Taiwan security
China and Japan Clash in New Maritime Standoff Over Disputed Senkaku Islands
Dec 02, 2025 01:17 pm CST
Japanese and Chinese coast guard vessels engaged in a fresh territorial standoff near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions following recent comments by Japan's Prime Minister about potential military intervention if China attacks Taiwan. Both nations claim sovereignty over the islands, with each accusing the other of territorial violations in this latest maritime confrontation.
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.
In A First, Taiwan To Produce US-Designed Missile, Drone Amid China Tensions
Sep 18, 2025 05:07 pm CST
Taiwan will jointly manufacture a missile and an underwater drone with a US company for the first time, officials said Thursday, as Taipei seeks to boost domestic weapons and ammunition production.