Taiwan

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

The Marines’ Nmesis launcher brings advanced firepower and flexible island warfare tactics to the Pacific’s front line as US-China tensions escalate.

TSMC hits back at US, warns tariffs could derail $165 billion Arizona investment

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impost tariffs of up to 100 percent on semiconductors from Taiwan, repeatedly claiming Taipei "stole" the chip business from Washington.

Jefferies' Chris Wood points to 5 reasons why they will go Overweight India by reducing Taiwan

The Global Head of Strategy at Jefferies cited the India head of research's report that detailed the reasons, which included RBI's new 'accommodative' stance

China signals cyberattack responsibility in rare admission to US officials

Beijing’s tacit acknowledgment of hacking US infrastructure heightens tensions amid Taiwan standoff and cyber warfare escalation.

Taiwan pledges more investment in US, removal of trade barriers after Trump tariffs

Meeting executives from small and medium-sized companies at his residence, Lai said given Taiwan's dependence on trade the economy would inevitably have a hard time dealing with the tariffs, but that he thought the impact could be minimised.

China stages massive military drills near Taiwan, warns against independence

China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, including an aircraft carrier group, warning against independence. Taiwan condemned the exercises, tracking Chinese warships. Beijing intensified rhetoric against Taiwan’s president, escalating regional tensions.

China will work to firmly advance 'reunification' with Taiwan, premier says

Beijing has consistently pushed for reunification with Taiwan, and again said it would "resolutely oppose" separatist activities pushing for Taiwan independence

Taiwan detains Chinese-owned freighter amid subsea cable damage investigation

Taiwan’s coastguard detained a Chinese-owned freighter suspected of damaging a subsea communications cable, amid increasing concerns over China’s "greyzone" operations.

After Italy, another country bans DeepSeek, here’s why

Taiwan has always been careful about using Chinese technology. China claims Taiwan as its own and often pressures the island politically and militarily.

China blacklists seven US firms for involvement in Taiwan arms sales

Effective from Tuesday, the blacklisted companies, which include Inter-Coastal Electronics, will be banned from exporting to and importing from China