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- Conflict & Security · China
US officials: Chinese invasion of Taiwan unlikely before 2028
US officials now believe a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2028 is increasingly unlikely. Delays in military readiness due to anti-corruption purges and the outcome of Taiwan's 2028 elections are cited as key factors influencing this revised timeline.
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Politics · United StatesTaiwan analysts see no US policy shift after Trump-Xi summit
Taiwanese officials and analysts believe the recent summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping did not alter U.S. policy toward Taiwan. However, they anticipate that future decisions regarding arms sales and official visits will reveal the true impact of the meeting.
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Politics · United StatesTrump rates Xi meeting 12 out of 10 and denies weapons sale
Donald Trump said his Washington talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping deserved a 12‑out‑of‑10 rating and rejected claims he offered to sell U.S. weapons. Ambassador David Perdue asserted Trump raised the issue of arms sales and Taiwan, a point the president denied.
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Politics · United StatesTaiwan confident US arms sales will continue amid China pressure
Taiwan expressed confidence that US arms sales will continue, despite pressure from China. The island's military conducted live-fire drills, and its president plans to increase the defence budget.
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Japan PM Takaichi discussed China with Trump before Xi summit
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with US President Donald Trump to discuss China ahead of Trump's planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting occurred in New York during the UN General Assembly.
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Politics · United StatesChina's ambassador Xie Feng warns of 'red lines' on Taiwan, rights
China's ambassador to the US, Xie Feng, warned that Beijing has 'red lines' on Taiwan, human rights, and other issues that cannot be crossed. He stated that China's sovereignty, security, and development interests cannot be violated, identifying four specific areas that must not be challenged.
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US Considers Delaying Taiwan Arms Sales Past Summits
The United States is reportedly considering delaying announcements on significant arms sales to Taiwan. This potential postponement could extend past the APEC and G20 summits, with implications for defence firms and diplomatic relations.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaChinese lawyer Ruth Wang flees to Taiwan seeking resettlement
Ruth Wang, a lawyer who defended members of Beijing's unregistered Zion Church, has fled to Taiwan and is seeking help with resettlement. She states Chinese authorities pressured her firm to dissolve or face closure.
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Conflict & Security · ChinaTaiwan President Lai Ching-te stresses strength for peace on Kinmen visit
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te visited the frontline island of Kinmen on August 23, 2026, to mark the 68th anniversary of a key battle with Chinese forces. He stated that peace can only be secured through strength and not an inch of territory should be sacrificed.
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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.
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South Carolina Senate candidate Darline Graham calls national security ‘not my thing’
Interim Sen. Darline Graham, appointed after her brother Lindsey Graham’s death, said during a debate that national security is ‘not my thing’. The comment came in response to a question about Taiwan and the South China Sea, and has drawn criticism from her opponent’s supporters ahead of the 25 August runoff.
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