US Intelligence Says China Invasion of Taiwan Unlikely in 2026 as Trump Postpones Xi Meeting
Annual threat assessment finds Beijing prefers peaceful unification as Taiwan defense spending debate continues and military confidence wavers
Articles tagged "Taiwan"
Xi Jinping Purges Top PLA Officers as US Deemphasizes China Threat in New Defense Strategy
Central Military Commission reduced to two members as China's military modernization continues while Washington downgrades Taiwan in latest national defense strategy
By WarEcho Correspondent
Taiwan Approves Record Defense Budget Increase
Taiwan legislature approves 25% defense budget increase amid escalating Chinese military pressure
By Defense Correspondent
G7 Issues Strongest Taiwan Support Statement Yet
G7 nations issue unprecedented statement supporting Taiwan's security and democracy
By International Reporter
2024 Year-End Assessment: Record Chinese Military Pressure on Taiwan
Annual review shows unprecedented escalation in Chinese military activities around Taiwan
By Defense Intelligence
US Approves $2 Billion Taiwan Weapons Package
Biden administration approves largest Taiwan arms sale including advanced missile systems
By Pentagon Reporter
Taiwan Unveils First Indigenous Submarine
Taiwan launches first domestically-built submarine enhancing asymmetric defense capabilities
By Admiral Chen Wei
Xi Jinping Secures Third Term, Vows Taiwan Reunification
Xi Jinping consolidates power for unprecedented third term with Taiwan reunification as priority
By Lisa Zhang
Hong Kong Protests Boost Taiwan Independence Sentiment
Hong Kong's extradition bill protests dramatically shift Taiwan public opinion against China
By Rachel Lin
Xi Jinping Delivers Tough Reunification Speech
Chinese leader delivers forceful speech on Taiwan reunification using One Country Two Systems
By Emma Zhang
China Passes Anti-Secession Law Targeting Taiwan
China's National People's Congress passes law authorizing military force to prevent Taiwan independence
By Zhang Wei
Chen Shui-bian's Inauguration Marks Historic Power Transfer
First opposition party victory in Taiwan presidential election demonstrates democratic maturation
By Alice Wang
Lee Teng-hui's Cornell Visit Triggers Major Crisis
President Lee's unofficial visit to Cornell University prompts China's massive military response
By Michael Thompson
Taiwan Ends 43-Year Period of National Mobilization
President Lee Teng-hui formally ends the Period of National Mobilization, completing Taiwan's democratic transition
By David Chen
Tiananmen Square Protests Reshape Taiwan's China Policy
Pro-democracy protests in Beijing dramatically shift Taiwan's perception of mainland China and reunification prospects
By Susan Liu
Taiwan Launches Indigenous Defense Fighter Program
Taiwan begins ambitious indigenous fighter aircraft program to overcome arms sales restrictions
By Colonel James Liu
Hong Kong Handover Agreement Alarms Taiwan
Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong introduces 'One Country, Two Systems' model targeting Taiwan
By Jennifer Wong
Reagan Administration Signs August 17 Communiqué Limiting Taiwan Arms
US agrees to gradually reduce arms sales to Taiwan in joint communiqué with China
By Robert Chen
US Congress Debates Taiwan Relations Act Framework
US Congress begins crafting Taiwan Relations Act to maintain unofficial relations after diplomatic recognition shift
By Patricia Miller
Carter Announces US Recognition of Beijing, Stunning Taiwan
President Carter's surprise announcement of US diplomatic recognition of Beijing devastates Taiwan government
By Sarah Johnson
Fall of Saigon Raises Taiwan Security Concerns
Communist victory in Vietnam triggers alarm in Taiwan about US commitment to defending anti-communist allies
By Michael Chang
Oil Crisis Exposes Taiwan's Economic Vulnerability
OPEC oil embargo reveals Taiwan's energy dependence as diplomatic isolation limits crisis response options
By David Wu
Ping-Pong Diplomacy Shocks Taiwan Government
Taiwan expresses alarm as US table tennis team visits Beijing, signaling dramatic shift in American China policy
By Lisa Chen
Taiwan-Based U-2 Spy Flights Over Mainland China Begin
CIA begins operating U-2 reconnaissance aircraft from Taiwan to monitor Chinese nuclear and military developments
By Robert Hayes
Taiwan Launches Secret 'Project National Glory' for Mainland Invasion
Republic of China initiates classified military project to prepare for large-scale invasion of mainland China
By Chen Li Ming
Taiwan Begins Comprehensive Land Reform Program
Nationalist government launches radical land redistribution to consolidate rural support and modernize agriculture
By Wang Ming Dao
Chiang Kai-shek Evacuates Gold Reserves to Taiwan
Nationalist government transfers China's gold reserves to Taiwan as communist forces advance
By Li Wei Chen
KMT Forces Complete Retreat to Taiwan as Communist Victory Looms
Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist forces establish government-in-exile on Taiwan as Communist forces prepare final assault on remaining mainland positions
By Historical Analysis Desk