The US military campaign against Iran has rapidly degraded Tehran’s air defenses, missile forces and naval capabilities. In a matter of days, these precision strikes and submarine attacks have reshaped the … US–Israel strikes on Iran have placed China in a difficult strategic position. 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We examine what Beijing expected from the operation and how its calculations were different … Taiwanese artist Nanarih accepted the Silver Prize for her work “The Nature Chef” at Japan’s International Manga Award ceremony. The comic is about an Indigenous Amis chef during the Japanese occupation … A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran will not drain munitions needed for any Taiwan contingency, and that the United States is still … For the first time, a local company is laying an undersea cable connecting Taiwan’s main island to the outlying Matsu islands. The project comes after the Matsu cables were severed over … Japan says it plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island by 2030, just 110 kilometers from Taiwan. TaiwanPlus spoke to Professor Tsai Hsi-hsun from Tamkang University for more on what … With Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs struck down, the ratification of Taiwan’s trade pact with the US faces new challenges. TaiwanPlus spoke to economist Dachrahn Wu, head of the Taiwan Economic Development … Should Taiwan seek to join a mutual defense alliance with neighboring nations? How might Taipei fulfill such a role, while avoiding a direct provocation of Beijing? Watch our discussion and share … At a global disarmament conference in Geneva, the United States accused China of secretly conducting low-yield nuclear tests in 2020 — an allegation Beijing strongly denies. The claim comes at a … China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other … China has amassed vast “floating barriers” – stretching at least 200 miles – mobilising thousands of fishing vessels in a new threat to Taiwan.An animation created using ship-tracking data shows around … The Fujian aircraft carrier has officially joined the fleet. Since crossing the Taiwan Strait in December 2025, it has resumed its maritime training exercises. Expectations are high for its performance in … Taiwan’s Cabinet says it will continue safeguarding the country’s industries and maintaining steady economic development as US tariff policy shifts. US President Donald Trump on Friday imposed a sweeping 10% global … A Chinese company has been forced to sell land near a U.S. military site—a win for Utah’s government.Marrying U.S. military members to gain base access appears to be another Beijing-linked scheme. … China’s annual “Two Sessions” are set to open in early March, offering a critical glimpse into Beijing’s political priorities, economic direction and approach to Taiwan. This year’s meetings unfold amid exceptional … Japan’s recent election delivered a landslide victory for Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party, securing 316 seats in the lower house—the strongest ruling-party performance since World War II. This gives … A new war study warns the US could lose a conflict with China in just 30 days. Fuel shortages. Missile depletion in a week. Critical logistics failures. While Beijing builds the … US President Donald Trump said on Feb.16 he would decide soon on sending more weapons to Taiwan, after Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against potential moveIn a phone call with Trump … A recent espionage case involving active-duty military personnel has renewed concerns about internal security vulnerabilities in Taiwan. While the investigation is ongoing, the case highlights how modern infiltration rarely relies on … Taiwan’s armed forces are training with newly acquired US-made Altius-600M loitering munitions, often referred to as suicide drones, looking to bolster the country’s broader asymmetric defense strategy. Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits down with China expert and author Gordon Chang to discuss the U.S.-Taiwan trade deal, bringing insight and context to … China just suffered a major setback in the Western Hemisphere.Panama’s Supreme Court ruled that CK Hutchison’s concession to operate key ports at the Panama Canal is unconstitutional—a decision that could weaken … Taiwan’s vice premier says it’s impossible to move 40 percent of semiconductor production to the United States. More on the tug-of-war between Washington and Taipei over this critical technology.U.S. military forces … Taiwan and the US are deepening military cooperation with the establishment of a Joint Firepower Coordination Center, designed to improve target integration and precision strike planning amid rising pressure from China. … FBI Director Kash Patel says President Donald Trump is backing the return of the China Initiative. The program, which ended under the Biden administration, targeted criminal activity tied to the Chinese … The daily average number of Chinese military aircraft coming near Taiwan last month was the lowest since President Lai Ching-te took office in May 2024, according to defense ministry figures. TaiwanPlus … Taiwan Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s election win, saying she hopes it will lead to closer ties between the two sides. A key treaty aimed at curbing nuclear deployments and limiting nuclear threats around the globe has just expired. President Donald Trump rejected an offer from his Russian counterpart to extend it. … “When I looked at him, I saw fear in his eyes. His eyelids were moving. He was alive,” recounted the whistleblower Dr. George Zheng.His testimony is featured in the harrowing documentary … Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has won a snap election with a historic mandate and a large legislative majority in the Diet’s lower house for her Liberal Democratic Party. It is … Taiwan is planning to acquire more naval vessels, including a submarine rescue vessel, a replenishment ship for fuel and munitions, ten light patrol frigates, two rescue ships and a dock landing … President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping spoke on the phone on Wednesday, with more details emerging on U.S. soybean purchases and Washington’s weapons sale to Taiwan.An FBI raid has revealed …
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