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China still sees democratic Taiwan as part of its territory to be reunified, despite the two sides being ruled separately since the end of a civil war on the mainland in 1949.(Reuters/Tyrone Siu)
CHINA

Taiwan reunification with China ‘inevitable’: Xi

Taiwan considers itself a sovereign state, with its own currency, political and judicial systems, but has never declared formal independence

  • Amber Wang
4 min read
In his report, AG Kimi Makwetu noted that unauthorised expenditure by provincial and national governments increased to to R2.1-billion. (Lisa Hnatowicz/Beeld/Gallo Images)
CHINA

Taiwan to hold mass independence rally in challenge to Beijing

Organisers aim to draw 100 000 people to large-scale protest calling for an outright independence vote from China

  • Agency
4 min read
TV debate kicks off Taiwan’s election campaign
BEIJING

TV debate kicks off Taiwan’s election campaign

Taiwan’s presidential election candidates kicked off campaigns with a televised debate before the poll that will decide Taiwan’s relations with China.

  • Jonathan Standing
3 min read