Taiwan separatists are doomed to "stink for eternity", China's top diplomat warned after the island's President Tsai Ing-wen won a landslide re-election victory in a stinging rebuke to Beijing.

Taiwan separatists will 'stink for eternity': China

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen is seeking a second term against the main challenger Han Kuo-yu in Saturday's elections. Watch: Who will win Taiwan's Election? × Tsai hails from the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and has been campaigning on a platform of defending Taiwan's sovereignty against threats from Beijing.

Tsai versus Han: Taiwan's top two presidential candidates

At a raucous election rally for Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, Hong Konger Karen Leung surveyed the huge crowd of excited flag-waving voters as a rap song blasted over the loudspeakers and sighed: "We want to have elections like this.

Taiwan Election 2020: Hong Kong tourist cites 'We want this' during election rally

In balmy southern Taiwan, with its rural hamlets, industrial belts and slower-paced cities, a rising tide of residents are pushing back against opposition presidential hopeful Han Kuo-yu, fearing he'll sell out core Taiwan interests to China.

Taiwan's China-friendly presidential hopeful faces backlash in divided south

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday the island would not accept a "one country, two systems" political formula Beijing has suggested could be used to unify the democratic island, saying such an arrangement had failed in Hong Kong.

Taiwan leader rejects China's offer to unify under Hong Kong model

With just days to go before Taiwan's elections, its giant neighbour is trying a push-and-pull strategy on the island Beijing claims as Chinese territory, rattling its sabre while trying to coax electors with outwardly friendlier policies.

Ahead of Taiwan elections, China unveils friendly policies for business community

Taiwan's parliament passed an anti-infiltration law on Tuesday to combat perceived threats from China as the island gears up for a presidential vote on January 11 amid heightened tension with Beijing.

Taiwan passes law to combat Chinese influence on politics

Taiwan is ramping up efforts ahead of a January 11 election to combat fake news and disinformation that the government says China is bombarding the island with to undermine its democracy.

Chinese 'rumours' and 'cyber armies': Taiwan fights election 'fake news'

The Chinese government warned self-ruled Taiwan on Thursday that it was courting "disaster", after the running mate for President Tsai Ing-wen in January elections said he was working toward the island's independence, a red line for Beijing.

China says Taiwan courting 'disaster' after island's independence bid comment

China is interfering in Taiwan's elections "every day" as it seeks to damage the island's democracy, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday, after China sailed an aircraft carrier group near the self-ruled island on the weekend.

China interfering in election 'every day': Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen

China slammed Taiwan Monday for offering asylum to Hong Kong people facing prosecution for involvement in anti-government protests, telling the island's leaders to "stop meddling" in the territory's affairs.

China lashes out at Taiwan over offer to Hong Kong protesters

Malawi's economy will grow 5% in 2019, President Peter Mutharika promised on Friday, in a state of the nation address boycotted by the opposition who again clashed with police in more protests against a recent vote.

Malawi leader vows to lift economy as protests continue

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday won the ruling party's hotly contested nomination for the 2020 presidential election in a boost to her administration, which suffered a poll defeat amid rising threats from China.

Taiwan president wins ruling party's nomination for 2020 election

Tsai's comments came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping said nobody could change the fact that Taiwan was part of China, and that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should seek 'reunification'.

Taiwan president calls for international support to defend democracy

Chinese state-run media on Monday blamed the electoral defeat of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's party on her "separatist stance", saying it must make an "about-face" on ties with the mainland.

Taiwan leader's 'separatist stance' cost election: Chinese media

Taiwan began voting on Saturday in local elections, a key test of support for the island's pro-independence ruling party ahead of presidential polls in just over a year, and will also hold a referendum on same-sex marriage.

Taiwan votes in test for pro-independence ruling party as China watches

Millions of Taiwanese go to the polls Saturday in key elections which tap into a raft of divisive issues, from relations with Beijing to gay rights. The island-wide vote for political representatives, from village up to city level, is a mid-term test for embattled President Tsai Ing-wen as she faces a backlash over domestic reforms and concerns about deteriorating ties with China.

Taiwan vote spotlights social and political rifts

Chinese state media has given broad coverage to "island encirclement" exercises near Taiwan this month, including showing pictures of Chinese bomber aircraft.

Get used to drills, China tells Taiwan; Taipei says it seeks peace

Communication mechanism between two countries halted because of new Taiwanese govt's refusal to recognise the 'one China' principle

China says it has stopped talking to Taiwan