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NATO Chief Warns Of China’s Military Buildup, Rising Threat Over Taiwan

24 Jun 2025

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has cautioned that China's fast-growing military capabilities are a real threat to local and world security, and most importantly with regard to Taiwan. Addressing before a NATO summit in The Hague, Rutte indicated that China's "massive military buildup" has heightened the danger of conflict within...

China and US Raise Military Stakes in Pacific Amid Taiwan Crisis

28 May 2025

Tensions over Taiwan have risen sharply as China intensifies its military pressure on the island. Unlike previous years when it used force sporadically, China's military—particularly the People’s Liberation Army (PLA)—now maintains continuous operations targeting Taiwan. The PLA operates with growing speed and coordination, ranging from psychological warfare to full-scale combat...

China-Taiwan Standoff: A Ticking Time Bomb Or Just Political Posturing? | TDG Explainer

22 Mar 2025

The roots of the China-Taiwan divide trace back to the Chinese Civil War (1927–1949), fought between the Nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) and the Communist Party of China (CPC). After the CPC's victory in 1949, the KMT retreated to Taiwan, establishing the Republic of China (ROC) government there. Since then, Taiwan has...

Missing Taiwanese Man Confirmed in Chinese Custody After 10 Months, Report Reveals

12 Jan 2025

The Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) has confirmed that a 19-year-old Taiwanese man from Changhua County, identified as Huang, who had been missing for 10 months, is currently detained by Chinese public security authorities, according to the Taipei Times. Huang was reported missing in March 2024, and SEF Secretary-General Luo Wen-jia...

China Imposed New Restrictions on Tibetan Children’s Culture and Religion

03 Jan 2025

Chinese authorities have recently introduced strict measures that limit the cultural and religious freedoms of Tibetan children, coinciding with the winter school break, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA). These regulations, which took effect on December 30, aim to diminish the use of the Tibetan language and restrict engagement...

China To Conduct Military Exercises Near Taiwan Amid President Lai’s Visit To Pacific: Report

28 Nov 2024

China is expected to conduct military exercises near Taiwan in response to Taiwanese President William Lai's upcoming trip to the Pacific and his rumored transit stops in the United States, according to assessments from Taiwanese and regional security officials. The drills, likely to take place during or shortly after Lai's...

EU Expresses Concerns Over Chinese Aggression Towards Taiwan

02 Nov 2024

In a recent report, the European Commission expressed concerns about China's aggressive posture towards Taiwan and recommended that the EU enhance exchanges with Taipei, as reported by the Taipei Times on Friday. The report, titled "Safer Together: Strengthening Europe's Civilian and Military Preparedness and Readiness," evaluates the geopolitical challenges facing...

China Seeks ‘Academic Integration’ With Taiwan, Recruits Young Talent: MAC Report

02 Nov 2024

China is actively recruiting young Taiwanese academics to promote "academic integration with Taiwan" and gain a leading edge in research and technology, according to a recent report commissioned by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), as reported by the Taipei Times. The report, titled "On Taiwanese Citizens Teaching in China in...

Taiwan’s President Dares China: Reclaim Russian Land Before Targeting Taiwan

02 Sep 2024

Historical Context and Taiwan's Position Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called into question China's territorial integrity claims over Taiwan, suggesting that if China were truly concerned about reclaiming lost territory, it would also seek the return of land ceded to Russia in the 19th century. Lai made these remarks during...

Taiwan Demonstrates Missile Capabilities Amid Rising Tensions With China

20 Aug 2024

Taiwan displayed its missile capabilities on Tuesday, conducting live-fire tests of surface-to-air missiles at a remote site on the island's southeastern coast. This demonstration took place at the Jiupeng base in Pingtung County, a significant test location for the island's defense systems. During the drills, Taiwan’s military launched both US-made...

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