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01
Sep

Albanese Rejects Chinese Pressure Over Taiwan at Pacific Summit

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected China’s objections to Taiwan’s participation in the Pacific Islands Forum, saying decisions about the regional gathering should be made by Pacific nations rather than outside powers. The dispute has added geopolitical tension to the summit in Palau, where leaders are also confronting concerns about China’s growing influence across […]

Taiwan Passes $93 Billion Budget After Record Delay 
15
Aug

Taiwan Passes $93 Billion Budget After Record Delay 

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Parliament Preserves Drone Funding as Political Deadlock Ends After 266 Days Taiwan’s opposition controlled parliament has approved the government’s 2026 budget, ending a record 266-day political deadlock over public spending. The budget authorises approximately NT$2.987 trillion, or $93 billion, in total government expenditure. Lawmakers reduced the government’s original proposal by about NT$48 billion. One of […]

China Fires Rockets Into Waters Off Taiwan on Second Day of Military Drills
31
Dec

China Fires Rockets Into Waters Off Taiwan on Second Day of Military Drills

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China has fired multiple rockets into waters surrounding Taiwan for a second consecutive day as part of large-scale military exercises involving missile launches, fighter aircraft, and naval vessels, further escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) said the live-fire drills were designed to simulate attacks on maritime targets and rehearse a […]

China Vows ‘Forceful Measures’ After U.S. Announces $11.1 Billion Arms Sales Package to Taiwan
22
Dec

China Vows ‘Forceful Measures’ After U.S. Announces $11.1 Billion Arms Sales Package to Taiwan

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China has warned it will take “forceful measures” to defend its sovereignty following the United States’ announcement of a planned $11.1 billion arms sales package to Taiwan, a move that has sharply escalated tensions between Washington and Beijing. China’s Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that the People’s Liberation Army would intensify military training […]

Taiwan Vice President Urges EU Support Amid Rising China Threats
09
Nov

Taiwan Vice President Urges EU Support Amid Rising China Threats

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Taiwan’s Vice President Bi-Khim Hsiao has called on the European Union to strengthen its support for Taiwan’s democracy as Beijing continues to intensify political and military pressure on the island. Speaking at the European Parliament during a session of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), Vice President Hsiao underscored the need for global solidarity in […]