The Latest Breaking News from Taiwan

The Defense Ministry is planning to move command centers underground at four Self-Defense Forces facilities by fiscal 2028 and implement measures against electromagnetic pulse attacks at five Air Self-Defense Force bases by fiscal 2029 in preparation for such situations as an emergency in Taiwan, according to government sources.

The United States, India, Italy, South Korea and Taiwan have announced Covid testing for passengers arriving from China

Near-miss came as China intercepted US reconnaissance mission over South China Sea

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has thanked navy and army personnel for their service defending the island, after China sent a record-breaking number of warplanes and ships toward Taiwan this week

The move comes after similar announcements by India, Italy, Taiwan and the US.

The US, Italy, India, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan all announced mandatory tests for passengers arriving from China, after Beijing said it is to reopen its borders next week

Guardrails and statesmanship will be even more important this time around.

The US has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China.

Taiwan says the sale will boost the island’s capacity for ‘asymmetric warfare’ amid escalating tensions with China.

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of an anti-tank mine-laying system to Taiwan amid the rising military threat from China

Seasoned diplomat Song Tao’s responsibilities include formulating policies on the island, coordinating related legal affairs, and managing cross-strait business and cultural affairs