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December 3, 2025

Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade

Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.

November 17, 2025

China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems

China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.

November 17, 2025

China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns

China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.

November 16, 2025

Chinese coast guard conducts patrol through disputed Senkaku Islands waters following Taiwan spat

China escalates Senkaku Islands dispute with patrol ships after Japan's new PM defends Taiwan independence, sparking diplomatic crisis and threats.

November 10, 2025

Chinese diplomat threatens to cut off new Japanese PM's head over Taiwan comments

Chinese diplomat threatens to 'decapitate' Japan's new prime minister over Taiwan defense comments, sparking major diplomatic crisis between Asian powers.

October 27, 2025

Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war, vows to resist

Lt. Gen. Sun Li-fang details Taiwan's defense plans against Chinese gray-zone operations and potential naval blockade threats from the PLA.

October 26, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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