Taiwan’s Opposition Leader, Once for Independence, Turns Toward China NYT | China By: Chris Buckley, Amy Chang Chien and Lam Yik Fei 4 December 2025 at 15:38 She says Taiwan must embrace its Chinese heritage to avoid war. Her critics say she wants to steer the island into Beijing’s orbit.
Taiwan’s President Warns That China’s Military Aggression Is Growing NYT | China By: Niko Gallogly 4 December 2025 at 02:49 President Lai Ching-te is aiming to invest an additional $40 billion in military spending to deter China.
China, Evoking World War II, Urges Europe to Take Its Side Against Japan NYT | China By: David Pierson 2 December 2025 at 16:29 A diplomatic row with Japan over Taiwan has China turning to Britain and France for support, appealing to their shared history as wartime allies.
Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military NYT | China By: Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien 26 November 2025 at 18:19 President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States.
Warmed by Japan’s Support, Taiwan Takes Up Sushi Diplomacy NYT | China By: Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu 25 November 2025 at 15:45 China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is everywhere on Taiwanese social media.
Beyond Trade War, China’s Xi Looks to Press Trump on Taiwan NYT | China By: Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien 28 October 2025 at 12:08 China’s leader wants to weaken American support for Taiwan. But first he will want clarity about President Trump’s stance toward the island.