China accuses Taiwan of orchestrating a cyberattack on a tech company, escalating cross-strait tensions. Read about the latest developments, Taiwan’s response, and the impact on regional cybersecurity and international relations.

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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

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 United States is undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and "turning it into a powder keg," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Sunday in response to remarks by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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,