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G7 Warns China’s Military Activities East of Taiwan Threaten Regional Stability

The joint declaration followed Chinese live-fire drills and the deployment of more than 100 naval and other vessels across the western Pacific.

November 12, 2026BY Owen Evans
US Delay in Taiwan Arms Sales Risks Emboldening Beijing, Undermining Allied Confidence: Experts

Two US experts warn that the delay could weaken Taiwan's defenses, embolden Beijing, and undermine Washington's credibility with ...

November 12, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
US Federal Employees to Work in Taiwan Government Offices Under New Program

A newly signed agreement will allow American officials to study Mandarin before working alongside Taiwanese counterparts for up ...

November 11, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
Taiwan Says Evidence Needed Before Commenting on Alleged Chinese Spy Linked to Nvidia CEO

Taiwanese officials warn that Beijing’s use of romantic relationships to gather intelligence remains a national security concern.

November 10, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
Taiwan Cites Chinese Pressure in Papua New Guinea Office Closure

Taipei will withdraw its personnel, end aid programs, and halt new spot purchases of natural gas following Papua ...

November 6, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
Taiwan Releases 6 Suspects in Probe Into Alleged Election Interference From Chinese Regime

Prosecutors allege a retired general arranged China-funded trips for Taiwanese voters and banquets promoting candidates ahead of Nov. ...

November 6, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
Democratic Gains in Congress Could Strengthen US Support for Taiwan, Analysts Say

New Congress could advance Taiwan security legislation, but analysts say Washington’s bipartisan approach to countering Beijing is unlikely ...

November 6, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
Beijing Poised to Escalate Drills, Clashes in Push to Control Taiwan’s Waters: Analysts

China’s Coast Guard conducted another ‘law enforcement’ patrol east of Taiwan, its sixth such operation this year.

November 5, 2026BY Jarvis Lim
Taiwan Rejects Chinese Journalist’s Plea for Protection, Returns Him to Thailand

Cheng Wanjun said he feared further persecution by Beijing, while Taiwanese authorities cited a lack of independent evidence ...

November 5, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
Taiwan President Warns of Suspected Online Influence Campaign Ahead of Local Elections

Lai Ching-te cited suspicious foreign social media accounts and cyberattacks targeting candidate websites, and warned of attempts to ...

November 5, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
Taiwan Calls Beijing a ‘Big Bully’ Over Chinese Deployments of 100-Plus Vessels in Western Pacific

‘We won’t provoke, but we won’t bow to any pressure,’ said Joseph Wu, secretary-general of Taiwan’s National Security ...

November 4, 2026BY Frank Fang
Taiwan Expands Maritime Monitoring Technology Amid Chinese Pressure

Taiwanese, U.S., and Singaporean companies demonstrated unmanned vessels as Taipei expands its surveillance infrastructure and maritime research programs.

November 2, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
Taiwan Accuses China of Cognitive Warfare Amid Coast Guard Incursions, Military Activity

Chinese coast guard vessels asserted jurisdiction near Pratas and east of Taiwan, while Taipei reported 32 military aircraft ...

November 1, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
Xi Faces Political Challenges Ahead of 2027 Party Congress: Taiwanese Experts

Ongoing military purges, economic troubles, and internal instability raise questions about Xi's bid for another term, the experts ...

October 31, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
Taiwan Accuses Pakistan of Following Beijing’s Lead in Airspace Restrictions

Taiwan criticized Pakistan over an apparent three-day interruption of two Taiwanese airlines' access to its airspace.

October 30, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
China Versus Taiwan: 2 Educators Reflect on Learning, Critical Thinking, and Social Values

After visiting Taiwan, the educators from China both concluded that authentic education lies in nurturing independent critical thought ...

October 26, 2026BY Olivia Li
Typhoon Champi Leaves 1 Dead, 350 Injured in Taiwan; Alters US-Japan Military Exercise

Taiwan cancels domestic flights and suspends rail services as the storm changes military transport plans during a major ...

October 23, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
Taiwanese Comedian’s Assault Case Raises Alarm Over China’s Transnational Repression

Five men have been indicted over an alleged China-directed attack on a comedian who mocked Xi Jinping, prompting ...

October 22, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
Taiwan Indicts 5 Men for China-Linked Attack on Comedian Who Satirized CCP Leader Xi

A man in China paid for the attack on a Taiwanese comedian who spent two-and-a-half minutes mocking Xi ...

October 21, 2026BY Alex Wu
Taiwan Intelligence Agency Warns of Increasing Chinese Espionage, Election Interference

Taiwan’s local elections are scheduled for Nov. 28.

October 21, 2026BY Frank Fang
China Using Coast Guard Patrols to Assert Authority East of Taiwan, US Commission Chair Says

U.S. and Taiwanese officials warn that Beijing is using Coast Guard patrols to assert maritime authority around Taiwan.

October 20, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
Taiwan Indicts 4 Over Alleged Leak of Military Secrets to China

Prosecutors allege two former service members leaked classified military information to Chinese contacts, while two others helped transfer ...

October 19, 2026BY Michael Zhuang
Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over ‘Use of Force’ Remarks

Manila condemned Jing Quan’s comments as threatening, while the Chinese envoy rejected the accusation.

October 19, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
Thousands in Taiwan Stage Visual Tribute to Faith Persecuted in China

Falun Gong practitioners from Taiwan and several other countries gathered for a large-scale character formation event.

October 17, 2026BY Frank Fang
China Uses New Coercion Against Global Officials to Isolate Taiwan, Analysts Say

In an unprecedented move, Beijing sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize for supporting Taipei.

October 16, 2026BY Jarvis Lim
TSMC Weighs Texas Expansion, Confirms Talks With Musk’s Terafab

The Taiwanese chipmaker has sent teams to Texas to evaluate expansion beyond Arizona, where its planned investment has ...

October 15, 2026BY Arthur Zhang
China Sanctions Another Company Owned by Taiwanese Lawmaker’s Father

Beijing’s latest move against Puma Shen’s family comes as the Taiwanese lawmaker faces a separate investigation into alleged ...

October 15, 2026BY Michael Zhuang