Taiwan

Country Taiwan
Capital Taipei
Continent Asia
Currency New Taiwan dollar(TWD)
Languages Standard Chinese, Hokkien, Hakka, Formosan languages & Fuzhou dialect

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Introduction

In 1895, military defeat forced China to cede Taiwan to Japan. Taiwan reverted to Chinese control after World War II. Following the Communist victory on the mainland in 1949, 2 million Nationalists fled to Taiwan and established a government using the 1947 constitution drawn up for all of China. Over the next five decades, the ruling authorities gradually democratized and incorporated the local population within the governing structure. In 2000, Taiwan underwent its first peaceful transfer of power from the Nationalist to the Democratic Progressive Party. Throughout this period, the island prospered and became one of East Asia's economic "Tigers." The dominant political issues continue to be the relationship between Taiwan and China - specifically the question of Taiwan's eventual status - as well as domestic political and economic reform.

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China’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of blockade drills near Taiwan - CNNChina’s military launches live-fire exercise in escalation of blockade drills near Taiwan  CNN

China conducts military drills near Taiwan strait for second day - Times of India
  1. China conducts military drills near Taiwan strait for second day  Times of India
  2. US, EU reaffirm opposition to Chinas military escalation in Taiwan strait  The Tribune
  3. China says ends two-day Taiwan drills with simulated strikes on key ports, energy sites  The Hindu


Taiwan details surge in Chinese activity on last day of war games - ReutersTaiwan details surge in Chinese activity on last day of war games  Reuters

Philippines to be dragged in China-Taiwan war and what’s Duterte’s connection to potential conflict? - Hindustan TimesPhilippines to be dragged in China-Taiwan war and what’s Duterte’s connection to potential conflict?  Hindustan Times

US-Taiwan Defense Partnership 2.0: Taiwan’s UAV Doctrine and Industrial Base - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineUS-Taiwan Defense Partnership 2.0: Taiwan’s UAV Doctrine and Industrial Base  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Quantum Technology: Exploring India-Taiwan Cooperation - orfonline.orgQuantum Technology: Exploring India-Taiwan Cooperation  orfonline.org

Donald Trump imposes reciprocal tariffs on all countries, including India, China, EU, Taiwan – Full details here - MintDonald Trump imposes reciprocal tariffs on all countries, including India, China, EU, Taiwan – Full details here  Mint

U.S. Approves Sale Of F-16s Worth $5.5B To Philippines As It Prepares For A “Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan” - EurAsian TimesU.S. Approves Sale Of F-16s Worth $5.5B To Philippines As It Prepares For A “Chinese Invasion Of Taiwan”  EurAsian Times

Taiwan says US tariffs 'highly unreasonable' - Mathrubhumi EnglishTaiwan says US tariffs 'highly unreasonable'  Mathrubhumi English

China-Taiwan conflict: China concludes war games near Taiwan amid global condemnation | - WionChina-Taiwan conflict: China concludes war games near Taiwan amid global condemnation |  Wion

China says launches military exercises around Taiwan - The HinduChina says launches military exercises around Taiwan  The Hindu

Trump tariff list names Taiwan as ‘country’ - EuractivTrump tariff list names Taiwan as ‘country’  Euractiv

China launches surprise military drills around Taiwan - The GuardianChina launches surprise military drills around Taiwan  The Guardian

Understanding China’s Strategy for the Taiwan Dilemma: The Good, the Bad, or the Ugly? - Modern DiplomacyUnderstanding China’s Strategy for the Taiwan Dilemma: The Good, the Bad, or the Ugly?  Modern Diplomacy

‘Live-fire drills’: China conducts second day of war games around Taiwan - Al Jazeera‘Live-fire drills’: China conducts second day of war games around Taiwan  Al Jazeera

Tensions Escalate as Taiwan and China Navigate a Path Toward War in 2025 - THE PHILOXTensions Escalate as Taiwan and China Navigate a Path Toward War in 2025  THE PHILOX

China military says it held live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait - BBCChina military says it held live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait  BBC

Chinese military surrounds Taiwan in latest military drills - France 24Chinese military surrounds Taiwan in latest military drills  France 24

China Launches Military Drills In Taiwan Strait - NDTVChina Launches Military Drills In Taiwan Strait  NDTV

China launches large-scale military exercises around Taiwan - Financial TimesChina launches large-scale military exercises around Taiwan  Financial Times

China stages military drills to encircle Taiwan, labels President Lai a ‘parasite’ - FirstpostChina stages military drills to encircle Taiwan, labels President Lai a ‘parasite’  Firstpost

