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In this image taken from video footage shot on May 22, 2019, Wu'er Kaixi speaks during an interview in Taipei, Taiwan. Wu'er was among the most outspoken of the student leaders during the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests, famously reproaching then-Premier Li Peng at a meeting broadcast on national television. (AP Photo)

Tiananmen veterans look back on movement’s mistakes, passion

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN and JOHNSON LAI - Associated Press

Illustration on relations with Taiwan by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Advancing the strong U.S.-Taiwan relationship

By Su Tseng-chang

In this photo released by Military News Agency, Taiwan war planes are parked on a highway during an exercise to simulate a response to a Chinese attack on its airfields in Changhua in southern Taiwan. Tuesday's exercise is part of annual drills designed to showcase the island's military capabilities and resolve to repel an attack from across the Taiwan Strait amid perceptions of a rising threat. (Military News Agency via AP)

Taiwan lands aircraft on highway as part of military drills

By JOHNSON LAI - Associated Press

Taiwanese same-sex couples kiss at their wedding party in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, May 25, 2019. Taiwan became the first place in Asia to allow same-sex marriage last week. Hundreds of same-sex couples in Taiwan rushed to get married Friday, the first day a landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage took effect. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwanese same-sex couples wed at vibrant banquet

By TAIJING WU - Associated Press

Taiwan changing name of de-facto embassy in US

Associated Press

Two same-sex couples seal their legal marriage with a kiss at the registration office in Xingyi District in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, May 24, 2019. Hundreds of same-sex couples in Taiwan are rushing to the household registration office on the first day that a landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage has taken effect. (AP Photo/Johnson Lai)

Same-sex couples start registering marriages in Taiwan

By JOHNSON LAI - Associated Press

I this photo taken on Wednesday, May 21, 2019, Taiwan navy personnel simulate a fire drill inside the Knox-class frigate during an exercise in the Suao port in Yilan County, eastern Taiwan. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

2 US warships sail through Taiwan Strait, draw China protest

Associated Press

A Taiwan navy S70 helicopter takes off from the stern of a Perry-class frigate during a naval exercise off Hualien County, eastern Taiwan, Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwan navy holds drill amid China tensions

Associated Press

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) leaves the podium after his statement, during the first day of the 72nd World Health Assembly at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, May 20, 2019. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/Keystone via AP)

US backs calls for Taiwan to get role at UN health assembly

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Same-sex marriage supporters gather outside the Legislative Yuan in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, May 17, 2019. Taiwan's Constitutional Court are scheduled to decide Friday on legalizing same-sex marriage, marking a potential first in Asia. The signs read ''Vote Can't Be Defeated.'' (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwan approves same-sex marriage in first for Asia

By Ralph Jennings - Associated Press

Terry Gou, the head of the world's largest electronics supplier Foxconn, is surrounded by the media after meeting with Nationalist Party chairman Wu Den-yih at the party headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 13, 2019. Gou plans to run for president of Taiwan, bringing his pro-business and pro-China policies to what is expected to be a crowded field for next year's election. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Terry Gou moves closer to run for Taiwan president

Associated Press

Taiwan navy sailors salute from a Dutch Zwaardvis-class submarine during a groundbreaking ceremony for the island's naval submarine factory in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, Thursday, May 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwan breaks ground on submarine shipyard to counter China

By WU TAIJING - Associated Press

The Latest: Wisconsin governor retreats on Foxconn claim

Associated Press

Taiwan reports voyage of 2 US warships through Taiwan Strait

Associated Press

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, center, holding hands of children marches during an anti-nuclear demonstration in Taipei, Taiwan, Saturday, April 27, 2019. Tsai marched in the streets of Taipei along with hundreds of anti-nuclear protesters to show her determination to build a nuclear-free homeland. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwan’s president reaffirms anti-nuclear stance at march

Associated Press

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Include Taiwan in WHO talks

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

In this image made from a video, firefighters gather on a street in Taipei, Taiwan following an earthquake Thursday, April 18, 2019. A strong earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast Thursday afternoon, according to the island's Central Weather Bureau. (AP Photo)

6.1 quake causes light damage in Taiwan capital, east coast

By RALPH JENNINGS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2019, file photo, Terry Gou, chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd., also known as Foxconn, delivers a speech during the company's annual carnival for employees in Taipei, Taiwan. Gou, head of Foxconn, world’s largest electronics supplier, says Wednesday, April 17, 2019, willing to run in Taiwan presidential primary Wednesday, April 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying, File)

Head of Foxconn announces Taiwan presidential bid

By RALPH JENNINGS - Associated Press

Taiwan president denounces Chinese military ‘coercion’

Associated Press

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: U.S., Taiwan strategic partners

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES