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Donald Trump’s Taiwan Stance: Quiet but Strong

In January 2026, Taiwan readies for a tense year of defense planning as Washington signals a nuanced stance toward Beijing. Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te has urged greater military funding to bolster deterrence amid ongoing Chinese live-fire drills around the island. The United States has

The 30-second versionIn January 2026, Taiwan readies for a tense year of defense planning as Washington signals a nuanced stance toward Beijing.Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te has urged greater military funding to bolster deterrence amid ongoing Chinese live-fire drills around the island.The United States has
Editorial·Jan 6·2 min read
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Trump Downplays China’s Military Drills Near Taiwan

Late December 2025 saw China stage its largest live-fire drills around Taiwan in recent years, part of what observers call Justice Mission 2025. Beijing’s Eastern Theater Command said the exercises tested sea-air coordination and integrated containment across five zones around the Taiwan Strait, inc

The 30-second versionLate December 2025 saw China stage its largest live-fire drills around Taiwan in recent years, part of what observers call Justice Mission 2025.Beijing’s Eastern Theater Command said the exercises tested sea-air coordination and integrated containment across five zones around the Taiwan Strait, inc
Editorial·Dec 29·2 min read
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Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law

On a December day in Washington, President Donald Trump signed into law a Taiwan-related measure that Taiwan welcomed as a step toward closer ties, while Beijing warned of the broader implications for cross-Strait relations. The action, described by supporters as the Taiwan Assurance Implementation

The 30-second versionOn a December day in Washington, President Donald Trump signed into law a Taiwan-related measure that Taiwan welcomed as a step toward closer ties, while Beijing warned of the broader implications for cross-Strait relations.The action, described by supporters as the Taiwan Assurance Implementation
Editorial·Dec 2·2 min read
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Japan-China tensions: PM Sanae Takaichi speaks to Donald Trump; follows US President’s phone call with Xi Jinping

In Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with her shortly after his conversation with China’s Xi Jinping, and that the two leaders emphasized the strength of the Japan–U.S. alliance as tensions over Taiwan intensify. The White House confirmed that Trump spo

The 30-second versionIn Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that U.S.President Donald Trump spoke with her shortly after his conversation with China’s Xi Jinping, and that the two leaders emphasized the strength of the Japan–U.S.alliance as tensions over Taiwan intensify.
Editorial·Nov 25·2 min read
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