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Taiwan's parliament erupts over a massive $40 billion US arms purchase as ruling and opposition parties clash over China strategy. The debate reveals deeper questions about deterrence vs. diplomacy.

While Trump courts Xi Jinping with talk of 'decent peace,' Congress maintains bipartisan pressure on China and support for Taiwan. A subtle power struggle is reshaping US foreign policy.

Taiwan's KMT sends delegation to Beijing for dialogue with Chinese Communist Party, potentially setting stage for new leader Cheng Li-wun to meet Xi Jinping soon.

Taiwan's opposition proposes slashing a $40 billion defense budget to $13 billion and scrapping the T-Dome system, sparking fierce debate amid rising Chinese military pressure.

China's top general Zhang Youxia was purged despite being Xi's closest military ally. This removal of dissenting voices could reshape Taiwan invasion calculations.

Japanese PM Takaichi warns that failing to defend US forces in a Taiwan crisis would collapse the Japan-US alliance. What does this mean for regional security?

Taiwan launches its highest-level Joint Firepower Coordination Centre with US partnership to integrate asymmetric strike capabilities amid intensifying Chinese military threats.

China's unprecedented military purge reaches highest ranks as Zhang Youxia faces investigation. Short-term Taiwan invasion risk may decrease, but long-term dangers could intensify under Xi's consolidated control.

Taiwan President William Lai's refusal to attend impeachment hearings marks an unprecedented constitutional crisis as opposition parties pursue the first-ever impeachment of a sitting Taiwanese leader ahead of year-end elections.

The State Department's 2026-2030 strategic plan makes zero mentions of Taiwan, contrasting sharply with White House rhetoric. What does this silence signal about shifting US priorities?

Despite announcing ambitious 2050 net-zero goals, Taiwan's public pension funds score zero on sustainability metrics. This disconnect reveals deeper vulnerabilities in Asia's energy transition race.

A PLA surveillance drone has breached Taiwan-claimed airspace over Pratas Island in January 2026. Discover why this 'salami-slicing' move at the Bashi Channel matters.