Taiwan

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says

Despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties, the US is Taiwan's most important arms supplier and international backer.

FILE PHOTO: Raymond Greene, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan makes a speech at the opening of new exhibition from the New York Met at National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan June 13, 2025.
Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI.

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader

Warfare is becoming increasingly autonomous, data-driven, and dependent on commercial innovation.

'Everything begins with intelligence': Three wars rewriting the rules of modern warfare

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

Between the Hormuz and Taiwan straits: Taipei’s view of the Iran war-opinion


Pitchon-Lev launches new scholarship for youth from Israel’s socio-economic periphery

The launch of the scholarship is part of the ongoing collaboration between both organizations, reflecting a vision of not only providing assistance but also showing change for these young people.

Pitchon-Lev launches new scholarship for youth from Israel’s socio-economic periphery

Israel’s strategic pivot: Why Netanyahu is ready to end American military aid - opinion

Netanyahu’s plan to reduce US aid signals Israel’s bid for freedom, industrial sovereignty, and a new partnership model.

US President Donald Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, April 7, 2025.

Palestinian Authority reiterates support for China’s 'One China' policy amid Taiwan tensions

Palestinian Media Watch said PA statements carried by official outlets in late December and early January backed Beijing’s stance on Taiwan, days after China held high-profile military drills.

Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 14, 2023.

Global power struggle: Why Maduro's fall is a 'red line' warning for China, Iran

Pressure applied in Latin America, the Middle East, and East Asia reflects a coordinated effort to influence rivals without full-scale escalation.

A burning US flag is pictured during a protest against the US intervention in Venezuela, in Buenos Aires on January 5, 2026.

America First: Israel’s relevance is earned through value, not history - opinion

As the US strategy shifts to Asia-Pacific, Israel’s future depends on proving how it can serve America's interests.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

My Word: Recognition vs rejection of Somaliland - opinion

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland exposes global hypocrisy, rejecting a stable ally at a strategic chokepoint while rewarding terror and dysfunction elsewhere.

An illustrative image of a Somaliland flag being held.

Taiwan launches massive unmanned sea drone program

Taiwan is investing nearly $40 billion to build 1,600 unmanned attack vessels as China ramps up military pressure around the island

An autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel is seen during trials in Singapore

China encircles Taiwan with bombers, warships in largest-ever series of military exercises

Due to the simulations, 76 domestic flights have already been cancelled in Taiwan's offshore islands, affecting around 6,000 passengers.

A military equipment of the ground forces takes part in long-range live-fire drills targeting waters north of Taiwan, December 30. 2025.

China launches war games around Taiwan as island vows to defend democracy

This marks China's sixth major round of war games since 2022 and follows a rise in Chinese rhetoric over Beijing's territorial claims in recent months.

A Taiwan Coast Guard ship patrols near Dadan Island as China's Xiamen is visible in the background, on Dadan Island, in Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2025.

Taiwan rattled by 7.0 magnitude earthquake, no major damage reported

The Taipei city government reported no immediate reports of major damage as the National Fire Agency continues conducting damage assessments across the island.

People take part in a ceremony ahead of the demolition of a damaged building, following the earthquake, in Hualien, Taiwan April 5, 2024.