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Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty amid uncertainty over US support

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday that the future of Taiwan “cannot be decided by external forces,” reaffirming his government’s commitment to defending the island’s sovereignty and democratic system during remarks marking the second anniversary of his inauguration.......

Taiwan open to direct Trump–Lai talks amid rising tensions after Beijing summit

Taiwan has said it would welcome a direct phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, as concerns grow in Taipei following recent remarks made after a high-level summit between Washington and Beijing. The statement comes after discussions between Trump and Chinese......

Taiwan says its security cannot be used as a bargaining tool

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has declared that the island’s security and stability cannot become part of political bargaining, amid renewed international debate over relations between China and the United States. In a public statement, Lai emphasized that peace in the Taiwan Strait is essential......

Taiwan reaffirms its independent status after Trump’s warning

Taiwanese authorities reaffirmed the island’s status as an independent and sovereign nation following recent comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding tensions between Taipei and Beijing. In an official statement released on Saturday, Taiwan’s foreign ministry declared that......

Taiwan says China represents the main threat to regional stability

Taiwan authorities declared that China represents the principal threat to peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, amid rising tensions surrounding the Taiwan Strait and growing geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington. The statement came after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S.......

US backs Lai after surprise Eswatini visit draws sharp rebuke from Beijing

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te completed a surprise state visit to Eswatini, Taiwan's only remaining diplomatic ally on the African continent, after an earlier attempt was derailed when three Indian Ocean nations revoked overflight permissions for his chartered aircraft. Taipei described the move......

China removes tariffs for 53 African nations, excludes Eswatini over Taiwan ties

China has extended its duty free trade policy to all 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, positioning itself as the first major economy to grant unilateral tariff free access across nearly the entire continent. The only exception is Eswatini, which continues to maintain......

China bans dual use exports to European firms over Taiwan arms sales

China has imposed an immediate ban on the export of dual use goods to seven European companies, escalating tensions with the European Union and signaling a broader use of trade controls as a geopolitical tool. The measure targets firms linked to defense and aerospace activities in Belgium, Germany and......

Philippines launches major military drills with 17,000 troops amid regional tensions

More than 17,000 troops from the Philippines and the United States have begun large-scale annual military exercises, joined for the first time by a significant contingent from Japan, in a move that has drawn sharp criticism from China. The drills, known as “Balikatan” (meaning “shoulder......