China’s Coast Guard Patrols Push Pressure East of Taiwan
A September 3 Chinese coast guard patrol east of Taiwan shows how Beijing is extending maritime pressure beyond the Taiwan Strait and testing regional responses.
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Japanese lawmakers press for closer Taiwan security and technology ties
Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan urged closer security, technology and supply-chain cooperation, but proposed laws remain ideas, not Japanese policy.
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Taiwan’s Record August Exports Show Diversification, Not Decoupling
Taiwan’s record August exports widened links with the U.S., ASEAN, Japan and Europe, but China and Hong Kong also reached a monthly trade high.
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Kiribati Advances Bill to Lock China Recognition Into Constitution
Kiribati’s Parliament advanced a bill that could block official ties with Taiwan, but a two-thirds second-reading vote and presidential assent are still required.
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Taiwan’s Proposed 2027 Defense Budget Crosses NT$1 Trillion
Taiwan’s Cabinet approved a proposed NT$1.1225 trillion defense allocation for 2027, but lawmakers can still cut, freeze, amend or delay it.
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Typhoon Bavi Makes Landfall in China on July 11 After Affecting Japan and Taiwan
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang province on July 11 after bringing strong winds and rain to Japan’s southern islands and Taiwan. More than 1.7 million people were evacuated in Zhejiang, while Taiwan lifted its land and sea warnings the next day.
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Japan Says China’s July 7 Ballistic-Missile Launch Is a Serious Security Concern
Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi said Chinese military activity, including a July 7 ballistic-missile launch, poses a serious concern for Japan and the international community.
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North Korea Launches Missile Ahead of U.S.-South Korea Drills as Taiwan Tests Defense Readiness
North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea on Aug. 6, days before expected U.S.-South Korea military exercises. Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang drills the day before.
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Taiwan’s Defense Ministry Will Test Relocating Weapons Production During August War Games
Taiwan will use its Han Kuang exercises to test moving weapons-production lines and converting civilian factories if a Chinese attack disrupts supply hubs.
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Taiwan Begins Han Kuang 42 Drills to Test Invasion Response and Communications Resilience
Taiwan began the live-force phase of its Han Kuang 42 exercises on Aug. 5, testing military and civilian responses to simulated Chinese invasion scenarios, gray-zone pressure and mobile-network disruption.
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Typhoon Bavi moves toward China after battering Taiwan and Japan
Typhoon Bavi prompted sheltering, sandbagging and crop-protection efforts in Taiwan and Japan as China prepared for the storm’s possible arrival.
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Taiwan Begins Han Kuang 42 Drills With Civilian Readiness Tests
Taiwan’s Han Kuang 42 drills run through August 14 and test military readiness, arms-production relocation, sea routes, communications and civilian response.
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Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for 3 Southeast Asian Partners
Taiwan extended 14-day visa-exempt entry for Thai, Bruneian and Philippine passport holders through July 31, 2027, supporting regional travel and ties.