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Taiwan Gets Dec. 25 Off for First Time in Over 2 Decades
Dec. 25, also known as the Constitution Day in Taiwan, was reinstated as a national holiday this year after losing the status in 2001.
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Taiwan’s Political Deadlock Between Ruling Administration and Opposition
The political crisis comes amid the Chinese communist regime’s escalating military threats against the island.
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Historic US Arms Deal to Revolutionize Taiwan’s Defense, Upset PLA Strategy: Analysts
This procurement allows the Taiwanese military to adopt a new mindset regarding operations and deployment,' one expert said.
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Upgrading Status of US Envoy to Taiwan a Key Step to Counter China, Report Says
The bipartisan report states that ‘2026 is an urgent year to build deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.’
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China, Japan Clash at UN in Ongoing Feud Over Taiwan
Beijing continued to pressure Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks that a war on Taiwan may trigger actions of Japan’s defense response.
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US Approves Record $11.1 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan
The package includes HIMARS rocket systems, anti-tank missiles, howitzers, and loitering munition drones.
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How Trump’s China Pivot Turned Taiwan Into a US Strategic Priority: Miles Yu
Yu says Washington’s post-2017 security shift reframed Taiwan’s defense as a matter of American self-interest.
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Former Envoy Defends Japan’s Taiwan Warning as ‘Common Sense’
Former Ambassador Shingo Yamagami also said Australia was no longer on the same page as Japan regarding the CCP.
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Japan Protests After Jets Targeted by China With Radar
Japan and Australia condemned the radar targeting as dangerous and destabilizing for the region, pointing to Beijing’s disregard for the rules-based order.
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Case Against Self-Confessed ‘Extreme’ CCP Supporter Highlights Split in NZ’s Chinese Diaspora
Parking warden Morgan Xiao has been ordered to pay $225,000 in a defamation case that highlights the tensions between pro- and anti-CCP Chinese.
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Taiwan Bans Chinese App RedNote Over Cybersecurity Failure
The app’s Chinese owner does not have a legal presence in Taiwan and has ignored the Taiwan government’s communication, the island’s Interior Ministry said.
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Trump Signs New Taiwan Legislation Into Law
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan will ‘work even more closely’ with the U.S. in all sectors to ensure regional peace and stability.
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China Targets Americans With Disinformation About Taiwan, Taiwanese VP Warns
‘China is working very hard to project narratives and disinformation in Washington and the United States,’ Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said.
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Taiwan Welcomes Election Outcome in Saint Vincent as Opposition Takes Power
Saint Vincent’s New Democratic Party wins parliamentary vote, prompting Taiwan to reaffirm support for their shared democratic values.
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China’s Military Expansion, Support for Russia Entrench Structural Conflict With US: Analysts
While Xi touted a stable relationship with Washington, Beijing’s actions suggest otherwise.
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Japan Denies Trump Asked PM Not to Provoke Beijing
‘I would like to make it clear that there is no such fact,’ the Japanese government’s top spokesperson said.
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Taiwan President Announces $40 Billion in New Defense Spending to Counter China
The top U.S. envoy in Taiwan has welcomed Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s announcement, saying the entire world ‘has a stake’ in ensuring peace in the region.
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Japanese Plans to Deploy Missiles to Island Near Taiwan
The Japanese defense minister said the deployment would help lower the chance of an attack on Japan itself.
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Taiwan Minister Says ‘Consensus’ Reached With US to Shield Chips From Tariffs
Taiwanese Economic Minister Kung Ming-hsin told reporters that Taiwan has not finalized any trade agreement with the United States yet.
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State Department Says US, Japan Alliance ‘Unshakable’ as CCP Ramps Up Threats
Takaichi rejects the demands from Beijing to retract her statement on Taiwan, saying it is consistent with Tokyo’s longstanding stance.
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Taiwan Gets Dec. 25 Off for First Time in Over 2 Decades
Dec. 25, also known as the Constitution Day in Taiwan, was reinstated as a national holiday this year after losing the status in 2001.
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Taiwan’s Political Deadlock Between Ruling Administration and Opposition
The political crisis comes amid the Chinese communist regime’s escalating military threats against the island.
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Historic US Arms Deal to Revolutionize Taiwan’s Defense, Upset PLA Strategy: Analysts
This procurement allows the Taiwanese military to adopt a new mindset regarding operations and deployment,' one expert said.
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Upgrading Status of US Envoy to Taiwan a Key Step to Counter China, Report Says
The bipartisan report states that ‘2026 is an urgent year to build deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.’
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China, Japan Clash at UN in Ongoing Feud Over Taiwan
Beijing continued to pressure Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks that a war on Taiwan may trigger actions of Japan’s defense response.
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US Approves Record $11.1 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan
The package includes HIMARS rocket systems, anti-tank missiles, howitzers, and loitering munition drones.
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How Trump’s China Pivot Turned Taiwan Into a US Strategic Priority: Miles Yu
Yu says Washington’s post-2017 security shift reframed Taiwan’s defense as a matter of American self-interest.
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Former Envoy Defends Japan’s Taiwan Warning as ‘Common Sense’
Former Ambassador Shingo Yamagami also said Australia was no longer on the same page as Japan regarding the CCP.
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Japan Protests After Jets Targeted by China With Radar
Japan and Australia condemned the radar targeting as dangerous and destabilizing for the region, pointing to Beijing’s disregard for the rules-based order.
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Case Against Self-Confessed ‘Extreme’ CCP Supporter Highlights Split in NZ’s Chinese Diaspora
Parking warden Morgan Xiao has been ordered to pay $225,000 in a defamation case that highlights the tensions between pro- and anti-CCP Chinese.
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Taiwan Bans Chinese App RedNote Over Cybersecurity Failure
The app’s Chinese owner does not have a legal presence in Taiwan and has ignored the Taiwan government’s communication, the island’s Interior Ministry said.
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Trump Signs New Taiwan Legislation Into Law
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan will ‘work even more closely’ with the U.S. in all sectors to ensure regional peace and stability.
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China Targets Americans With Disinformation About Taiwan, Taiwanese VP Warns
‘China is working very hard to project narratives and disinformation in Washington and the United States,’ Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim said.
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Taiwan Welcomes Election Outcome in Saint Vincent as Opposition Takes Power
Saint Vincent’s New Democratic Party wins parliamentary vote, prompting Taiwan to reaffirm support for their shared democratic values.
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China’s Military Expansion, Support for Russia Entrench Structural Conflict With US: Analysts
While Xi touted a stable relationship with Washington, Beijing’s actions suggest otherwise.
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Japan Denies Trump Asked PM Not to Provoke Beijing
‘I would like to make it clear that there is no such fact,’ the Japanese government’s top spokesperson said.
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Taiwan President Announces $40 Billion in New Defense Spending to Counter China
The top U.S. envoy in Taiwan has welcomed Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s announcement, saying the entire world ‘has a stake’ in ensuring peace in the region.
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Japanese Plans to Deploy Missiles to Island Near Taiwan
The Japanese defense minister said the deployment would help lower the chance of an attack on Japan itself.
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Taiwan Minister Says ‘Consensus’ Reached With US to Shield Chips From Tariffs
Taiwanese Economic Minister Kung Ming-hsin told reporters that Taiwan has not finalized any trade agreement with the United States yet.
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State Department Says US, Japan Alliance ‘Unshakable’ as CCP Ramps Up Threats
Takaichi rejects the demands from Beijing to retract her statement on Taiwan, saying it is consistent with Tokyo’s longstanding stance.
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