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China expert mocks Taiwan's HIMARS as 'porcupine in a glass box'
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 03, 2026 Taiwan's acquisition of US-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) has drawn a sharp rebuke from a mainland military strategist, who likens the systems to "a porcupine trapped in a one-way glass box" on an island that offers little room to maneuver or hide. The metaphor underscores an emerging line of criticism from Chinese analysts that questions the value of high-profile, road-mobile rocket launchers operating under the intense surveillance and firepower the People's Liberation Army (PLA) ... read more |
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China says live-fire drills around Taiwan 'completed successfully'Beijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2025 China "successfully completed" military drills around Taiwan that included live-fire exercises aimed at simulating a blockade of key ports and assaults on maritime targets, its military said on Wednesday. ... more 
Taiwan's president vows to defend sovereignty after China drillsTaipei (AFP) Jan 1, 2026 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed on Thursday to defend the democratic island's sovereignty in a New Year's speech, after China carried out military drills. ... more 
China announces 'major' military drills around TaiwanBeijing (AFP) Dec 29, 2025 China announced "major" military exercises around Taiwan on Monday, saying it would conduct live-fire drills the following day across five zones in waters and airspace near the island. ... more 
China sanctions 20 US firms over Taiwan arms salesBeijing (AFP) Dec 27, 2025 China has announced fresh sanctions on 20 US defence firms, including a Boeing branch, over Washington's latest arms sales to Taiwan, the island Beijing claims. ... more |
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Japan denies report that Trump told PM not to provoke China on TaiwanTokyo (AFP) Nov 27, 2025 Japan denied on Thursday a Wall Street Journal report that said US President Donald Trump had advised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan's sovereignty. ... more
Taiwan's president to propose $40 bn in extra defence spendingTaipei (AFP) Nov 26, 2025 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said his government will propose $40 billion in additional defence spending over several years, as the democratic island seeks to deter a potential Chinese invasion. ... more
China's Xi pushes Taiwan issue in call with TrumpBeijing (AFP) Nov 25, 2025 Chinese leader Xi Jinping pressed the ever-sensitive issue of Taiwan in a phone call Monday with US President Donald Trump, as he stressed the need to build on a fragile trade truce between the two superpowers. ... more 
Taiwan issues 'crisis' guide on preparing for disasters, Chinese attackTaipei (AFP) Nov 21, 2025 Taipei resident Jay Tsai hopes he never needs the crisis guide Taiwan is handing out to millions of households across the island, which faces threats of natural disasters and a Chinese invasion. ... more
Taiwan president lunches on sushi in support of Japan; Taiwan charges 7 with spyingTaipei (AFP) Nov 20, 2025 Images of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te holding a plate of sushi were posted on social media on Thursday in a show of support for Tokyo after reports that China will halt Japanese seafood imports. ... more |
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Taiwan says China 'severely' impacting regional peace in Japan spat
Taipei (AFP) Nov 17, 2025 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said Monday that China had "severely" impacted regional peace in its row with Japan, which was sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. Lai called on Beijing to "show restraint, act like a major power, and not become the troublemaker" in the Asia-Pacific region, where peace and stability have been "severely impacted". The diplomatic feud between China and Japan was ignited by Takaichi's suggestion that Tokyo could intervene militaril ... read more
Japan-China spat over Taiwan comments sinks tourism stocksTokyo (AFP) Nov 17, 2025 Japanese tourism and retail shares dived on Monday after China warned its citizens to avoid the tourist hotspot in a spat over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan. ... more |
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US approves first military sale to Taiwan since Trump's returnTaipei (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 The United States has approved $330 million-worth of parts and components in its first military sale to Taiwan since US President Donald Trump's return to office, the island's foreign ministry said Friday. ... more
Demarches and decapitation: Japan and China's Taiwan spatTokyo (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Japan and China's long-testy relations have worsened in recent days following comments by new premier Sanae Takaichi about a possible attack by Beijing on Taiwan. ... more
Japan says Taiwan stance 'unchanged'; China summons Japan ambassadorTokyo (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Japan said Friday that its position on Taiwan has not changed, amid a spat with Beijing following comments from hawkish new premier Sanae Takaichi about a possible attack by China on the self-ruled island. ... more 
Chinese police issue bounties on Taiwanese influencersBeijing (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 Chinese police on Thursday offered bounties of up to $35,000 for help arresting Taiwanese influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan on allegations that the pair disseminated "anti-China" content online. ... more 
Taiwan says not 'overly worried' about Trump-Xi talksTaipei (AFP) Nov 12, 2025 Taiwan's top diplomat expressed confidence on Wednesday that future talks between US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping would not "sacrifice" the democratic island's interests. ... more |
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