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While the U.S. remains a “very important” strategic partner, the Beijing-claimed island “fully recognizes” the need to strengthen its defense capabilities, a Defense Ministry official said.

CHINA is “credibly preparing” for a military invasion of Taiwan and the attack is “real and imminent”, the US Defence Secretary has warned. Pete Hegeseth said that

The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taipei to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first term as part of an effort to deter China as it intensifies military pressure on the democratic island,

China has warned the U.S. of its "first red line that cannot be crossed" after a report that President Donald Trump intends to increase arms sales to Taiwan.

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to the United States, urging it not to escalate tensions concerning Taiwan. This comes in response to statements from the U.S. Secretary of Defense,

China strongly criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement drawing a parallel between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a potential takeover of Taiwan, Reuters reported. Beijing stated that such comparisons are unacceptable and contradict the "one China" principle.

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) is planning to introduce stricter regulations requiring civil servants at all levels to report or seek approval before visiting China or its territories, in a bid to bolster national security and reduce risks of infiltration by Beijing,