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The US-Iran conflict triggers Taiwan's defense strategy debate as the island reassesses its air defense capabilities amid mounting pressure from Beijing and energy security concerns

Military experts question whether Taiwan's costly US weapons package can actually deter Chinese invasion, as opposition blocks defense budget in legislature.

A Chinese-funded film's attempt to rewrite Taiwan's most infamous political murder backfired spectacularly, revealing the limits of soft power in democratic societies.

Trump's unpredictable leadership style raises questions about Taiwan's strategic autonomy and the future of democratic alliances in an era of strongman politics.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te's rare use of 'mainland China' signals caution before the anticipated Xi-Trump summit. But does this linguistic shift reflect a real policy change?

Japan plans surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island, 110km from Taiwan, by fiscal 2030. What this $350B defense buildup means for regional power dynamics and defense contractors.

Taiwan risks losing US weapons packages for the first time due to legislative delays over a $40 billion defense budget, with deals expiring March 15th amid political deadlock.

China places 40 Japanese companies on export control lists over Taiwan remarks, signaling a new phase in economic weaponization. What does this mean for global supply chains?

China's PLA Navy tests its largest-ever 155mm naval gun designed for land attacks, potentially reshaping amphibious warfare capabilities in the Taiwan Strait

Taiwan seeks urgent clarification from Washington after Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariff powers, raising questions about existing trade exemptions as global commerce faces new uncertainty.

As Taiwan's parliament prepares to review a controversial $40 billion defense budget, President Trump's remarks about consulting Xi Jinping on arms sales give opposition parties new ammunition to reshape the bill.

The KMT challenges DPP strongholds in southern Taiwan as local elections become a proxy for cross-strait relations and the island's future direction ahead of 2028 presidential race.