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Taiwan opposition chief leaves for China 'peace' mission, minister details warship deployments

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun arrives to speak to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wun arrives to speak to the media ahead of her trip to China, in Taipei, Taiwan April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan opposition leader to visit China as Beijing ramps up ‘reunification’ push

FILE PHOTO: Cheng Li-wun, the chairwoman of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang attends an event in Taipei, Taiwan March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Cheng Li-wun, the chairwoman of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang attends an event in Taipei, Taiwan March 12, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $3.1b in weapons buying, training

FILE PHOTO: A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicle is on display during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicle is on display during an annual military exercise ahead of Lunar New Year in Taichung, Taiwan, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Look at Hong Kong and don't be naive about China, US senator says on Taiwan trip

Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) attend a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) attend a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ann Wang

On Taipei visit, US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $51.5 billion defence budget

Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu and the US delegation pose with Director of the American Institute in Taiwan Raymond Greene as they attend a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 30, 2026.
Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu and the US delegation pose with Director of the American Institute in Taiwan Raymond Greene as they attend a press conference at the Presidential Office Building in Taipei, Taiwan, on March 30, 2026.

China poses pressing threat; deterrence needed to avert invasion, Taiwan says

Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo inspects reservists during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo inspects reservists during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights returning after unusual absence

Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022.
Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022.

Booming Taiwan can well afford more military spending, president says

President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan will use AI to establish a real-time defence system while promoting its defence industry.
President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan will use AI to establish a real-time defence system while promoting its defence industry.

Taiwan Parliament authorises government to sign stalled US arms deals

A demonstrator holds flags of Taiwan and the United States in California, U.S., January 14, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam
A demonstrator holds flags of Taiwan and the United States in California, U.S., January 14, 2017. REUTERS/Stephen Lam

Taiwan parties agree government can sign stalled agreements on US arms deals

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holding a press conference on the special defence budget on Feb 11.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holding a press conference on the special defence budget on Feb 11.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.