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TAIWAN December 21, 2024

Biden approves $571M in defense support for Taiwan

President Joe Biden agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, following China's massing of naval forces around Taiwan last week.

Defense December 10, 2024

Chinese military makes massive deployment around Taiwan to send 'very simple' message

Taiwan is raising concerns about a massive deployment of Chinese naval ships and military planes in the past 24 hours, saying the build-up could eventually lead to war.

TAIWAN December 1, 2024

China promises 'countermeasures' to US arms sale to Taiwan

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is defying China by traveling to the U.S. and entering into a $385 million arms deal.

Trump Transition November 13, 2024

Trump cabinet picks delight Taiwan, send strong signal to China

President-elect Donald Trump's national security picks have so far sent relief to several U.S. allies, one such ally being Taiwan where recent announcements have been met with delight.

China November 11, 2024

Taiwan eyes $15B military package in signal to Trump administration it is ‘serious’ on defense: report

Taiwan has allegedly begun discussions with the Trump transition team over a massive military package in show to President-elect Donald Trump that it is serious about securing itself alongside the U.S. against China.

China November 10, 2024

Would the US defend Taiwan under Trump if China invades? Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ investigates

President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on Tuesday leaves the Taiwanese wondering whether the U.S. would come to their defense under a new, more non-interventionist-minded administration.

China November 6, 2024

China officially 'doesn't care' about Trump win; unofficially, experts say Beijing is rattled

China's initial response to President-elect Trump's victory was matter of fact, but experts say Xi Jinping will be closely watching Trump's words and actions.

TAIWAN October 23, 2024

GOP senator demands answers after Pentagon finds Army gave Taiwan moldy gear, ammo from 1983

Sen. Joni Ernst sent a letter demanding answers after a government report found the Defense Department sent body armor covered in mildew and equipment from the 1980s to Taiwan.

TAIWAN October 22, 2024

China holds live-fire drills near Taiwan, in another show of force

China's military is conducting live-fire drills around islands near Taiwan Tuesday that are being tracked by the Taiwan Defense Ministry.

TAIWAN October 20, 2024

Encircling Taiwan was a smokescreen for China's real goal of convincing US not to intervene, expert says

The Joint Sword exercises used more military hardware and got closer to Taiwan than ever, but some experts say China’s bigger plan is dissuading the U.S. from even attempting to come to Taiwan’s aid.

China October 14, 2024

China surrounds Taiwan in military exercise against independence

China has launched massive military exercises surrounding Taiwan in response to the island refusing to follow the rule of the Communist Party.