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Senate Democrats July 30

Trump blasted for ‘steep concessions to Beijing’ after chip deal, canceled Taiwanese visit

Democratic senators criticize Trump administration for ceding leverage to Beijing in trade talks while blocking Taiwanese president and reversing chip ban.

TAIWAN July 28

Trump's reported snub of Taiwan president spurs concerns over deference to China

The Trump admin is reportedly prohibiting Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York City while en route to diplomatic meetings in Central America.

Japan July 16

Japan calls axis of China, Russia, North Korea the 'gravest threat' to global order since WWII

Japan's defense ministry warns that China-Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual assessment.

TAIWAN July 10

Taiwan conducts live-fire drills with US-made tanks as president looks on

Taiwan conducted live-fire exercises with U.S.-made tanks as President Lai Ching-te watched, amid tensions with China over the island's sovereignty.

TAIWAN June 12

Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing's 'gray zone' warfare

Taiwan develops new sea drones including kamikaze types amid Chinese gray zone warfare, with President Lai seeking bipartisan support for a $13.6 billion special defense budget.

TAIWAN June 11

Taiwan envoy urges congressional action, warns of rising China threat after meeting lawmakers

Ambassador Alexander Yui calls for faster delivery of military equipment and a double taxation agreement to boost Taiwan-U.S. investment amid China’s increasing military provocations.

Opinion June 3

MORNING GLORY: Why the world should care about Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai

Jimmy Lai's imprisonment by China raises global concerns. The Bradley Foundation's award highlights his fight for freedom and challenges Xi Jinping's policies.

Opinion May 31

ROBERT MAGINNIS: 9 signs Beijing's Taiwan invasion may be imminent

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns of China's potential invasion of Taiwan, citing military drills and strategic deployments at the Shangri-La Dialogue.

Pete Hegseth May 31

Hegseth says US will bolster defenses overseas to support Indo-Pacific allies against China

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Indo-Pacific allies that the U.S. is standing with them against increasing military pressure from China.

Tech April 29

World’s first continuous beating heart transplant

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how the first nonstop beating heart transplant, called zero ischemic time, at Taiwan hospital changes surgery.

Pope Francis April 27

Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis's death, closely watching Vatican-China relations

The Holy See remains Taiwan’s only European ally, even as the Catholic Church deepens historic diplomatic and religious engagement with Beijing in recent years.