Analyst Flags Risk in Takaichi’s Taiwan Strategy
Shigeaki Koga warns that Sanae Takaichi’s hardline Taiwan region strategy and potential Yasukuni Shrine visits could heighten tensions with the Chinese mainland and the Republic of Korea.
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Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Jolts Taitung County
A magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck Taitung County in the Taiwan region today at 5:47 PM, with a shallow depth of 10 km. Taiwan authorities are assessing the impact.
Knife Attack Near Taipei MRT Injures Nine, Suspect Detained
A knife and smoke grenade attack near Zhongshan MRT Station in Taipei, Taiwan region, left at least nine wounded. A 27-year-old suspect is in custody as authorities investigate.
Beijing Slams US Arms Sales to Taiwan Region
Beijing condemns Washington’s approval of a large-scale arms sale to the Taiwan region as a breach of key agreements that threatens cross-strait peace and strategic trust.
China urges US to halt $11B arms sale to the Taiwan region
On Dec. 18, China’s Taiwan Affairs Office urged the US to halt its $11 billion arms sale to the Taiwan region, citing interference in internal affairs and warning against ‘Taiwan independence.’
Takaichi Faces Backlash Over Taiwan Region Stance in Diet Debate
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi was criticized in parliament for evasive answers on the Taiwan region, sparking heated debate and a brief suspension of the Diet session.
Chinese Mainland Opposes U.S. Plans to Arm Taiwan Region under PORCUPINE Act
The Chinese mainland opposes U.S. moves to arm the Taiwan region under the PORCUPINE Act, spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said at a Beijing press conference.
Chinese Mainland Warns Against Foreign Interference in the Taiwan Question
On December 17, 2025, the Chinese mainland warned against foreign interference in the Taiwan question, criticizing defense budget hikes by Taiwan authorities and underscoring reunification resolve.
Chinese Envoy Urges Japan to Retract Taiwan Region Remarks at UN
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong urged Japan to retract its ‘erroneous remarks’ on the Taiwan region, warning they threaten the postwar order and risk regional stability.
Chinese mainland says reunification only direction for Taiwan region’s future
Chinese mainland spokesperson Chen Binhua reiterates that reunification is the only future for the Taiwan region, denouncing separatist activities and calling for peace across the Strait.