China People's Congress
China defense budget grows 7.2% despite other 'belt-tightening'
Military spending outpaces GDP growth; Beijing keeps firm stance on Hong Kong and Taiwan
Taiwan tensions
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International relations
Sweden joining NATO bolsters Northern Europe's defense, ex-PM says
Carl Bildt adds that Ukraine accession to alliance is a question of 'when, not if'
International relations
China flexes maritime muscle with bigger, tougher coast guard ships
Navy-style operations raise alarm in Taiwan, Japan and Philippines
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan minister says 5 China Coast Guard ships sailed near Kinmen
Move follows death of Chinese fishermen who died fleeing Taiwan boats
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan and China spar over capsizing, inspections near Kinmen islands
Beijing's 'salami-slicing' tactics increase odds of accident escalating tensions
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan says China triggered a panic by boarding Kinmen tourist boat
Encounter near Taipei-controlled frontline islands likely to be first of many
Taiwan tensions
China says no banned areas around Taiwan islands after two killed
Taipei has defended the actions of its coast guard near Kinmen islands
Taiwan tensions
Two Chinese fishermen drown after chase with Taiwan's coast guard
China strongly condemns the deaths and calls for investigation
Indo-Pacific
Xi's playbook for China is different from what U.S. thinks, scholars say
Taiwan, tech and nuclear policies all related to domestic politics
Taiwan tensions
China courts Taiwan civil and business groups in unification push
Mainland's Taiwan affairs chief hosts back-to-back events with cultural and business leaders
Comment
China and Russia bolster disinformation arsenal with real facts
Stealth campaigns seek to manipulate public opinion in Taiwan and Ukraine
Taiwan elections
Taiwanese legislature picks populist China-leaning speaker
Election of Han Kuo-yu raises questions about defense spending to counter Beijing
Taiwan tensions
NATO chief warns 'Taiwan could be tomorrow' at Trump bastion
Stoltenberg defends value of alliance at Heritage Foundation
Politics
Japan to craft evacuation plans for islands near Taiwan
Effort intended to prepare for military emergency in East China Sea
Indo-Pacific
Tuvalu's pro-Taiwan leader loses seat in national election
Vote closely watched amid growing regional rivalry between U.S. and China
Politics
Tuvalu votes as election spotlights climate migration, Taiwan ties
Outcome could affect security deal with Australia and Pacific geopolitics
Taiwan tensions
Taiwan begins extended one-year conscription in response to China threat
670 recruits expected in first batch, will undergo more intense training
Taiwan tensions
Tuvalu's Taiwan ties under pressure as election looms
Island nation, looking for more financial support, may shift toward Beijing
Taiwan tensions
China military says U.S. destroyer in Taiwan Strait 'hyped' passage
Troops followed the USS John Finn; U.S. accused of recent 'provocative acts'
International relations
Japan lawmakers seek security talks with Taiwan and U.S.
Three-way dialogue to focus on cross-strait tensions after Lai's win
International relations
U.S. lawmakers seek closer ties with Taiwan's opposition parties
As hung parliament looms, delegation to visit island in show of support for democracy
Davos 2024
Taiwan is a 'powerful affirmation of democracy,' Blinken tells Davos
After rebuke from China, U.S. diplomat says cross-strait relations are concern for all
Opinion
Taiwan voters have given everyone a reason to be pleased
Each of the island's three contending parties can claim a victory
The Nikkei View
China must respect Taiwan's choice to maintain distance
Presidential election result reflects voters' desire to keep the status quo
Taiwan tensions
Nauru cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan after Lai election win
Pacific island's move leaves Taipei with just 12 formal allies