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Taiwan’s president urges peace with China while preparing for conflict

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te marked one year in office by emphasizing the island’s desire for peace and dialogue with China, while stressing the importance of strengthening its defenses. Despite repeated calls for talks, China, which labels Lai a "separatist," has refused engagement......

China Expands Military Drills Around Taiwan in Latest Show of Force

China's recent military exercises saw its army, navy, air force, and rocket forces surrounding Taiwan. The drills, according to Beijing, were intended to practice a blockade of the self-governing island. China continues to claim Taiwan as part of its territory, with repeated threats of using force......

US-Japan partnership strengthens to deter Chinese aggression

The United States and Japan share a common “warrior ethos” in addressing Chinese aggression, particularly in the Taiwan Strait, according to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani in Tokyo, Hegseth emphasized Japan's crucial role......

China Warns of Military Action If Taiwan’s Independence Push Escalates

China’s military has declared its intention to tighten its grip on Taiwan should separatist movements on the island intensify, cautioning advocates of independence to retreat or face dire consequences, according to state media reports. Beijing, which considers Taiwan a part of its territory, has......

Taiwan Reports Record Chinese Aircraft Activity in 2025

The Chinese military presence around Taiwan has intensified, reaching a new peak in 2025. Taiwan's Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that it had detected 45 Chinese aircraft near the island within a 24-hour period, the highest number recorded since the beginning of the year. These aircraft......

Trump’s first meeting with Japan’s prime minister amid tensions with China

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time this Friday. This meeting comes as both countries, concerned about China's growing influence, seek to strengthen their business and security relationships. The U.S.-China trade conflict,......

Trump's Greenland Remarks Stir Chinese Debate on Taiwan

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's remarks about potentially taking control of Greenland and the Panama Canal by force have sparked new debates in China regarding the status of Taiwan. For years, the U.S. has urged China to avoid military threats towards Taiwan and respect its sovereignty. Some......

Taiwan's Presidential Hopeful Faces Bribery and Corruption Charges

Taiwanese politics have taken a dramatic turn as Ko Wen-je, a prominent political figure and former mayor of Taipei, faces serious charges of bribery and misuse of political donations. Ko, who recently ran for the presidency, is now under intense scrutiny following allegations that have captured the......

 Taiwan on High Alert as China Conducts Large-Scale Maritime Military Exercises

Taiwan has raised its defense readiness in response to China's ongoing military activities around the island, marking one of the largest maritime exercises ever conducted by the Chinese military. Taiwan's defense ministry reported that nearly 90 Chinese warships and other vessels are operating......