china-taiwan-relations
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pandaily.comChina Believes Cross-Strait Trends Favor It at Least Until 2028
An article in Foreign Affairs on May 8, 2026, states that Beijing assesses cross-strait dynamics are moving in its favor and will likely continue that way until Taiwan and U.S. elections in 2028. Authors Amanda Hsiao and Bonnie S. Glaser write that China prefers to pursue unifica…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTaiwan Legislature Approves $25 Billion Defense Spending Supplement Through 2033
Taiwan’s legislature approved a $25 billion defense supplement on May 8, 2026, to run through 2033. The measure, lower than President Lai Ching-te’s original $40 billion request, passed after government representatives abstained. FDD reported the funds will support major U.S. arm…
The IndependentParaguay President Visits Taiwan Amid Growing Pressure From Beijing
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for his first visit to the self-ruled island. Paraguay is the last country in South America that maintains formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The visit includes a business delegation and comes as officials have inc…
theedgemarkets.comCompany in China Dismisses Relative of Taiwanese Minister Over Pro-Independence Stance
Chinese state media reported that a company operating in China dismissed the relative of a Taiwanese minister for backing the island’s independence. Officials in Taipei condemned the move. The report highlights ongoing cross-strait tensions.
ibtimes.co.ukChina Praises African Countries for Denying Overflight to Taiwan President's Aircraft
China expressed approval for three African countries that refused overflight permission to the aircraft of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. This action led to the cancellation of his planned trip to Eswatini. Officials in Taipei criticized the countries for yielding to pressure fro…