Taiwan has a problem: Its economy is growing too fast. Defense spending can’t keep up. One year ago today, Taiwanese Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰)
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China’s Naval Exercise With Indonesia Took Place in Taiwan’s Exclusive Economic Zone
China and Indonesia have confirmed the conclusion of a naval exercise in Taiwan’s exclusive economic zone, which Taipei condemned as trying to “create
Indonesia Confirms Surprise Naval Exercise With China Near Taiwan
China shocked many yesterday when it said its navy would conduct exercises with Indonesia in the waters east of Taiwan. Now, Indonesia has confirmed
Taiwan Is Sharpening Its Littoral Teeth
The Taiwanese navy’s new Littoral Combat Command is having its first run out as part of the nation’s annual Han Kuang military exercises. The army is
AIT Reveals Coast Guard Cooperation With Taiwan
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the United States’ de facto embassy, posted a picture on its Facebook page yesterday showing U.S. and Taiwan
Taiwan Kicks Off New Round of Drone Funding Fights
When Taiwan’s opposition-led legislature passed a reduced version of the government’s special defense spending package last month, it omitted funding
Taiwan Forms New Littoral Combat Command
The Taiwanese navy stood up its new Littoral Combat Command on Wednesday, to almost no fanfare. The Littoral Combat Command brings together the
Thunder Tiger’s Drones Cast Doubt on Non-Red Supply Chain
Taiwan’s drone industry has been experiencing an export-driven surge lately, driven in part by the promise that it can provide an alternative for
Taiwanese Public Cautious on Defense Spending: Poll
Taiwanese society is heavily divided on one of its hottest political topics: increasing defense spending. New public opinion polling by the
U.S. Business Leaders ‘Bullish’ Taiwan Will Still Acquire Drones
U.S. defense industry figures discussed the current state of play in Taiwan’s external military purchases yesterday, as Taiwan continues to reckon
Hundreds Rally in Taipei Against Defense Budget Cuts as Chinese Invasion Fears Grow
“This is not called peace, this is called surrender!” political leaders and activists shouted in central Taipei’s bustling shopping district on May
Taiwan Defense Special Budget: Where Next
Taiwan’s opposition parties passed a special defense budget on Friday. Initial reactions were predictably polarized. But now that the dust has