Tag: Cross-strait relations
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US Announces $11 Billion Weapons Sale to Taiwan: What It Means for Security and China-T Taiwan Relations
Overview of the $11 Billion Package The Trump administration has disclosed plans for a substantial weapons sale to Taiwan valued at roughly $11 billion. The package comprises advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and a range of missiles designed to bolster Taiwan’s defense capabilities in the face of any regional threats. While the deal represents a…
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China Condemns Japan’s Takaichi Over Taiwan Remarks
Background: A Escalating Dialogue on Taiwan The dispute centers on remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan and the potential for conflict in the Taiwan Strait. Chinese authorities quickly criticized the comments, framing them as an unacceptable threat to regional stability. The exchange arrives amid growing concern about how Tokyo plans to balance…
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Taiwan VP Hsiao Addresses European Parliament: Bold Outreach
Context of the Visit In a move that underscores Taiwan’s growing effort to engage European institutions directly, Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim made a rare trip to Brussels to address members of the European Parliament. The appearance, described by organizers as a landmark diplomatic moment, comes amid a broader push by Taiwan to deepen ties with European…
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Taiwan Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim Addresses European Parliament in Bold Outreach to Europe
Taiwan’s Vice-President Makes Rare EU Appearance In a notable diplomatic moment, Taiwan Vice-President Hsiao Bi-khim visited Brussels to address members of the European Parliament. The appearance marks a rare broadcast of Taiwan’s political voice on the European stage and signals a calculated push to deepen ties with European lawmakers amid evolving regional dynamics. Context of…