Taiwan
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The article discusses recent comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Taiwan issue. Trump stated that the resolution of this issue should be handled internally by China but wa...
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that China's decision regarding Taiwan rests with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He added that any military action by Beijing would be met with disapproval from the Unit...
Chinese President Xi Jinping has recently vowed 'reunification' with Taiwan, a claim following shortly after a mass military exercise involving around 200 aircraft. This comes as concern for potential...
China has continued its military drills around Taiwan for the second consecutive day by firing rockets into the designated zones surrounding the island. This action is seen as a direct response to Hou...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi advocated for new ways of engagement between China and the United States during a speech, emphasizing stable and cooperative relations while defending Chinese interest...
Chinese military conducted exercises surrounding Taiwan following an expressed outrage over potentially the largest U.S. arms sale to the self-governed island....
China has commenced military training exercises in proximity to Taiwan....
The PLA has initiated military drills around Taiwan as a response to recent US arms approval for Taiwan, declaring the exercises essential for national unity and stability....
A Pentagon report suggests that China is leaning towards an invasion strategy regarding Taiwan according to The Taipei Times....
During the exercise 'Justice Mission 2025', China’s J-20 'Mighty Dragon' stealth fighter reportedly flew undetected within visual range of Taiwan’s coastline. This incident underscores the increasing ...
The U.S. Department of Defense's recent report on China Military Power indicates that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is ready for an amphibious assault on Taiwan. The PLA possesses comprehensi...
The U.S. is reactivating World War II-era airfields across the Pacific to counter China's expanding surveillance and missile capabilities in the region, particularly concerning the potential conflict ...
A bid to alter Taiwan's law on relations with mainland China has failed after it did not make the legislative agenda committee. Critics claim this could move Taiwan toward 'de jure independence', a st...
China has implemented immediate export controls banning dual-use items from being exported to Japan for military purposes due to recent remarks about Taiwan....
Chinese authorities have warned against a move by Taiwanese lawmakers to amend legislation related to cross-strait affairs, deeming it an act toward 'de jure independence' and increasing the risk of c...
Chinese analysts are examining the recent operation by the U.S. Delta Force that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, considering its implications for potential operations rela...
The Chinese Ambassador has emphasized that the issue of Taiwan constitutes a critical red line for relations with the United States, implying strong opposition towards any actions from the US perceive...
According to an analysis by Breaking Defense, China will likely dominate the defense and security headlines in the coming months due to ongoing tensions in the South China Sea and concerning Taiwan. T...
With Chinese live-fire exercises increasing around Taiwan, a rare sighting of the mobile launcher for Taipei's long-concealed cruise missile shows how the island plans to target mainland China. This r...
China's 'Justice Mission 2025' exercises concluded on December 29 and 30, 2025, marking the sixth large-scale military drill conducted around Taiwan since early 2022. This operation was a comprehensiv...
A group of around 200 leading Japanese business figures have postponed their annual trip to mainland China for the first time in over a decade due to tensions between Beijing and Tokyo concerning Taiw...
The Chinese government has criticized Japan, Australia, and European nations for what it deems 'extremely hypocritical' positions on military exercises around Taiwan. The foreign ministry claims that ...
China has initiated sudden military exercises around Taiwan with the aim of simulating a total blockade and discouraging international involvement in any future actions against Taiwan....
Taiwan has accused China of military intimidation following Beijing's announcement of live-fire naval and air force exercises around the island. This action comes amid rising tensions after Japanese P...
The Pentagon has released its latest report on Chinese military capabilities, highlighting the potential threat posed by China's growing power to maintain peace in regions like Taiwan. The report emph...
The Chinese embassy in Washington D.C. issued statements expressing concerns over tensions regarding Taiwan, likening the situation on the island to a potential powder keg due to increasing military a...
The article suggests that China has been closely observing Russia's actions and mistakes made during its military operations in Ukraine. Based on this analysis, China is purportedly devising strategie...
The Chinese Embassy has stated that supplying weapons to Taiwan will not help the United States achieve its goals. The statement emphasizes Beijing's stance on maintaining peace and stability across t...
In December, there were significant developments regarding howitzers with large financial investments made. Germany allocated substantial funds for 6x6 and 4x4 vehicles while Taiwan received approval ...
The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesman in Beijing accused Taiwanese leader William Lai of spreading false information and encouraging conflict with mainland China through his New Year’s speech. The...
The Pentagon has announced that defense contractor Lockheed Martin has received a contract worth USD 328.5 million from the government of Taiwan for military equipment sales. The details of the specif...
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched new military exercises near Taiwan following the announcement of an $11 billion US arms sale to Taipei, aiming to undermine faith in Taiwan's defens...
The Chinese embassy in the United States has warned that selling weapons to Taiwan by the U.S. could escalate tensions and potentially heighten instability in the region, likening such actions to crea...
An article by Lluís Uría discusses the complexities surrounding Taiwanese independence and involvement with international bodies. The author warns against hasty actions towards formal recognition or s...
Japan recently declared that any conflict over Taiwan could pose a threat to its national survival, marking a significant shift from post-war norms. This statement impacts the strategic dynamics betwe...
Francis P. Sempa writes an analysis for Real Clear Defense, discussing the strategic importance of controlling waters around Taiwan and comparing this to Nicholas Spykman's concept of the 'Asiatic Med...
US President Donald Trump stated that the situation with Taiwan is 'up to' Chinese leader Xi Jinping and emphasized that the military intervention in Venezuela should not be seen as a precedent for Ta...
The newly elected chairwoman of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party plans a visit to Beijing this year aiming to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. This move is seen as an opportunity to improv...
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s attempt to implement a NT$1.2 trillion (US$37 billion) military spending plan has stalled due to political disagreements and legislative obstacles imposed by th...
Discusses how the United States simultaneously claims an inability to defend Taiwan under its security commitments while also intensifying rhetoric about a potential conflict involving China and Taiwa...
During a phone call with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi accused 'certain political forces in Japan' of attempting to reverse historical facts. He used the dialogu...
In an interview on RealClearDefense's 'Hot Wash' podcast with John Sorensen, Representative Elaine Luria from Virginia discusses national defense strategy, the relationship between the US and China, a...
The Pentagon has approved a military sale contract valued at nearly $300 million for Lockheed Martin to deliver unspecified defense equipment or services to the Taiwanese government....
In an interview with TASS, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov restated Russia's position that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and emphasized the issue being a matter within China's jurisdic...
US President Donald Trump has downplayed recent military exercises conducted by China around Taiwan, describing the drills as routine activities that have been taking place for about two decades and e...