Focus
China-Taiwan Tensions
Australia’s Defence Spending Not Enough to Cope With War, Think Tank Warns
A $50 billion budget increase will still leave the country vulnerable if there’s hostilities in the Indo-Pacific, the Australian Strategic Policy Instute warns.
Taiwan Spots Record 8 Chinese Balloons Over Island for 2nd Straight Day
Taiwan has said balloons as part of the CCP’s “grey zone” tactics against Taiwan ‘in an attempt to use cognitive warfare to affect the morale of our people.’
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Flags ‘Abnormal’ Chinese Military Activities Around Island
His remarks came after Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said that it was monitoring the CCP’s rocket forces in Fujian province.
Taiwan Urges China to Stop Military ‘Harassment’ After Beijing Declares ‘No Median Line’ in Taiwan Strait
Taiwan’s military detected 40 Chinese warplanes crossing the median line on Monday, and another 27 to follow the next day.
Taiwan Set to Test 1st Indigenous Defense Submarine Amid China Tensions
A Taiwanese admiral said the new submarine is expected to be delivered to Taiwan’s navy by next year.
Taiwan Says China Building Airfield Along Coastline to Gain ‘Superior Air Power’
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense said that Beijing was building airfields and stationing new fighters and drones along the coastline facing the island.
Biden Says China Lacks Capacity to Invade Taiwan Amid Economic Woes
President Joe Biden said that China’s economic woes could mean that the country no longer possesses the capacity it once had to invade Taiwan.
China Escalates Military Maneuvers Near Taiwan After VP’s US Stops
A total of 42 Chinese warplanes and eight naval vessels were spotted around Taiwan on Aug. 19, just a day after Taiwanese vice president Lai Ching-te returned from a sensitive trip to the United States.
Taiwan Aims 7.5 Percent Boost in 2024 Defense Budget Amid China Tensions
Taiwan’s cabinet has proposed NT$440 billion ($14 billion) in defense spending for the 2024 fiscal year, a 7.5 percent increase from the previous year, amid rising military tensions with China.
US Provides Taiwan With $345 Million Military Aid Package to Counter China’s Threats
The United States has announced a $345 million military aid package for Taiwan following President Joe Biden’s order to draw weapons directly from U.S. stockpiles to help Taiwan counter China’s military threats.
