Taiwan

Speed Read Xi warned the US not to “mishandle” the situation in Taiwan

By Jessica Hullinger Published 15 May 26

In Depth US action in Venezuela could legitimise Beijing’s move against its own problematic regional foe

By The Week UK Last updated 1 April 26

Today’s Big Question Analysts say China’s leader is still focused on reunification

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 4 February 26

Under the Radar President announces historic increase in defence spending as Chinese aggression towards autonomous island escalates

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 30 November 25

Today's Big Question Comments on Taiwan draw Beijing's rebuke

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 17 November 25

In the Spotlight Russia is reportedly allowing China access to military training

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 29 September 25

In Depth Though the nationalist government led China to victory in 1945, this is largely overlooked in modern Chinese commemorations

By Miguel Miranda Published 3 September 25

In Depth Just a few miles off the mainland, the Kinmen Islands could be attacked first if China invades Taiwan

By Miguel Miranda Published 16 July 25

In Depth For over 75 years, the Republic and People’s Republic of China have confronted each other across the Taiwan Strait, a highly contested sea passage separating the two nations

By Miguel Miranda Published 29 May 25

The Week Recommends After the sun sets, the fun begins

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 16 April 25

The Explainer The island nation, no longer certain of US backing against a hostile China, is quietly looking for other solutions

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 14 April 25

Under the Radar Thailand joins Nepal and Taiwan as the only Asian nations to legalise LGBT unions, amid repressive regimes and religious traditions

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 27 January 25