Lin Chia-lung

China warns citizens to leave Eswatini amid rising tensions.

A Foreign Ministry official highlights Taiwan's youth enthusiasm and drone expertise to boost overseas engagement.

Taiwan reviews Papua New Guinea LNG imports after the forced closure of its economic office.

Senator Duckworth Leads US Delegation to Taiwan, Meets President Lai, Reaffirms US Support

Kenya is accused of bowing to Chinese pressure by blocking Taiwan's delegation from attending the Our Ocean Conference.

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island

China and Taiwan dispute Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's territorial waters.

China & Taiwan Update, March 20, 2026

Security bureau rejects Chinese disinformation

Taiwanese non-pundit people express mixed feelings about Trump-Xi meeting

Trump uncertain on arms sale to Taiwan following China visit

Trump uncertain on arms sale to Taiwan following China visit

Trump signals a shift on Taiwan after meeting with China's Xi Jinping, warning against independence.

Trump weighs Taiwan arms package

Trump concluded Beijing talks with Xi Jinping on trade and Taiwan but remains undecided on an eleven billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan, facing congressional pressure while China opposes the military support.

Australia and the Philippines reaffirm the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait in a joint statement.

Congress warned China it faces global economic and diplomatic isolation should it attack Taiwan, leveraging international pressure as deterrence amid escalating cross-strait tensions.

US Senator Duckworth visits Taiwan

Taiwan's foreign minister seeks stronger Philippine ties to counter China's coercion and maritime pressure.

UK and Australia Reaffirm Importance of Taiwan Strait Peace in Joint Statement

Taiwan is reviewing comprehensive restrictions on AI chip exports to China, potentially broadening controls beyond current blacklists and introducing criminal penalties for smuggling, while aligning export standards with U.S. regulations.

Tensions Rise: China and Taiwan Clash Over Maritime Patrols

Taiwan is considering stricter AI chip export controls to China, potentially enabling criminal prosecution of smugglers for the first time while attempting to balance US alignment with Beijing tensions.

China bans four New Zealand MPs from entering mainland China for a year over their Taiwan visit.

Taiwan's foreign minister calls for deeper strategic cooperation with Europe amid rising tensions.

Trump meets Xi this week while Taiwan anxiously awaits clarity on a pending $14 billion arms sale, amid concerns Trump might offer concessions on the self-governing island to secure Chinese cooperation on Iran negotiations.

Trump uncertain on arms sale to Taiwan following China visit

Trump concluded Beijing talks with Xi Jinping on trade and Taiwan but remains undecided on an eleven billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan, facing congressional pressure while China warned the island dispute could trigger conflict.

Trump is uncertain about a significant arms sale to Taiwan after meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

Trump's adherence to US policy on Taiwan reassures Asian partners

Trump discussed Taiwan with Xi during his China visit and revealed China agreed to purchase up to 750 Boeing aircraft, while Xi's state visit to the US is scheduled for September 24, intensifying US-China diplomatic engagement.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed confidence in continued US arms sales during a BBC interview, noting the Trump administration approved an eleven billion dollar package while a fourteen billion dollar package remains under review, emphasizing Taiwan's commitment to increasing defense spending to five percent of GDP by 2030.

A US House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman emeritus arrives in Taiwan for a security forum.

US, Japan, S Korea reaffirm Taiwan Strait views

China and Taiwan Clash Over Coast Guard Patrols in Waters East of Taiwan

Southbound Diplomacy: Assessing Taiwan’s “Integrated Diplomacy” on the 10th Anniversary of the New Southbound Policy

Taiwan watches Trump-Xi summit amid China tensions

Taiwan eyes expanded trade and tech cooperation with France

China and Taiwan spar over Chinese coast guard patrols east of the island.

Taiwan Attempts to Row Back US Navy Secretary's Comments on Arms Sales

Taiwan Coast Guard showcases its large ship with a hospital to Asian journalists for the first time.

Representative Thinlay Chukki met Taiwan's Foreign Minister in Geneva during a medical expo.

Taiwan gently pushes back on Trump’s warnings after China summit

Trump concludes Beijing visit, weighs arms sale to Taiwan

Following his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, President Trump warned Taiwan against formal independence, emphasizing US desire for regional stability and stating he opposes seeking conflict with China over the island dispute.

Taiwan's message to China after Trump-Xi meet: US arms sales safe, Washington ties to deepen

Trump's potential China summit has left Taiwan concerned about the future of $14 billion in U.S. arms sales, highlighting tensions between Taiwan's security needs and evolving U.S.-China diplomatic relations.