Dong reiterated the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP's) claims over Taiwan, saying that ”the United States should be cautious in its words and actions on the Taiwan issue,” according to the Chinese defense ministry.

The CCP has never ruled Taiwan but claims it as a breakaway province, vowing to seize the island by force if necessary.

The Eastern Theater Command is responsible for operations related to Taiwan and the East China Sea, while the Central Theater Command is tasked with defending Beijing and the surrounding political centers.

A view of the high waves at Kenting, Pingtung County, in Southern Taiwan on Nov. 11 as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches.      

Chen Hui at Liberty Square in Taipei, Taiwan, on Oct. 18, 2025.

China’s communist regime views self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out taking it by force. China's foreign ministry said on Aug. 18 that Taiwan was an internal matter that was for the Chinese people to resolve.

TAIPEI, Taiwan—A Chinese spy pretended to be an Epoch Times reporter in a scheme to recruit military officers and gain national security intelligence in Taiwan, prosecutors say.

On the second day of Chinese military drills around Taiwan, the island reported that China fired about 30 rockets near its territory.

Commentary China’s third and newest aircraft carrier sailed through the Taiwan Strait recently, reinforcing concerns about the Chinese regime's military buildup and intentions regarding Taiwan.

Elections in allied states are closely monitored in Taiwan, as shifts in government leadership can lead to changes in recognition.

These moves effectively debunked claims that Trump was “selling out” Taiwan to Xi. So why did the Taiwan issue return to the Trump–Xi call this time?

TAIPEI–Taiwan prosecutors have issued an arrest ‍warrant for the chief executive officer of ‍Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, alleging he was involved in illegal business and recruitment activities in Taiwan.

–Taiwan cooperation since the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act was signed into law as part of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.

TAIPEI, Taiwan—China’s communist regime carried out “comprehensive cognitive warfare” against Taiwan in 2025, enlisting its party, state, and military bodies, as well as information technology (IT) and marketing companies, according to Taiwan’s top intelligence

The Chinese communist regime has never ruled Taiwan.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in March that China planned to pursue the "reunification" of Taiwan and would oppose external interference. The CCP has never ruled Taiwan.

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are escalating because of the Chinese regime’s continued coercion and military threats against Taiwan.

The top Chinese hacking groups that targeted Taiwan in 2025 were BlackTech, Flax Typhoon, Mustang Panda, APT41, and UNC3886, according to the report.

[epoch_component type="photo_gallery" position="left" section_title="Strong waves crash against the sea wall in Yilan, Taiwan, on Nov. 11, 2025, as Typhoon Fung-wong approaches.

As a result, Taiwan decided to follow suit, Shen said. In the face of expanding authoritarianism, democratic countries are building their societal resilience, and Taiwan is doing the same, Shen added. Reuters contributed to this report.

Chen Wen-chia, Vice President of Kainan University, enjoyed Shen Yun's Taiwan premiere at the Grand Auditorium of the Taiwan Traditional Theater Center in Taipei on Dec. 30, 2025.

A Taiwan Strait war wouldn’t be measured in months. It would be decided in days. The United States won’t have time to surge exquisite assets across the Pacific—or build new ones mid-conflict.

(I-Hwa Cheng/AFP via Getty Images) Christianity was introduced to Taiwan around 400 years ago.

There was not immediate report of damage across Taiwan, the National Fire Agency ‌said.

TAIPEI, Taiwan—The United States and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement on Feb. 12, setting a 15 percent U.S. tariff on Taiwanese imports, while granting preferential access to Taiwan’s market for U.S. industrial and agricultural goods, including

The assaults shocked Taiwan, where violent crime is rare, prompting authorities to step up security at crowded spots and large events.

According to the CCP’s Taiwan Affairs Office, Xi urged Washington to handle the Taiwan arms sales issue with prudence.

SAN FRANCISCO—The California State Senate unanimously passed a resolution in support of Taiwan on Aug. 29, celebrating 41 years of California's sister-state relationship with Taiwan and offering recognition and support for Taiwan’s contributions to the

“The United States has an abiding interest in the security and defense of Taiwan.

No one—not China, Taiwan or even the United States—will be allowed to attend.