Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026

"taiwan-strait"

Opinion: Taiwan’s dilemma continues — a pawn in the US-China great power rivalry

Uncertainty over President Trump’s Taiwan policy, arms sales and security commitments is raising concerns about regional stability while boosting Beijing’s confidence
Taiwan begins 10-day military drills to counter Chinese threats

Taiwan launched its longest-ever Han Guang military drills to prepare for potential Chinese invasions and "gray zone" tactics. The 10-day live-fire exercises feature new weapons and reservists amid rising PLA harassment. China condemned the drills as pro-independence provocation
Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan, killing 2, injuring over 300

Typhoon Danas struck Taiwan with heavy rain and winds, killing two and injuring over 300. The storm caused power outages, flooding, and evacuations before weakening to a tropical storm en route to China. Thousands remain stranded as ferries were canceled
China’s economy has become ‘more resilient and dynamic than before’, says President Xi

Xi said that while pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country.
‘Time has come to accept that talks won’t make China change its stance’

The India-China border dispute covers the 3,488-km-long Line of Actual Control (LAC). China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet, while India contests it.