China has imposed export controls on eight companies tied to Taiwan’s military as the self-ruled island began annual military exercises.

MP Materials has announced plans to expand rare earth mining and processing operations as Washington seeks to end its dependence.

U.S. officials warned the world about a potential conflict over Taiwan. China accused Taiwanese authorities of hacking. China’s president asserted legal authority over Taiwan. Taiwan increased

Momentum is building in Taiwan to lessen its business dependency on China, its biggest trading partner. Doing so will not be easy.

Beijing has declared Taiwan as an "inalienable" part of China, whereas Taipei has long asserted its independence.

View PDF Executive Summary This research project began as an effort to explore the potential security challenges that a Taiwan contingency would pose to Japan. Research revealed, however, that focusing solely on a Taiwan contingency overlooks the critical evolution of Japan’s defense strategy since the turn of the century.

Chinese research ships are studying the seas for science and resources, but the data they gather could also be useful in a conflict with Taiwan or the United States.

Liang emphasised that Kinmen County must apply to the Sports Administration to participate in the 13th Kinmen-Xiamen Open Relay, which will consider the MACs recommendation.