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Arizona Opens Taiwan Office, Rejects Beijing's Warning
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs joined Taiwan's foreign minister to open a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix, defying repeated Chinese objections tied to TSMC's $165 billion expansion.
First New F-16V Fighters Arrive in Taiwan Amid China Pressure
Taiwan is set to receive its first new-build F-16V fighter jets, part of a long-running acquisition meant to bolster the island's defenses as Beijing keeps up military pressure.
Trump Says Xi Won't Invade Taiwan as US Sees Delayed Timeline
President Trump said he does not believe Xi Jinping will invade Taiwan, as US assessments reportedly put a Chinese invasion timeline later than Beijing's own 2027 benchmark.
China Tightens Defense Mobilization Law, Taiwan Watchers Take Note
China has moved to strengthen its national defense mobilization law, a step regional analysts and multiple outlets link to Beijing's posture toward Taiwan amid rising cross-strait friction.
Xi Marks National Day With Taiwan Remarks as Beijing Faults Defense Budget
Xi Jinping addressed Taiwan and the economy at a National Day reception as Beijing's state press criticized Taipei's increased defense spending, sharpening cross-strait rhetoric.
Taiwan Deepens Drone Push as China Pressure Drives Defense Overhaul
Taiwan is expanding its drone programs as pressure from China drives a broader defense overhaul, Modern Diplomacy reports, as Beijing courts Trump.
Taiwan Says US 'Very Much' Understands Its Defense Needs
A senior Taipei official said Washington 'very much' understands Taiwan's defense requirements, days after the Xi-Trump summit, per Reuters and Modern Diplomacy.
Trump-Xi White House Summit: Trade, AI, Iran, and Taiwan Top the Agenda
Xi Jinping's first White House visit in more than a decade puts US-China disputes over trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the war in Iran front and center.
Taiwan Upgrades Maritime Patrol at Vulnerable South China Sea Outpost
Taiwan is bolstering maritime patrol capabilities at a vulnerable South China Sea outpost, Reuters reports, as Beijing expands its regional maritime presence.
Taiwan Coastguard's Rare Missile Firing Reveals Deepening Navy Ties
Taiwan's coastguard carried out a rare live missile exercise, the South China Morning Post reports, signaling growing operational integration with the island's navy.
Trump's Taiwan Retreat Tests His Chief China Hawk
A reported shift in Trump's Taiwan stance tests his administration's top China hawk as a new poll finds nearly half of Taiwanese doubt U.S. military backing.
Taiwan Minister Makes Rare Trip to China for APEC Amid Beijing Tensions
A Taiwan minister has traveled to mainland China for an APEC event, marking one of the rare cross-strait ministerial contacts amid sustained military and diplomatic tensions with Beijing.
Union Chairman Jailed in China Returns to Taiwan
A Taiwanese union official held in Chinese detention has returned home as Taipei conducts missile drills and Trump prepares to host a summit with Xi Jinping.
Taiwan Stages Missile and Drone Drills Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan conducts live-fire missile and drone exercises as China tensions rise before a scheduled summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Micron Taiwan Union Demands Profit-Sharing as Strike Threat Persists
Micron's Taiwan union keeps strike preparations alive while pushing a profit-sharing demand, exposing a key U.S. chip producer to labor disruption in Asia.
Trump Has Killed 'Strategic Ambiguity' Over Taiwan
President Trump's summit with Xi Jinping has effectively ended fifty years of deliberate U.S. policy ambiguity on Taiwan, leaving Taipei's defense future in serious doubt.
Taiwan's Defense Efforts Signal Washington, Not Beijing, Expert Says
Taiwan's asymmetric defense investments are calibrated to reassure Washington of the island's self-defense commitment, not to deter China directly, a security analyst says.
Beijing Boosts Taiwan-Facing Firepower With Brigade-Level 155mm Howitzers
China has deployed brigade-level 155mm howitzers aimed at Taiwan, the South China Morning Post reports, as Beijing simultaneously deepens ties with Russia and North Korea.
China's North Korea Card: Issue Linkage, Taiwan, and the Bargain Beijing Won't Name
A new policy analysis argues Beijing could trade concessions on North Korea's nuclear program to extract U.S. restraint on Taiwan — a linkage Washington has yet to price into its strategy.
China Deploys Warrior Scientists to Gather Military Data Around Taiwan
War on the Rocks analysis finds China's marine scientific research ships are expanding operations around Taiwan in service of military objectives beyond oceanography.
Tokyo Widens Regional Defence Ties to Complicate Beijing's Taiwan Calculus
Japan is expanding bilateral and multilateral defence agreements across the Indo-Pacific, raising the cost and complexity of any Chinese move on Taiwan.
Taiwan Experts Call for Shift to Smaller Naval Vessels to Counter China
Defense analysts urge Taiwan to restructure its navy around smaller, more survivable ships as PLA Navy expansion raises the cost of a conventional fleet strategy.
Pacific Summit Ends Without Unanimous Condemnation of China's Missile Launch
Pacific Island leaders failed to reach consensus on a joint censure of China's ballistic missile test, exposing Beijing's deepening diplomatic leverage across the region.
