Taiwan

Taiwan thanked President Donald Trump for the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, which mandates reviews of the U.S. relationship to Taipei.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a $40 billion boost to defense spending to counter “intensifying” threats from China.

President Donald Trump spoke with Chinese dictator Xi Jinping and said he accepted an invitation to Beijing for a face-to-face meeting.

The Japanese government on Monday warned citizens visiting China to increase their safety precautions and avoid visiting crowded areas.

China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a bulletin on Sunday to “solemnly remind” Chinese tourists they should avoid traveling to Japan for the foreseeable future, alleging that their safety cannot be guaranteed.

Police in Fujian province, China – the province closest to the nation of Taiwan – announced recently that it would offer bounties for information leading to the arrests of Taiwanese YouTuber Wen Tzu-yu, known as Pa Chiung, and rapper Chen Po-yuan, known as “Minnan Wolf.”

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong called Japanese Ambassador Kanasugi Kenji into his office for a tirade about Taiwan on Thursday, the latest escalation of a diplomatic row that has already seen one Chinese official threaten to cut Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s head off.

Chinese state media claimed several nuclear-capable H-6K bombers flew into “the waters and airspace around Taiwan.”

Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, plans to increase defense spending and accelerate Japan’s military buildup.

China insisted that its muted response to Japan electing its first woman prime minister, conservative Takaichi Sanae, was “appropriate.”

The Chinese Foreign Ministry took a moment on Monday to chastise the government of Paraguay for its longstanding alliance with Taiwan, warning that it’s commitment to the sovereign nation would “lead nowhere.”

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said President Trump should get the Nobel Peace Prize if he convinces China to renounce the use of force against Taiwan.

Russia is selling military equipment and technology to China that could help Beijing prepare an airborne invasion of Taiwan, says RUSI.

Taiwan is a steadfast friend of the United States that fully shares President Trump’s vision of reindustrializing the U.S. and ensuring stability in the Indo-Pacific.

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun delivered his first high-profile public address in months on Thursday, emphasizing the Communist Party’s resolve to destroy Taiwanese sovereignty.

Taiwan’s proposed budget includes a $32.8 million spending increase for the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs.

Communist China staged an expensive demonstration of its military power at a parade on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2. Beijing also used the event to push its false version of WW2 history and showcase its tyrant allies, prominently including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un.

Republican chairmen of two key House committees dedicated to confronting the Chinese Communist Party are urging the State Department to issue a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, arguing that distinguishing it from Somalia would recognize Somaliland’s stability and democracy, encourage U.S. investment, and strengthen Washington’s ability to counter Beijing’s growing influence in the Horn of Africa — with the lawmakers stressing, “Strengthening cooperation with Somaliland is a productive step in advancing America’s security and diplomatic objectives in the region.”

Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) is investigating 16 Chinese firms for “illegal poaching of high-tech talent.” Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is reportedly of particular interest to China.

A Japanese man was expelled from Taiwan after he filmed himself proclaiming “Taiwan belongs to China” at a shopping district in Taipei.

The government of Japan has reportedly asked European and Asian leaders not to attend China’s military parade and other events to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II.

Taiwan plans to increase its defense spending by over 22%, approaching the NATO-recommended levels requested by President Donald Trump.

China’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and tensions in the Taiwan Strait threaten international security, Germany’s FM said.

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China has been airing a five-party “documentary” on state television called Forging Ahead, coinciding with the 98th anniversary of the PLA’s founding on August 1.

Governor Arnold Palacios of the Northern Mariana Islands died on July 23 at age 69, after suffering from an enigmatic “medical incident.” Palacios suddenly “collapsed” and died soon after announcing his intention to pivot from China to the United States.

China’s mission to the European Union (EU) expressed outrage on Monday over last week’s visit to Taiwan by several EU lawmakers.

A new television series depicts with accurate detail how China might invade the island of Taiwan if the communist country were to go through with it. 

Taiwan says it is “evident and clear” that China is attempting to interfere with the island’s democracy during a recall election.

A high-level delegation from South Africa is currently in Beijing, seeking to increase bilateral trade and secure more Chinese investments before U.S. tariffs of 30% on South African exports take effect in August.

“Threats… cannot be viewed, in my estimation, as discrete challenges. We’ve got to think about how all of them are aligning”.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Friday, their first meeting in person since Rubio took office. 

A court in Taiwan sentenced a Chinese ship captain to three years in jail on Thursday for intentionally damaging undersea communications cables.

The Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning entered Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on Saturday, passing within 200 miles of the eastern island of Minamitori.

The Chinese Defense Ministry published an incensed screed condemning Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned at a national security conference in Singapore on Saturday that China remains an active strategic threat and urged allies to spend more on their own defense.