US President Donald Trump said he will speak directly with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te as Washington weighs a major arms sale amid rising tensions with China.

Trump says he will speak to Taiwan President amid arms sale tensions with China

Taiwan has publicly distanced itself from a viral election poster targeting Indian migrant workers, after authorities condemned what they called “discriminatory” and “biased” remarks made by a local political candidate in Kaohsiung. All you need to know.

‘We strongly condemn discrimination’: Taiwan slams racist election poster promising a ban on Indian immigrants after viral backlash

As Donald Trump prepares for his closely watched visit to China, residents across Beijing and other cities are expressing mixed reactions. Some hope the visit could ease tensions between Washington and Beijing and improve economic ties, while others remain skeptical amid ongoing disputes over trade, Taiwan and technology restrictions. Trump’s trip is expected to include high-level meetings with Xi Jinping and could shape the future of US-China relations.

Will Trump Choose Xi's Favour Or Taiwan's Defence During Beijing Summit?

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

China and Japan exchanged sharp warnings after Tokyo hinted it could aid Taiwan militarily. Beijing threatened severe consequences, escalating tensions as Japan faces growing security concerns and reviews its defence posture.

China–Japan tensions spike after Beijing warns of “crushing defeat” over possible Taiwan intervention

China has warned the UK it could cut ties if PM Keir Starmer doesn’t back Beijing’s claim over Taiwan. Ambassador Zheng Zeguang said London must recognise Taiwan as part of China, citing 1972 commitments.

China threatens to cut ties with UK if Starmer refuses to back Beijing’s Taiwan claim

Taiwan detected 11 Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels, and one official ship near its waters, with nine aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line, reflecting rising tensions and military pressure from Beijing.

'11 aircrafts, 7 warships': Rising tension in Taiwan Strait Chinese warplanes cross defence line AGAIN in fresh incursion

Prosecutors asked for a combined total of more than 28 years in prison for Ko Wen-je, saying he had helped a conglomerate "illegally benefit" to the tune of billions of Taiwan dollars.

Former Taiwan mayor charged in bribery scandal; opposition cries ‘political prosecution’

It is ‘impossible’ for the People's Republic of China to become Taiwan's motherland because Taiwan has older political roots, the island's President Lai Ching-te said on Saturday.

Mainland China cannot be our ‘motherland‘, it’s the other way round says Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te

The strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in eight years killed three people and flooded parts of the island’s second-biggest city on Thursday, while rescuers searched for nine sailors missing after their cargo ship sank in the storm.

Deadly typhoon batters Taiwan, nine sailors missing at sea

Multiple warnings have gone unheard in Taiwan as the island chose Lai Chingte as its next President. Beijing had said choosing the Democratic Progressive Party leader would mean choosing war, but it still failed to sway voters. Taiwan says China has to face the reality, but China remains stern in its stance as it continues to remind the World that reunification is inevitable. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan's new president Lai Ching-te: China warns-Lai will bring 'war and decline' to Taiwan

WION's principal diplomatic correspondent Siddhant Sibbal spoke with the Taiwan's foreign minister. The Taiwanese foreign minister spoke about the upcoming Indian elections and how New Delhi can replace Beijing as the new hub for semiconductors. Watch in for more details!

Taiwan FM Joseph Wu says China will not have jurisdiction over Taiwan

Taiwan has slammed China for allegedly intimidating its citizens and attempting to influence the island's elections on Saturday. Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu criticized China's "repeated interference" in the impending elections on Thursday, accusing Beijing of "once again blatantly intimidating the Taiwanese people and the international community".

Taiwan Presidential Election: Candidates make final appeals

China has vowed that it will 'never compromise' on Taiwan, just three days ahead of a crucial election on the self-ruled island. The closely watched polls will impact the future of Taiwan's independence, and China is being accused of attempting to influence voters to pick candidates who favour reunification.

Taiwan accuses china of military threats and financial lures ahead of polls

As Taiwan gears up to choose a new president next week, candidates have now turned to an unexpected stop on their campaign trails. They are targetting the island's widespread religious community that would make up for a significant number of votes on January 13. In new Taipei city, frontrunner Lai Ching-Te placed his offerings at the lixing fude temple.

Taiwan: Candidates visit temples to target religious community ahead of polls

China's "reunification" with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's address on Sunday, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less than two weeks to go before the Chinese-claimed island elects a new leader.

Days before Taiwanese elections, Xi Jinping reiterates reunification bid

Taiwan’s Air Force Tuesday (August 15) issued an apology to the country’s Coast Guard Administration (CGA) after one of its F-16 fighter jets errantly dropped a bomb too close to a CGA vessel.

Taiwan Air Force almost blasts Coast Guard’s vessel, issues apology

Taiwan sits in the so-called first Island gym it includes a list of US friendly territories that are crucial to its foreign policy but but it also sits roughly 100 miles from the coast of China a country that has time and again threatened the island with its words and its military China sees Taiwan as its own and hence does not respect its Sovereign right or its airspace but there is a lesson it can learn from a country not far away U.S defense secretary Lloyd Austin says Ukraine is proof that a smaller military can successfully defend against a larger one point in case here being Taiwan and China now experts say this is a sign that the kind of international backing Ukraine has enjoyed could be extended to Taiwan.

Taiwan and its challenges with China, will US support Taiwan like Ukraine?

First women reservists training held in Taiwan

Taiwan is conducting drills to protect itself from probable Chinese attacks. The Mayor of Taipei says they won't back down from a fight. Molly gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Taiwan conducts drills to prepare for Chinese attack

Taiwanese authorities have detained 4 military officers who are suspected of spying for China. According to the Taiwanese central news agency, a retired airforce captain and 3 active duty officers were taken into custody while 3 other active officers were freed on bail.

Taiwan detains military officers suspected of spying for China

A key component of Taiwan's most advanced anti-ship missile has been sent to China, causing calls for greater safeguards in the former nation. A report by the South China Morning Post on Wednesday (January 4) said that a theodolite- which is an optical instrument- from the Hsiung-Feng III anti-ship missile was sent to China's Shandong province for repair.

Key component of Taiwan's anti-ship missile sent to China for repair: Report

Days after China's military said it had conducted "strike drills" around Taiwanese sea and airspace, Taiwan announced its decision to extend the current four-month-long mandatory military service to a year. The longer service requirements will be implemented from 2024.

Taiwan to extend compulsory military service as China shows air power

Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported that more United States lawmakers are set to visit Taiwan despite China's anger on Thursday evening. The news agency did not name the lawmakers who were coming.

More US lawmakers to visit Taiwan despite China's anger

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