Taiwan plans to expand its anti-ship missile arsenal to more than 1,800 weapons by early 2029 as the island strengthens defenses against a possible Chinese blockade or invasion. The move forms a key part of Taipei’s asymmetric warfare strategy, which focuses on using large numbers of affordable but highly effective weapons to counter China’s superior […]
Taiwan Strait security
Taiwan rebuffs Trump independence warning
Taiwan’s foreign ministry has reaffirmed that the island is a “sovereign democratic country” after US President Donald Trump warned against formal independence from China. The statement came in response to Trump’s comments during a state visit to Beijing, which sparked renewed debate over Taiwan’s status. Trump said his policy on Taiwan had not changed but […]