Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are once again in focus after reports of a confrontation involving Chinese and Taiwanese forces near the strategically significant Pratas Islands. The incident comes amid heightened military activity, competing territorial claims, and growing concerns over stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Why are the Pratas Islands important? What does this latest standoff reveal about the state of cross-strait relations? And could the incident further escalate tensions between Beijing and Taipei?

China Taiwan Clash Near Pratas Islands

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has concluded a diplomatic visit to Eswatini amid strong objections from China. The visit highlights Taiwan’s continued efforts to strengthen international partnerships despite ongoing pressure from Beijing.

Lai Completes Trip Amid China 'Objection' 

US President Donald Trump said a decision on sending more weapons to Taiwan will be made soon after talks with Xi Jinping. China warned against the move, calling Taiwan a core issue, as tensions rise with military drills and strong reactions from Taipei and Beijing.

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te warned China would target other Indo-Pacific nations if it seized Taiwan, vowing to boost defence spending by $40 billion. Beijing called him a “war instigator.” Lai said US ties remain “rock solid"

Taiwan calls out China's 'expansionist ambitions', draws Beijing's ire: 'He is war instigator'

Taiwan’s MND detected fresh Chinese military activity with PLA aircraft and PLAN vessels near its waters, including sorties crossing the median line into Taiwan’s ADIZ. President Lai Ching-te vowed to protect Taiwan

China-Taiwan tensions rise: 9 Chinese PLA aircraft and PLAN vessels detected near Taiwanese territory

Tensions between China and Taiwan have escalated after Beijing conducted military drills near the island, prompting a response from the United States. US officials said they are closely monitoring the situation and urged restraint, as concerns grow over regional stability in the Taiwan Strait. This video breaks down what the drills involve, how Taiwan and the US are responding, and why the developments matter geopolitically.

China-Taiwan Tensions: US Reacts To Chinese Drills Near Taiwan

The Trump administration announced eight new arms packages for Taiwan worth more than $11 billion, marking a one-time, record defence sale to Taipei and a major expansion of US military support for the island.

China warns Washington of ‘first red line’, sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan

China and Japan are facing heightened diplomatic tensions after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks on Taiwan. In the latest move, China halted ferry services while Takaichi is facing protest internally

Japan-China passenger ferry services halted, Takaichi faces protest in Tokyo as tensions rise - What's happening now

America and its allies - Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Australia - are part of the First Island Chain. It is a natural barrier that covers Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Borneo.



China-Taiwan tensions: Beijing warns against ‘external interference’ in response to US security strategy release

The operations were not limited to the Taiwan Strait, but extended from the southern Yellow Sea to the East China Sea near the disputed Diaoyu Islands and on into the South China Sea and even the Western Pacific, Kuo said.

‘China deployed warships in military operations’: Taiwan

A brief summary of strategic and industrial motivations, based on publicly known facts about the semiconductor supply chain, AI hardware, and TSMC’s global role. It does not speculate about military intentions.

'Nvidia, TSMC and more': 5 reasons why China wants Taiwan for its AI chip goldmine

Fact-first explanation of the immediate and medium-term effects on NVIDIA if a Chinese attack on Taiwan occurred today.

What would happen to NVIDIA if China attacked Taiwan today? A factual breakdown of the worst case scenario

While announcing the budget, the Taiwanese government said that Beijing threats were intensifying and its plan to invade the island nation is speeding up. 

Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion and to ‘refuse to submit to being China’s Taiwan’

For Beijing, Taiwan is more than just a geographical territory. It is the identity. The entire existence of the Communist Party of China is based on one promise from the people of mainland China - to restore China lost glory. 

GLOBAL TEA | China and Taiwan: World's most complicated situationship

In an unprecedented escalation, Taiwan has detected about 11 Chinese surveillance balloons encroaching on its airspace within a single day, a record since December 2023. This development coincides with the presence of five Chinese aircraft and six warships operating near the island, intensifying concerns over Beijing's assertive military maneuvers. Watch in for more details!

Balloons, aircraft & warships threaten Taiwan

Taiwan is never a country, not in the past, and never in the future, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday during a press conference on the sidelines of the third session of the 14th National People's Congress in Beijing.

Chinese FM: Taiwan has never been a country and it will never be

According to a report by the Taipei Times, China’s military expansion in the southern part of the first island chain could be a cause for concern for Taiwan as it poses a significant danger to Taiwan’s liquefied natural gas or LNG supplies. Taiwan has long relied on US support to deter Chinese aggression but the return of Trump to the White House has introduced a new era of geopolitical uncertainty. Watch this video to find out more.

Report: China's Expansion in First Island Chain Could Worry Taiwan

Taiwan and China need to talk to each other to achieve peace given the “multifold changes” in the international situation, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said on Monday. Watch this report for more details!

Taiwan seeks dialogue with China amid tensions

Taiwan calls for talks with China amid tensions

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence stated that it detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and 5 naval vessels around its territory on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan Identifies 10 Chinese Military Aircraft and 5 Naval Vessels

Taiwan said Tuesday it detected 47 Chinese military aircraft near the island in the past 24 hours, the highest number since Beijing launched large-scale war games two months ago. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan Detects 47 Chinese Military Aircrafts Near Island

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has said that it will not seed an inch off its territory. This comes after the Taiwanese troops on Thursday conducted live fire drills on an outlying Island in the Taiwan Strait. Watch to know more details.

Taiwanese Troops Conduct Live-Fire Drills On Phengu Island

Taiwanese Military Holds Live-Fire Drills On Phengu Island Amid China-Taiwan Tensions

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Japan-China passenger ferry services halted, Takaichi faces protest in Tokyo

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Taiwan announces $40 billion defence budget to counter China’s invasion

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Balloons, aircraft & warships threaten Taiwan

Chinese FM: Taiwan has never been a country and it will never be

Report: China's Expansion in First Island Chain Could Worry Taiwan

Taiwan seeks dialogue with China amid tensions

Taiwan calls for talks with China amid tensions

Taiwan Identifies 10 Chinese Military Aircraft and 5 Naval Vessels

Taiwan Identifies 10 Chinese Military Aircraft and 5 Naval Vessels

Taiwan Detects 47 Chinese Military Aircrafts Near Island

Taiwanese Troops Conduct Live-Fire Drills On Phengu Island

Taiwanese Military Holds Live-Fire Drills On Phengu Island Amid China-Taiwan Tensions