The Chinese government increased its military spending in 2023, infusing nearly $16 billion to bring the budget to $230 billion as the U.S. warns of a Taiwan invasion.
China plans 7.2% defense spending rise this year, faster than economic growth
Defense spending is being closely watched by the U.S. and China’s neighbors amid a heightening of tensions with Taiwan and the war in Ukraine.
Will Philippines’ expanded military pact drag Manila into possible US-China conflict over Taiwan?
The Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement is due to be renewed for second 10-year lease, allowing the US military to access 9 Philippine sites, up from the current 5; Politicians …
Taiwan says China should respect Taiwan people’s commitment to democracy
China should respect the Taiwanese people’s commitment to the core concepts of sovereignty, democracy and freedom, Taiwan’s government said on Sunday. China should deal with cross-Taiwan Strait …
China says should advance ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday the government should promote the peaceful development of relations with Taiwan and advance the process of China’s “peaceful reunification” but also take …
UPDATE 5-Taiwan military to get $619 mln U.S. arms boost as China keeps up pressure
TAIPEI, March 2 (Reuters) – The United States has approved the potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet, as the island reported a second day …
UPDATE 5-Taiwan military to get $619 mln U.S. arms boost as China keeps up pressure
TAIPEI, March 2 (Reuters) – The United States has approved the potential sale of $619 million in new weapons to Taiwan, including missiles for its F-16 fleet, as the island reported a second day …
China Sends Fighter Jets Near Taiwan as US Approves Arms Sale
China sent the most warplanes near Taiwan in nearly two months, a move that comes as the US approved the sale of $619 million worth of arms to the democratically run island.Most Read from …
Securing Trade And Investment With Taiwan In The Year Of The Rabbit
Taiwan’s technology as a semiconductor catalyst, as well as its focus on global health (WHO/WTA), trade (WTO) tourism, investment and global partnerships, creating hardware technology and enterprise …
Taiwan not at risk of stagflation: Yang
said at a meeting of the legislature’s Finance Committee yesterday. Taiwan’s GDP growth, projected at 2.12 percent this year by the Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS), …