US intelligence agencies say China is not planning a near-term invasion of Taiwan. There are reportedly no plans for a forceful takeover by 2026, and no fixed timetable for unification.
By Redaktion Table
Trump is pressuring Cuba through tactics such as an energy blockade. Xi Jinping could use this model against Taiwan to take over the island without military intervention from other countries.
By Brahma Chellaney
After an unusually long pause, Chinese military aircraft are again flying around Taiwan. Taiwan’s parliament cleared the way on Friday for US weapons deliveries.
By Ning Wang
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te wants to step up efforts to strengthen the island’s defenses in order to ensure its security. The move follows a final trade agreement reached between Taiwan and the United States.
By Ning Wang
In cooperation with the USA, Taiwan is setting up a Joint Firepower Coordination Center to coordinate the planning of precision attacks in a more targeted manner. This is the island's response to increasing military pressure from China.
By Yi Ling Pan
For decades, Japan defined itself as a pacifist state. But that era is over. Today, restraint comes at a cost.
By Taniguchi Tomohiko
Chinese cyberattacks on hospitals, banks and energy providers in Taiwan increased significantly in 2025. Taipei sees the surge as a key element of Beijing’s strategy of “hybrid warfare”.
By Yi Ling Pan
The United States has approved an arms package for Taiwan worth USD 11.1 billion. Militarily, it strengthens deterrence against China; politically, however, it risks stalling in Taiwan’s parliament – and could even undermine international support.
By David Demes
Japan and Germany are facing challenges in their relationship with China. The events surrounding Taiwan show that the time has come for closer strategic cooperation between the two countries.
By Aya Adachi and Michael Laha
Taiwan plans to spend an additional 40 billion US dollars on defense over the next five years. For 2026, the government plans to increase defense spending to more than USD 30 billion.
By Leonardo Pape
