Taiwan in January 2026: the most important developments in politics
In Taiwan in January 2026, politics centered on the island's dealings with Beijing. On 14 January a Chinese government spokesperson said that anyone Beijing describes as a "Taiwan independence" element who defies the law would be punished wherever they are, while also expressing openness to cooperation with Taiwanese parties and groups. Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of "selling out Taiwan to please external forces". The Palestinian Authority reiterated its support for China's One China policy. Separately, Taiwanese authorities are seeking the arrest of the CEO of the Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus over allegations of illegal hiring practices on the island.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary
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