Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal 2026, which included $500 million for Taiwan. The bill is not final and must pass the U.S. Senate before it can be sent to the president for signing.
Amid growing speculation around China’s invasion of Taiwan, the island nation has held its largest ever military exercises.
Taiwan's government said the island's largest-ever recall vote has faced "unprecedented" election interference by China,
Taiwan is pushing for involvement in major military exercises with Australia and its allies, amid mounting fears of an invasion by China.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has escalated his tussle with opposition lawmakers by backing an unprecedented effort to unseat more than a quarter of the island’s legislators in a “recall” vote.
Han Kuang drills, its longest yet, follow new weapon deliveries and come amid rising tensions and PLA ‘harassment’ from China.