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Flags of Taiwan and U.S. are placed for a meeting.
DISPUTES

United States removes language from its website indicating a lack of support for Taiwan’s independence

The U.S. State Department has updated its website by removing a statement indicating its lack of support for Taiwan’s independence, a change that the Taiwanese government commended on Sunday as a sign of support for the island. The updated fact sheet on Taiwan maintains Washington’s stance against any unilateral changes from either Taiwan or China, which asserts sovereignty over the democratically governed island. In addition … Continue reading United States removes language from its website indicating a lack of support for Taiwan’s independence

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DEFENCE

China might have commenced the construction of the Type 004 supercarrier

Recent satellite imagery indicates that China might have initiated the construction of its latest nuclear-powered Type 004 super aircraft carrier. Observers have noted this possibility, although there are several inconsistencies between the images and the typical construction procedures for such vessels. The primary concern is that the images appear to depict a flight deck module, leading to speculation that this could merely be a test … Continue reading China might have commenced the construction of the Type 004 supercarrier

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DISPUTES

First US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait since Trump inauguration

Two U.S. Navy vessels navigated the strategically significant Taiwan Strait this week, marking the first operation of this kind since President Donald Trump assumed office last month. This move provoked a strong response from China, which asserted that the mission heightened security risks in the region. The U.S. Navy typically conducts transits through the strait approximately once a month, often accompanied by ships from allied … Continue reading First US Navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait since Trump inauguration

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DIPLOMACY

Taiwan sends officials to the U.S. to discuss potential tariffs under the Trump administration

Taiwan has dispatched officials to Washington to engage in discussions regarding potential tariffs that may be imposed by President Donald Trump, as stated by Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei on Saturday. Taiwan‘s technology sector, which includes the world’s leading contract chip manufacturer, TSMC, is bracing for the possibility that Trump may act on his threats to impose tariffs on imported chips. This follows his accusations during … Continue reading Taiwan sends officials to the U.S. to discuss potential tariffs under the Trump administration

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DIPLOMACY

Taiwan reports that South Africa has set a deadline of March for relocating its office from Pretoria

The South African government has set a deadline for Taiwan to move its de facto embassy from Pretoria by the end of March, according to the Taiwanese Foreign Ministry, which attributes this action to pressure from China. Since severing official diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1997, South Africa has maintained formal and strong ties exclusively with China, which considers the self-governing island as part of … Continue reading Taiwan reports that South Africa has set a deadline of March for relocating its office from Pretoria

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DISPUTES

China deploys an aircraft carrier along with 59 warships to a strategic region near Taiwan

Satellite imagery from January 31 indicates that the People’s Liberation Army Navy has stationed one aircraft carrier, one coast guard vessel, and 58 maritime militia ships in the vicinity of Pag-asa Island. This military presence is particularly significant due to the island’s strategic importance. Pag-asa Island, also referred to as Thitu Island, is a crucial component of the contested Spratly Archipelago and serves as a … Continue reading China deploys an aircraft carrier along with 59 warships to a strategic region near Taiwan

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at the State Department in Washington, U.S.
DIPLOMACY

Both allies and adversaries of the U.S. are preparing for a new ‘America First’ phase

Less than a day after U.S. President Donald Trump took office on Monday, newly appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged with foreign ministers from America’s key allies in the Indo-Pacific region, known as the “Quad,” which includes Australia, India, and Japan. This meeting coincided with the USS Carl Vinson completing its first significant training exercise of 2025 in waters near the Philippines. While there … Continue reading Both allies and adversaries of the U.S. are preparing for a new ‘America First’ phase

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DEFENCE

Taiwan will implement its new NASAMS Missile Systems to boost Taipei’s security

Taiwan has revealed plans to deploy its recently acquired, state-of-the-art National Advanced Surface-to-Air (NASAMS) in Northern Taiwan to safeguard the capital city, Taipei. According to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND), the new surface-to-air missile systems, procured from the United States, will be stationed in the Songshan District of Taipei and the Tamsui District of New Taipei to defend against potential aerial threats, as reported … Continue reading Taiwan will implement its new NASAMS Missile Systems to boost Taipei’s security

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President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy shake hands inside the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral ahead of a ceremony to mark its re-opening following the 2019 fire, in Paris, France.
DIPLOMACY

Trump’s foreign policy strategy encompasses the acquisition of Greenland and addressing the conflict in Ukraine

Republican President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intentions to acquire Greenland, end the conflict in Ukraine, and significantly reshape the U.S. relationship with NATO during his upcoming four-year term. Recently, he has also threatened to take control of the Panama Canal and impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico if they fail to address the influx of drugs and migrants into the United States. Below … Continue reading Trump’s foreign policy strategy encompasses the acquisition of Greenland and addressing the conflict in Ukraine

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A crew member works on the deck of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier during an earlier maritime exercise in the Philippine Sea.
DEFENCE

Philippines and the United States conduct collaborative maritime drills in the South China Sea

The Philippines and the United States conducted their fifth round of joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea, as reported by Manila’s armed forces on Sunday, a development likely to provoke China. According to a statement from the Philippine military, the “maritime cooperative activity” took place on Friday and Saturday, marking the first such exercise of the year and the fifth since the initiation … Continue reading Philippines and the United States conduct collaborative maritime drills in the South China Sea

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