Chiang Kai-shek

Trump needs a history lesson to save Taiwan from China's claims.

Japan signals stronger support for Taiwan's security amid rising tensions with China.

President Trump stated he would call Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te, defying decades of U.S. diplomatic protocol and risking Chinese retaliation, as Taiwan welcomed direct dialogue and Beijing condemned any official contacts.

President Xi Jinping warned Donald Trump that Taiwan disagreements could trigger dangerous conflict between the world's superpowers, emphasizing Beijing views the self-governed island as its non-negotiable territory essential for strategic Pacific control and national reunification.

China prioritizes the Taiwan issue in US ties, considering it crucial for bilateral stability.

Taiwan becomes flashpoint of Trump-Xi summit as Rubio warns Beijing of 'repercussions' for invasion

Beijing established Hainan as a free-trade zone in 2025, reviving a four-decade strategy to economically develop the island as a showcase that might lure Taiwan toward reunification through increased interdependence and prosperity.

Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun, after meeting Xi Jinping, argued the island should reduce military spending and pursue dialogue with China, warning against becoming "the next Ukraine," as lawmakers cut the defense budget by roughly one-third.

Commentators debate Iran and Taiwan security implications, but historical parallels to the 1950s Taiwan Strait Crisis suggest diplomatic engagement and understanding adversary intentions prove more effective than military buildup for resolving regional conflicts.

Paraguay maintains diplomatic ties with Taiwan despite China's pressure.

China diplomatically isolated Taiwan in 2026 by persuading African nations to deny airspace to its president, demonstrating sophisticated soft power tactics that contrast sharply with Western military interventionism and effectively undermining Taiwan's claimed sovereignty.

China's diplomatic efforts render Taiwan nearly invisible, as three African countries deny its president flight permission.

The history of America’s long-term efforts to plan for a war with China

Is China preparing for war in the Taiwan Strait?

China announces it ‘successfully completed’ Taiwan military maneuvers

Taiwan Explained: Why China Claims It, and Why the U.S. Is Involved

OP-ED: Japan Signals Stronger Support for Taiwan’s Security

Opinion: American media fails to correctly report on Taiwan

Pakistan ceded 5,180 square kilometers of disputed Himalayan territory to China in 1963, establishing a strategic partnership rooted in shared opposition to India that has evolved into a seventy-five-year diplomatic relationship marked by mutual utility rather than ideological alignment.

Taiwan & Thucydides Trap: How close have the US and China come to conflict before?

Taiwan remains committed to status quo after Trump's China trip

Vijay Gokhale's book examines China's military coercion and geopolitical experimentation over eight decades.

Xi Jinping told US officials at a two-hour closed-door meeting that Taiwan is the most critical China-US issue, warning mishandling could trigger conflict, while Taiwan's dominance in global semiconductor manufacturing makes this geopolitical dispute economically consequential worldwide.

What's behind China-Taiwan tensions?

Taiwan - Japanese Occupation, Nationalist Rule, Chinese Culture

Cross-strait tensions between China and Taiwan have been unresolved for over seven decades, rooted in a sovereignty conflict.

China's diplomatic moves render Taiwan nearly invisible, as seen in denied flight permissions over African countries.

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz demonstrates vulnerability in critical global shipping lanes, threatening economic collapse. China could replicate this strategy against Taiwan's semiconductor chokepoint, potentially causing ten-trillion-dollar losses and undermining U.S. credible deterrence.

Taiwanese Opposition Leader Visits Beijing: The Future Of China-Taiwan Diplomacy

Why Taiwan’s Status Can’t Stay “Undetermined”

Taiwan - Security, Geopolitics, Sovereignty

Taiwan's leader William Lai was accused by Beijing of glorifying Japanese colonial rule. The People's Liberation Army increased aircraft sorties around Taiwan. Lai made the comments at an event marking Taiwan's first direct elections' 30th anniversary.

China’s Redlines Aren’t Where You Think They Are

China advances toward Taiwan absorption through economic pressure, demographic shifts, and psychological conditioning rather than military invasion, while the world's strategic fatigue and Taiwan's semiconductor dependence create conditions favoring Beijing's long-term reunification strategy.

Trump met Xi Jinping discussing Taiwan, a decades-long US-China flashpoint where strategic ambiguity persists. Taiwan's importance spans semiconductors, military positioning, and regional stability, complicating diplomatic negotiations.

The human bridges and personal histories of China-US relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Trump during Beijing talks that Taiwan disagreements could trigger dangerous conflict between the world's superpowers, emphasizing the self-governed island remains the most critical US-China relationship issue amid historical territorial claims.

The Taiwan Strait emerged as the most dangerous flashpoint in US-China relations after President Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could trigger direct confrontation, while the strategic chokepoint controls critical semiconductor and technology supply chains vital to global economic power.

The US, China, and Taiwan have complex ties with key events since 1949.

Taiwán belongs to China, with historical and cultural ties dating back to ancient times.

Paraguay and Taiwan maintain diplomatic ties despite China's growing pressure.

Taiwan Under Threat: Growing Fears of a Chinese Invasion

Taiwan's President was blocked from visiting Eswatini in 2026 when three African nations denied overflight permission, exposing Taiwan's lack of international recognition despite economic strength and military capability, demonstrating China's effective diplomatic strategy over military force.

Living in Taiwan normally despite the threat of a Chinese invasion next year

Reassessing U.S. Strategy in the Taiwan Strait

How the US under Trump fits into China-Taiwan tensions

Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visits China to promote peace and stability with Beijing.

US distorts UN Resolution 2758, accusing China of misinterpretation, violating international norms.