Overall Highlights

• Taiwan’s leader Lai is facing impeachment proceedings, with his absence noted in legislative meetings.
• China criticizes Taiwan’s trade deals with the U.S., labeling them as detrimental to Taiwan’s interests.
• Taiwan’s opposition parties are actively criticizing Lai during impeachment hearings, indicating political tensions within Taiwan.
• China emphasizes the importance of the 1992 Consensus for cross-Strait dialogue, while Taiwan’s government remains resistant to this framework.
• Concerns about economic bullying and trade pressures from China are echoed in Taiwan’s responses.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Taiwan’s leader Lai was absent from the first legislative review meeting regarding his impeachment, raising questions about his leadership.
• China condemns the Taiwan-U.S. trade deal, claiming it undermines Taiwan’s economic interests and is a ‘sellout’.
• The Chinese government reiterates the need for the 1992 Consensus as a basis for resuming dialogue with Taiwan.
• Chinese officials accuse Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of yielding to economic bullying from the U.S. regarding trade negotiations.
• China’s military activities, including drone training near Dongsha island, are framed as lawful and necessary.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Opposition lawmakers in Taiwan are vocal in their criticism of Lai during impeachment hearings, highlighting internal political strife.
• Taiwan’s media reports on the implications of Chinese-made AI, raising privacy and security concerns.
• Taiwan’s government is actively revoking residency permits for individuals linked to China, citing national security risks.
• The KMT and TPP parties are united in their criticism of Lai’s leadership amid ongoing impeachment proceedings.
• Taiwan’s response to Chinese economic pressures includes a focus on maintaining sovereignty and resisting external influences.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] Taiwan’s leader Lai absent from first legislative review meeting of his impeachment - China Daily (1/22/2026)
2. [en-US] Taiwan-US trade deal slammed as ‘sellout’ - China Daily (1/22/2026)
3. [en-US] China found something strange on far side of moon no one had seen in nature - South China Morning Post (1/22/2026)
4. [en-US] Chips, soybeans, tariffs: what’s on tap for US-China talks before a Trump visit? - South China Morning Post (1/21/2026)
5. [en-US] Mainland says DPP’s so-called trade deal with U.S. sells out Taiwan’s interests - 新华网 (1/21/2026)
6. [en-US] Taiwan’s leader Lai absent from first legislative review meeting of his impeachment - 新华网 (1/21/2026)
7. [en-US] Cross-Strait Ties: Taiwan Affairs Office: DPP authorities yielding to economic bullying - news.cgtn.com (1/21/2026)
8. [en-US] Taiwan Affairs Office slams U.S. ’trade bullying’ over chip investments - news.cgtn.com (1/21/2026)
9. [en-US] Mainland reiterates 1992 Consensus as foundation for resuming cross-Strait dialogue - China Daily (1/21/2026)
10. [en-US] PLA drone training near China’s Dongsha island lawful: spokesperson - China Daily (1/21/2026)
11. [en-US] KMT, TPP criticize Lai as hearings continue - taipeitimes.com (1/21/2026)
12. [en-US] New airport apron to open next week - taipeitimes.com (1/21/2026)
13. [en-US] EDITORIAL: Promote traditional writing - taipeitimes.com (1/21/2026)
14. [en-US] Group warns over use of Chinese-made AI - taipeitimes.com (1/21/2026)
15. [en-US] Taiwan revokes residency of Chinese spouse influencer over ’national security’ - Focus Taiwan (1/21/2026)
16. [en-US] Yuchai Participates in Guangxi Yuchai Double Growth Fund - taiwannews.com.tw (1/21/2026)
17. [en-US] Taiwan think tank flags privacy risks in Chinese AI - taiwannews.com.tw (1/21/2026)
18. [en-US] Opposition lawmakers chide Lai at impeachment hearing - Focus Taiwan (1/21/2026)
19. [en-US] Impact of Japan’s snap poll on Taiwan - taipeitimes.com (1/20/2026)
20. [en-US] New flu epidemic period may begin this week: CDC - taipeitimes.com (1/20/2026)