects in upcoming elections.