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Taiwan plans 16% defence spending hike for 2027

Taiwan's cabinet will propose a sixteen percent defense spending rise for 2027. This proposed budget will exceed one trillion Taiwan dollars for the first time. China has increased military and political pressure on Taiwan recently. Taiwan is also responding to calls from Washington to bolster its own defense. The island…

The Economic Times

Taiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the U.S.

Through this year’s military drills, Taiwan has chosen to emphasize its army’s and society’s flexibility and resilience as opposed to primarily putting advanced weapons on display

The Independent UK

Taiwan launches annual war games as pressure from China grows

Taiwan on Wednesday launched its annual "Han Kuang" military exercises. The event, which is the island's largest military drill, is meant to prepare the country for a potential Chinese invasion. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and has ramped up military pressure on the island in recent years.

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Democratic Taiwan must not become 'China's Taiwan': President Lai Ching-te

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te called for unity against China's threats. He urged his party to oppose Beijing's 'red terror' and protect democracy. Lai emphasized Taiwan's independent identity and its right to self-determination. He stated that Taiwan is already an independent country, not subordinate to China. The president highlighted Taiwan's strength…

The Economic Times

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

ON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10081, Taiwan Strait - T aiwan's government took a small group ‌of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship around sensitive Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast on Thursday, pushing back against China's Coast Guard whose patrols have angered Taipei.

Bangkok Post

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, has died in Taiwan

The Independent UK

Taiwan needs ‘hornets’ nest’ of drones, says US diplomat

TAICHUNG - ‌Taiwan needs a “hornets’ nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top US diplomat to the democratically governed island said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post

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Taiwan opposition stalls government's $6.6 billion drone bill

Taiwan's parliament, controlled by the opposition, has blocked a $6.6 billion government plan for domestically produced drones crucial for island defense against China. Lawmakers from the KMT and TPP are demanding their own proposals, citing concerns over the current bill's structure and past objections.

The Economic Times

Tanks on streets of Taiwan as military drills launched in show of strength to Beijing

Combat readiness exercises designed to test how quickly military can mobilise to counter possible escalation of Chinese ’grey zone’ activities

The Independent UK

Taiwan presses Washington for billions in weapons as China tensions grow

Taiwan’s top diplomat in the United States has issued an urgent plea for American weaponry, asserting the island’s critical need for self-defense capabilities against an escalating threat from Beijing.

The Independent UK

Taiwan's Lai says defending democracy is not a provocation against China

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts that defending the island's security and freedom from Chinese Communist Party rule is not provocative. He seeks swift approval for a new US arms sale package. Lai emphasizes Taiwan's right to self-determination and calls for China to renounce force. Taiwan is bolstering its defense capabilities…

The Economic Times

Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrol

Taiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting vessels and claiming jurisdiction. Taiwan insists China has no rights in these waters and will expel any asserting jurisdiction. This follows China's reaction to Japan and the Philippines discussing…

The Economic Times

China, US clash over anniversary of Tiananmen crackdown

Beijing has condemned as "smears" US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's comments on the Tiananmen Square clampdown, as people outside China mark the anniversary.

AAP

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

TAIPEI - The ⁠Taiwan ⁠military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's ‌islands in the disputed South China Sea.

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The Independent UK

Taiwan accuses China of trying to ‘silence’ its president after New York Times reporter expelled

Publisher condemns ‘wrong’ decision to kick out Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

The Economic Times

US, China deepen media row as Donald Trump revokes Xinhua journalist’s visa

America has revoked the visa of a Chinese journalist working for Xinhua. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel a New York Times reporter. The US action is a direct response to China's expulsion of Vivian Wang. This tit-for-tat measure escalates tensions. It impacts media access for both nations. The…

The Independent UK

US and China trade journalist expulsions in tit-for-tat moves

The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the U.S. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel Vivian Wang, a New York Times correspondent, apparently over a DealBook event featuring Taiwan's leader

AAP

US and China trade journalist expulsions days after Trump visits Xi in Beijing

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Taiwan tracks second Chinese 'combat' patrol in a week

Taiwan is on high alert after China's military stepped up its military presence around the island.

The Economic Times

Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional waters

China has deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels across regional waters. This comes as Taiwan's security officials express concern. US President Donald Trump's remarks on arms sales to Taiwan have caused unease. Taiwan is seeking to boost its defense spending, but a proposed plan faced parliamentary hurdles. Beijing…

The Economic Times

No talks currently planned between Trump and Taiwan's Lai, sources say

Donald Trump has repeatedly said he plans to speak with Lai Ching-te, but U.S. and Taiwanese officials have yet to make concrete arrangements for a call, according to sources familiar with the matter. A direct conversation between sitting U.S. and Taiwanese presidents would be unprecedented since Washington switched diplomatic recognition…

AAP

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14B arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

Euronews

Taiwan says it has received no notification from US of any pause to planned €12bn arms sale

Like other countries that maintain formal diplomatic ties with Beijing, the US doesn't recognise Taiwan as a country, but Washington remains the island’s strongest backer and arms supplier.

AAP

Taiwan's government says US hasn't notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Taiwan's government says it hasn't been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island

The Economic Times

Why China might react badly to any call between Trump and Taiwan's president

Former U.S. President Donald Trump intends to speak with Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. This unprecedented move risks angering China, which views Taiwan as its own territory. Beijing has previously responded to U.S. engagement with Taiwan by conducting military drills. The U.S. officially acknowledges China's "One China" policy but provides Taiwan…

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