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Taiwan's president vows firm defense amid China's aggressive drills

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te pledged on Thursday to bolster the island's defense capabilities in response to China's most intrusive military exercises to date encircling Taiwan, as tensions in the strait escalate sharply into 2026. Delivering his New Year's address from the Presidential......

China times military drills near Taiwan to US holidays, analysts say

China strategically launched its recent military exercises around Taiwan during the American holiday season, aiming to elicit a muted response from Washington and undermine global faith in US commitments to the island, according to US-based analysts. The two-day "Mission Justice 2025" drills,......

Xi declares Taiwan reunification unstoppable

Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up 2025 with a stark declaration, asserting that reunification with Taiwan stands as an inevitable force. In his annual New Year's Eve address, he emphasized the deep blood ties binding people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait, framing the island's return......

Japan remarks on Taiwan spur China drills

China has launched large scale military exercises around Taiwan after comments by Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi signaled a sharp shift in Tokyo’s stance on the island. Speaking to a parliamentary budget committee on November 7, Takaichi said any Chinese military action against Taiwan would......

China conducts largest military drills near Taiwan

China carried out its largest military exercises to date around Taiwan on December 30, launching rockets and deploying warships, bombers, and amphibious assault vessels in maneuvers simulating a blockade of the island. The two-day operation, called “Mission Justice 2025,” involved 130 military......

Tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait as military maneuvers intensify

The waters of the Taiwan Strait have become a theater of heightened military activity, with near-daily incursions reported by Taiwan's Ministry of Defense. On Wednesday morning, five Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels were detected near the island, including one that crossed the median line......

China surpasses one trillion dollars in trade surplus amid growing global unease

China’s trade surplus has exceeded one trillion dollars for the first time, demonstrating the country’s resilience in global commerce despite continuous tariff pressure from the United States. According to data released by the General Administration of Customs, the surplus reached 1.08 trillion......

European leaders push for stronger voice in Ukraine peace talks

French President Emmanuel Macron engaged in high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, seeking to strengthen Europe’s role in shaping future peace efforts for Ukraine. Macron urged coordination between the United States and Europe, stressing that unity remains essential as diplomatic......

Macron heads to China to strengthen trade ties and discuss Ukraine conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a three-day state visit to China on Wednesday, aiming to deepen economic cooperation and encourage Beijing to play a constructive role in efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. According to the French presidency, Macron intends......