Politics News in Taiwan

Taiwan approves $7 billion drone budget

Taiwan’s legislature approved a plan to spend more than $7 billion on drones over the next six years, part of the island’s push to deter a potential attack from China.

Taïwan | Un budget de 7,6 milliards de dollars pour des drones militaires

Les députés taïwanais ont approuvé jeudi un budget de 7,6 milliards de dollars américains destiné à la fabrication locale de drones, Taipei cherchant à renforcer ses défenses fa...

Kiribati considers constitutional change to cement diplomatic recognition of China

Kiribati could be on the brink of amending its constitution to stop future governments from switching diplomatic recognition back to Taiwan.

So-called 'English teachers' at Taiwan's big war games are an open secret — US military help is getting harder to hide

It's an open secret in Taiwan that the US is advising its troops closely. This year, Taipei addressed that elephant in the room.

Taiwan Indicts Conspirators In Illegal Nvidia Shipments

Taiwan’s Nvidia smuggling indictments highlight intensifying U.S.-China competition over advanced AI chips and domestic alternatives.

Should Taiwan be worried after Trump drops support for South Korea?

Last week, Trump walked back a key element of America’s security commitment to the Indo-Pacific.

Silencing TaiwanPlus would weaken the island democracy

The KMT's plan to slash the news channel's budget would hinder Taiwan's ability to counter disinformation and tell its own story.

Darline Graham insists voters aren’t concerned about Taiwan: ‘Worried about the price of groceries’

Sen. Darline Graham insisted that voters aren't fazed by her stumble over a debate question about Taiwan and are more focused on affordability, which is her priority.

Taiwan unveils Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile specs in push for US$1.13 billion funding

Taiwan’s top weapons developer has unveiled details of its Chiang Kung, or Strong Bow, anti-ballistic missile system as it seeks legislative funding for mass production to stren...

Taiwan opens up about U.S. security cooperation ahead of Xi-Trump summit

Despite fears that the U.S. president could turn his back on Taipei, the island's leaders have been putting out a consistent message: the relationship is on solid ground.

Taiwan Tracks Chinese Military Activity As 7 PLAN Vessels Detected Around Island

Taiwan president touts peace through strength on China battle anniversary

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te marked the 68th anniversary of the 1958 clash with Chinese forces, known as the start of the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis.

Peace through strength, Taiwan president says on China battle anniversary

Quand des nationalistes imposent leur censure au cinéma chinois

Le gouvernement chinois a annulé à la dernière minute, fin juillet, la sortie du film le plus cher de l’année. La bataille de Penghu raconte la conquête de Taïwan par les Qing, ...

Taiwan plans record defense budget

China, which regards the island as a renegade province, has increasingly deployed its military close to Taiwan.

China's PLA used drones to send gold bars, US$100 notes in a bizarre 'wartime financial support' drill

Chinese troops rehearsed handling gold bars and multiple currencies, including Taiwanese dollars, in a drill raising questions about authenticity and intent.

Darline Graham defends Taiwan flub, cites voters' other concerns: 'I don't speak politician'

DARLINE GRAHAM defends debate flub: "I don't speak politician. I was just honest."

Worried About America, Taiwan Proposes Massive Military Budget Increase

President Donald Trump’s recent scaling back of military exercises with South Korea has sent shockwaves through Asia—and led US regional allies to invest more in their own defen...

Taiwan proposes record US$35b defence budget for 2027 as PLA’s pressure grows

Taiwan has unveiled a record NT$1.12 trillion (US$35 billion) defence budget for 2027, with sharp increases in spending on weapons, ammunition and military operations amid growi...

Taiwan proposes a record $35B defense budget for 2027 as China's military pressure grows

Taiwan's government on Thursday proposed a record-high defense budget of 1.12 trillion Taiwan dollars ($35 billion) for next year, signaling intensifying efforts to deter China'...