Taiwan News Brief – Tuesday, 5 May 2026
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Taiwan minister's visit to Spratlys: a page out of China's 'gray zone' playbook A rare visit by Taiwan’s coast guard minister to Taiping Island is part of Taipei’s strategy to assert its claim over the disputed South China Sea. Taiwan won't give in to pressure, president says of Africa trip China denounced Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini Thulisile Dladla, arrives at a press conference. -China Relations on May 14 This year marks the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential election.
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