Defense & Arms Transfers
Taiwan passes defence budget after record delay, retains drone fundingAl Jazeera · Aug 17
Entity · Person
William Lai Ching-te
Person · Head_of_state · Taiwan · 102 dispatches indexed · last seen Aug 22, 2026
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Defense & Arms Transfers
US hawks push Trump on multibillion-dollar Taiwan arms deal ahead of Xi summitUS hawks push Trump to approve a multibillion-dollar Taiwan arms deal before the Xi summit.
South China Morning Post · Aug 5
Defense & Arms Transfers
Enemy within? The dispute endangering Taiwan’s ‘T-Dome’ air defence planTaiwan's T-Dome air defence plan faces delays due to budget disputes over funding for the Strong Bow missile system.
South China Morning Post · Jul 8
Geopolitical Politics
China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseasChina's new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas, sparking concerns of transnational repression.
Al Jazeera · Jul 2
Defense & Arms Transfers
Taiwan's $14 Billion Arms Push: Global Defense ImpactTaiwan's President Lai urged the US to expedite a $14 billion arms deal to strengthen defense amid Beijing pressure, benefiting defense contractors while highlighting geopolitical risks to global semiconductor supply chains and market stability.
Whalesbook · Jun 18
Geopolitical Conflict
St Kitts and Nevis warns of heightened tension in the Taiwan StraitSt Kitts and Nevis warns of heightened tension in the Taiwan Strait
Jamaica Observer · Jun 6
International Relations
Trump is turning allies and partners into friends of ChinaTrump's policies are driving allies like Canada and India to strengthen ties with China for economic benefits and leverage over the US.
South China Morning Post · Jun 5
Defense & Arms Transfers
US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief saysUS pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says
Al Jazeera · May 23
Geopolitical Conflict
China reiterates opposition to US arms supplies to Taiwan, military deployments to Asia-PacificChina reiterates opposition to US arms supplies to Taiwan and military deployments to Asia-Pacific.
Anadolu Ajansı · May 22
International Relations
Beijing warns US on Taiwan ties after Trump signals openness to talking with LaiBeijing warns the US against official interactions with Taiwan after Trump expressed openness to talking with its leader.
South China Morning Post · May 21
International Relations
China’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summitChina's Xi Jinping will press Trump on Taiwan and tariffs during their summit.
Al Jazeera · May 13
Geopolitical Conflict
China launches largest military drills off Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire exercises caught on cameraChina launches largest military drills off Taiwan in 8 months with live-fire exercises caught on camera
Fox News · May 10
International Relations
Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China’s attempts to block tripTaiwan's President William Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini, signing trade agreements despite China's attempts to block the trip.
Al Jazeera · May 3
Other
China & Taiwan Update, January 2, 2026China & Taiwan Update, January 2, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 26
Other
China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 25
Other
China & Taiwan Update, February 23, 2026China & Taiwan Update, February 23, 2026
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · Apr 20
Geopolitical Conflict
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
Al Jazeera · Apr 19
Geopolitical Conflict
Taiwan wraps up Han Kuang exercises with first-ever Navy-Coast Guard drill amid Chinese naval exercisePlataforma Media · Aug 15
Defense & Arms Transfers
US hawks push Trump on multibillion-dollar Taiwan arms deal ahead of Xi summitUS hawks push Trump to approve a $14 billion Taiwan arms deal ahead of his summit with Xi.
South China Morning Post · Aug 5
International Relations
China & Taiwan Update, July 2, 2026Taiwan's opposition legislative speaker Han Kuo-yu led a bipartisan delegation to the US in June to advocate for Taiwan's international participation and security, meeting dozens of congresspeople who urged advancing a stalled fourteen billion dollar arms package while Taiwan conducted maritime exercises simulating responses to potential Chinese coercion.
Institute for the Study of War · Jul 3
Defense & Arms Transfers
Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president saysTaiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
Al Jazeera · Jun 20
Defense & Arms Transfers
Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president saysTaiwan's president hopes the US approves a $14bn arms sale package as soon as possible.
Al Jazeera · Jun 18
Other
China & Taiwan Update, May 29, 2026China & Taiwan Update, May 29, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Jun 6
International Relations
Beijing demands measures to curb impact of Czech senate president’s Taiwan tripBeijing demands the Czech Republic take measures to curb the impact of its senate president's Taiwan trip.
