Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade

Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers ...

Taiwan eyes bigger military budget to counter China threat

With China ramping up its military posturing towards Taiwan, Taipei is preparing to boost its own combat readiness. Will the ...

Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait

China's military sometimes simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan shares intelligence ...

Taiwan’s President Warns That China’s Military Aggression Is Growing

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has said he intends to bring the democratic island of Taiwan under the rule of the Communist ...

Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military

President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms ...

Taiwan, Japan voice concern over Chinese military movements

Taiwan and Japan voiced concern on Friday over Chinese military activities in the region, after Reuters reported that Beijing ...

Taiwan flags Chinese military moves as strait tensions deepen

Taiwan’s intelligence official on Wednesday said that Chinese military aircraft have “stimulated attacks” on the foreign ...
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See the ship-killing missile that US Marines deployed to a hot spot near Taiwan

The NMESIS missile system is designed to deliver ground-based anti-ship capabilities.US Marine Corps photo by Maj. Nick Mannweiler, released US Marines stationed anti-ship missile launchers near ...
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Taiwan detects more Chinese military aircraft, vessels around island

Taiwan's defence ministry reported detecting 8 Chinese aircraft and 6 vessels on Tuesday, with 2 jets crossing the median ...
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Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Tours Military Bases Near Taiwan

Last week, Tokyo’s top defense official toured Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) and Coast Guard facilities across the ...
Los Angeles Times

Taiwan has been important to the U.S. Here’s why

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China considers it a part of the Chinese nation. The United States considers it a roadblock to further Chinese influence in Asia. No wonder, then, that Taiwan has long been a point of ...