Regional Security
Taiwan Groups Warn of Japanese Militarism Threat to Strait
Taiwan-based groups held forums and seminars warning that Japan's new militarism under PM Takaichi threatens Taiwan Strait security and regional stability.
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PoliticsTaiwan
Cross-Strait Scholars Meet in Wuxi on Reunification Path
Scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait met in Wuxi for the 12th Cross-Strait Think Tank Academic Forum to discuss reunification.
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Defense & MilitaryPolitics
China Slams Japan's New Defense White Paper
China's Defense Ministry condemns Japan's 2026 defense white paper, accusing Tokyo of hyping the 'China threat' to justify military expansion.
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Military & SecurityPolitics
China Coast Guard Deepens Routine Patrols East of Taiwan
China Coast Guard announced routine patrols east of Taiwan on July 31, extending maritime pressure Taipei calls illegal expansion.
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Politics
China Warns Taiwan Separatism Has 'No Survival Space'
China's Taiwan Affairs Office warns Taiwan separatism has no survival space, following Thailand's One-China reaffirmation after PM Anutin's visit.
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TaiwanPolitics
Taiwan's Poison Oil Scandal Sparks Mass Protests
Hundreds of thousands rallied in Taipei over carcinogen-tainted oil affecting schools and businesses, demanding accountability from Taiwan's DPP government
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CulturePolitics
Taiwan Reunification Film Sparks Rare Backlash in China
A Chinese film advocating Taiwan reunification faces unexpected backlash from nationalists and stays unreleased, exposing fractures in Chinese nationalism.
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PoliticsEconomy
China Rebuts Taiwan Decoupling Claims with $185B Trade Data
China's Taiwan Affairs Office rebuts DPP claims of reduced China dependence, citing $185B in cross-strait trade for H1 2026 with 22.5% import growth.
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SecurityPolitics
Heroism, Sovereignty, Cooperation: China's Security Week
A Shenzhen police officer dies protecting civilians, Beijing reaffirms Taiwan unification stance, and China launches joint patrols with Croatia.
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Natural DisasterAsia Pacific
Super Typhoon Bavi Bears Down on Taiwan, Fujian and Zhejiang
Super Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan and eastern China with 187 km/h winds. China activates Level III emergency response as millions brace for impact.
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Cross-Strait RelationsPolitics
Fujian Surpasses 50 Million Tons of Water Supplied to Kinmen
Fujian has supplied over 50 million tons of water to Kinmen since 2018, meeting 87% of daily needs, China's Taiwan Affairs Office announced.
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Weather
Super Typhoon Bavi Churns Toward Taiwan as Red Alerts Issued
Super Typhoon Bavi, a Category 5-equivalent storm, approaches Taiwan with red alerts for storm surges and waves across multiple Chinese sea areas.
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Politics
Taiwan Bans 'United Front' Exchanges; Beijing Fires Back
Taiwan's MAC bans cross-strait exchanges deemed as 'united front' activities. Beijing responds, accusing Taipei of demonizing normal people-to-people ties.
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Defense & MilitaryGeopolitics
China Shows Naval Strength in Hong Kong, Promotes Generals
China held a navy open day in Hong Kong, promoted two generals, and began routine coast guard patrols east of Taiwan.
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Defense & MilitaryPolitics
China Rotates Coast Guard Patrol East of Taiwan
China rotated its coast guard patrol east of Taiwan on July 4, confirming the operation is now standing, drawing international concern.
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PoliticsSociety
2026 Cross-Strait Youth Summit Opens in Beijing
The 2026 Cross-Strait Youth Summit opens in Beijing with 5,000 participants, including 2,500 Taiwanese youth, and high-level speeches.
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DiplomacyPolitics
Wang Yi and Rubio Hold Third Phone Call, Urge Taiwan Caution
Wang Yi and Marco Rubio held their third phone call, discussing implementation of the Xi-Trump summit consensus and urging caution on Taiwan.
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SportsChina
Fujian Cross-Strait Sports Gala Expands to National Event
A cross-strait sports gala in Fujian grew from a provincial event to a national platform, drawing over 14,000 Taiwanese participants across four editions.
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PoliticsCross-Strait
China Accuses Taiwan's DPP of Harming Chinese Nation
China's Taiwan Affairs Office accuses Taiwan's DPP of harming Chinese nation interests amid escalating cross-strait tensions over Japan-Philippines talks.
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Cross-StraitEconomy
Taiwan Affairs Office Responds to World-Highest Milk Prices
Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office responds to Taiwan's world-highest milk prices, criticizing DPP for diverting attention with anti-mainland rhetoric.
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InternationalPolitics
China Pressures Japan with Bomber Patrols, Rare Earth Curbs
China escalates pressure on Japan through bomber patrols, business detentions, and rare earth export restrictions in a coordinated campaign.
