Taiwan puts $40 billion toward building a defense dome and buying US weapons

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has announced a special $40 billion budget for arms purchases, including to build a Taiwan Dome, an air defense system with high-level detection and interception capabilities,

Taiwan Raises 2026 Growth Outlook as AI Boom Helps Exports

Gross domestic product is expected to expand 3.54% in 2026, according to a statement from the statistics bureau in Taipei on Friday. That compares with the previous forecast of 2.81% back in August. Exports were projected to grow 6.32% for the year, versus an earlier call of 2.19%.

Japan will pay 'painful price' if steps out of line over Taiwan, China military says

China's defence ministry said on Thursday that Japan will have to pay a "painful price" if it steps out of line over Taiwan, responding to Japanese plans to deploy missiles on an island some 100 km (62 miles) from Taiwan's coast.

Taiwan announces $40 billion budget for weapons purchases as U.S. pressures island to increase defense spending

The budget will be allocated over eight years as part of the island's strategy to deter a China's threats of invasion

The global AI race is supercharging Taiwan’s economy. But many don’t feel better off

For proof that an economy can thrive even under constant military threats from a powerful neighbor and amid US President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, look no further than Taiwan.

Trump, After Call With China’s Xi, Told Tokyo to Lower the Volume on Taiwan

Japan, a U.S. ally that had angered China on Taiwan, found the message worrying.

China criticizes Japan's plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan

The remarks come amid the two countries’ worst diplomatic crisis in years, after the Japanese prime minister said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo.

Exclusive-New Zealand navy ship made rare transit through Taiwan Strait this month

By Lucy Craymer, Greg Torode and Yimou Lee WELLINGTON/HONG KONG/TAIPEI (Reuters) -The New Zealand navy's largest ship, the oiler HMNZS Aotearoa, made a rare transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait earlier this month,
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Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Tours Military Bases Near Taiwan

Last week, Tokyo’s top defense official toured Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF) and Coast Guard facilities across the southwestern islands – including a base located 70 nautical miles away from Taiwan.

Warmed by Japan’s Support, Taiwan Takes Up Sushi Diplomacy

China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is everywhere on Taiwanese social media.

China move that could ‘paralyse’ globe as Xi Jinping urges return of Taiwan

When President Xi spoke on the phone with Donald Trump this week, he again pressed the case for Taiwan to be returned to China. The pair were speaking after the new Japanese prime minister, the firebrand Sanae Takaichi, warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could result in a military response from Tokyo.
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