Media December 5 John Cena expresses regret over his China-Taiwan controversy to Joe Rogan, says 'I pissed off my home country' John Cena discussed with Joe Rogan the 2021 incident when he called Taiwan a country, prompting an apology to China that upset American audiences.
TAIWAN December 3 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.
China November 17 China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.
China November 17 China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.
Japan November 16 Chinese coast guard conducts patrol through disputed Senkaku Islands waters following Taiwan spat China escalates Senkaku Islands dispute with patrol ships after Japan's new PM defends Taiwan independence, sparking diplomatic crisis and threats.
China November 10 Chinese diplomat threatens to cut off new Japanese PM's head over Taiwan comments Chinese diplomat threatens to 'decapitate' Japan's new prime minister over Taiwan defense comments, sparking major diplomatic crisis between Asian powers.
TAIWAN October 27 Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war, vows to resist Lt. Gen. Sun Li-fang details Taiwan's defense plans against Chinese gray-zone operations and potential naval blockade threats from the PLA.
Marco Rubio October 26 Rubio says commitment to Taiwan won't change amid trade talks with China Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Taiwan won't be abandoned in China trade negotiations, emphasizing continued U.S. support amid Beijing's diplomatic pressure campaign.
Travel October 2 Americans on alert as popular tourist hot spot now enforcing digital IDs at border All visitors to Taiwan must now complete a "digital arrival" card application three days before travel as part of a global trend toward modernized border systems.
Opinion August 25 Fiddling while Rome burns: America ignores China’s rising red tide China builds massive military capabilities targeting 2027 Taiwan readiness while U.S. forces remain overstretched across multiple global commitments.
TAIWAN August 23 Taiwan's energy dependence is 'Achilles heel' amid immense threat by China Taiwan holds referendum on nuclear power restart after shutting last plant in May, with experts warning energy imports create security risks against China