9 d. ago William Lai’s pledge to ‘help make America great again’ stirs debate in Taiwan

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s pledge to support Washington’s re-industrialisation drive and “help make America great again” has reignited debate over how far Taipei should go in aligning with US objectives. Lawmakers, scholars and business leaders have warned that excessive reliance on Washington could hollow out Taiwan’s industrial base and weaken its geopolitical leverage, underscoring the Lai administration’s delicate balancing act in a shifting global order. Lai expressed support...

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1 week ago China honing abilities for possible attack, Taiwan defense report warns

China honing abilities for possible attack, Taiwan defense report warns  Nikkei Asia

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1 week ago China Honing Abilities for a Possible Future Attack, Taiwan Defense Report Warns

China Honing Abilities for a Possible Future Attack, Taiwan Defense Report Warns  gCaptain

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2 w. ago Sanae Takaichi is set to be Japan’s next leader. What will it mean for China?

Tensions between Beijing and Tokyo may escalate further with Sanae Takaichi poised to become Japan’s next leader, observers warn, citing her controversial positions on the Taiwan issue and Japanese wartime history. Takaichi, a former internal affairs minister known for her conservative views, was chosen to lead Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Saturday in a run-off vote against more moderate candidate Shinjiro Koizumi. The victory sets her up to be Japan’s fifth prime minister in...

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2 w. ago Taiwan Warns Ukraine’s Defeat Could Embolden China Towards Taiwan

Taiwan Warns Ukraine’s Defeat Could Embolden China Towards Taiwan  Modern Diplomacy

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2 w. ago Defeat of Ukraine would embolden China towards Taiwan, Taiwanese officer says in Poland

Defeat of Ukraine would embolden China towards Taiwan, Taiwanese officer says in Poland  Reuters

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3 w. ago Xi renews warning against Taiwan independence in National Day address

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a sharp warning over the issue of Taiwan in his annual National Day address on Tuesday, saying Beijing must firmly oppose “external interference” and safeguard its territorial integrity. Xi also used his speech to pledge to “practice true multilateralism”, in what has been a consistent message from Chinese officials framing Beijing as a source of stability and a defender of the world order amid global changes. He said Beijing must deepen cross-strait exchanges...

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3 w. ago Classified US intelligence warns of China's preparations for Taiwan invasion

Classified US intelligence warns of China's preparations for Taiwan invasion  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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3 w. ago China ferry fleet built amid Taiwan invasion preparations, classified report warns

China ferry fleet built amid Taiwan invasion preparations, classified report warns  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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