China's Zion Church Lawyer Seeks Resettlement Aid Through Taiwan
A lawyer for Beijing's shuttered Zion Church is seeking resettlement assistance while transiting Taiwan, AP reports, highlighting China's crackdown on unofficial religious groups.
China Surveyed Waters East of Taiwan Last Month, Beijing Confirms
Beijing disclosed a hydrographic survey of Taiwan's eastern approaches and a coast guard patrol in the same zone, operations Pacific defense planners say align with blockade contingency planning.
Pacific Leaders Call United Front as Taiwan Warns of Chinese Blockade Preparations
The chair of a Pacific regional forum demanded solidarity against a Chinese missile test as Taiwan warned Beijing is now fully preparing for a naval blockade of the island.
China Warns Taiwan as Taipei Plans Record Defense Budget
Beijing renewed warnings against Taiwanese independence as Taiwan unveiled a record defense budget, raising questions about the island's societal readiness for conflict.
On Taiwan's Outer Islands, Troops Brace for a Chinese First Strike
Military preparations intensify on the small island chains that form Taiwan's first line of defense, as troops drill against scenarios of a Chinese preemptive strike.
U.S. Tests $2.3B Harpoon Coastal Defense System Built for Taiwan
The Pentagon has successfully tested the $2.3 billion Harpoon Coastal Defense System for Taiwan — 100 mobile launchers and 400 anti-ship missiles to deny Chinese warships access.
PLA Shift to Systems Warfare Forces Taiwan to Rethink Its Defenses
Experts warn the PLA has completed a shift to systems warfare — attacking networks, not platforms — and Taiwan's current defense posture was built for the wrong fight.
Taiwan Prosecutors Search Unimicron in Suspected China Fraud Case
Taiwanese authorities searched the offices of Unimicron Technology, one of Asia's largest printed circuit board makers, amid a probe into suspected China-linked fraud.
Taiwan Fortifies Penghu Archipelago as the Strait's Most Critical Defense Line
Taipei is pouring resources into the Penghu Islands, the chain analysts say China would need to neutralize first in any cross-strait assault — and the one most exposed to a rapid PLA move.
Taiwan's Frontline Islands Brace for a Chinese First Strike
Troops on Kinmen, Matsu, and Penghu are drilling for a PLA opening blow as Beijing maintains coast-guard pressure and China's amphibious fleet grows.
Indonesia-China Drills May Normalize Beijing's Presence East of Taiwan
A Eurasia Review analysis warns that joint naval exercises between Indonesia and China could gradually normalize Chinese military activity in waters critical to Taiwan's defense.
China Expands South China Sea Presence With New Military Installations
Reuters reports fresh construction on a disputed South China Sea islet as Beijing presses its build-up, while Taiwan asks whether upgraded F-16s can counter the PLA's J-20 stealth jets.
Indonesia-China Drill May Normalize Beijing's Presence East of Taiwan
Joint naval exercises between Indonesia and China in waters east of Taiwan could help legitimize Beijing's routine military access to a strategically vital corridor, analysts say.
Taiwan's $35 Billion Bet: Building Deterrence Without Washington's Guarantee
Taiwan's record defense budget and biggest-ever war games signal a strategic pivot: the island is preparing to defend itself in an era of uncertain American commitments.
Taiwan Vows 'Peace Through Strength' as China Tensions Persist
Taiwan's president marked a battle anniversary Sunday vowing never to yield an inch to Beijing, invoking a deterrence-first defense doctrine amid rising cross-strait tensions.
Is China's Research Ship Near Taiwan Probing Its Defenses?
A Chinese research vessel operating near Taiwan's waters is prompting questions about whether Beijing is systematically testing Taipei's maritime surveillance and response capabilities.
Taiwan Proposes Record $35B Defense Budget as China Pressure Mounts
Taiwan proposes a record $35 billion defense budget for 2027 as Beijing's military pressure grows, highlighting the stakes in one of the world's most contested waterways.
Taiwan Pushes Defense to Record High as China's Economy Stumbles
Taiwan is committing more to its military than at any point in modern history while new data shows China's economy lost momentum in July, reshaping the cross-strait balance.
Taiwan Raises Defence Spending Above $31 Billion as Beijing Pressure Builds
Taiwan has approved a defence budget exceeding $31 billion, one of its largest military commitments, as Chinese military pressure on the island shows no sign of easing.
Taiwan Closes Its Biggest War Game as Beijing Eyes the Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan concluded its largest military exercise on record as China ramps up pressure and diplomats brace for a pivotal Trump-Xi meeting that could reshape cross-strait security.
Taiwan Strait Deterrence: The Case for Statecraft Alongside Force
As military postures harden across the Taiwan Strait, an emerging analysis argues that deterrence geometry alone cannot prevent miscalculation — diplomacy must carry its share.
China Studies Iran's Hormuz Playbook for a Taiwan Contingency
As Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz for the third time this week, analysts ask whether China is drawing strategic lessons for Taiwan.
