Taiwan President William Lai stated the island must strengthen its defence to deter China, stressing that peace depends on strength. He highlighted growing global concern over Taiwan's security and said his government is boosting defence spending and domestic capabilities to safeguard Taiwan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, speaking alongside US President Donald Trump aboard the USS George Washington, vowed to strengthen Japan's defence and deepen US ties, citing an "unprecedented security environment." She said peace requires "determination and action" amid rising region
In his National Day address Lai said, " "We will accelerate our building of the T-Dome, establish a rigorous air defence system in Taiwan with multi-layered defence, high-level detection, and effective interception, and weave a safety net for Taiwan to protect the lives and property of citiz
China's move to deploy Dongfeng-17 (DF-17) hypersonic ballistic missiles at a People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) base close to Taiwan has raised alarm among defence analysts, who believe the weapon could endanger both US forces in the Western Pacific and Taiwan itself, as reported
Taiwan will expand its annual Han Kuang military drills from July 9-18, adding Urban Resilience Exercises to test readiness for a prolonged conflict with China. For the first time, joint evacuation drills with civilians will be included to strengthen nationwide defence and emergency respo
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that China poses a major threat, citing its military buildup and Taiwan invasion drills. He and top officials stressed the need for US military strength and vigilance, while Taiwan's defence minister said PLA exercises are increasingly aggressive and
The United States on Saturday announced the expansion of its security partnerships with India through robust military exercises while emphasising the amplification of its cooperation within the QUAD and other multilateral frameworks.
Taiwan's military is prioritising combat readiness as a key aspect of deterrence due to escalating threats from China, as reported by Focus Taiwan, citing Minister of National Defense Wellington.
US Representative Seth Moulton reaffirmed American commitment to Taiwan's defence against potential Chinese aggression, praising Taiwan's embrace of asymmetric strategy and advocating for deeper economic ties.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence has deployed Marine Corps units, including the Marine Amphibious Reconnaissance and Patrol Unit, to strengthen the security of Taipei in response to potential threats from China. The deployment focuses on key areas like the Tamsui River and the Port of T
Taiwan has made significant progress in strengthening its civil defence under President Lai Ching-te, but experts warn that further measures are needed to ensure the country's resilience against growing threats, particularly from China, Taiwan News reported.