Taiwan

Taiwan rolls out crisis guide covering natural disasters and possible Chinese invasion

Taiwan has begun distributing a national survival booklet with guidance for natural disasters and potential Chinese invasion, outlining supplies, evacuation steps, cyber risks and military threats as tensions with Beijing intensify.

How Takaichi’s Taiwan warning escalated a new rift with Beijing

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked a diplomatic clash with China by suggesting a Chinese move on Taiwan could trigger a Japanese military response, prompting sharp warnings, retaliatory steps and escalating regional tensions.

Why China and Japan are at loggerheads over Taiwan

China–Japan tensions have escalated after Japan’s PM suggested a Taiwan attack could trigger military action. Beijing summoned Japan’s ambassador, issued sharp warnings, and Japan reaffirmed its unchanged Taiwan stance while protesting threatening Chinese remarks.

China warns citizens off Japan as diplomatic row over Taiwan deepens

China warned its citizens against travelling to Japan after Tokyo’s comments on Taiwan heightened diplomatic tensions, with Beijing accusing Japan of “fuelling confrontation” while both sides exchanged sharp statements over regional security.

US approves $330 million arms sale to Taiwan in first deal under new Trump administration

The United States has approved a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, its first under President Donald Trump, supplying F-16, C-130, and IDF aircraft components amid rising China-Taiwan tensions.

China warns US not to cross its ‘four red lines’, names Taiwan as top concern after Xi–Trump meet

Speaking at the US-China Business Council in Shanghai on Monday, China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, outlined the boundaries that Beijing considers non-negotiable.

Trump downplays risk of China invading Taiwan, praises ties with Xi

Donald Trump dismissed the likelihood of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, expressing confidence in his relationship with Xi Jinping and prioritising a fair trade deal ahead of their upcoming South Korea meeting.

Taiwan says 'T-Dome' to better integrate air defence system for higher kill rate

Taiwan's existing surface-to-air defence systems are centred around the U.S.-built Patriot and Taiwan-made Sky Bow missiles, as well as Stinger missiles for low-level intercepts.

Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’: Why Taipei is building its own Iron Dome to counter China | Explained

The ‘T-Dome’ is envisioned as a multi-layered air defence shield, similar in concept to Israel’s Iron Dome system, designed to intercept short- and medium-range rockets, missiles, and other aerial threats.

Why go-bags are becoming part of daily life in Taiwan

As typhoons, earthquakes and the threat of invasion loom, families prepare kits that blend survival tools with personal essentials.

China asks US to officially oppose Taiwan independence ahead of Trump-Xi summit: Report

President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping are preparing to meet at a summit in South Korea, even as Washington has yet to sign a trade agreement with Taiwan despite four rounds of discussions.

Taiwan curbs chip exports to South Africa in rare power move

Taiwan now requires pre-approval for the bulk of chips sold to the African nation, its trade regulator said

China's defence minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum

Beijing considers Taiwan — a democracy of 23 million people that has been governed separately from China since 1949 — to be a breakaway province, and has not ruled out the use of force to bring it under its control.

Why Trump blocked $400 million in Taiwan military aid and what it means for US-China ties

President Trump’s decision reflects his transactional foreign policy as he balances security commitments, trade deals, and diplomacy with Beijing.

South Korea-US alliance explained: How China and Taiwan are reshaping the relationship

As President Lee Jae Myung meets Donald Trump in Washington, South Korea faces pressure over US demands for greater military flexibility in the shadow of China.

Taiwan detains three over TSMC 'trade secret leaks'

TSMC made the discovery in July after detecting ‘unusual access to internal personnel files,’ the prosecutors said.

'You are on your own if China invades': Japan's warning to its firms in Taiwan, says report

The warnings are likely to hit Taiwan’s one of the largest source of foreign direct investments

China sends 50 fighter jets over Taiwan after UK warship patrols disputed water: What we know so far

China insists democratic, self-ruled Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring the island under its control.

Taiwan struck by 5.9 magnitude earthquake near east coast city of Hualien

The United States Geological Survey reported the quake had a magnitude of 5.9 and was detected at a depth of 31.1 kilometers (19.3 miles).

Taiwan eyes India’s D4 anti-drone system to counter escalating Chinese threat

The move comes in response to a surge in Chinese drone activity near Taiwan's borders and strategic facilities.

Invisibilising Taiwan

A flawed interpretation of a UN General Assembly resolution has allowed multilateral bodies such as WHO to keep Taiwan out from contributing to its work in full measure. Individual countries too have used this resolution to limit engagement with Taiwan. To counter China’s influence, Taiwan has to expand its diplomatic outreach to ensure it’s not shut out

US deploys new missile system to Philippine island near Taiwan in message to China