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Ten events that defined Taiwan’s politics and security in 2025

Ten events that defined Taiwan’s politics and security in 2025

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China's war games edge toward Taiwan’s red line

China's war games edge toward Taiwan’s red line

With little warning, China carried outlive-fire drills around Taiwan, disrupting air and sea traffic

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Richard Hu

Richard Hu

Deputy Director , Taiwan Center for Security Studies

The M503 Air Route and Taiwan Strait Security Controversies

On 6 July 2025, China’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) unilaterally announced the activation of the W121 connecting route to the M503 air corridor. Shortly thereafter, Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs O

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The M503 Air Route and Taiwan Strait Security Controversies
Taiwan’s Economic Affairs Minister tours Europe to deepen trade, semiconductor resilience, and supply-chain ties

Taiwan’s Economic Affairs Minister tours Europe to deepen trade, semiconductor resilience, and supply-chain ties

Taiwan'sMinister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫) concluded a high-level visit to Europe in

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Classified ‘Overmatch’ report highlights US military vulnerabilities amid rising Chinese capabilities

Classified ‘Overmatch’ report highlights US military vulnerabilities amid rising Chinese capabilities

A New York Times editorial cited a classified USreport warning that Washingtoncould lose a war with

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President Lai talks Taiwan's identity, sovereignty at democracy forum

President Lai talks Taiwan's identity, sovereignty at democracy forum

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) chose not to chang

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Trump’s 2025 National Security Strategy tiptoes on Taiwan, emphasizes deterrence

Trump’s 2025 National Security Strategy tiptoes on Taiwan, emphasizes deterrence

The US 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) statesthat deterring a conflict overTaiwan is a priorit

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Taiwan’s foreign minister spotlights European ties at Taipei winter festival
Taiwan’s foreign minister spotlights European ties at Taipei winter festival

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) attended the Taipei European Winter Festival in Xinyi

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China accuses Japan’s PM Takaichi of dodging question on Taiwan sovereignty
China accuses Japan’s PM Takaichi of dodging question on Taiwan sovereignty

China’s foreign ministry accused Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of being evasive about Japan

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Taiwan rolls out new civil defense handbook as China threat grows
Taiwan rolls out new civil defense handbook as China threat grows

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND)published anew edition of its civil defense handbook to h

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Taiwan in 'race against time' to build defenses against China's military threat
Taiwan in 'race against time' to build defenses against China's military threat

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te (賴清德)statedat a pressconference that China hopesto be ready to attac

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China's Fujian aircraft carrier has Achilles' heels, say experts
China's Fujian aircraft carrier has Achilles' heels, say experts

China’s commissioning of the Fujian aircraft carriersignals a significant escalation in Beijing’s pu

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Beijing stresses Taiwan position to Trump amid spiking tensions with Japan
Beijing stresses Taiwan position to Trump amid spiking tensions with Japan

US President Donald Trumpand Chinese PresidentXi Jinping(習近平)held a phone call onNovember 24.China’s

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Taiwan commits to sustainability despite COP30, UN exclusion
Taiwan commits to sustainability despite COP30, UN exclusion

Despite being barred from formally participating in COP30 in Belém, Brazil,in November,Taiwan contin

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How to influence Taiwan LIVE: China’s United Front 101
How to influence Taiwan LIVE: China’s United Front 101

On June 10, Taiwanese influencer Holger Chen (陳之漢), known as the “Taiwanese Joe Rogan,” began a six-

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The Economist prescribed wrong cure for Taiwan's undervalued currency say experts
The Economist prescribed wrong cure for Taiwan's undervalued currency say experts

In a recentarticle headlined "The Hidden Risks in Taiwan’s Boom,"The Economistoutlinedperceivedrisks

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Taiwan works to address military personnel shortages
Taiwan works to address military personnel shortages

Taiwan's military continues to struggle with manpower shortages.On November 13, the Foreign Affairs

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Japan's PM Takaichi says country's military could step in if China moves on Taiwan
Japan's PM Takaichi says country's military could step in if China moves on Taiwan

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichisparked a diplomatic uproarafter stating that China's use o

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Taiwan: A Pivotal Jewel in the Crown of Global Stability
Taiwan: A Pivotal Jewel in the Crown of Global Stability

Taiwan is a vital linchpin in the first island chain, linking Japan to the north and the Philippines to the south. Douglas MacArthur, then the commander of the United States Far East command, was know

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