Lai Ching-te
Taiwan's T-Dome: The $40 Billion Air Defense System to Counter China's Military Threat
Nov 30, 2025 11:45 am CST
Taiwan has proposed a $40 billion defense initiative focused on building the "T-Dome," an integrated air defense system designed to protect against Chinese fighter jets, missiles, and drones. President Lai Ching-te is accelerating this multi-layered defense network, which will combine existing systems with advanced technology to create a comprehensive protective shield. While drawing comparisons to Israel's Iron Dome, T-Dome must address a broader range of threats and aims to be operational by 2033, with significant progress by 2027.
Taiwan Boosts Defense with $40 Billion Special Budget Amid Rising China Tensions
Nov 27, 2025 02:09 am CST
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te has announced a special $40 billion defense budget spanning 2026-2033 to strengthen the island's military capabilities against China's growing threats. The plan includes developing the Taiwan Dome air defense system and acquiring precision-strike missiles, demonstrating Taiwan's commitment to increasing defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 amid escalating regional tensions.
Xi Jinping Urges Taiwan Reunification in Message to New KMT Leader Cheng Li-wun Amid Cross-Strait Tensions
Oct 19, 2025 09:13 pm CST
Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated newly elected Kuomintang party leader Cheng Li-wun with a call for advancing Taiwan's reunification with mainland China. The message comes amid rising cross-strait tensions, with Beijing refusing to engage with Taiwan's current leadership while fostering ties with the opposition KMT party, raising concerns about Chinese influence in Taiwan's democratic politics.
Taiwan's Nationalist Party Elects First Female Leader Amid Cross-Strait Tensions and Chinese Interference Claims
Oct 18, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Taiwan's main opposition Nationalist Party has elected Cheng Li-wun as its first female chairperson amid allegations of Chinese interference in the election process. As a self-described reformist, Cheng will lead the China-friendly KMT through crucial upcoming elections while navigating complex cross-strait relations with Beijing, which continues to claim Taiwan as its territory and increase pressure on the current administration of President Lai Ching-te.