Distrust of Trump, fear of China propel new political force in Taiwan

The Kuomintang party’s new leader, Cheng Li-wun, is pushing much closer ties with China, reflecting growing fears Washington ...

Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying U.S. weapons and building a defense dome

The budget will be allocated over eight years, from 2026 to 2033, and comes after President Lai Ching-te pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of the island's GDP, as part of his strategy amid China ...
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Beijing could easily outfit “roll-on/roll-off” civilian ships with laser weapons, pressing them into service to cross the ...
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The Next Taiwan Crisis Won’t Be Like the Last

Assumptions about how a potential conflict between the United States and China over Taiwan would unfold should urgently be ...
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Trump Puts Taiwan Weapons Package on Ice Amid China Talks: Report

Donald Trump has reportedly held back a major military aid package for Taiwan, valued at more than $400 million, as he looks to secure both a trade deal and a potential meeting with Chinese President ...

Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade

Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.
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Taiwan puts $40 billion toward buying US weapons and building a defense dome

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build an air defense system with high-level detection and ...