South China Morning Post · Jun 1
Other
China & Taiwan Update, May 22, 2026China & Taiwan Update, May 22, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · May 23
Defense & Arms Transfers
US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief saysThe US is pausing a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran.
Al Jazeera · May 22
Geopolitical Politics
Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: PresidentTaiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President
Al Jazeera · May 18
International Relations
China’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summitChina's Xi Jinping will press Donald Trump on Taiwan and tariffs during their summit.
Al Jazeera · May 13
International Relations
On rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliationOn rare China visit, Taiwan’s opposition leader calls for reconciliation
Al Jazeera · May 9
International Relations
Taiwan leader visits Eswatini despite China’s attempts to block tripTaiwan's President William Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini, signing trade agreements despite China's attempts to block the trip.
Al Jazeera · May 3
International Relations
Kuomintang gets the carrots, DPP the stickTaiwan's KMT gets support from Beijing, while the DPP faces isolation and confrontation.
South China Morning Post · Apr 25
Geopolitical Politics
China & Taiwan Update, April 24, 2026China pressured African countries to block Taiwan's president from visiting Eswatini, eroding Taiwan's sovereignty.
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · Apr 24
Other
China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · Apr 20
Geopolitical Conflict
EU says China’s recent military exercise around Taiwan increases cross-strait tensionsEU says China’s recent military exercise around Taiwan increases cross-strait tensions
Anadolu Ajansı · Apr 19
Geopolitical Politics
Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with ChinaTaiwan's "White Wolf" leads a crusade to reunify with China, amid government efforts to dissolve his party.
Al Jazeera · Aug 14
Geopolitical Politics
Will the heat from a cooking oil scandal help the opposition in Taiwan?A cooking oil scandal sparks mass protest in Taiwan, boosting opposition momentum.
South China Morning Post · Jul 27
Geopolitical Politics
Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat saysUS diplomat Raymond Greene says Taiwan needs a "hornet's nest" of drones to enhance security.
Al Jazeera · Jul 2
International Relations
Taiwan – China: President Lai urges Beijing to abandon expansionismTaiwan's President Lai urged China to abandon military expansionism while emphasizing Taiwan's irreversible democracy, 23 million people's sovereignty, and strategic economic role, and called for Washington to unblock a $14 billion arms sale.
AsiaNews · Jun 19
International Relations
Peace for Taiwan needs ‘joint answer’ from both sides, says top Beijing officialBeijing's top Taiwan official says peace in the Taiwan Strait requires a joint answer from both sides.
South China Morning Post · Jun 13
Other
China & Taiwan Update, March 20, 2026China & Taiwan Update, March 20, 2026
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · Jun 6
International Relations
Trump’s mixed messaging on Taiwan – what we knowTrump’s mixed messaging on Taiwan – what we know
Al Jazeera · May 23
Geopolitical Conflict
China warns US over Taiwan arms and Asia-Pacific missilesChina criticized US military support for Taiwan and planned Asia-Pacific missile deployments, warning that weapons sales and regional military exercises risk escalating tensions and destabilizing East Asia amid intensifying US-China geopolitical competition.
Yeni Safak English · May 22
International Relations
Trump says he’ll speak to Taiwan’s leader: Why that is significantTrump may speak with Taiwan's leader, a move that could strain US-China relations.
Al Jazeera · May 21
International Relations
How Taiwan’s Apec attendance could test Beijing’s cross-strait pragmatismTaiwan's Apec attendance tests Beijing's cross-strait pragmatism as tensions rise.
South China Morning Post · May 16
Other
China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · May 11
International Relations
Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block tripTaiwan's leader William Lai visits Eswatini, Africa's only nation recognizing Taiwan, despite China's pressure.
Al Jazeera · May 3
Geopolitical Conflict
China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026China & Taiwan Update, March 13, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · May 2
Other
China & Taiwan Update, April 24, 2026China & Taiwan Update, April 24, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Apr 25
International Relations
US slams Beijing after African countries block Taiwan leader’s eSwatini tripThe US slams Beijing after African countries block Taiwan leader's trip to eSwatini at China's behest.
South China Morning Post · Apr 23
Defense & Arms Transfers
US approves $11bn in arms sales to Taiwan in deal likely to anger ChinaThe United States approved an $11 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, escalating US-China tensions amid Beijing's claims over the island and Washington's commitment to supporting Taiwan's defensive capabilities.
Al Jazeera · Apr 19