Taiwan

Why the US Should Ditch Strategic Ambiguity Toward Taiwan

The military threat from China to Taiwan is becoming more visible, and clinging to a policy of strategic ambiguity could be harmful to US national interests.

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China’s Taiwan Jet Incursions at Second-Highest Level in November

Chinese warplanes made 159 incursions into Taiwan's air defense zone in November according to AFP's database.

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SAIC Wins Taiwanese MK-48 Torpedo Modification Contract

SAIC has been awarded a $123 million contract to modify the Taiwanese Navy’s MK-48 Mod 7 torpedoes.

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Japan Defense Ministry Seeks Record $6.7 Bn Extra Budget

Japan's defense ministry is seeking a record $6.7 billion additional spending this financial year to speed up purchases of military equipment.

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Second US Delegation Visits Taiwan This Month

A group of US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan, the second such delegation this month.

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US Warship Transits Taiwan Strait After Biden-Xi Summit

A US warship sailed through the strait separating Taiwan and China, the navy said.

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Taiwan Begins Indigenous Submarine Construction

The Taiwanese navy held a keel-laying ceremony for its first indigenous submarine this week, a year after the eight-vessel project was launched.

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Taiwan Deploys First Advanced F-16V Fighter Squadron

Taiwan held a ceremony to commission the first squadron of its most advanced F-16 fighter.

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China’s Xi Warns of ‘Cold War-Era’ Tensions in Asia-Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned against a return to Cold War-era tensions in the Asia-Pacific, urging greater cooperation on pandemic recovery and climate change.

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GOP Senators Push Annual $2 Billion in Military Aid for Taiwan

US Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to provide Taiwan with $2 billion in yearly aid to bolster the island’s defensive capabilities.

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