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.

In April, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026, a bill aimed at expanding U.S.–Taiwan cooperation on drone development.

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.

with Taiwan.

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.

Embassy, the American Institute in Taiwan, and Taiwan’s foreign diplomats.

neglected to provide Taiwan with the fair, impartial, and reasonable treatment that Taiwan is entitled to as a WTO member,” the ministry added.

Hu Chen-tung, former general manager of Raytheon in Taiwan, told The Epoch Times that Taiwan should actively demonstrate strategic support.

TAIPEI, Taiwan—A former employee of a Taiwan airline has been indicted for allegedly spying for China, the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office announced on Oct. 14.

Shen Yun Performing Arts arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Dec. 28, preparing to begin its 2026 Asia tour.

A British Royal Navy vessel sailed through the Taiwan Strait on June 18, drawing the ire of the Chinese regime, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan, a self-ruled island.

Coastal views in expectation of Typhoon Krathon, which is expected to make an unusual landfall in Taiwan’s populous southwest coast on the afternoon of Oct. 2, according to the island’s Central Weather Administration.

President Donald Trump signed new bipartisan Taiwan legislation on Dec. 2. The Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act requires the U.S.