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China opens probe into Taiwan lawmaker for 'separatist activities'
Beijing (AFP) Oct 28, 2025 China has opened a probe into Puma Shen, a prominent Taiwanese lawmaker it has previously sanctioned, for alleged criminal "separatist activities", authorities said Tuesday. Shen is an outspoken member of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which advocates for Taiwan's sovereignty. That has previously brought him into the crosshairs of Beijing, which considers Taiwan part of its own territory and has not ruled out using force to bring the self-ruled democratic island under its contro ... read more |
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Rubio rejects US abandoning Taiwan for China dealJerusalem (AFP) Oct 25, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected on Saturday the idea of abandoning Taiwan as part of a trade deal with China sought by President Donald Trump. ... more 
Trump says China 'doesn't want' to invade TaiwanWashington (AFP) Oct 20, 2025 US President Donald Trump voiced doubt Monday that China would invade Taiwan as he voiced confidence in his relationship with counterpart Xi Jinping, whom he will meet later this month. ... more 
Taiwan leader vows stronger air defences to counter 'enemy threats'Taipei (AFP) Oct 10, 2025 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed on Friday to speed up construction of a multi-layered air defence system as part of efforts to counter "enemy threats". ... more
China sanctions 14 foreign firms over Taiwan ties, national securityBeijing (AFP) Oct 9, 2025 Beijing sanctioned on Thursday 14 overseas entities, including defence contractors and intelligence firms, accusing them of harming national security and aiding Taiwan. ... more |
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Taiwan plans $18 bn for 'resilience' to tariffs, China Taipei (AFP) Sept 11, 2025 Taiwan's government plans to spend $18 billion on strengthening the island's "resilience", including helping industries hit by US tariffs and boosting its defences against Chinese threats, the cabinet said Thursday. ... more
Beijing sanctions Japan lawmaker for remarks on Taiwan, islandsBeijing (AFP) Sept 8, 2025 China on Monday announced its first ever sanctions against an individual Japanese lawmaker, targeting China-born Hei Seki for "spreading fallacies" on issues such as Taiwan, Hong Kong and disputed islands, prompting a protest from Tokyo. ... more 
US senator says Taiwan, United States the 'best of friends'Taipei (AFP) Aug 29, 2025 The head of the US Senate armed services committee said Friday he was determined the United States and Taiwan remain "the best of friends", during a trip to the democratic island claimed by China. ... more 
Taiwan's Lai sets defence spending target at 5% of GDPTaipei (AFP) Aug 22, 2025 Taiwan's government aims to increase defence spending to five percent of GDP by 2030, President Lai Ching-te said Friday, as the United States pushes Taipei to invest more in its own security. ... more
Taiwan plans defence budget increase to over 3% of GDPTaipei (AFP) Aug 21, 2025 Taiwan's government plans to increase its 2026 defence budget to more than three percent of GDP, the premier said Thursday, as it faces US pressure to invest more in its own protection. Tai ... more |
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Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan war
Manila (AFP) Aug 11, 2025 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos warned Monday that his country would be dragged "kicking and screaming" into any war over Taiwan, but must prepare for it. China considers self-ruled Taiwan, Manila's closest neighbour to the north, to be part of its territory and has threatened to seize it by force. "If there's a war over this it is near us. What are we supposed to do?" Marcos told a news conference, adding: "We can't ignore it." "So inevitably, despite our fervent wish to avoid any con ... read more
China accuses Taiwan of forcing its people to be 'cannon fodder'Beijing (AFP) July 30, 2025 China's military accused Taiwan on Wednesday of forcing its people to become cannon fodder as it raged against recent drills by the island's armed forces. ... more |
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Taiwan says President Lai not blocked from US stopover Taipei (AFP) July 29, 2025 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has not been blocked from visiting the United States, Taipei's foreign ministry said Tuesday, insisting he has no plans to travel overseas "in the near future". ... more
Taiwan says President Lai not blocked from US stopoverTaipei (AFP) July 29, 2025 Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has not been blocked from visiting the United States, Taipei's foreign ministry said Tuesday, insisting he has no plans to travel overseas "in the near future". ... more
Taiwanese voters reject attempt to recall opposition lawmakersTaipei (AFP) July 26, 2025 Taiwanese voters rejected an attempt to oust 24 opposition lawmakers on Saturday, an official tally showed, dealing a blow to President Lai Ching-te's party and its hopes for taking control of parliament. ... more
Taiwan's opposition protests ahead of recall voteTaipei (AFP) July 25, 2025 Taiwan's main opposition will protest on Friday ahead of unprecedented recall elections targeting its lawmakers that could tip the balance of power to President Lai Ching-te's party. ... more
Taipei holds air raid drill to prepare for Chinese attack; US says Taiwan president transit routineTaipei (AFP) July 17, 2025 Taipei came to a brief standstill on Thursday when air raid sirens forced people off the streets and into underground shelters in a rehearsal for a Chinese attack. ... more |
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