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.
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.
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
August 16 China eyes Trump-Putin meeting, gauges West’s resolve on Ukraine President Donald Trump is meeting with Vladimir Putin, and security analysts caution that China views the talks as a test case for potential aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
July 30 Trump blasted for ‘steep concessions to Beijing’ after chip deal, canceled Taiwanese visit Democratic senators criticize Trump administration for ceding leverage to Beijing in trade talks while blocking Taiwanese president and reversing chip ban.
July 28 Trump's reported snub of Taiwan president spurs concerns over deference to China The Trump admin is reportedly prohibiting Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York City while en route to diplomatic meetings in Central America.
July 16 Japan calls axis of China, Russia, North Korea the 'gravest threat' to global order since WWII Japan's defense ministry warns that China-Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual assessment.
July 10 Taiwan conducts live-fire drills with US-made tanks as president looks on Taiwan conducted live-fire exercises with U.S.-made tanks as President Lai Ching-te watched, amid tensions with China over the island's sovereignty.
June 12 Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing's 'gray zone' warfare Taiwan develops new sea drones including kamikaze types amid Chinese gray zone warfare, with President Lai seeking bipartisan support for a $13.6 billion special defense budget.
June 11 Taiwan envoy urges congressional action, warns of rising China threat after meeting lawmakers Ambassador Alexander Yui calls for faster delivery of military equipment and a double taxation agreement to boost Taiwan-U.S. investment amid China’s increasing military provocations.