Be ‘prudent’ about supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump in call

"President Xi emphasized that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations," the readout said. "China must safeguard its own sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will never allow Taiwan to be separated. The US must handle the issue of arms sales to Taiwan with prudence."…

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/05/xi-jinping-donald-trump-phone-call-china-us-taiwan-relationship

 

China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating blockade of major ports

Taipei condemns exercise that Chinese army calls 'a stern warning against "Taiwan independence" separatist forces and external interference forces'…

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/29/china-live-fire-military-drills-around-taiwan

 

China accuses Pete Hegseth of sowing division in Asia in speech ‘filled with provocations’ | China | The Guardian

"No country in the world deserves to be called a hegemonic power other than the US itself, who is also the primary factor undermining the peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific," it said...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/01/china-accuses-pete-hegseth-of-sowing-division-in-asia-in-speech-filled-with-provocations 

 

Pete Hegseth calls on Asia to boost military spending in face of ‘imminent’ threat from China | Pete Hegseth | The Guardian

Duckworth, who is co-leading a bi-partisan delegation which also visited Taiwan, said the Trump administration "acts very quickly, but very incompetently"...

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/31/pete-hegseth-calls-on-asia-to-boost-military-spending-in-face-of-imminent-threat-from-china-us-defence-secretary 

 

Chip stocks fall further after Trump’s remarks on Taiwan defence

Semiconductor and related tech shares hit hard by former US president's calls for Taipei to pay for US protection…

https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/jul/18/chip-stocks-trump-taiwan-defence-semiconductor

Is Taiwan Indefensible? (John Donvan; Open to Debate podcast)

China recently conducted two days of military exercises around Taiwan as a “punishment” for “separatist acts” by Taiwan’s new president. Beijing sees Taiwan as territory that needs to be “reunified” with the mainland, while the U.S. is Taiwan’s strongest backer. Some argue that China’s military presence is too large to stop and the island nation is indefensible. Those who disagree argue that American credibility is on the line and they should stand by their political posturing. Now we debate: Is Taiwan Indefensible?

With this background, we debate the question: Is Taiwan Indefensible?

Arguing Yes: Lyle L. Goldstein, Research Professor in the China Maritime Studies Institute at the U.S. Naval War College; Charlie Glaser, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University

Arguing No: Elbridge Colby, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense; Elizabeth Larus, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at University of Mary Washington
Interview: 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-r57qf-1ef3fdff

US Senate passes $95bn in aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The Senate, in a bipartisan super-majority, overwhelmingly voted to advance the measure, which Joe Biden is expected to sign…

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/23/senate-aid-bill-ukraine-israel-taiwan

Message of Unity

Today, President Biden signed historic legislation providing foreign aid to our allies. His message of unity is simple - whether you're a Democrat, Republican, or Independent, America stands with our allies, opposes tyrants, and leads during critical global events.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbrFq7-NFbo

How Republicans erupt into open warfare over Ukraine aid

"I really believe the intel and the briefings that we've gotten," Johnson said. "I believe that Xi and Vladimir Putin and Iran really are an axis of evil. I think they are in coordination on this. I think that Vladimir Putin would continue to march through Europe. "I am going to allow an opportunity for every single member of the House to vote their conscience and their will," he said, adding: "I'm willing to take a personal risk for that, because we have to do the right thing. And history will judge us."

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/20/republicans-ukraine-aid-package-congress

Pentagon report warns of China’s plans for Taiwan, nuclear buildup - The Washington Post

As part of its buildup, China's military conducted more ballistic missile tests last year than the rest of the world combined, U.S. says…

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/11/29/pentagon-china-military-report-taiwan/

Journalist says Taiwan is a sophisticated democracy that's under threat (Dave Davies; Fresh Air podcast)

New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins says China has made it increasingly clear that it doesn't recognize Taiwanese sovereignty — leading to increased tensions between China and the U.S.

Interview: 

https://www.npr.org/2022/11/17/1137361339/journalist-says-taiwan-is-a-sophisticated-democracy-thats-under-threat

China gives Tesla tax break 3 days after Musk's Taiwan advice | Taiwan News | 2022-10-13 16:28:00

Model S and Model X receive Chinese tax breaks after foreign ministry praises his Taiwan plan…

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4685519

US announces $1.1bn arms sale to Taiwan, angering China

Boost to Taiwanese air defences forms biggest part of deal amid heightened tensions after Beijing's enhanced military drills around island…

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/03/us-announces-11bn-arms-sale-to-taiwan-angering-china

China 101 (Pod Save the World podcast)

Tommy and Ben are joined by Asia policy expert Danny Russel for a special episode that is entirely focused on China. They discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s background and worldview, Wolf Warrior diplomacy, China’s human rights record and suppression of the Uyghurs, and the fear that war between the US and China is inevitable and could start over Taiwan.

Interview: 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-chqiz-11e4ab6c

Ted Lasso with a bone saw (Tommy Vietor; Pod Save the World podcast)

Tommy and Ben talk about why US special forces were on a training mission in Taiwan, the Saudi government buys a soccer team, Biden’s Syria policy, stealing US Navy secrets, a breakthrough in the fight against Malaria, what a $20 million home in Beverly Hills tells us about Afghanistan, Iraq’s election results, Ted Cruz and the far-right in Spain, an Ethiopia update and gift giving in the Trump era.

Interview: 

https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-a5qx6-1088809c

As U.S. discouraged mask use for public, White House team raced to secure face coverings from Taiwan for senior staff - The Washington Post

National Security Council officials worried there were not sufficient masks on the White House complex to protect staff amid the coronavirus pandemic....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/as-us-discouraged-mask-use-for-public-white-house-team-raced-to-secure-face-coverings-from-taiwan-for-senior-staff/2020/04/15/27d815d2-7ac5-11ea-a130-df573469f094_story.html

An American got sick in Taiwan. He came back with a tale of the ‘horrors of socialized medicine. - The Washington Post

Spoiler alert: it wasn't horrific at all. Taiwan has has a system people say works exceptionally well...
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/03/01/an-american-got-sick-taiwan-he-came-back-with-tale-horrors-socialized-medicine/

The Leap to Single-Payer: What Taiwan Can Teach - The New York Times

How one nation transformed a health care system. Can America do big things anymore?....
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/26/upshot/the-leap-to-single-payer-what-taiwan-can-teach.html?em_pos=medium&emc=edit_up_20180103&nl=upshot&nl_art=7&nlid=78638145&ref=headline&te=1

5 important stories you may have missed during last week’s news deluge (PBS NewsHour)

In honor of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's five Super Bowl wins, here are five stories that ought to get more attention. ...
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/5-important-stories-may-missed-last-weeks-news-deluge/

Chinese Paper Calls Trump ‘As Ignorant As A Child’ After Taiwan Comment

President-elect Trump is talking about Taiwan again — and China is not pleased.

In an interview broadcast Sunday on Fox News, Trump said the United States was not bound by the “One China” policy, the decades-old diplomatic understanding that underpins ties between Washington and Beijing. “I don’t know why we have to be bound by a ‘One China’ policy unless we make a deal with China having to do with other things, including trade,” he said....
http://www.malaysiandigest.com/frontpage/29-4-tile/647629-chinese-paper-calls-trump-as-ignorant-as-a-child-after-taiwan-comment.html