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taiwan relations

China's Move: A Gesture or a Warning?

December 26, 2025

China recently took action against some U. S. companies and executives. This was in response to a big arms deal between the U. S. and Taiwan. The sanctions include freezing assets and banning business dealings in China. But, the impact might not be very big. Most of the targeted companies and execut

politics

Biggest Ever Arms Deal: US Boosts Taiwan's Defense

December 23, 2025

The United States has just made a big move. They announced a massive arms deal with Taiwan. It's worth $11. 1 billion. This is the biggest deal ever. China is not happy about it. They see Taiwan as part of their country. They want the US to stop selling weapons to Taiwan. This deal makes Donald Tru

technology

Taiwan's Tech Giants: The Drone Revolution Awaits

December 23, 2025

Taiwan is making a big move in the world of drones. It's not just about buying drones anymore. The goal is to make them right there in Taiwan. This is a big deal for the country's defense and economy. The government is pushing hard to get more companies involved. They want big names in tech, semico

technology

U. S. Faces Hurdles in Getting Top-Tier Chips Despite TSMC's Big Investments

December 20, 2025

TSMC, a major player in the chip industry, has been putting a lot of money into the U. S. to build a strong supply chain. However, there's a catch: Taiwan's laws are holding back the production of the most advanced chips in America. Taiwanese lawmakers and experts are worried. They think that if TS

politics

How Trump's Venezuela Move Could Backfire on Taiwan

December 20, 2025

Trump's recent move to block Venezuelan oil tankers is a big deal. It's a strong step against Venezuela's President Maduro. But it might not be the smartest move for the U. S. in the long run. The U. S. has been worried about China for a while. China might try to block Taiwan by sea. If that happen

politics

China's Naval Moves Stir Regional Concerns

December 4, 2025

China's navy and coast guard have been busy lately, with a lot of ships out in East Asian waters. At one point, there were over 100 vessels, which is a lot more than usual. This isn't just any old exercise; it's the biggest show of maritime muscle China has put on so far. China often does military

politics

Taiwan's Bold Move: Boosting Defense to Counter China's Threats

November 29, 2025

Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi

politics

Tensions Rise: China and Japan in a New Island Dispute

November 16, 2025

China and Japan are at it again, this time over some tiny islands in the East China Sea. Both countries claim the islands, which China calls Diaoyu and Japan calls Senkaku. China has sent its Coast Guard to patrol the waters around these uninhabited islands, which Japan currently controls. This lat

politics

Fiji's UN Envoy Visits Taiwan: A Diplomatic Maneuver

November 6, 2025

In a surprising move, a high-ranking Fijian diplomat paid a visit to Taiwan this week. Filipo Tarakinikini, Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations, met with Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. This visit is quite unusual because Fiji officially recognizes China, which strongly oppo

politics

Taiwan's Arms Race: U. S. Races Against Time to Deliver Fighter Jets

November 3, 2025

Taiwan is in a hurry to beef up its defenses. The U. S. is trying to speed up the delivery of F-16V fighter jets. These jets were supposed to arrive by the end of 2026. But now, there's a delay. Why? Production line changes and other disruptions are to blame. To fix this, workers are now putting in