Taiwan conflict

Cyberattacks on Taiwan: Attacks on the rise

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

US arms package: Why Taiwan's opposition could block funding

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

Opinion: Taiwan dispute shows that a closer German-Japanese partnership is overdue

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

Defense: Taiwan expands budget by USD 40 billion

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

Japan: Complaint about China’s Consul General

Japan has officially protested to China after a Chinese diplomat used drastic words against Prime Minister Takaichi on X. The incident exacerbates the already tense relations between Tokyo and Beijing.

By Yi Ling Pan

Taiwan: Xi is said to have assured Trump of restraint during his term in office

Trump claims that Xi has assured him that he will not attack Taiwan during his term of office. However, Taiwan was not an issue in the talks between the two heads of state. Trump evades the question of the US defense of the island.

By Yi Ling Pan

Gunter Schubert: “We should not play Taiwan policy off against China”

In this interview, Gunter Schubert from the University of Tübingen argues for a Taiwan policy that is guided by interests without overly normative connotations. He believes that the ruling DPP is primarily responsible for finding a way out of the deadlocked domestic political situation in Taiwan.

By Leonardo Pape

Military: USA and China want to establish direct communication channels

By Leonardo Pape

Before meeting with Donald Trump: Xi Jinping demonstrates military strength off Taiwan

Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are meeting on Thursday. The US president holds out the prospect of an easing of trade relations, while markets in Asia and Europe react positively. In advance, China demonstrates military strength off Taiwan.

By Yi Ling Pan

Beijing strengthens maritime clout: “Fujian” under test, “Type 004” under construction

While China’s latest aircraft carrier “Fujian” completes its first successful launches, the hull of a fourth carrier is being built in Dalian. With state-of-the-art catapult technology and new aircraft, China is catching up technologically with the US military – and sending a clear signal in the Indo-Pacific.

By Andreas Landwehr