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Taiwan’s President Says Security ‘Non-Negotiable’ as Defence Budget Climps
President Lai Ching-te’s remarks come days after Taiwan unveiled a $40 billion supplementary defence budget, part of an ongoing military overhaul launched in response...
Taiwan’s New Eyes in the Sky: Civilian Airline Steps Into China Surveillance Race
As China ramps up near-daily military pressure around Taiwan, Taipei has launched a “whole-of-society resilience” initiative that encourages private companies to contribute to national...
Behind diplomatic crisis, Japan’s economic slide
On October 21, Sanae Takaichi, the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was voted in as the 104th prime minister of Japan;...
China-Taiwan-Japan Dynamics Puts Pressure on Trump’s G2 Gambit
Amid heightened Japan-China tensions, US President Donald Trump spoke by telephone with Chinese President Xi Jinping. While Trump termed it a positive development, stating...
Taiwan taps U.S.-trained official for defence overhaul
Taiwan has accelerated defence modernization in recent years as China increases military pressure through near-daily air and naval activity around the island. President Lai...
China Warns Japan of ‘Painful Price’ Over Taiwan Missile Plans
China has warned Japan it will pay a “painful price” if it crosses the line regarding Taiwan, in response to Japanese plans to deploy...
NZ Navy Made Unannounced Transit Through Taiwan Strait
New Zealand’s largest naval vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa, quietly sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Nov. 5, Defence Minister Judith Collins confirmed to Reuters. The...
Taipei Confirms Early Talks With Washington on $40B Extra Defense Budget
Taiwan’s defence minister Wellington Koo says the island has already held preliminary discussions with the U.S. over weapons purchases tied to its newly announced...
Taiwan to Boost Defense Spending by $40 Billion Amid China Threats
Taiwan plans to introduce a $40 billion defence budget to strengthen its self-defense against China, which considers Taiwan part of its territory. President Lai...
Trump Administration in Talks with Taiwan to Boost U.S. Semiconductor Workforce
The Trump administration is negotiating a trade deal with Taiwan aimed at increasing investment and training for U.S. workers in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced...