China’s sweeping military purge since 2023 has put President Xi Jinping’s grip over the armed forces under renewed scrutiny. The ousting of senior generals has sparked debate over whether the shake-up could accelerate Beijing’s plans toward Taiwan.


China's Military Purge Likely To Speed Up Taiwan Invasion Plan 

China’s top general Zhang Youxia has been purged amid allegations of corruption and defying President Xi Jinping. Reports also claim he may have shared sensitive nuclear information with the US. The move highlights Beijing’s ongoing crackdown on graft within the military and rising political tensions at the top levels of China’s armed forces.


China's Military Purge Likely To Speed Up Taiwan Invasion Plan

Taipei has declared full readiness to defend against a seaborne invasion, amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The announcement comes as military analysts warn of potential threats from regional powers, highlighting Taiwan’s commitment to sovereignty and defense.

 Taipei Vows Readiness Against Seaborne Invasion

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense stages combat drills featuring Land Sword II, HIMARS long-range strikes, and air defense intercepts-simulating PLA amphibious attack with heliborne special forces.


Taiwan Scrambles F-16s, Debuts HIMARS in China Drills

Taiwan conducts large-scale military drills across land, air, and sea as tensions with China continue to rise. 

Taiwan Runs Land, Water & Air Drills as Pressure from China Builds

Taiwan’s military is running large-scale exercises across land, sea, and air, simulating potential invasion scenarios. HIMARS drones, tanks, and other advanced systems were deployed to test the island’s readiness against any aggression. The drills highlight Taiwan’s growing focus on multi-domain defense and preparedness amid rising regional tensions with China.

Taiwan Conducts Massive Military Drills Across Land, Air, And Sea

China’s President Xi Jinping has launched his most dramatic military purge in decades, placing former ally and top general Zhang Youxia under investigation. Zhang, once considered Xi’s “sworn brother,” faces accusations of corruption and disloyalty, a move that has left China’s Central Military Commission with only one remaining uniformed officer under Xi’s command.

Xi Purges Top General: PLA Shake-Up Sparks Taiwan, Succession Questions

US climber Alex Honnold completed a ropeless “free solo” ascent of Taipei 101, Taiwan’s tallest building, watched by thousands of spectators.


Netflix Streams High-Risk Taipei Climb; Alex Honnold Sets Record on Taipei Tower

Taiwan: US Climber Alex Honnold Free Solos Taiwan’s Tallest Building Taipei 101 | WION 

China has flown a military drone into Taiwan’s claimed airspace near Pratas Island, a move analysts say signals Beijing’s growing pressure campaign. The PLA says the mission was routine and legal. But Taiwan calls it highly provocative. Experts describe the move as part of China’s “salami-slicing” strategy, taking small steps to assert control without triggering conflict. With Pratas located near key maritime routes and submarine corridors, the incident raises fresh concerns about Taiwan’s defence vulnerabilities and Beijing’s long-term intentions. 

China’s Drone Test: How Beijing Is Pressuring Taiwan Without War | GRAVITAS

U.S. and Taiwan sign a landmark semiconductor trade agreement, capping tariffs on Taiwanese goods, auto parts, timber, and lumber at 15% to strengthen supply chains amid global chip tensions

U.S.-Taiwan Chip Pact Caps Tariffs at 15% 

In 2026, global stability is threatened by escalating conflicts from the Middle East to the Sahel. Israel continues strikes in Syria and Gaza, while Sudan faces a deepening displacement crisis. Tensions in Iran, Yemen and the Taiwan Strait add to the volatile outlook for the year ahead.

'From Iran to Syria': 7 Conflicts to watch in 2026

Taiwan's authorities continue an intensive search for Captain Hsin Po-yi, the 29-year-old F-16V pilot missing since his jet crashed during a nighttime training mission on January 6, 2026.


Taiwan F-16V: Authorities Say They Have Not Been Able to Locate the Pilot

Taiwan and the United States have agreed to co produce 155 mm artillery shells as part of efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and boost ammunition supplies. The move comes as Taipei seeks to enhance its military readiness amid rising regional security tensions.


Taiwan and US to Co-Produce 155 mm Artillery Shells | WION

A delegation led by opposition Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Chairman Huang Kuo-chang left for a brief trip to Washington, D.C., where it is scheduled to meet with U.S. government officials to discuss arms procurement and tariffs.


Taiwan People's Party chief heads delegation visit to US 

Taiwan's air force has grounded its F-16 fleet and suspended training missions on the jet after one of the planes and the pilot went missing earlier this week.


Taiwan takes big decision on F-16 jets as pilot remains missing

A Taiwanese F-16 fighter jet crashed off the island's eastern coast during a training mission. An emergency search is underway as the pilot is believed to have ejected safely over the sea.

Taiwanese F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Off Eastern Coast, Pilot Missing 

Taiwan faced a record 2.6 million daily cyber attacks from China in 2025, marking a sharp escalation in Beijing's digital aggression against the island.
These aggressive strikes overwhelmed government networks, military systems, financial hubs, and essential infrastructure, forcing Taipei to invest heavily in advanced defenses.


Taiwan Hit by 2.6M Daily Chinese Cyber Attacks in 2025 Record

Taiwan's main intelligence agency revealed that Chinese hackers made an average of 2.6 million cyber attacks per day in 2025. It held five hacker groups from China responsible for this. This comes in the context of growing China-Taiwan tensions.

China Hits Taiwan With 2.6 Million Daily Cyber Attacks in 2025 as Conflict Looms

As China stages record military drills around Taiwan, a quieter and more dangerous battle is unfolding inside the island.
Beijing is recruiting soldiers, veterans, civil servants and political insiders using money, debt traps and covert networks to steal Taiwan’s most sensitive defence secrets.
Authorities warn leaked intelligence could weaken Taiwan’s ability to fight and give China a decisive advantage from the very first minute of a future conflict.

China’s spy war on Taiwan: How Beijing is stealing secrets before any invasion

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 slams Chinese drills near Taiwan, calls for restraint & dialogue

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

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