‘Deeply unreasonable’: Trump’s 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports stuns Taipei - South China Morning Post‘Deeply unreasonable’: Trump’s 32% tariff on Taiwanese imports stuns Taipei  South China Morning Post

Asia week ahead: Inflation for China and Taiwan, plus key data on Japan and Korea, and interest rate decision for Philippines - ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING ThinkAsia week ahead: Inflation for China and Taiwan, plus key data on Japan and Korea, and interest rate decision for Philippines  ING THINK economic and financial analysis | ING Think

What’s in a name? China tests Trump’s resolve on Taiwan - Lowy InstituteWhat’s in a name? China tests Trump’s resolve on Taiwan  Lowy Institute

China military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security at risk, says US - The GuardianChina military drills targeting Taiwan put region’s security at risk, says US  The Guardian

China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’ - Al JazeeraChina stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’  Al Jazeera

China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls Taiwan president a 'parasite' - ReutersChina launches military drills around Taiwan, calls Taiwan president a 'parasite'  Reuters

Hegseth indicates US backing for Taiwan – but it is transactional Trump who has the final word - The GuardianHegseth indicates US backing for Taiwan – but it is transactional Trump who has the final word  The Guardian

China criticises Japans condemnation of military exercises near Taiwan - The TribuneChina criticises Japans condemnation of military exercises near Taiwan  The Tribune

China criticises Japan's condemnation of military exercises near Taiwan - ANI NewsChina criticises Japan's condemnation of military exercises near Taiwan  ANI News

Trump’s Listing of Taiwan as a Country Is Expected to Anger China - WSJTrump’s Listing of Taiwan as a Country Is Expected to Anger China  WSJ

Taiwan Calls U.S. Tariffs Unreasonable, Demands Clarification - TradingViewTaiwan Calls U.S. Tariffs Unreasonable, Demands Clarification  TradingView

Pacific braces for conflict, eyes uncertain US position: Peter Apps - ReutersPacific braces for conflict, eyes uncertain US position: Peter Apps  Reuters

PLA Eastern Theater Command releases warning cartoons after drills start around Taiwan island - Global TimesPLA Eastern Theater Command releases warning cartoons after drills start around Taiwan island  Global Times

Taiwan says US tariffs unreasonable, partly blames Trump policies for trade surplus - ReutersTaiwan says US tariffs unreasonable, partly blames Trump policies for trade surplus  Reuters

Trump’s Tariffs Don’t Apply to Chips, but Taiwan Remains Wary - The New York TimesTrump’s Tariffs Don’t Apply to Chips, but Taiwan Remains Wary  The New York Times

China Kicks Off More Drills Near Taiwan, Pushing Back at US - Bloomberg.comChina Kicks Off More Drills Near Taiwan, Pushing Back at US  Bloomberg.com

Taiwan says 76 Chinese warplanes detected as China launches surprise drills codenamed ‘Strait Thunder’ - The Indian ExpressTaiwan says 76 Chinese warplanes detected as China launches surprise drills codenamed ‘Strait Thunder’  The Indian Express

Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan; move ‘targets Lai and separatist forces’ - Global TimesMultiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan; move ‘targets Lai and separatist forces’  Global Times

China concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills - ReutersChina concludes two-day war games around Taiwan after live fire drills  Reuters

Taiwan sharpens ‘porcupine’ capabilities to deter CCP invasion threat - Indo-Pacific Defense FORUMTaiwan sharpens ‘porcupine’ capabilities to deter CCP invasion threat  Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM

China holds large-scale military drills around Taiwan - DWChina holds large-scale military drills around Taiwan  DW

The White House labeled Taiwan a country when Trump announced tariffs. The issue? It isn't one - USA TodayThe White House labeled Taiwan a country when Trump announced tariffs. The issue? It isn't one  USA Today

China Holds Second Day of Exercises Near Taiwan, Squeezing Lai - Bloomberg.comChina Holds Second Day of Exercises Near Taiwan, Squeezing Lai  Bloomberg.com

U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea - CNBCU.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea  CNBC

China launches military drills from ‘multiple directions’ around Taiwan, testing US resolve - CNNChina launches military drills from ‘multiple directions’ around Taiwan, testing US resolve  CNN

PLA launches 'Strait Thunder-2025A' drills, showing tighter siege on 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces: expert - Global TimesPLA launches 'Strait Thunder-2025A' drills, showing tighter siege on 'Taiwan independence' secessionist forces: expert  Global Times

