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Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Says After Trump–Xi Call
Last month, the Pentagon announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest U.S. weapons package ever proposed for the island democracy.
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Taiwan ‘Must Stay on High Alert’ Amid Beijing’s Military Purges: Expert
Xi is preparing for a fourth term and views ‘recovering Taiwan’ as a key political goal tied to his legacy, says another analyst, but many generals oppose it.
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Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says
President Lai Ching-te says his administration will continue to deepen Taiwan–U.S. economic and trade relations and diversify the island’s technology presence.
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CCP’s First Official Response to Purges Reveals Lack of Confidence in Military Capabilities: Analysts
Xi’s purge has created a vacuum in the PLA’s top leadership and significantly weakened its capabilities and his own control of the military, analysts said.
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Former Taiwanese Official Among 2 Indicted Over Alleged Espionage for Beijing
The case is another example of the CCP’s use of its ‘united front’ strategy to infiltrate Taiwan and obtain sensitive information.
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Widening Defense Purges Deal a Blow to Xi’s Military Ambition: Analysts
With the downfall of two more military chiefs, more than one-fifth of the generals promoted under Xi have fallen from grace.
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US Supports Taiwan’s Defense Industry Amid China’s Aggression, US Envoy Says
Taiwan can become a ‘powerhouse in trusted global defense supply chains,’ according to Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan.
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Beijing’s Purge of Top Military Leaders Raises Questions About Stability: Analysts
The abrupt investigation of two top generals is fueling debate over elite politics, coups, and risks across the Taiwan Strait.
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Taiwan Revokes Chinese Social Media Influencer’s Residency Over Pro-CCP Remarks
The Chinese influencer, who was once married to a Taiwanese man, has voluntarily returned to China, according to Taiwanese authorities.
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Reporter’s Arrest Raises Concerns of Beijing Media Infiltration in Taiwan: Analysts
Taiwanese media outlet Chung T'ien Television confirmed its reporter was among those detained.
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Taiwan Court Sentences Chinese National to 8 Years in Prison for Engaging in CCP’s ‘United Front’ Work
The CCP uses its ‘united front’ strategy to infiltrate political, academic, and business networks in Western countries, advancing its strategic goals.
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Japan–Philippines Defense Pacts Critical to Stifling China Threat: Analysts
Rapid joint responses will significantly raise the costs of invading Taiwan, one expert says.
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US, Taiwan Reach $500 Billion Chips Deal
The U.S. commerce secretary said he expects TSMC to double its presence in the U.S. and the industry to build out ‘giant semiconductor industrial parks.’
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Maduro’s Capture Sparks Debate Among Observers in China and Taiwan Over US Deterrence
Trump’s Venezuela operation has fueled speculation in Beijing and Taipei about whether Washington has set a new precedent for confronting authoritarian leaders.
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China Employs ‘Government-Civilian Partnership’ in Cognitive Warfare Targeting Taiwan, Report Says
Taiwan’s top intelligence agency published a report on China’s cognitive warfare tactics against Taiwan in 2025.
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Taiwan Invasion Could Cost China 100,000 Lives: Report
A potential failed invasion could lead to the Chinese military backing a ‘rival civilian leader’ or a political coup, according to the report.
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China Steps Up Cyberattacks on Taiwan’s Critical Infrastructure, Testing Wartime Readiness
Taiwan said China is launching millions of cyberattacks a day, many tied to military drills, raising fears Beijing is rehearsing digital disruption in a crisis.
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China Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan, Escalating Tensions Over Taiwan
The CCP has dialed up pressure on Japan after verbal threats and economic retaliations failed to compel Japanese prime minister to retract her Taiwan comments.
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Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Says After Trump–Xi Call
Last month, the Pentagon announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest U.S. weapons package ever proposed for the island democracy.
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Taiwan ‘Must Stay on High Alert’ Amid Beijing’s Military Purges: Expert
Xi is preparing for a fourth term and views ‘recovering Taiwan’ as a key political goal tied to his legacy, says another analyst, but many generals oppose it.
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Taiwan Should Deepen Trade With Democracies, Not China, Taiwanese President Says
President Lai Ching-te says his administration will continue to deepen Taiwan–U.S. economic and trade relations and diversify the island’s technology presence.
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CCP’s First Official Response to Purges Reveals Lack of Confidence in Military Capabilities: Analysts
Xi’s purge has created a vacuum in the PLA’s top leadership and significantly weakened its capabilities and his own control of the military, analysts said.
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Former Taiwanese Official Among 2 Indicted Over Alleged Espionage for Beijing
The case is another example of the CCP’s use of its ‘united front’ strategy to infiltrate Taiwan and obtain sensitive information.
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Widening Defense Purges Deal a Blow to Xi’s Military Ambition: Analysts
With the downfall of two more military chiefs, more than one-fifth of the generals promoted under Xi have fallen from grace.
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US Supports Taiwan’s Defense Industry Amid China’s Aggression, US Envoy Says
Taiwan can become a ‘powerhouse in trusted global defense supply chains,’ according to Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan.
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Beijing’s Purge of Top Military Leaders Raises Questions About Stability: Analysts
The abrupt investigation of two top generals is fueling debate over elite politics, coups, and risks across the Taiwan Strait.
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Taiwan Revokes Chinese Social Media Influencer’s Residency Over Pro-CCP Remarks
The Chinese influencer, who was once married to a Taiwanese man, has voluntarily returned to China, according to Taiwanese authorities.
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Reporter’s Arrest Raises Concerns of Beijing Media Infiltration in Taiwan: Analysts
Taiwanese media outlet Chung T'ien Television confirmed its reporter was among those detained.
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Taiwan Court Sentences Chinese National to 8 Years in Prison for Engaging in CCP’s ‘United Front’ Work
The CCP uses its ‘united front’ strategy to infiltrate political, academic, and business networks in Western countries, advancing its strategic goals.
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Japan–Philippines Defense Pacts Critical to Stifling China Threat: Analysts
Rapid joint responses will significantly raise the costs of invading Taiwan, one expert says.
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US, Taiwan Reach $500 Billion Chips Deal
The U.S. commerce secretary said he expects TSMC to double its presence in the U.S. and the industry to build out ‘giant semiconductor industrial parks.’
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Maduro’s Capture Sparks Debate Among Observers in China and Taiwan Over US Deterrence
Trump’s Venezuela operation has fueled speculation in Beijing and Taipei about whether Washington has set a new precedent for confronting authoritarian leaders.
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China Employs ‘Government-Civilian Partnership’ in Cognitive Warfare Targeting Taiwan, Report Says
Taiwan’s top intelligence agency published a report on China’s cognitive warfare tactics against Taiwan in 2025.
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Taiwan Invasion Could Cost China 100,000 Lives: Report
A potential failed invasion could lead to the Chinese military backing a ‘rival civilian leader’ or a political coup, according to the report.
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China Steps Up Cyberattacks on Taiwan’s Critical Infrastructure, Testing Wartime Readiness
Taiwan said China is launching millions of cyberattacks a day, many tied to military drills, raising fears Beijing is rehearsing digital disruption in a crisis.
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China Bans Dual-Use Exports to Japan, Escalating Tensions Over Taiwan
The CCP has dialed up pressure on Japan after verbal threats and economic retaliations failed to compel Japanese prime minister to retract her Taiwan comments.
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