NewsFeed Taiwan stressed that it is a “sovereign and independent” nation after US President Donald Trump raised uncertainty over a major weapons sale to Taipei. The Chinese government pledged to deepen security cooperation with the US while insisting that Beijing has no right to claim the island. Published On 16 May 202616 May 2026 Click … Read more
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit. A year ago, United States-China relations reached one of their lowest points when Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs. The US president made some concessions when he met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, a few months later. And the White House yielded more … Read more
US media reports say tariffs will be cut to 15 percent in exchange for TSMC investment. Published On 13 Jan 202613 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Taiwan and the United States have reached a “general consensus” on a trade pact that would reduce US tariffs on Taiwanese exports, officials … Read more
Beijing has carried out its biggest-ever military drills off the self-governed island. China has launched more rockets as it continues its huge live-fire exercises off Taiwan. The drills, which Beijing named “Justice Mission 2025”, are widely seen as a show of force as China seeks to assert its claim that Taiwan is part of its … Read more
The weather administration said damage from the quake should be limited because it was deep and hit offshore. Published On 27 Dec 202527 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Taiwan’s northeastern coastal city, the island’s weather administration said, with no immediate reports of major damage. … Read more
Responding to a lawmaker’s question on Wednesday, Takaichi told the Japanese parliament that Tokyo’s position on the island remained unchanged and referred to a 1972 commitment that led to the normalisation of ties between Beijing and Tokyo. “The Japanese government’s basic position regarding Taiwan remains as stated in the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique, and there … Read more
Families in Taiwan will receive cash incentives for newborns and fertility treatment. Published On 18 Sep 202518 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Taiwan has announced that it is fighting back against low population growth with a new subsidy programme to encourage families to have more children. Taiwan’s cabinet on … Read more
US demands to know what allies would do in event of war over Taiwan Financial Times China-Taiwan Weekly Update, July 11, 2025 Institute for the Study of War Getting Inside the Mind of Xi Jinping The Cipher Brief The 8-point buzzsaw facing any invasion of Taiwan Responsible Statecraft US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war … Read more
In recent weeks, China has been practicing unusual maneuvers off its southern coast involving three special barges. The vessels have linked up one behind another, forming a long bridge that extends from deeper waters onto the beach. That feat has been a warning to Taiwan. The vessels’ debut suggests that China’s People’s Liberation Army may … Read more
Beijing calls on the US to stop ‘dangerous moves’ that ‘undermine peace and stability’ in the Taiwan Strait. China has warned the United States of “playing with fire” after Washington announced more military aid and sales to Taiwan. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged the US to stop its … Read more