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Japan denies report that Trump told PM not to provoke China on Taiwan
Tokyo (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. The row between Asia's two biggest economies began after Takaichi suggested this month that Tokyo could intervene militarily in any attack on self-ruled Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory. According to Beijing's foreign ministry, Chinese leader Xi Jinping pressed the issue in a phone call with Trump on ... read more |
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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 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
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 |
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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 
Taiwan coastguard faces China's might near frontline islandsKinmen, Taiwan (AFP) Nov 11, 2025 With a clear view of China's skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei. ... more 
Japan protests at Chinese diplomat threat over PM's Taiwan commentsTokyo (AFP) Nov 10, 2025 Tokyo said Monday it had lodged a protest over a Chinese diplomat's online threat of decapitation made after remarks on Taiwan by Japan's new prime minister. ... more
Trump says Xi understands 'consequences' if China invades TaiwanWest Palm Beach, US (AFP) Nov 2, 2025 President Donald Trump said Xi Jinping understands the consequences if China invades Taiwan, while refusing to specifically say the United States would defend the island, according to an extract of a CBS News interview broadcast Sunday. ... more |
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Taiwan's new opposition leader against defence spending hike
Taipei (AFP) Nov 1, 2025 Taiwan can't afford to hike its defence budget to more than three percent of GDP, the new leader of the democratic island's biggest opposition party told AFP, which could derail the government's spending plans. The Kuomintang party (KMT) controls parliament - and the government's purse strings - with the help of the Taiwan People's Party, and has close ties with China. Taiwan president Lai Ching-te, who leads the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), aims to boost defence spending to more than t ... read more 
Chinese defence minister seeks 'trust' with US but cautions over TaiwanKuala Lumpur (AFP) Oct 31, 2025 China and the United States should build "trust" in order to co-exist, Beijing's defence minister said on Friday, but cautioned Washington about its "words and deeds" on Taiwan. ... more |
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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. ... more
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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