Xi hails ‘confident’ China-Russia ties as Putin welcomes ‘dear friend’ to Kremlin Chinese leader describes talks as ‘friendly and fruitful’ during visit for Victory Day commemorations The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025
Taiwan faces similar threat to Europe in 1930s, president says Lai Ching-te says ‘message of history is clear’ as Taiwan for first time commemorates end of second world war The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025
Taiwan marks 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by highlighting threats from China Taiwan is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose leader Xi Jinping is in Russia for commemorations as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
Papal inauguration risks raising tensions between China and Taiwan Beijing suspected of putting pressure on Vatican to cut ties with Taipei The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025
Taiwan cracks down on holders of Chinese ID amid fears over propaganda and espionage Expulsion of people holding a Chinese passport or ID card prompts debate over identity, loyalty and freedom The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2025
Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral Taiwan to send former vice-president despite Vatican being one of country’s few diplomatic allies The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2025
Re-arm, reassure and spend big: how the Asia Pacific is responding to a new era under Trump The US president has upset global norms in the space of weeks, spurring a flurry of defence spending, diplomatic overtures and offers to boost trade The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025
‘Don’t panic, but don’t relax’: Taiwan’s plan ‘to use 7-Eleven chains’ as wartime hubs From energy security to boosting internet connections, Taiwan is working on ways to protect its population if China attacks The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2025
Taiwan Exporters Count The Cost Of Trump's 'Ridiculous' Tariffs Taiwanese exporters are crunching numbers and talking to American clients as they scramble to figure out how to respond to US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz that threatens to derail their businesses. International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025
Countries and companies mull strategies for coping with barrage of higher US tariffs President Donald Trump's barrage of tariff hikes on U.S. imports is compelling countries and industries to adjust their strategies to upheavals in the terms of global trade The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
The Latest: Trump’s tariffs slam world markets in the biggest blow since the pandemic hit in 2020 Asian shares slid further Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent shudders through Wall Street at a level of shock unseen since the COVID-19 pandemic pummeled world markets in 2020 The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025
China military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security at risk, says US Beijing continues drills in Taiwan strait, practising hitting key ports and energy infrastructure The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025
China Launches Military Drills In Taiwan Strait The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own. International Business Times · Apr 2, 2025
Hegseth indicates US backing for Taiwan – but it is transactional Trump who has the final word Defence secretary’s trip to Asia shows the Trump administration is engaged with the region, but analysts warn Taipei to tread carefully The Guardian - AU · Apr 2, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2025 China launches surprise military drills around Taiwan Taiwan says it has detected nearly 20 vessels off its coast as Beijing orders large scale sea and air exercises and calls leaders in Taipei ‘parasites’
Euronews · Apr 1, 2025 Chinese military launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said it had tracked 19 Chinese navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island in a 24-hour period from 6am Monday until 6am Tuesday.
International Business Times · Apr 1, 2025 China Says Launches Military Exercises Around Taiwan China's military on Tuesday said it had sent its army, navy, air and rocket forces to surround Taiwan for drills it said were aimed at practising a blockade of the self-ruled island.
International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025 Taiwan's Existential Battle Against Chinese Spies Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts and deter Taiwanese turncoats.
The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025 Taiwan reveals timeline for potential full-scale China invasion Taiwan likely to double duration of annual mega drills
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025 Taiwan orders deportation of Chinese influencer for advocating unification with Beijing Woman married to Taiwanese national to be deported after 24 March deadline
The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025 Taiwan’s president labels China a ‘foreign hostile force’ and ramps up security measures citing ‘infiltration’ Lai Ching-te’s speech – which included a proposal to set up military courts – prompted an angry reaction from Beijing, which called him a ‘creator of crisis’
International Business Times · Mar 13, 2025 Taiwan Plans To Reinstate Military Judges For China Spy Cases Taiwan plans to reinstate military judges to hear Chinese espionage cases and other offences involving Taiwanese service members, President Lai Ching-te said Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025 Taiwan hails ‘historic’ TSMC deal with US, but will it lose the ‘silicon shield’ protecting it from China? The producer of the world’s most advanced chip technology is investing on US soil but some fear that could reduce the leverage Taiwan holds to ensure its future security
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025 Taiwan says chipmaker's move to invest $100 billion in the US wasn't because of US pressure Taiwan President Lai Ching-te and the CEO of Taiwan's largest chipmaker on Thursday held a joint news conference defending TSMC's decision to invest $100 billion in the U.S., saying that it stemmed from customer demand and not out of pressure from the Trump administration
International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025 Taiwan Says TSMC Investment 'Historic Moment' For US Ties Taiwanese chipmaking giant TSMC's plan to invest $100 billion in the United States was a "historic moment" for Taiwan-US ties, the island's President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday.