China-Taiwan Tensions
Military, diplomatic, and political developments affecting cross-strait relations between China and Taiwan.
8 events tracked
Latest in China-Taiwan Tensions· Oct 21
Taiwan's government relaxed decades-old women candidate quotas, signaling confidence in voluntary participation levels without mandated thresholds. The policy shift reflects internal debate over merit versus representation in governance. Investor confidence in Taiwan's institutional stability depends partly on smooth domestic political transitions, though this particular reform carries no direct mechanism to affect cross-strait relations or market pricing unless subsequent regulatory changes follow.
- Single source1 day ago
Taiwan's decades-old women candidate quotas prove largely unnecessary today
Taiwan implements political affirmative action policies to broaden representation in government and civil service.
The New York Times
- Single source4 days ago
Taiwan repels 16 Chinese vessels in escalating regional tensions
Taiwan repelled 16 Chinese military vessels in the Taiwan Strait, escalating cross-strait tensions amid hybrid warfare tactics.
Al Jazeera
- Single source9 days ago
Taiwan commits to purchasing third of Alaska LNG project output, Trump announces
Taiwan agreed to buy 30 percent of liquefied natural gas from an Alaskan pipeline venture, according to President Trump.
CNBC
- Single source11 days ago
China imposes sanctions on officials from Paraguay and Belize over diplomatic relations with Taiwan
China imposed sanctions on Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan diplomatic ties, escalating cross-strait political pressure.
Al Jazeera
- Single source16 days ago
Taiwan's chipmaker expands Arizona operations as China cautions against closer ties
The world's largest chip manufacturer is now producing at scale in both Phoenix and Taiwan, prompting China to warn Arizona officials against strengthening political relationships.
NPR
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- Single source20 days ago
Taiwan takes delivery of initial F-16V fighter jets from United States
Taiwan received the first two of 66 advanced F-16V Block 70 fighter aircraft ordered from the U.S.
Kagan Dunlap
- Single sourceNOT IN MAINSTREAM YET21 days ago
Daily roundup covers China and Taiwan developments on October 2, 2026
Institute for the Study of War publishes October 2026 China-Taiwan update, tracking military and political developments in the strait.
Institute for the Study of War
- Single source22 days ago
Xi intensifies Taiwan warnings during China's National Day celebrations
Xi Jinping escalates Taiwan rhetoric during China's National Day week, raising geopolitical tension.
CNBC