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Taiwan Faces Rising Tensions as China Flexes Military Might

12/31/2025

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Taiwan Defends Sovereignty

In mid-October 2024, Taiwan reported 111 Chinese warplanes crossing a U.S.-drawn boundary as Beijing drilled.
China says the Taiwan Strait is not international waters, raising U.S. Navy concerns.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S.-Taiwan ties expanded, though his comments cast doubt on defense commitments.
In December, his administration approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan.
In June 2025, a survey found 25% of Taiwanese support independence, intensifying Beijing's pressure.

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Taiwan Defends Sovereignty

In mid-October 2024, Taiwan reported 111 Chinese warplanes crossing a U.S.-drawn boundary as Beijing drilled.
China says the Taiwan Strait is not international waters, raising U.S. Navy concerns.
Under U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S.-Taiwan ties expanded, though his comments cast doubt on defense commitments.
In December, his administration approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan.
In June 2025, a survey found 25% of Taiwanese support independence, intensifying Beijing's pressure.

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