Taiwan

Japan’s Taiwan fears expose a deeper crisis in American deterrence - opinion

Regional actors believe that in the event of a direct confrontation with China, the US would act with extreme caution and seek to avoid a large-scale war whenever possible.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and Commandant of the Marine Corps General Eric Smith prepare to testify before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense about the Navy's FY2027 budget at the U.S. Capitol on May 12, 2026.

US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale over Iran war, acting US Navy secretary says

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs Joint Base Andrews for the United States Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut, in Maryland, U.S., May 20, 2026.

'I speak to everybody': Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in diplomatic shift

A Jin Chiang (PG-610) navy ship returns to base in Keelung, Taiwan July 9, 2025.

China’s military drills are region’s greatest source of instability, Taiwan premier says


Trump says he's not looking for Taiwan to go independent following Beijing summit with Xi

US President Donald Trump noted that Xi "feels very strongly" about the island and "doesn't want to see a movement for independence," according to a BBC report.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

Trump-Xi Beijing summit tests leverage on trade, Taiwan, Iran - analysis

Temporary deals on tariffs, rare earths, and diplomatic language may give both leaders short-term wins while leaving deeper conflicts untouched.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Trump mishandling of Taiwan issue will push ties to 'dangerous place,' China's Xi warns

China's President Xi Jinping also described Taiwan as the most important issue in China-US relations as the two countries kicked off two days of talks set to cover their fragile trade truce.

US President Donald Trump (L) takes part in a welcome ceremony with China's President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

Trump lauds ‘biggest summit’ as Xi talks tackle trade, Iran

Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s delegation as US companies seek greater access to China.

US President Donald Trump inspects an honour guard during a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 14, 2026.

Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade

Trump’s Beijing visit kicks off with trade talks, as he seeks to strengthen ties and resolve business challenges with China.

US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026.

Taiwan confident in US ties, hopes Trump-Xi summit brings no ‘surprises’

Taiwan voiced confidence in US relations ahead of Trump’s China visit while expressing concern over possible “surprises” tied to Taiwan.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

Taiwan warns of China 'maneuvering' ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Taipei said it is closely watching for any shift in US policy on Taiwan ahead of Trump’s upcoming summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

The Iran speech the American people need to hear from the president - opinion

Confronting Iran carries risks, but failing to act may prove far more dangerous for US and global security.

President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun during a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026.

China calls Taiwan's president a 'rat' as he meets Eswatini king in surprise visit

"The Republic of China, Taiwan, is a sovereign nation and a Taiwan that belongs to the world," Lai told the king.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te shakes hands with King Mswati III, the King of Eswatini, at Mandvulo Grand Hall near Manzini, Eswatini, May 2, 2026.

China says its military activities around Taiwan are 'reasonable, justified'

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang told reporters that Taiwan was an "inalienable part of Chinese territory."

FILE PHOTO: A military aircraft is seen on a giant screen showing news footage about joint army, navy, air and rocket forces drills around Taiwan by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), outside a shopping mall in Beijing, China, April 1, 2025.