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An analysis highlights the critical dependence of the global economy on strategic sea lanes, such as the Strait of Hormuz and the Taiwan Strait. The article discusses how blockades of these waterways could paralyze the world economy and influence international conflicts.
China has defended its military activities around Taiwan as 'reasonable and justified,' specifically citing the entry of a Japanese Self-Defense Force vessel into the Taiwan Strait as a contributing factor.
Japan compounds its mistakes, Chinese FM responds after Japanese Self-Defense Force vessel enters Taiwan Straits on Friday Global Times
A report suggests that the global community is not adequately prepared for a potential crisis in the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that China will under no circumstances tolerate Taiwan's independence, accusing the island of undermining peace in the Taiwan Strait, during a meeting with Taiwan's opposition leader.
Chinese President Xi Jinping told a Kuomintang (KMT) official, Cheng, that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese, emphasizing a shared identity.
The Kuomintang (KMT) chair has advocated for enhanced cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. This call emphasizes the importance of strengthening ties between mainland China and Taiwan.
The former chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has called for cross-strait dialogue to break the state of 'cold peace,' rebuild trust, and avoid conflict with mainland China.
Representatives from the Philippines and China have held initial exchanges in Quanzhou on bilateral issues, including maritime concerns and South China Sea energy cooperation, ahead of a foreign ministers' meeting.
Initiatives are underway to enhance connectivity across the Taiwan Strait, aiming to strengthen ties between the regions.
US Navy Surveillance Plane Made Provocative Flight Over Taiwan Strait, Weeks Before Trump-Xi Summit With the world's attention hyper-focused on fast-paced events in Iran and the…
Taiwan's Prime Minister visited Japan to watch baseball, a trip the Japanese government insists was private with no official contacts, but which angered China. A prominent Chinese think tank warns that escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait are China's main geopolitical risk for 2026.
Taiwan has welcomed a joint statement from Canada and South Korea calling for stability across the Taiwan Strait.
An Australian frigate has transited the Taiwan Strait unimpeded, according to reports from Taipei Times.
In addition to claiming sovereignty over democratically governed Taiwan, Beijing views the narrow, highly strategic strait as Chinese territorial waters and has responded aggressively on occasion to foreign navies sailing there
China has slammed the transit of a Japanese warship through the Taiwan Straits, labeling it a "deliberate provocation."
A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer passed through the Taiwan Strait on April 17, marking the first such known transit since the formation of the Takamasa administration.
Takaichi's diplomatic efforts are reportedly paying off, contributing to a 'Taiwan Strait dividend' in regional stability and economic benefits.
A Taiwanese minister has urged Beijing not to politicize tourism across the Taiwan Strait, emphasizing the importance of cultural exchange.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly told a Taiwan opposition leader that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are Chinese, reiterating Beijing's stance on the island.
The visit of a Kuomintang (KMT) leader to mainland China is being seen as a potential window for fostering peace across the Taiwan Strait. The visit seeks to open dialogue and de-escalate tensions between the two sides.
Discussions and exchanges are considered beneficial for improving relations across the Taiwan Strait.
China Daily published an article emphasizing the emotional and heartfelt connections that exist across the Taiwan Strait.
China has reportedly stationed jets converted into drones at military bases located near the Taiwan Strait, a move that could escalate tensions in the sensitive region.
Taiwan's defense ministry detected 26 Chinese military aircraft around the island, with 16 entering its Air Defence Identification Zone, marking a return of large-scale flights after an unusual absence in the Taiwan Strait.
The United States has sent a military patrol aircraft to the Taiwan Strait weeks before the Xi-Trump summit, triggering People’s Liberation Army jet manoeuvres near Taiwan after several days of pause. A US Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Wednesday, the US Seventh Fleet said on Thursday. The passage through the waterway separating Taiwan and mainland China illustrated the US’ commitment to “a free and open Indo-Pacific”, Commander Matthew Comer, a...
A prominent Chinese think tank has identified escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Beijing’s foremost external security concern for 2026, citing uncertainties from US midterm elections and Japan's growing involvement.
A People’s Daily commentary published in Global Times asserts that Sanae Takaichi's 'sinister scheme' to meddle in the Taiwan Straits is destined to fail.
The Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday and Saturday, monitored closely by the People’s Liberation Army, which remained on alert throughout the transit, according to a mainland Chinese media report. The Global Times, a nationalist newspaper affiliated with the Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily, reported the vessel’s passage on Saturday, citing a Chinese military source. Taiwan’s Liberty News reported that the frigate was spotted on Friday in th...
China has accused Japan of stirring up trouble by sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing stated that Japan's action undermines peace and stability in the region.
The PLA Eastern Theater Command tracked and monitored a Japanese vessel transiting the Taiwan Straits, with a spokesperson stating that effective control was maintained during the passage.
China Daily reports calls for Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to take steps towards better relations across the Taiwan Strait.
China has announced measures aimed at peaceful development with Taiwan, coinciding with the first visit in 10 years by the president of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), Cheng Li-wun, across the Taiwan Strait.
A recent visit underscores a shared aspiration for peace across the Taiwan Strait. The event signals ongoing efforts and discussions aimed at fostering stability and reducing tensions in the region.
A People's Liberation Army division responsible for the East China Sea and Taiwan Strait conducted a decontamination exercise, simulating a response to a nuclear attack.
Ferry trips across the Taiwan Strait have seen a significant surge in numbers during the Qingming holiday, indicating increased travel and family reunions.
Poland has expressed concern over tensions in the Taiwan Strait for the first time, signaling growing international attention to the region.
Efforts are underway to rediscover Kunqu opera, positioning it as a cultural bridge across the Taiwan Strait.
A new type of autonomous helicopter has been seen operating on the Type 075 amphibious assault ship, possibly improving the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) capabilities in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. Mainland state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday released a video explaining the operational capabilities of China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship. It showed a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the ship with folding rotors that appeared to be slightly smaller than the PLA’s...
The PLA tracked and monitored a US P-8A patrol aircraft as it transited the Taiwan Straits.
UBS Discusses Next Maritime Chokepoint Investors Should Watch A lot of attention has centered on the Strait of Hormuz since the waterway was effectively shut not only by the IRGC drone threat, but mostly because maritime insurers are withdrawing war-risk coverage across the region. Our focus now shifts to the other critical maritime chokepoints. If Washington can pressure Iranian oil flows and, by extension, curb China's cheap Gulf crude flows, then the Taiwan Strait and South C...
Ancient tea traditions are highlighted as a cultural practice that unites families across the Strait, likely referring to the Taiwan Strait.
An Australian government source said all interactions with foreign ships and aircraft "were safe and professional."