'Training for precision strikes': China conducts massive military drills near Taiwan - Times of India'Training for precision strikes': China conducts massive military drills near Taiwan  Times of India

Signaling Displeasure With Washington, China Conducts Military Exercises Around Taiwan - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesSignaling Displeasure With Washington, China Conducts Military Exercises Around Taiwan  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Can't be subordinate to China: Taiwan after Bangladesh opposes its independence - India TodayCan't be subordinate to China: Taiwan after Bangladesh opposes its independence  India Today

China’s Military Exercises Around Taiwan Enter Second Day - The New York TimesChina’s Military Exercises Around Taiwan Enter Second Day  The New York Times

FORM Expands Taiwan Service Center Capacity: Hold or Fold the Stock? - TradingViewFORM Expands Taiwan Service Center Capacity: Hold or Fold the Stock?  TradingView

How China’s new barges make invading Taiwan easier - Tortoise MediaHow China’s new barges make invading Taiwan easier  Tortoise Media

China kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war - CNBCChina kicks off military drills near Taiwan, warns island's 'independence' means war  CNBC

Taiwan headline news - Focus TaiwanTaiwan headline news  Focus Taiwan

Taiwan Tourism Administration Brings Waves of Wonder to Toronto, Blending Travel, Taste, and Tradition - Travel And Tour WorldTaiwan Tourism Administration Brings Waves of Wonder to Toronto, Blending Travel, Taste, and Tradition  Travel And Tour World

UK expresses concern over Chinese military exercises around Taiwan - ReutersUK expresses concern over Chinese military exercises around Taiwan  Reuters

Complete fin whale carcass found for first time in Taiwan - Taipei TimesComplete fin whale carcass found for first time in Taiwan  Taipei Times

How China could take Taiwan without a fight - The EconomistHow China could take Taiwan without a fight  The Economist

Artistic Roller Skating: Rhythm Mamania Wins Gold In Taiwan - Free Press JournalArtistic Roller Skating: Rhythm Mamania Wins Gold In Taiwan  Free Press Journal

What to know about China's war games around Taiwan over the years - ReutersWhat to know about China's war games around Taiwan over the years  Reuters

China’s New Barges Could Make a Tough Task Easier: Invading Taiwan - The New York TimesChina’s New Barges Could Make a Tough Task Easier: Invading Taiwan  The New York Times

China Holds Major Naval Exercise With a Carrier Near Taiwan - The National InterestChina Holds Major Naval Exercise With a Carrier Near Taiwan  The National Interest

Taiwan says US tariffs 'highly unreasonable' - France 24Taiwan says US tariffs 'highly unreasonable'  France 24

Lockheed Martin Unveils Taiwan’s First Newly Built F-16 Block 70 - The AviationistLockheed Martin Unveils Taiwan’s First Newly Built F-16 Block 70  The Aviationist

Taiwan calls Trump's 32% tariff 'deeply unreasonable' - Focus TaiwanTaiwan calls Trump's 32% tariff 'deeply unreasonable'  Focus Taiwan

TSMC affirms commitment to Taiwan with new domestic fab amid overseas expansion - ReutersTSMC affirms commitment to Taiwan with new domestic fab amid overseas expansion  Reuters

China practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan - NPRChina practices attacks and blockades in fresh military exercises around Taiwan  NPR

China’s military build-up indicates it is serious about taking Taiwan - Chatham HouseChina’s military build-up indicates it is serious about taking Taiwan  Chatham House

Chinese Military Wraps Intimidation Drills Off Taiwan - USNI NewsChinese Military Wraps Intimidation Drills Off Taiwan  USNI News

Chinese military conducts large-scale drills around Taiwan - AP NewsChinese military conducts large-scale drills around Taiwan  AP News

Japanese actor thanks Taiwan for supporting Japan with disaster relief - Taipei TimesJapanese actor thanks Taiwan for supporting Japan with disaster relief  Taipei Times

More Than Taiwan, The Real Target Of China’s Military Drills Is Trump - WorldcrunchMore Than Taiwan, The Real Target Of China’s Military Drills Is Trump  Worldcrunch

Ahead of US tariffs, Taiwan says it is 'indispensable' to global supply chain - ReutersAhead of US tariffs, Taiwan says it is 'indispensable' to global supply chain  Reuters

Taiwan’s new fighters struggle to close airpower gap with China - Asia TimesTaiwan’s new fighters struggle to close airpower gap with China  Asia Times

