- February 18th, 2026
Japan’s political landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation following a historic landslide victory by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in last week’s parliamentary elections. For the first time since its founding in 1955, the...
China and Japan traded sharp words over Taiwan and wartime history this week, exposing once again the deep mistrust that continues to shape relations between Asia’s two largest economies. Tokyo lodged what it described as a “stern demarche” with Beijing...
Taiwanese President Lai Ching‑te has issued a stark warning that, if China were to annex Taiwan, neighboring countries such as Japan and the Philippines would likely become Beijing’s next strategic targets — a development he says would seriously destabilize the...
Taiwan’s military has staged a coastal defence exercise simulating the repulsion of a Chinese amphibious assault, integrating shore-launched missiles, attack drones and fast missile-armed patrol boats, according to Reuters. The drill was conducted at a beach inside the Zuoying naval...
Taiwan on Jan. 29 completed the maiden underwater sea trial of its first domestically developed submarine, marking a major milestone in a long-delayed programme aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy and safeguarding vital sea lanes in the event...
Taiwan’s air force showcased its ability to rapidly resupply and return its most advanced F-16 fighter jets to the skies during a readiness drill on Wednesday (Jan. 28), highlighting the military’s focus on combat-oriented training. The drill comes amid almost...
Taipei is closely monitoring what it described as “abnormal” changes in China’s military leadership following the investigation of one of Beijing’s most senior generals, with Taiwan’s defence minister emphasizing that the island will not lower its guard amid persistent threats....
Taiwan has reached a significant trade agreement with the United States, securing a 15% tariff rate with no additional fees for its automotive and wood furniture industries, and zero tariffs on certain aerospace components. The deal, hailed by Taiwan’s Prime...
Taiwan is positioning itself to become a strategic partner with the United States in artificial intelligence (AI), following a landmark trade and investment agreement designed to bolster technology collaboration and semiconductor production, Taiwan Vice Premier Cheng Li-chiun said Friday. The...
China has begun applying fresh economic pressure on Japan in a move widely seen as a test of US President Donald Trump’s willingness to stand firmly behind Washington’s closest ally in Asia, months after Trump claimed he had “solved” the...
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