US slams China after African countries block Taiwan leader’s eSwatini trip
The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan’s leader at China’s behest,…
Taiwan warned of widening ‘resilience gap’ in civil defences
Taiwan must urgently overhaul its civil defence and rethink its energy strategy to withstand a potential blockade, experts…
Why KMT leader’s planned visit to Beijing is under scrutiny in Taiwan
A high-stakes visit to mainland China by the chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), during which…
US senators visit Taiwan to push defence spending as arms deadlines loom
Four senior US senators are on a two-day visit to Taiwan to press for legislative approval of a…
Taiwan’s main opposition parties join forces for local elections, foundation for 2028 race
Taiwan’s two main opposition parties are set to join forces in local elections, a midterm contest this autumn…
PLA ramps up Taiwan patrols after lull as Beijing slams Lai’s ‘independence confession’
From 6am on Saturday to 6am on Sunday, Taiwan detected 26 PLA aircraft sorties operating around the island.…
As I see it | Taipei must break free of its abusive relationship with Washington
If Caligula were the president of the United States, Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te might still kowtow to…
Taiwan seeks clarity after US Supreme Court upends Trump’s tariff powers
Taiwan has moved swiftly to seek clarification from Washington after the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s…
How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget
Taiwan’s parliament is set to prioritise review of a disputed NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defence budget bill…
PLA urged to find a way to operate effectively under the gaze of US and Japan
People’s Liberation Army activities in the Taiwan Strait are being closely watched by the United States and Japan…
Taipei hails US 15% tariffs ‘home run’ despite fears over US$500 billion cost
Taiwan has secured a US deal slashing export tariffs to 15 per cent after more than nine months…
Taiwan to fortify critical facilities and ramp up ammunition output to ward off PLA pressure
Taiwan will double down on strengthening key facilities, including defences against drones, and ramp up ammunition production to…