U.S. Senators Press Taiwan to Raise Military Spending, as China Protests
Four visiting senators urged Taiwan to break an impasse over a $40 billion budget proposal, highlighting concerns in Washington about the threat from China.
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Xi Invites Taiwan’s Opposition Leader to Talk ‘Peace’ Ahead of Trump Summit
The planned visit by Cheng Li-wun appears designed to show Beijing’s influence and convey a benign message ahead of the summit with President Trump.
No Room for Maneuver: Why Structure Forces Taiwan’s Strategic Choice
In the tragedy of great power politics, those who mistake transient tactical convenience for permanent peace invariably find themselves in the necropolis of history.
Taiwan Debates Military Spending as Choices Over U.S. and China Loom
Tensions in the opposition Nationalist Party could surface this week as lawmakers argue over additional defense funding intended to counter Beijing’s growing might.
What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Relationship
With the Xi-Trump summit almost certainly delayed, and tensions rising over the war in Iran, vital issues for both the U.S. and China are also being cast into uncertainty.
How the War in Iran Could Help China and Change Asia
American officials have said for years that they would prioritize the Indo-Pacific. Now they’re moving warships, missiles and air defenses out for a war in the Middle East.
China’s Military Has Quietly Cut Flying Near Taiwan
For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why.
China’s Warplanes Vanish Near Taiwan: What’s Behind the Sharp Drop?
Taiwan has reported no detections of Chinese military aircraft in its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) for nine of the past ten days, marking a sharp deviation from Beijing’s routine incursions.This follows a single instance of two aircraft on 28 February, contrasting starkly with 86 detections during the same period last year. Such a prolonged lull—the longest since tracking began in 2024—
For Xi, Trump’s Embrace of War Proves China Needs More Power
China is learning lessons from the war in Iran. Chief among them, the United States may pose an even greater threat than Beijing thought.
Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit
Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan slides further down the White House list of prioritiesAs the US and Israel opened a new chapter of chaos in the Middle East, China stands to ben…