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The U.S. approved the sale of fighter jet and other aircraft parts to Taiwan for $330 million on Thursday, marking the first such transaction since President Donald Trump took office in January, drawing thanks from Taipei and anger in Beijing.
Beijing warned President Donald Trump that the first U.S. arms sale to Taiwan under his second administration "gravely infringes" on China's sovereignty and interests and that it would take "all necessary measures" in response.
The likeliest scenario for 2026 is not a full-fledged conflict, but an increase in China’s political, economic and military pressure against Taiwan
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute “a survival-threatening situation” for Japan, drawing sharp criticisms from Beijing.
The U.S. Treasury and Taiwan's central bank on Friday said they agreed to continue close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange rate matters and both pledged to avoid manipulating the value of their currencies to gain a competitive advantage.
Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel despite criticism over the war in Gaza. Taiwan's foreign minister says Israel has shown support for Taiwan unmatched by other Middle Eastern countries.
This is the second wave of indictment of celebrities in a widening conscription evasion probe in Taiwan. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Tan Chuan-shao, a member of the New Party in Taiwan, outlined a three-step approach to peaceful reunification: People in Taiwan should acknowledge the reality that cross-Strait relations should not be shelved, foster open debate to broaden public understanding, and put forward Taiwan's own proposals on how to realize peaceful reunification.
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