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china-taiwan-relations
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics25 days ago
Taiwan Tests U.S.-Supplied Rocket System in Strait Drill
Taiwan's military fired reduced-range rockets from mobile launchers into the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday. The exercise marked the first use of the U.S.-supplied HIMARS system in waters separating the island from China.
focustaiwan.twworld26 days ago
Taiwan military holds coastal drill simulating defense against amphibious assault
Taiwan's armed forces conducted a live-fire exercise on Tuesday that simulated repelling an invading force landing on the island's west coast. The drill took place along a 20-kilometer stretch near Taichung and involved multiple rocket and artillery units.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld54 days ago
China Pursues Long-Term Strategy on Taiwan Unification
Chinese leaders believe that time favors their goal of unification with Taiwan and are pursuing a strategy of patience to reduce costs. Beijing is building military and economic capabilities to deter U.S. intervention while preventing formal Taiwanese independence. The approach f…
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focustaiwan.twpolitics56 days ago
China Pursues Long-Term Strategy Toward Taiwan Without Near-Term Military Action
Analysts Amanda Hsiao and Bonnie S. Glaser wrote in Foreign Affairs that Beijing believes time favors its goal of unification with Taiwan and is pursuing a long-term approach. China is developing capabilities to deter U.S. intervention while preventing formal Taiwanese independen…
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focustaiwan.twworld57 days ago
Taiwan 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 Independentworld59 days ago
Paraguay 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.comworld59 days ago
Company 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.ukworld74 days ago
China 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…
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