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Xi warns Trump that Taiwan issue could spark US-China conflict.

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

China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026

Former US Intel Chief Studeman warns Taiwan faces a threat beyond military invasion.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday after his government rescheduled the trip when Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits under Chinese pressure, highlighting Beijing's efforts to isolate Taiwan diplomatically.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini after his government rerouted his flight due to Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoking overflight permits under Chinese pressure, reaffirming Taiwan's commitment to engaging internationally despite external obstacles.

'Be on Taiwan's side' on defense budget bill, Studeman tells KMT

President Lai’s First Year Sees Increased Tensions across the Taiwan Strait

Taiwan seeks to keep China threat front of mind in MAGA world

China vows to "resolutely fight back" against Taiwan's leader visiting the US, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

The Risk of War in the Taiwan Strait Is High-and Getting Higher

Situation in the Taiwan Strait and Implications for Singapore

Xi Jinping meets KMT chief, expresses “full confidence” in unity amid Taiwan Strait military tensions

China resumes flights and imports from Taiwan to ease tensions.

China resumes flights and eases trade curbs with Taiwan amid outreach efforts.

Xi Jinping tells Taiwan opposition leader unity with China is inevitable.

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

The ultimate frenemies? From ‘big, fat hug’ to bitter trade wars, analysing a decade of Trump-Xi rollercoaster equation

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced customs exemptions on African imports while Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini in May 2026, intensifying Beijing and Taipei's competing diplomatic efforts across Africa to expand influence and secure strategic partnerships.

Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Makes Rare China Visit

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visits Eswatini, defying China's pressure.

China's war games around Taiwan over the years

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini after his trip was delayed when Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked overflight permits under Chinese pressure, underscoring Beijing's efforts to isolate Taiwan diplomatically despite its commitment to international engagement.

Taiwan risks losing US trust if it underinvests in defense, a former US intel chief warns.

What China Just Learned From the Iran War

Taiwan China Tensions in Focus as Opposition Leader Opens Dialogue with Beijing

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te cancelled his Africa trip after China allegedly pressured Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar to revoke flight permits, marking the first time a Taiwanese president postponed overseas travel due to Chinese pressure.

China announced it would resume direct flights and strengthen certain ties with Taiwan, marking a modest diplomatic thaw following periods of heightened tensions between the two self-governed territories.

How the US under Trump fits into China-Taiwan tensions

China and Taiwan's tensions persist as Taiwan's opposition leader meets with China's Xi Jinping, echoing his rhetoric on reunification.

China announced ten incentive measures including resuming direct flights and easing tourism restrictions following opposition leader Cheng Li-wun's talks with President Xi Jinping, aiming to improve cross-strait relations amid ongoing sovereignty tensions.

Xi Jinping tells Taiwan's opposition leader he has full confidence in unification with Taiwan.

Taiwan's opposition leader visits China to promote peace and closer ties with Beijing.

Taiwan's opposition leader visits China to build cross-strait peace and meet President Xi Jinping.

Trump and Xi meet for the seventh time, discussing trade and other issues.

President Lai Ching-te visited Eswatini in May 2026 despite regional opposition, while China secured customs exemptions for African imports and engaged Taiwan's opposition leader, intensifying both nations' competition for African influence and diplomatic recognition.

Taiwan’s Legislature Passes Reduced Special Defense Budget

President William Lai visits Taiwan-funded projects in Eswatini, seeking increased investment.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini after his trip was delayed when Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits under Chinese pressure, highlighting Beijing's efforts to isolate the self-governed democracy diplomatically.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, Taiwan's sole African diplomatic ally, after three countries revoked overflight permits due to reported Chinese economic pressure, despite Beijing's condemnation of what it called his "undignified" visit.

Since 2016, Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party government has pursued diplomatic resilience, economic autonomy, and technological advancement to secure de facto sovereignty and counter Beijing's isolation campaign, positioning Taiwan as indispensable to global democratic and economic order.

How China Could Counter U.S. Intervention in War Over Taiwan

China & Taiwan Update, April 10, 2026

How China Could Counter U.S. Intervention in War Over Taiwan

Taiwan to build 'T Dome' air defence system to guard against 'hostile threats'

Taiwan Strait: Managing Europe’s Risk in a Global Hotspot

Taiwan's KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun met with China's Xi Jinping, reiterating cross-strait integration and "one China" rhetoric.

China resumes ties with Taiwan, including direct flights and imports of aquaculture products.

Xi Jinping tells Taiwan's opposition leader China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan.

Taiwan's opposition leader visits China to promote peace and closer ties with Beijing.