2 h. ago Taiwan war game triggers US questions over island’s ‘will to fight’

A high-level civilian war game held in Taipei this week has exposed serious vulnerabilities in Taiwan’s defences of its outer perimeter and eastern regions, prompting a retired US admiral to warn that Washington’s involvement depended on “Taiwan’s will to fight”. In the exercise simulating a 2030 cross-strait conflict, Taiwan lost control of key outlying territories – most notably Penghu, a group of islands 50km (30 miles) east of the main island – as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched...

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2 h. ago Taiwan war game triggers US questions over its ‘will to fight’ if PLA attacks

A high-level civilian war game held in Taipei this week has exposed serious vulnerabilities in Taiwan’s defences of its outer perimeter and eastern regions, prompting a retired US admiral to warn that Washington’s involvement depended on “Taiwan’s will to fight”. In the exercise simulating a 2030 cross-strait conflict, Taiwan lost control of key outlying territories – most notably Penghu, a group of islands 50km (30 miles) east of the main island – as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched...

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31 h. ago Taking lessons from Ukraine, Taiwan eyes sea drones to counter China

Taking lessons from Ukraine, Taiwan eyes sea drones to counter China  Reuters

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56 h. ago Mainland China scientists build electronic war game for Taiwan and nearby waters

A PLA mobile electronic warfare platform deployed southeast of Taiwan activates its emitter, shattering the electromagnetic silence with powerful pulses, which are initially blocked by the island’s towering central mountain range. But while the key eastern military bases are unaffected at first, gradually the signals navigate the complex terrain, reflecting like mirrors off slopes and scattering across rough surfaces. Eventually, they cross the peaks to blanket the entire island and its...

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4 d. ago Civilian group hosts Taiwan tabletop simulation of attack from mainland China

A think tank in Taiwan has started a two-day war game with retired US and Japanese generals to simulate the island’s defence in the event of a military attack from the Chinese mainland. The Taipei School of Economics and Political Science Foundation, which organised the tabletop exercise, said the aim was to “identify the defence issues that Taiwan urgently needs to strengthen and provide recommendations for the government”. Described as the first operational-level military simulation by a...

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8 d. ago US Senate panel passes Taiwan, mainland China overseas military growth measures

The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a slate of China-focused measures on Thursday, including bipartisan bills to counter Beijing’s overseas military expansion and bolster Taiwan’s role in global finance while advancing the nomination of a former ambassador to lead US diplomacy in East Asia. The Counter Act of 2025, co-authored by Senators Chris Coons, Democrat of Delaware, and Pete Ricketts, Republican of Nebraska, calls on the US government to develop a strategy to respond to the...

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9 d. ago China issues bounty for hackers it says are linked to Taiwan , Asia News

China issues bounty for hackers it says are linked to Taiwan , Asia News  AsiaOne

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1 week ago Taiwan influencer who ate cosmetics dies, fans fear poisoning or heart attack

A young beauty products influencer in Taiwan known for niche videos in which she “consumed” cosmetics has died suddenly. Her death has sparked speculation on mainland China social media that she may have died from poisoning. The 24-year-old, known online as Guava Beauty, had gained more than 12,000 followers on one social media platform. She was well known for her sweet, youthful image and for posting creative content, including “make-up mukbang” videos. The term “mukbang” generally refers to...

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1 week ago Taiwan to test kamikaze sea drone to ‘support coastal assault operations’

Taiwan is planning to test a home-made kamikaze sea drone later this month as it seeks to boost its naval defences in the face of growing pressure from mainland China. The vessel – developed under the code name “Kuai Chi Project” by the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), Taiwan’s top weapons developer – will undergo combat capability evaluations later this month before further tests later this year, a military source said on Monday. “If all goes according to plan,...

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1 week ago Taiwan man accused of murdering sick mum who died after left in bathroom for days

A man in Taiwan has shocked the internet and sparked heated debate after he left his mother lying in the bathroom for six days following her collapse from a stroke, which ultimately led to her death. The man, surnamed Zheng, 43, from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, had lived with his 66-year-old mother, also surnamed Zheng, for more than two decades. She suffered from emotional disorders and complications following a stroke. Neighbours revealed that despite having fallen multiple times, she frequently...

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1 week ago China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ on Taiwan as Hegseth brands Beijing ‘imminent’ threat

China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ on Taiwan as Hegseth brands Beijing ‘imminent’ threat  politico.eu

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1 week ago 'US undermining stability in the Asia Pacific": China slams Hegseth for comment 'Beijing is preparing to invade Taiwan'

'US undermining stability in the Asia Pacific": China slams Hegseth for comment 'Beijing is preparing to invade Taiwan'  WION

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1 week ago China slams Hegseth speech, accuses US of seeking to use Taiwan issue as 'leverage' against Beijing

China slams Hegseth speech, accuses US of seeking to use Taiwan issue as 'leverage' against Beijing  CNA

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1 week ago China says US 'should not play with fire' on Taiwan, slams Hegseth's remarks

China says US 'should not play with fire' on Taiwan, slams Hegseth's remarks  The New Indian Express

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1 week ago US warns China attack on Taiwan is ‘real and imminent’ as Beijing warplanes and boats cross into island territory

US warns China attack on Taiwan is ‘real and imminent’ as Beijing warplanes and boats cross into island territory  The Sun

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2 w. ago As China's threats grow, Taiwan seeks U.S. military support to strengthen its defenses

As China's threats grow, Taiwan seeks U.S. military support to strengthen its defenses  NBC News

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2 w. ago Taiwan tests rocket system made in U.S. as China tensions surge

Taiwan tests rocket system made in U.S. as China tensions surge  NBC News

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2 w. ago Top Taiwan policymaker accuses China of being provocative, ignoring olive branches

Top Taiwan policymaker accuses China of being provocative, ignoring olive branches  The Edge Malaysia

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2 w. ago Taiwan criticizes China's cultural exchanges dismissed for being propaganda

Taiwan criticizes China's cultural exchanges dismissed for being propaganda  Taiwan News

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2 w. ago Taiwan dismisses China's cultural exchanges for being propaganda

Taiwan dismisses China's cultural exchanges for being propaganda  Taiwan News

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