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POLITICSJul 27Will the heat from a cooking oil scandal help the opposition in Taiwan?Taipei mayor Wayne Chiang Wan-an has emerged as the biggest political winner from an opposition protest against the government’s handling of a food safety scandal that drew what organisers said were more than 200,000 people onto the streets of the city. The unexpectedly large turnout on Saturday appears to have given the island’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang, fresh momentum ahead of the local elections in November, and could reshape the race to become the party’s candidate in the next...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 27Taiwan’s Tech Hurdles Threaten Military Capability and Potential Coalition DefenseTaiwan produces the world’s most advanced semiconductors, yet the island’s own military is only in the opening stages of adopting artificial intelligence systems. This mismatch bears directly on Taiwan’s ability to deter Chinese aggression.Beijing is pushing to develop and field sophisticated AI-enabled military capabilities. Given China’s focus on “reuniting” with Taiwan, the Taiwanese military could be the first to contend with the People’s Liberation Army’s emerging defense technologies during a potential conflict. Should the United States, anWar on the Rocks
MILITARYJul 27Taiwan detects 7 PLAN vessels , 4 official shipsTaiwan has detected seven PLAN vessels and four other official ships. This report highlights notable naval movements in a sensitive geopolitical area.newkerala.com · India
MILITARYJul 26Lai Expands Taiwan Collective Defense Strategy With Drones and Allied CooperationLai is reportedly expanding Taiwan's collective defense strategy by incorporating drones and fostering allied cooperation. This development signals an enhancement of Taiwan's military capabilities and international partnerships.theepochtimes.com · United States
POLITICSJul 26Taiwan Officials Warn Beijing Is Turning Taiwan Political Divisions Into DistrustTaiwanese officials are warning that Beijing is leveraging Taiwan's political divisions to create distrust. This indicates concerns about external influence impacting Taiwan's internal stability.theepochtimes.com · United States
CONFLICTBREAKINGJul 26Taiwan detects Chinese military activity around territorynews.webindia123.com · India
POLITICSJul 26Why is a film calling for Taiwan reunification drawing fire in mainland China?The future of a mainland Chinese film calling for reunification with Taiwan has been thrown into uncertainty as it faces a surprising backlash from nationalistic voices. The Belief tells the story of how in 1683, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing dynasty ordered Shi Lang, the admiral of the Fujian navy, to lead the Qing army to a major victory over the Kingdom of Tungning in Taiwan, which considered itself part of the then-overthrown Ming dynasty. The battle, known as the Battle of Penghu, ultimately...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 25 《 TAIPEI TIMES 》 US exempts 2 , 231 Taiwanese products from new tariffs - 焦點The US has exempted 2,231 Taiwanese products from new tariffs. This development impacts trade relations and economic policy between the two entities.news.ltn.com.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSJul 25Taiwan residents rally against DPP food safety failures , urging livelihood protectionTaiwan residents rallied to protest the ruling DPP's perceived food safety failures and to demand protection for their livelihoods. This reflects public dissatisfaction with government policies.taiwansun.com · China
CONFLICTJul 25 Everyone will be loser : Taiwan deputy minister says war with China would be bad for the Pacificguampdn.com · Guam
MILITARYJul 25Inside Taiwan budding civil defence movement , where ordinary citizens are preparing for disasterTaiwan is developing a civil defense movement where ordinary citizens are preparing for potential disasters, indicating growing national readiness.theglobeandmail.com · Canada
CONFLICTJul 25What a helicopter’s flight in the Taiwan Strait says about Beijing’s war plansSouth China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 24Director-General of TECC Chennai explains his idea of ‘Design from Taiwan, Make in Tamil Nadu’The Director-General of TECC Chennai has explained an initiative promoting a 'Design from Taiwan, Make in Tamil Nadu' concept. This idea likely outlines a strategy for economic cooperation and manufacturing.The Hindu
MILITARYJul 24Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territorynews.webindia123.com · India
MILITARYJul 23Why PLA fighter jet sorties near Taiwan dropped to a 3-year low in the first half of 2026There is a change in the skies and waters around Taiwan. In the first half of this year, the number of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jets detected near the island more than halved year on year to 1,334. It was a three-year low and marked the lowest operational tempo since 2023, according to a tally by the South China Morning Post based on data from Taiwan’s defence ministry. At the same time, the number of days no PLA jets were detected by Taiwan hit a new high, and the PLA did not...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 23To deter China from invading Taiwan , Trump must exploit its pressure pointsA perspective suggests that former President Trump should exploit China's pressure points to deter a potential invasion of Taiwan. This discusses potential geopolitical strategies concerning a critical regional flashpoint.washingtonexaminer.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23Taiwan envoy to Arutz Sheva : Partnership without conditionsA Taiwanese envoy has expressed interest in an unconditional partnership with Arutz Sheva. This statement highlights a diplomatic outreach and potential international cooperation.israelnationalnews.com · Israel
CONFLICTJul 23What do the PLA’s ‘Steel Rain’ shells say about its war plans for Taiwan?South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 23PLA conducts 2 days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait off Fujian islandBeijing on Thursday launched a two-day live-fire drill in the Taiwan Strait coinciding with the end of a fisheries resource survey in waters east of Taiwan. The drill will run from 6am to 6pm on Thursday and Friday, according to a navigation warning issued by Beijing’s maritime safety administration on Wednesday. People’s Liberation Army drills usually peak in mid and late July as the PLA seeks to improve its capacities in harsh environments, including under extreme heat. Based on the...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 23Lawmakers get taste of AI - enabled cyberattacks in China - Taiwan war gameLawmakers participated in a China-Taiwan war game where they encountered AI-enabled cyberattacks. This exercise demonstrated the potential impact of advanced cyber warfare in future geopolitical conflicts.nextgov.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 22China reportedly steps up Coast Guard presence around TaiwanChina is reportedly increasing its Coast Guard presence around Taiwan. This action indicates a potential escalation of tensions in the region.shanghaisun.com · China
BUSINESSJul 22FTC extends review of Grab - foodpanda Taiwan deal to Oct . 27The FTC has extended its review of the Grab-foodpanda deal in Taiwan until October 27. This indicates ongoing regulatory scrutiny of the proposed business acquisition.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
POLITICSJul 22Chinese mainland spokesperson appreciates the Papua New Guinea government closure of Taiwan representative office in the countryA Chinese mainland spokesperson has expressed approval for Papua New Guinea's decision to close Taiwan's representative office. This highlights a diplomatic development concerning cross-strait relations and international recognition.globaltimes.cn · China
WORLDJul 21Taiwan opens door to Starlink – but now it must wait to see if Elon Musk is ready to enterTaiwan has cleared the way for overseas satellite internet providers such as Starlink to operate on the island – a move analysts said could strengthen military and civilian communications if conventional networks were disrupted in a conflict with mainland China. On Tuesday, the island’s legislature approved an amendment to the Telecommunications Management Act that would exempt satellite communications operators from foreign ownership caps and the requirement to have a Taiwanese chair. The...South China Morning Post
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