BEIJING/TAIPEI: China on Monday launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, deploying army, naval, air force and artillery units as part of drills named “Justice Mission 2025”, prompting Taiwan to place its forces on high alert and reaffirm its resolve to defend democracy. Read More: Beijing sanctions signal rising Taiwan tensions China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre […]
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Trump advises Japan not to provoke China over Taiwan
TOKYO – US President Donald Trump has reportedly advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan’s sovereignty, following a recent diplomatic spat between Tokyo and Beijing, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Read More: Taiwan unveils major defence boost amid China tensions The row began after Takaichi stated that Japan could intervene militarily if […]
Taiwan unveils $40bn defence boost amid rising China tensions
Taiwan has announced a massive $40 billion supplementary defence budget, signalling its firm resolve to protect its sovereignty as tensions with China continue to escalate. President Lai Ching-te revealed the T$1.25 trillion package on Wednesday, describing it as a critical step to safeguard the island’s future. He stressed that history shows compromise in the face […]
Xi urges Trump to address Taiwan amid US-China trade talks
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping raised the issue of Taiwan during a phone call on Monday with US President Donald Trump, emphasizing the need to build on a fragile trade truce between the two superpowers. While other topics, including Ukraine, were discussed, Taiwan featured prominently amid rising tensions between Beijing and key US ally Japan. […]
Martial law era-set film wins best picture at Taiwan awards
A film about the early part of Taiwan’s often brutal martial law era won best picture on Saturday in Taipei at the Golden Horse awards, the Chinese-speaking world’s version of the Oscars. Free from the widespread censorship of China, Taiwan’s Golden Horse awards typically attract a diverse selection of films from across the Chinese-speaking world. […]
China warns Japan over Taiwan at UN
China has taken its escalating dispute with Japan over Taiwan to the United Nations, accusing Tokyo of threatening armed intervention. Beijing warned it will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law. The move marks China’s strongest response yet in the two-week-old diplomatic crisis. The dispute erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said […]
China warns Japan of “crushing defeat” over Taiwan
China has warned Japan that it would face a “crushing defeat” if it intervenes over Taiwan. The statement comes after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested military action could be considered in case of a Chinese attack on the island. Beijing called Takaichi’s remarks “extremely irresponsible” and summoned Japan’s ambassador in protest. The Chinese Defence […]
Trump heads to Asia amid uncertainty over Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump take off on a five-day trip to Asia on Friday. His aim is to secure trade, mineral, and ceasefire deals across Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The visit marks Trump’s first to the region during his second term. Although his longest international tour since taking office. The trip comes amid escalating […]
Typhoon Ragasa Hits Taiwan and China
Taiwan has revised the death toll from Typhoon Ragasa down to 14, as the weakened storm moves through China and heads toward Vietnam. Officials reported that some casualties had been counted twice, while the number of missing people dropped from 152 to 33 as rescue operations continued. The fatalities occurred mostly on the first floors […]
Taiwan extends short-selling ban to calm markets after US tariff shock
Taiwan has extended its short-selling restrictions for another week to stabilize its stock market after recent US tariff turmoil. The move follows sharp market swings triggered by the tariff announcement and a brief rebound after President Trump paused the policy. The Financial Supervisory Commission said the short-selling curbs helped stop panic selling and brought some […]