Taiwan’s divided politics undermine defense resolve as Trump returns
Hours after Donald Trump’s chilly inauguration in Washington, Taiwan’s parliament voted to freeze billions of dollars in ...
The Washington Post19d
Taiwan may cut its defense budget, just as Trump returns
Taiwan is entering a period of political upheaval that could hinder its combat readiness amid intensifying military intimidation from China — just as Donald Trump, who has previously questioned ...
East Asia Forum1d
Taiwan’s economic growth prevails despite China’s military intimidation
Economic growth is crucial to counterbalance the impact of Taiwan’s uneven industrial development on social inequality and ...
朝日新聞社1y
Taiwan civil defense handbook includes tips on identifying Chinese soldiers
TAIPEI--Taiwan’s military released an updated civil defense handbook on Tuesday that for the first time includes a section on how to tell the difference between Chinese and Taiwanese soldiers ...
朝日新聞社3y
Taiwan defense spend to outpace GDP growth as China threat rises
TAIPEI--Taiwan’s defense spending will rise 7.7% next year, outpacing expected economic growth, the cabinet said on Thursday, as the island adds more fighter jets and missiles to strengthen ...
Newsday29d
Taiwan holds military drills as concerns rise over possible defense budget cut
HSINCHU, Taiwan — Taiwan began three days of military drills on Tuesday as concerns rose over potential cuts to the defense budget due to legislative wrangling between the island's two major ...
CNN11d
Taiwan’s divided politics undermine defense resolve as Trump returns
Days before Trump took office, Taiwan’s defense ministry made a rare acknowledgement that Washington had signed a two-year agreement to train Taiwanese soldiers at a naval base on the island ...