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PoliticsInternational Relations
China Hits Japan With New Export Controls on 40 Entities
China places 40 Japanese entities on export control lists, targeting defense research institutes, drone makers, and nuclear fuel companies.
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PoliticsCross-Strait Relations
China Promises Taiwan Broader Global Role Post-Reunification
Beijing completes its 'seven betters' campaign, promising Taiwan expanded global engagement after reunification amid cross-strait tensions.
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DiplomacyAsia-Pacific
China Warns Japan's Remilitarization Is a 'Road to Ruin'
China's Foreign Ministry warns Japan's military expansion is a 'road to ruin,' invoking WWII atrocities and escalating a diplomatic crisis over Taiwan.
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Diplomacy & International RelationsPolitics
China Praises South Korea for Reaffirming One-China Stance
China welcomes South Korea's reaffirmation of the One-China principle on Taiwan, while staying silent on North Korea denuclearization concerns.
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Cross-Strait RelationsSociety
Taiwan Youth Finds Home as Community Builder in Xiamen
Taiwanese youth He Jiawei works as a community builder in Xiamen's Haicang District, reviving dragon boat traditions and fostering cross-strait ties.
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PoliticsChina
Wang Huning Urges Cross-Strait Unity at 18th Straits Forum
China's Wang Huning addresses the 18th Straits Forum in Xiamen, urging cross-strait unity amid Taiwan's expanded ban on official attendance.
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EconomyPolitics
Taiwan Summer Electricity Prices Hit Record High
Taiwan summer electricity prices hit record NT$8.86 per kWh as People's Daily criticizes DPP political maneuvering amid energy policy failures.
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Politics
KMT Vice Chairman Zhang Ronggong to Attend Straits Forum
KMT Vice Chairman Zhang Ronggong leads a delegation to the 18th Straits Forum in Xiamen on June 13, amid a Taiwan ban on local government attendance.
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Foreign PolicyPolitics
Trump's Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
The Trump administration shifts from confrontation to embracing China as a peer power, with major implications for Taiwan policy and US alliances in Asia.
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Military & SecurityPolitics
China Launches Maritime Operation East of Taiwan Island
China launches a maritime law enforcement operation east of Taiwan Island in response to Japan-Philippines boundary talks, escalating tensions.
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Military & DefensePolitics
China Launches Maritime Enforcement Operation East of Taiwan
China escalates response to Japan-Philippines maritime talks with multi-agency enforcement operation in waters east of Taiwan.
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Military & SecurityPolitics
China Coast Guard Patrols East of Taiwan in Historic First
China Coast Guard conducts first independent patrol east of Taiwan, forming a 'triangular encirclement' after Japan-Philippines delimitation talks.
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Cross-Strait RelationsPolitics
China Rejects Taiwan's Lai on Xiaohongshu, TikTok Crackdown
China's Taiwan Affairs Office rejects Lai Ching-te's claim that Xiaohongshu and TikTok threaten youth, calling it a bid to block cross-strait exchange.
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DiplomacySecurity
China: Taiwan an Internal Affair as US Omits Island at Forum
China's Taiwan Affairs Office says Taiwan is an internal affair after US Defense Secretary Hegseth omits the island from his Shangri-La Dialogue speech.
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PoliticsDefense
China Patrols East of Taiwan After Japan-Philippines Talks
China Coast Guard conducts law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan, responding to Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks Beijing calls illegal.
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Politics & DiplomacyMilitary
Hegseth Strikes Milder Tone on China at Shangri-La Dialogue
Pete Hegseth's Shangri-La Dialogue speech on China struck a milder tone post-Trump-Xi summit while pushing allies for greater burden-sharing.
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Cross-Strait RelationsPolitics
Lin Chiling Resigns from Taiwan Cultural Board Amid Pressure
Taiwanese star Lin Chiling resigns from TAICCA board after political firestorm. China's Taiwan Affairs Office calls it 'wise' as her career faces fallout.
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Cross-Strait & Maritime SecurityPolitics
China Coast Guard Patrols Near Kinmen for Second Day
Fujian Coast Guard patrols near Kinmen for a second day, continuing maritime law enforcement that has intensified since May 2026.
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International RelationsPolitics
US Pauses $14bn Taiwan Arms Sale Due to Iran War
US Acting Navy Secretary confirms pause on $14bn Taiwan arms sale to conserve munitions for Iran war, as Trump signals mixed intentions.
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PoliticsCross-Strait
China Launches New Cross-Strait Flight Routes to Taiwan
Three Chinese airlines announce new direct flights to Taichung and Kaohsiung starting July 2026, as Beijing pushes for expanded cross-strait air links.
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