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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicChina-Taiwan relations

Topic: China-Taiwan relations

China sanctions Taiwan’s US envoy after President Tsai, US House Speaker meet

China prohibited Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States, and her family members from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau

US Speaker meets Taiwanese President Tsai, stresses need to speed up arms deliveries

China quickly denounced the meeting, accusing the US of colluding with separatists seeking 'Taiwan independence' and saying that it has been breaching its commitments over the island.

Foxconn founder Terry Gou says he will seek Taiwan presidency

Gou, who stepped down as Foxconn chief in 2019, said the only way to avoid war with China was to lessen Sino-US tensions and get Taiwan's ruling party DPP out of office.

China stages combat drills after warning Taiwan president against meeting US speaker

Nine Chinese aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait Friday carrying out drills, the defence ministry said. President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in the US Wednesday & is to meet the House Speaker in LA.

On Camera

Supreme Court’s order on dogs goes against Modi’s decolonisation agenda

The Prime Minister had used his Mann ki Baat platform to announce how Indian security agencies are increasingly deploying desi dogs to guard the nation.

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.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

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.