Taiwan Presses Jakarta on Chinese Naval Exercise East of Island
Taipei is seeking an explanation after Indonesia joined China in a naval exercise east of Taiwan, a rare ASEAN alignment that sharpens pressure on the island during Han Kuang drills.
China Criticizes Taiwan War Games as Military Tensions Rise
Beijing condemns Taiwan's military exercises as cross-strait tensions escalate, with the PLA maintaining heightened readiness across the Western Pacific.
China Cyberattack on Taiwan and Military Buildup Raise War Fears
A Chinese cyberattack on Taiwan, paired with accelerating PLA military buildup, has sparked fresh warnings of rising conflict risk in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan Weaponizes Coast Guard, Tests Internet Blackouts
Taiwan is arming its coast guard for combat with China and practicing island-wide internet restrictions as Beijing's military buildup and cyberattack threats intensify.
Russia Is Helping China Close the Military Gap With the United States
A Foundation for Defense of Democracies analysis finds Russia is accelerating China's military modernization as Beijing increases maritime pressure on Taiwan with live naval war games.
Taiwan Runs Drills Simulating Chinese Missile Strike and Drone Defense
Taiwan's military conducted exercises simulating a Chinese assault — missile strikes, special forces ambushes, and drone defense — as cross-strait tensions remain elevated across the region.
Taiwan Slams China-Indonesia Naval Exercise as Dangerous
Taiwan reacted furiously to China's planned naval exercise with Indonesia as Taipei ran its own drills simulating missile strikes, drone attacks, and a communications blackout.
Taiwan Conducts Major Military Drills as China Invasion Threat Looms
Taiwan ran annual war games simulating a Chinese assault, extended exercises to the Penghu islands, and throttled mobile internet for the first time during the drills.
Taiwan Plans Record Defense Budget Amid Sharpening China Invasion Risk
Taiwan's government is set to submit its largest-ever defense appropriation, citing an accelerating Chinese military buildup and concerns about US weapons stockpile depth.
Taiwan's 'Hellscape' Drone Strategy: How the Island Plans to Blunt a Chinese Invasion
Taiwan is investing heavily in drone swarms and sea mines to turn any Chinese amphibious assault into a costly, contested nightmare in the Taiwan Strait.
China's Carrier Killers: What They Mean for a Taiwan Conflict
A new analysis warns China's expanding anti-ship missile arsenal could severely constrain U.S. naval operations in any Taiwan conflict scenario.
China Patrols Disputed South China Sea Shoal on PLA Anniversary
China deployed warships and aircraft near a disputed South China Sea shoal as Beijing marked the PLA's 99th anniversary with warnings against Taiwan independence.
China Coast Guard Patrols Waters East of Taiwan, Angering Taipei
China's coast guard extended patrols to waters east of Taiwan, drawing sharp condemnation from Taipei and raising new concerns about Beijing's expanding maritime reach.
Taiwan Strait Helicopter Flight Lays Bare Beijing's Invasion Calculus
A South China Morning Post analysis of a PLA helicopter's Taiwan Strait transit reveals how Beijing is rehearsing the operational mechanics of a potential invasion campaign.
Russia May Be Helping China Prepare for War Over Taiwan, Report Says
The Economist reports Russia may be sharing Ukraine battlefield lessons with China, potentially accelerating Beijing's military preparations for a conflict over Taiwan.
China Launches Taiwan Strait Drills as PLA Sorties Hit Three-Year Low
Beijing ordered fresh military exercises in the Taiwan Strait days after high-level U.S.-China talks, even as PLA air sorties near Taiwan fell to a three-year low in early 2026.
Taiwan's President: Democratic Island Must Not Become 'China's Taiwan'
Taiwan's president drew a sharp line between democratic self-rule and Beijing's reunification claims, declaring the island must not become 'China's Taiwan' in a statement reported by Reuters.
Pentagon Signs $439M ATACMS Deal With Taiwan, Fujian Carrier in Range
A $439 million ATACMS contract gives Taiwan long-range strike capability to target China's Fujian carrier, marking a significant escalation in U.S. arms transfers to Taipei.
Taiwan Accelerates Drone Production, Eyes Ukraine's Playbook
Taiwan is building a domestically produced drone fleet modeled on Ukraine's battlefield experience as the island prepares for a potential conflict with China.
South Korea, Taiwan Lead $46 Billion Emerging Market Equity Rout
South Korea and Taiwan drove a $46 billion emerging market equity exodus in June, as nuclear threats, Taiwan Strait risk, and dollar strength battered investor confidence.
Typhoon Bavi Bears Down on Taiwan as China Military Pressure Persists
Typhoon Bavi bears down on Taiwan as Beijing maintains coast guard patrols near the island, compounding the demands on Taiwan's emergency and defense planners.
China Warned of Severe Consequences Over Taiwan Strait Military Action
Western analysts sharpen deterrence warnings toward Beijing as China's navy conducts a rare submarine ballistic missile test in the South Pacific, raising regional alarm.
Taiwan Resumes Anti-Communist Patriotic Classes as China Threat Grows
Taiwan has reintroduced anti-communist patriotic education in public schools, with officials citing an intensifying military and political threat from Beijing across the strait.