Taiwan Strait • Table.Briefings

March 15th, 2026

Taiwan: PLA resumes air activity around the island

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

News | Taiwan

March 11th, 2026

Taiwan Strait: Conflicting signals ahead of Trump's visit

A US Navy aircraft passed through the airspace of the Taiwan Strait over international waters on Wednesday. China, on the other hand, has surprisingly scaled back its activities in the region.

By Fabian Peltsch

Opinion | Geopolitics

November 30th, 2025

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

News | Taiwan

November 26th, 2025

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

News | Taiwan

November 9th, 2025

Taiwan: Vice-president speaks to MEPs

Taiwan’s vice-president gave her first speech to MEPs in Brussels – an unusual appearance that prompted an official complaint from Beijing.

By Amelie Richter

Feature | Military

October 15th, 2025

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

News | Geopolitics

October 13th, 2025

Territorial claims: Authorities confiscate “problematic” maps

In Qingdao, customs authorities have confiscated 60,000 maps that run counter to China’s ambitions on Taiwan and in the South and East China Seas.

By Angela Köckritz

News | Taiwan

September 16th, 2025

Civil defense: How Taiwan prepares its population for crises

The third edition of the Taiwanese handbook on civil defense contains scenarios ranging from natural disasters to a possible attack by China. The use of Chinese apps is not recommended.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Military maneuvers

September 14th, 2025

Taiwan: China prepares for war

A Taiwanese politician has warned of an invasion by China. Beijing's plans to invade are progressing and aim to oust the USA from the Asia-Pacific region.

By Ning Wang