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  • August 28, 2026

Marcos Opens Door for More Senior Officials To Visit Taiwan

A memo from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. paves the way for more of the country’s officials to travel to Taiwan, ending a blanket ban under previous policy. The memo also …

Discussion: Is China Using the Ukraine War to Prepare for Taiwan? | Taiwan Talks

Some experts believe that China’s involvement in the Ukraine war could serve as a way to gain combat experience for a potential invasion of Taiwan, given that China has not fought …

Chinese Fighters Are Gaining War Experience in Ukraine. What It Means for Taiwan

Chinese fighters have been sent to the frontlines in Ukraine. Two were captured by Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Beijing is turning a blind eye to their recruitment. China denies these claims. …

White House: China Faces up to 245 Percent US Tariffs

The highest U.S. tariff that can be levied on Chinese goods stands at 245 percent, according to the White House. How did the United States arrive at the sky-high number? We …

Gov’t Rolls Out Registration System for Religious Groups Going to China|TaiwanPlus News

Taiwan’s interior ministry has rolled out a new website for religious groups to register their plans for travel in China so the government can offer assistance should things go awry. The …

 Taiwan Military Says 62 Service Members Hold Chinese Residence Permits|

Taiwan’s defense minister Wellington Koo says 62 service members have been found to hold Chinese residence permits. However, Koo said no military personnel have a Chinese passport or ID card.

Trump’s Tariff Threats: What’s Next for U.S.-China and Global Trade?

President Trump’s tariff policies continue to reshape global trade dynamics. Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating, as the EU tries to navigate its role in the standoff. After Trump …

CCP’s master plan to counter Trump causes panic among Chinese officials

Two weeks into the tariff war, the real battle is just beginning. While Trump stuns the world with a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, a leaked CCP directive reveals Beijing is …

Are we closer to war than we think?

There is growing concern about the risk of war in the Taiwan Strait. Many fear that the Chinese communist regime may resort to an external conflict to survive a political crisis. …

Discussion: Chinese Espionage Reaches Taiwan’s Presidential Office

Chinese espionage has infiltrated Taiwan at the highest levels, including the Presidential Office. Individuals have been accused of accepting bribes and secretly photographing sensitive internal documents. Our guests, Mathieu Duchâtel, Renato …

Lai Makes Renewed Push for Closer Taiwan-U.S. Ties During Trade Talks

President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan is forging a deeper trade relationship with the United States. His government has begun the first phase of trade talks, seeking to avoid a 32% tariff …

Taiwan and U.S. Tariffs, What’s Up Taiwan – News at 20:00, April 14, 2025|TaiwanPlus News

Taiwan Waits While the U.S. and China Mull Tariff Tactics TSMC Reports Large Increase in Profits in First Quarter Preview New Immigrants Speak Out Against Document Demand Taiwan’s Military to Boost …

China Hikes Tariffs on US Goods to 125 Percent

China issues a 125 percent retaliation duty against the US. This comes after President Donald Trump announced he would pause tariffs above the 10 percent baseline for everyone but China. We …

Taiwan Charges Chinese Captain With Severing Undersea Cable

Prosecutors in Taiwan are charging a Chinese ship captain with severing an undersea cable off Taiwan’s southwest coast. It’s the first time Taiwan has indicted somebody on such charges.

Balikatan Exercise 2025: A Full Battle Test | Taiwan Talks

Scheduled from April 21 to May 9, the Balikatan Exercise 2025 will feature a large-scale battle simulation designed to test “combined capabilities in highly realistic scenarios,” with 10,000 U.S. troops and …

 Trump Hikes Tariffs on China to 125 Percent After Beijing Opts to Play Hardball

President Donald Trump is hiking tariffs on China to 125 percent after Beijing opted to play hardball. Meanwhile, other countries are getting a 90-day pause. NTD has the details on the …

With future at risk, Taiwan prepares citizens to resist potential Chinese invasion

Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It’s a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn …

US: China to Face 104 Percent Total Tariff If It Doesn’t Stop Retaliation

President Donald Trump is upping his tactics to counter the Chinese regime. He says an extra 50 percent tariff will take effect this Wednesday if Beijing doesn’t pull its retaliatory tariff …

Discussion: China’s Military Plan To Blockade Taiwan | Taiwan Talks

According to the Wall Street Journal, China’s People’s Liberation Army plans to blockade Taiwan in five steps: launching an attack; establishing a blockade; filling gaps with coast guard vessels; cutting off …

Brawner: Philippines Prepares for War Over Taiwan; U.S. OKs F16s, NMESIS

As regional tensions rise, the Philippines’ top military chief has for the first time told his troops to plan for a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The remarks came as Taipei …

Trump: China ‘Panicked’ With Its 34 Percent Retaliatory Tariff

President Trump says China is “panicking” with its 34-percent retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. imports, set to take effect next week. Is the U.S.-China trade war spiraling out of control?Trump is …

China begins preparations for invasion of Taiwan, surrounds and blocks it with ships and aircraft…

The Chinese military has launched a powerful and unstoppable joint exercise involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around Taiwan in a clear build-up to invasion, days after US …

 Lai Ching-Te’s Shocking Move: China Cancels Taiwan Drills, Landing Ships Are Insufficient

On March 25th and 27th, Taiwan’s defense department detected nearly 30 Chinese military aircraft on combat patrols. Each day, six ships— including Type 052D destroyers and Type 071 amphibious landing ships— …

F-16 Block 70 | How it provides Taiwan with a means to counter China ?

Lockheed Martin unveiled Taiwan’s first newly built F-16 Block 70 during a rollout ceremony at its Greenville, South Carolina, facility on March 28, 2025. The aircraft, an F-16D which is a …

Can Taiwan Defend Its Sovereignty Against China?

As global powers shift, China’s “wolf warrior” diplomacy is evolving, particularly in response to the U.S. President Trump’s approach. With Taiwan’s government cracking down on entertainers with pro-China ties, tensions are …

China Sends Over 70 Military Aircraft Around Taiwan in Surprise Drills|

Taiwan’s military is on alert as more than 70 Chinese military aircraft and 21 naval warships carry out exercises around the country. Beijing says the drills are meant to punish what …