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19
Aug

Taipei Rejects China’s 12 New Measures for Taiwan

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Taiwan has pushed back against a new package of 12 measures introduced by the Chinese mainland aimed at deepening cross-Strait exchanges and cooperation, highlighting continued political tensions between Taipei and Beijing. The measures, announced by the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen, include initiatives to expand trade in Taiwanese agricultural and fishery products, improve services for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Taiwan President Cites Biblical Story, Calls Israel a Model for Island’s Defense
28
Oct

Taiwan President Cites Biblical Story, Calls Israel a Model for Island’s Defense

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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te says Israel serves as an important example for Taiwan as it works to strengthen its defenses against growing threats from China. In remarks released Tuesday, Lai referenced the Biblical story of David and Goliath, saying Taiwan must be prepared like David to stand firm against larger authoritarian forces. “Israel’s determination in […]

Philippines’ President Marcos Slams China for Misrepresenting Taiwan Comments
12
Aug

Philippines’ President Marcos Slams China for Misrepresenting Taiwan Comments

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected China’s criticism of his recent remarks about Taiwan, saying he was “just stating facts” and urging Beijing not to twist his words into a provocation. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, President Marcos defended his earlier comments on the Taiwan Strait and regional security, asserting that his […]