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Taiwan has condemned Kenya for deporting its delegates en route to the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, blaming Beijing for pressuring the East African nation. Kenya defended the move, insisting it recognizes only 'one China.' The incident highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan's international participation.
Animate Taichung, central Taiwan's biggest anime store, will upgrade and relocate to a site directly in front of Taichung Station, with a grand opening on July 17, 2026. The larger space will feature more display and event areas, aiming to enhance shopping experiences for local and international anime fans.
Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen set social media abuzz this week with a post using the Japanese slang abbreviation 'YBSG' (yabasugi), alongside other references to Japanese youth culture. The post went viral, with netizens praising her engagement with modern Japanese trends.
China has banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entering the country for a year following their May visit to Taiwan, accusing them of sending a 'wrong signal' and interfering in its internal affairs. The ban marks the first time China has imposed such travel restrictions on New Zealand politicians over Taiwan visits. New Zealand and Australia have expressed concern and plan to discuss the matter with Beijing.
Palau's president defended the Pacific island nation's diplomatic ties with Taiwan amid growing pressure from China, while calling for enhanced cooperation with Japan in economy, maritime security, and ocean conservation.
After an 18-year hiatus, a direct ferry service between Keelung Port (Taiwan) and Ishigaki Island (Okinawa, Japan) was restored with a launch ceremony held on Thursday (May 28, 2026). The route is expected to boost tourism and trade between the two regions, marking a significant step in maritime connectivity.
Taiwan said it is monitoring the second joint combat patrol by China near the island within a week, with its forces responding to the situation. The patrol follows a Xi-Trump summit in Beijing and sparked accusations from Taiwan that Beijing is the sole source of instability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Iran war, wavering US commitments in Asia, and escalating tensions around Taiwan are expected to dominate the agenda of this year's Shangri-La Dialogue. Analysts say the annual event will reflect rising geopolitical instability as conflicts and policy shifts challenge regional security.
Japan's trade minister held the first official call with his Chinese counterpart since bilateral relations soured over Taiwan, signaling a resumption of high-level dialogue. The online talks May 17 focused on supply chain and high-tech cooperation. Both sides agreed to maintain working-level discussions to resolve trade issues.
