US-China Summit Focuses on Trade and Security Concessions
The upcoming US-China summit will prioritize trade deals for the US and security concessions, particularly on Taiwan and the Iran war, for China.
17 May 2026
Taiwan Approves $24.8B Defense Fund for Air Defenses
Taiwan's legislature approved a NT$780 billion special defense budget to acquire advanced US systems designed to deter rising aerial threats from China.
08 May 2026
China Halts Taiwan President Lai's First Africa Visit
China's diplomatic pressure grounded Taiwan President Lai's first trip to Africa, a move that revealed the limits of European support for the island democracy.
29 Apr 2026
Xi Jinping Taiwan talks signal new cross-strait push
Xi meets Ma in Beijing weeks before May 20, spotlighting the 1992 Consensus divide as Lai’s inauguration nears.
10 Apr 2026
