#Taiwan

China launched 'Justice Mission 2025' military drills around Taiwan on Dec 29, 2025, following a massive $11.1B US arms deal. Analysis of the escalating blockade strategy.

Veteran reporter John Simpson warns of the 2026 Geopolitical Crisis. Analyzing the impact of Trump's isolationism, Putin's expansionism, and the 2027 Taiwan timeline.

A rare standoff between Chinese J-15 fighter jets and Japanese forces near the Miyako Strait reveals China's growing naval ambitions and the strategic role of its carrier fleet.

Taiwan's $37 billion defense spending package is frozen as the opposition-controlled legislature blocks the bill for the fourth time. Explore the political gridlock in Taipei.

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeast coast on Dec 27, 2025. Tremors were felt in Taipei, with no immediate reports of major damage.

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Taiwan's northeast coast on Dec 27, 2025. TSMC briefly evacuated staff as Taipei felt strong tremors. Get the full analysis.

US-China tensions flare as Washington announces a record $11.1B arms package for Taiwan. Experts fear this move may derail progress at the 2026 Trump-Xi summit.

Taiwan's legislature voted 60-51 on Dec 26, 2025, to begin impeachment against William Lai Ching-te following a fiscal dispute. A formal vote is set for May 19, 2026.

Taiwan's opposition parties KMT and TPP have launched a symbolic impeachment bid against President William Lai, deepening a legislative deadlock that threatens a $40bn defense bill.

China imposes sanctions and asset freezes on US defense firms like Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sales, escalating geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks.

China has sanctioned 20 US defense firms, including Northrop Grumman and Boeing, in retaliation for a proposed $10 billion+ arms sale to Taiwan.

The U.S. faces a backlog of over $20 billion in arms sales to Taiwan due to production capacity issues at defense contractors. The delays, affecting F-16V jets, raise concerns about security gaps.