Taiwan

US confirms sale of $700 mln air defense missile system to Taiwan

The National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) medium-range air defense solutions have seen combat in Ukraine

 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)
A Japanese police officer stands guard next to a plaque at the entrance of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, Japan November 18, 2025.

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

 Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), poses in the party leader's office after the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025.

Japan seeks to calm escalating row with China over Taiwan

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports


Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows

A survey shows that over half of the population backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to increase defense spending.

Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)

Chinese Coast Guard ship formation sails through Japan-administered Senkaku Islands

China and Japan have repeatedly faced off around the Japan-administered islands, which Beijing calls Diaoyu and Tokyo calls the Senkaku.

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025.

US approves potential $330 million military sale to Taiwan, first under Trump

The US greenlighted a $330 million arms sale to Taiwan, marking a significant step in its support for Taiwan amid China’s objections.

An IDF (Ching-Kuo Fighter) jet takes off, as Taiwan's military demonstrates combat readiness ahead of upcoming Lunar New Year holidays in an annual exercises in Taichung, Taiwan January 7, 2025; illustrative.

Countries should support Taiwan’s bid to participate as INTERPOL GA observer - opinion

Taiwan calls for a role in INTERPOL to strengthen international efforts against cybercrime, trafficking, and cross-border fraud.

 TAIWAN HAS taken several lessons from the Israel-Iran War, as tensions with China continue to rise. Here, Taiwanese reservists participate in pre-combat training on the first day of the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Miaoli on Wednesday.

Super Typhoon Fung-wong slams into Philippines, two dead

In Aurora province on Luzon island, where the storm arrived, lights went out but phone lines remained working, a civil defense official, Cheng Quizon, told DZBB radio.

A woman kisses a child as they line up to register at an evacuation center as they prepare for Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, Manila, Philippines, November 9, 2025.

Taiwan's new opposition leader takes over, warning against risk of China war

Cheng, 55, has already signaled a swing towards even closer ties with Beijing than her urbane, internationalist-minded predecessor Eric Chu, who did not visit China during his term.

Cheng Li-wun, the new chairwoman of Taiwan's largest opposition party, the Kuomintang, interacts with supporters in Taipei, Taiwan, November 1, 2025.

China says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan

A Chinese government spokesperson said that they are "willing to create ample space for peaceful reunification" but "reserve the option to take all necessary measures."

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car to review the troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Hamas returns additional remains of Ofir Tzarfati, NYC mayoral race - October 28, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, shakes the hand of a cab driver while campaigning in Manhattan's Upper East Side neighborhood during early voting, in New York City, U.S., October 27, 2025

Taiwan president: Israel’s defense strategy a 'valuable model' for Taiwan

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said in remarks released on Tuesday, citing the Biblical story of David versus Goliath on the need to stand up to authoritarianism.

Taiwanese soldiers leave Qingtian Hall, an underground military tunnel built inside Taiwu Mountain in the 1960s, after attending a performance commemorating the Battle of Guningtou, in Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2025

Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, Taiwan says ties with US 'very stable'

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung reassures the island’s position won’t be compromised in Trump-Xi talks, citing stable US-Taiwan relations.

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and fragment of Taiwanese flag in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025.

Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan

China sent bombers near Taiwan in a show of force days before the Trump-Xi summit, drawing condemnation from Taipei as intimidation.

A H-6K bomber flies over Tiananmen Square during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.