Read part two about how Taiwan gives humanitarian aid as a rich but politically isolated country here. The Trump administration has cut around 80%
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What Do China’s ‘Barges’ Tell Us About Invasion Plans for Taiwan?
When the first satellite images of China’s invasion “barges” appeared, they sparked fears that Chinese preparations to take Taiwan were stepping up a
Does the KMT Want to Spend More on Taiwan’s Defense?
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) supports increasing defense spending, one of its legislators said this afternoon. Speaking at an event for
Taiwan’s Fish Farmers Feel the Sting of Trump’s Trade War
The threat of Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs of as much as 32% on Taiwanese goods is roiling Taiwan’s aquaculture industry. Taiwan’s fish
Political Activism at the Taiwan Music Festival
Over 1 million people cruised into the Taiwanese beach town of Kenting last weekend to attend the Taiwan Music Festival. It is the unofficial
Taiwan Diplomacy Power Rankings: February-March, 2025
1. U.S.: Alaskan Natural Gas Purchase, Fighter Jet Delivery Ceremony and $870 Million in Unfrozen Security Assistance Programs Amid the Trump
Surprise Chinese Drills ‘Advance On’ Taiwan
China launched drills around Taiwan on April 1. Based on Chinese media coverage and military propaganda packages, the exercises appear to be the first
China Coast Guard Carries Out Drills Around Taiwan as Part of Wider Exercises
China’s Eastern Theater Command, a joint-command structure which includes the Taiwan Strait, released a statement about the drills announced this
What Is Taiwan’s Arms Sale Backlog?
For several years now, there has been much discussion about Taiwan’s “arms sales backlog.” For some, the backlog is the U.S.’s fault and is the reason
Japan Slowly Stepping Up Preparations for Taiwan Contingency
Japan’s Ministry of Defense last week said it was establishing a permanent Joint Operations Command to improve rapid response capabilities for major
Taiwan’s Space Ambitions Take Off With Launch Site Announcement
Taiwan’s National Science and Technology Council announced the location of the national launch site on March 26. The launch site will be Taiwan’s
Taiwan to Channel World War II Spirit to Bolster Response to China’s Threats
Taiwan will use this year’s events to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II to bolster public sentiment on the need to defend the