China targets Taiwan’s president with military drills, calls him ‘parasite’ - The Washington PostChina targets Taiwan’s president with military drills, calls him ‘parasite’  The Washington Post

Xinhua Commentary: When Taiwan's Lai plays with fire, don't blame the smoke - XinhuaXinhua Commentary: When Taiwan's Lai plays with fire, don't blame the smoke  Xinhua

China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite' - NBC NewsChina holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'  NBC News

China flexes military muscle with precision rockets near Taiwan - BulgarianMilitary.comChina flexes military muscle with precision rockets near Taiwan  BulgarianMilitary.com

Taiwan chip industry can have 'brief reprieve' after Trump tariff exemption: Analyst - Focus TaiwanTaiwan chip industry can have 'brief reprieve' after Trump tariff exemption: Analyst  Focus Taiwan

PLA ends drills aimed at ‘paralysing’ Taiwan and sending message to US and Japan - South China Morning PostPLA ends drills aimed at ‘paralysing’ Taiwan and sending message to US and Japan  South China Morning Post

More Price Hikes: Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Target Taiwan, Vietnam, India - PCMagMore Price Hikes: Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Target Taiwan, Vietnam, India  PCMag

Chinese barges and Taiwan Strait drills are about global power projection - not just a potential invasion - The ConversationChinese barges and Taiwan Strait drills are about global power projection - not just a potential invasion  The Conversation

Taiwan representatives criticize Lai Ching-te's malicious push for 'independence' - news.cgtn.comTaiwan representatives criticize Lai Ching-te's malicious push for 'independence'  news.cgtn.com

Capitalizing on PLA Vulnerabilities: Taiwan’s Opportunities for Enhanced Defense - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineCapitalizing on PLA Vulnerabilities: Taiwan’s Opportunities for Enhanced Defense  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Taiwan Dares to Hope Trump Will Back It Against Beijing - WSJTaiwan Dares to Hope Trump Will Back It Against Beijing  WSJ

How Taiwan is boosting its defenses to resist Chinese aggression - PBSHow Taiwan is boosting its defenses to resist Chinese aggression  PBS

Myanmar turns down Taiwan quake rescue offer - Taipei TimesMyanmar turns down Taiwan quake rescue offer  Taipei Times

China practises hitting Taiwan key ports, energy sites in 'live-fire' drills - France 24China practises hitting Taiwan key ports, energy sites in 'live-fire' drills  France 24

Taiwan president briefed ahead of possible US tariffs - ReutersTaiwan president briefed ahead of possible US tariffs  Reuters

Trump announces 32% tariff on imports from Taiwan - Focus TaiwanTrump announces 32% tariff on imports from Taiwan  Focus Taiwan

China has debuted its new landing barges – what does this mean for Taiwan? - The GuardianChina has debuted its new landing barges – what does this mean for Taiwan?  The Guardian

As Chinese drills begin, Taiwan expels mainland influencers - The EconomistAs Chinese drills begin, Taiwan expels mainland influencers  The Economist

Taiwan’s Design Power Shines at STYLE Bangkok 2025 with Top 10 Taiwanese Brands - Khaosod EnglishTaiwan’s Design Power Shines at STYLE Bangkok 2025 with Top 10 Taiwanese Brands  Khaosod English

An Indian’s first impressions of Taiwan - The Sunday Guardian LiveAn Indian’s first impressions of Taiwan  The Sunday Guardian Live

Dow Jones Futures Dive On Huge Trump Tariffs; Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semi, Palantir Sell Off - Investor's Business DailyDow Jones Futures Dive On Huge Trump Tariffs; Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, Taiwan Semi, Palantir Sell Off  Investor's Business Daily

Asia week ahead: Inflation for China and Taiwan, plus key data on Japan and Korea, and interest rate decision for Philippines - Forex FactoryAsia week ahead: Inflation for China and Taiwan, plus key data on Japan and Korea, and interest rate decision for Philippines  Forex Factory

PLA stages joint drills around Taiwan in stern warning to secessionists - Global TimesPLA stages joint drills around Taiwan in stern warning to secessionists  Global Times

Taiwan Semiconductor Is Down 15% Year-To-Date And Investors Are Concerned About Its Expansion Plans - Yahoo FinanceTaiwan Semiconductor Is Down 15% Year-To-Date And Investors Are Concerned About Its Expansion Plans  Yahoo Finance

Taiwan jails four soldiers, including three who worked in presidential office, for spying for China - The GuardianTaiwan jails four soldiers, including three who worked in presidential office, for spying for China  The Guardian