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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicChina-Taiwan relations

Topic: China-Taiwan relations

Taiwan biggest threat to US-China bilateral ties, says Xi during meeting with Biden

A US official quoted Xi Jinping as saying China's preference was for peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan, but that he also talked about conditions in which force could be used.

China launches its first cross-sea rapid train near Taiwan Strait

Due to the new bullet train, travel time between Fuzhou and Xiamen, an economic hub and popular tourist locale, will be under an hour.

‘Integrated living, resident permit’ — what China’s 21-point ‘reunification’ plan means for Taiwanese

Document issued by CCP's Central Committee & State Council proposes ending temporary residency for Taiwanese nationals working in China, encouraging them to study/work in mainland.

40 Chinese military aircraft in our air defence zone, says Taiwan defence ministry

At least four of the aircraft also crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait to the northwest of the island, according to a map the ministry provided.

UK House panel calls Taiwan ‘independent country’, report comes as foreign secretary visits China

Foreign Affairs Committee of British Parliament, in report released Wednesday, seeks to call out Indian government’s action against local BBC offices, saying its tax raids were ‘bogus’.

India ‘doesn’t want Chinese South China Sea playbook’ replicated — Navy ex-chief at Taiwan conference

Retired chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force attended conference on Indo-Pacific security cooperation in Taiwan, indicating strengthening of ties between the two countries.

‘Wrong and dangerous path’: China urges US to restrict military aid to Taiwan

The US unveiled an aid package for Taiwan worth up to $345 million on Friday as Congress authorised weapons aid worth up to $1 billion for the island as a part of the 2023 budget.

In a first, Taiwan conducts military drill at main international airport

The drill at island’s main Taoyuan international airport was part of Taiwan’s main annual Han Kuang exercises, focusing on protecting its infra and striking incoming enemy ships.

Taiwan holds annual evacuation drill amid rising military threats from China

China has been staging regular exercises around Taiwan for the past three years, to pressure Taipei to accept Beijing's claim of sovereignty despite the island's strong rejections.

China exercises its military strength in the sea ahead of Taiwan’s war games

Since Tuesday, China has moved dozens of fighters, bombers, and other aircraft, including drones, Taiwan's defence ministry said.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.