China’s efforts to entice more Taiwanese people to get permits to live and work on the mainland is prompting concern in Taipei that Beijing could be laying the groundwork to justify intervention in the self-governing island’s affairs,

China has claimed that the self-ruled Taiwan is part of its territory and has refused to renounce using force against it.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to keep increasing the island’s defense spending and display its resolve to fight, as Beijing intensifies drills showcasing its ability to use military force against Taipei.

Recent trends in China's military operations make clear Chinese leader Xi Jinping has no interest in easing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats.

We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family. The bond of kinship between us can never be broken,” Xi declared during his 2025 New Year Address broadcast on state television.

In sharp contrast to Chinese President Xi Jinping who vowed to annex Taiwan at any cost, the island’s leader, Lai Ching-te, said he seeks equal and cordial exchanges with China and expects goodwill

Taiwan's defense ministry reported increased military activity by China, including aircraft and ships encircling the island. Despite Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's willingness to engage in talks with Beijing,

Taiwan 's government says China is redoubling efforts to undermine confidence in the self-governing island's democracy and close ties with the United States through the spread of disinformation, especially online.

Despite the DPP’s emphasis on Taiwan’s Pacific heritage, the majority of Taiwanese are unable to relate to countries beyond Northeast Asia.

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island ... part of the “line of defense of democracy” globally. China claims Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, is part of its ...