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POLITICS2d agoKurt Campbell on US deterrence, the Quad, Aukus and Taiwan after Xi-Trump summitKurt Campbell is a veteran US diplomat and strategist who has played a leading role in shaping Washington’s approach to China and the Indo-Pacific for more than a decade. He served as the White House coordinator for Indo-Pacific affairs from 2021 to 2024 and as US deputy secretary of state from 2024 to 2025. Previously, he served as assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs from 2009 to 2013 and was a key architect of the Obama administration’s “pivot to Asia”. Often...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS6d agoMicron Tech chipmaker union in Taiwan gets OK to strike - ReutersMicron Tech chipmaker union in Taiwan gets OK to strike ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 6What Would Europe Do in a Taiwan Crisis?Washington should not take European assistance for granted, especially if states can't agree on how to label Beijing's actions.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 6Beijing’s policy advisers map out how post-reunification Taiwan could be governedSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats: surveyMainland Chinese prefer coercion over military force to settle the “reunification question” with Taiwan, and their opinion of the US remains low, although they favour engaging with Washington on trade and security. These are the results from the latest survey of mainland citizens, conducted between April 16 and June 26. This straddled the first summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing but came before the second one in Washington last month. “The...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTOct 1Taiwan takes a page from Ukraine’s playbook in steeling society for an invasionTaiwan leaders are working to embed resistance against an occupying force into civilian life.Military Times
CONFLICTOct 1Taiwan takes a page from Ukraine’s playbook in steeling society for an invasionTaiwan leaders are working to embed resistance against an occupying force into civilian life.Defense News
POLITICSSep 28Taiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative - ReutersTaiwan pushes back after Xi seeks to win over Trump on World War Two narrative ReutersReuters World
BUSINESSSep 23Taiwan Cement Backs Ukraine Recovery With IFCEM InvestmentTaiwan Cement is supporting Ukraine's recovery efforts through an investment with IFCEM. This highlights international business involvement in reconstruction post-conflict.kyivpost.com · Ukraine
POLITICSSep 23McConnell leads 4 GOP senators in calling for Trump to release Taiwan arms fundingSen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and three other Republican senators are calling on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to release billions of dollars in stalled national security assistance for Taiwan, reminding the senior Cabinet officials of their past statements in support of defending Taiwan’s sovereignty. The senators in a letter…The Hill
POLITICSSep 18Beijing, Taipei need peace deal before reunification, Taiwanese scholar saysA formal peace deal between Beijing and Taipei should be signed to build trust before discussions on post-reunification political arrangements, a prominent Taiwanese political scientist has argued at a security conference in Beijing. Chang Ya-chung, who heads the Taiwan-based Sun Yat-sen School advocacy group, said the “one country, two systems” formula, which has been applied to Hong Kong and Macau, had so far failed to resonate in Taiwanese society. “If reunification means that one side, with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan DeterrenceWashington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strait. Yet the next phase of competition will likely play out on the Eurasian landmass, contested through pipelines, swing states, and shifting alignments along routes that overlap with the ancient Silk Road. This is where China is building alternative trade and energy corridors beyond the immediate reach of U.S. military power.ChiWar on the Rocks
CONFLICTSep 17‘Provocation’ could accelerate Taiwan reunification: retired PLA major generalProgress towards reunifying with Taiwan hinges on factors like the island’s level of provocation, retired PLA major general Luo Yuan told the South China Morning Post, warning that Taiwan’s leader had challenged Beijing’s red lines. Speaking on the sidelines of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing on Wednesday, Luo said the timeline for reunification with mainland China was shaped by “the development of our national strength, our defence needs, the global security environment, as well as the degree of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14Beijing hails Taiwanese scholar’s rare proposal on reunificationBeijing has hailed a “one country, two systems” proposal by a Taiwanese scholar in a rare official statement on an issue regarded as politically sensitive on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. “We are pleased to see that more and more Taiwan compatriots are facing up to reunification, beginning to understand and discuss the specific content of a one country, two systems plan for Taiwan, and offering suggestions and proposals for such a plan through various means,” Chen Binhua, a spokesman for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 11Beijing lodges diplomatic protests over Taiwan official’s visit to ItalyBeijing has strongly condemned a visit to Italy by senior Taiwanese officials and lodged formal diplomatic protests with both Rome and Brussels. Criticising the visit on Friday, foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said Beijing had submitted “serious representations against Italy and the European Union” following reports that Taiwan’s No 2 official, Hsiao Bi-khim, had arrived in Italy to attend an international forum. “[Taiwan’s] Democratic Progressive Party authorities and individual...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 11China angered by Taiwan VP's visit to EU democracy forumBeijing has lodged a complaint with Italy and the EU over top Taiwanese officials visiting a democracy conference. The EU is navigating contentious issues with China and high-ranking Taiwanese visits are rare.DW News [en]
SCI & TECHSep 11What Ukraine has that Japan and Taiwan lackOn September 1, former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that Alex Karp, CEO of artificial intelligence and data analytics firm Palantir Technologies, would become the lead investor in a new defence technology company he is building. This confirmed what Fedorov had only gestured at two days earlier in an interview with the Financial Times: that what he was selling investors was never really drones. In that interview, he also suggested he was ready to trade drone-warfare...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 11Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracyEuropean Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 21Apache , Black Hawk Drill in Taiwan Shows Impact of Ukraine Drone WarA drill involving Apache and Black Hawk helicopters in Taiwan demonstrates the impact of the Ukraine drone war. This suggests a military exercise influenced by contemporary conflict tactics.businessinsider.com · United States
POLITICSAug 14Taiwan White Wolf leads lonely crusade to reunify with China | Politics NewsA political figure in Taiwan is reportedly leading an effort to advocate for reunification with China, highlighting ongoing political tensions.aljazeera.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 14Taiwan White Wolf leads lonely crusade to reunify with China - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureA figure known as "Taiwan White Wolf" is leading an effort to "reunify" Taiwan with China. This highlights an individual's significant, potentially controversial, role in cross-strait relations.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
POLITICSAug 14Taiwan’s ‘White Wolf’ leads lonely crusade to ‘reunify’ with ChinaTaipei is seeking to dissolve the China Unification Promotion Party over its alleged ties to Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 9Taiwan war drills showcased a new strike drone class that Ukraine used to smash Russia this yearTaiwan's war drills featured a new class of strike drones, which have been effectively used by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. This development highlights advancements in military technology and strategic defense.yahoo.com · United States
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