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October 26

Rubio says commitment to Taiwan won't change amid trade talks with China

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Taiwan won't be abandoned in China trade negotiations, emphasizing continued U.S. support amid Beijing's diplomatic pressure campaign.

October 2

Americans on alert as popular tourist hot spot now enforcing digital IDs at border

All visitors to Taiwan must now complete a "digital arrival" card application three days before travel as part of a global trend toward modernized border systems.

August 25

Fiddling while Rome burns: America ignores China’s rising red tide

China builds massive military capabilities targeting 2027 Taiwan readiness while U.S. forces remain overstretched across multiple global commitments.

August 23

Taiwan's energy dependence is 'Achilles heel' amid immense threat by China

Taiwan holds referendum on nuclear power restart after shutting last plant in May, with experts warning energy imports create security risks against China

August 16

China eyes Trump-Putin meeting, gauges West’s resolve on Ukraine

President Donald Trump is meeting with Vladimir Putin, and security analysts caution that China views the talks as a test case for potential aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.