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Taiwan
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Taiwan, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesDarline Graham defends foreign policy comments on Hannity show
Appointed Senator Darline Graham, seeking a full term, appeared on Fox News to address her debate comments about not being informed on national security. She stated voters in South Carolina are more focused on issues like transgender athletes in sports and economic concerns.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41- Conflict & Security · China
Taiwan proposes $35bn defence budget for 2027 amid China pressure
Taiwan’s government proposed a record NT$1.12 trillion ($35 billion) defence budget for 2027, an 18% increase from 2026, as China escalates military pressure. The opposition-controlled legislature must approve the plan by late August, following a 266-day delay for the 2026 budget.
China5 min readTrust 85 · Craft 85 · Hype 15 - Conflict & Security · Asia-Pacific
US Senator criticised for Taiwan remarks as South China Sea tensions rise
US Senator Darline Graham faced backlash after saying national security was 'not my thing' during a debate on Taiwan and the South China Sea. The regions are key to global trade and US-China relations, with Beijing asserting sovereignty over both despite international rulings and US support for Taiwan’s defence.
Asia-Pacific5 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 15 
Conflict & Security · ChinaChina completes first phase of military base on Antelope Reef in Paracel Islands
China has finished the first phase of construction on Antelope Reef, part of the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Satellite images reveal a 6 km artificial island with infrastructure analysts say will form part of Beijing’s largest military base in the region. No left-rated outlet reported the story.
China4 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Conflict & Security · Asia-PacificUS Admiral Bradley announces expanded military drills with Philippines to deter aggression
Admiral Frank Bradley, commander of US Special Operations Command, announced plans to increase warfighting-readiness exercises with the Philippines and other Asian allies. The drills, involving Japan, Australia, Canada, and France, are intended to deter conflict amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 64 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- Conflict & Security · Asia-Pacific
Taiwan launches Han Kuang military exercise amid China threats
Taiwan began its annual Han Kuang military exercise on 5 August 2026, running combat drills for troops and reservists to practise repelling an attack. Civilians will face air raid drills and temporary mobile internet slowdowns. China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has repeatedly threatened to use force to seize the island.
Asia-Pacific4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
