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As of late September 2025, Super Typhoon Ragasa caused severe flooding and destruction across Taiwan, southern China, and the Philippines. At least 14 people died in Taiwan after a barrier lake burst in Hualien County, flooding Guangfu township. Millions were evacuated in southern China, with widespread damage reported in Guangdong and Hong Kong. The storm has weakened but remains a rain threat to Southeast Asia.
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A US report warns that structural flaws in intelligence sharing, coalition planning, and arms sales hinder effective multinational cooperation against China. The findings highlight risks of miscoordination, which could enable China to dominate East Asia and threaten regional stability, especially amid rising tensions and military pressures on Taiwan.
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On October 25, 2025, China officially designated Taiwan Restoration Day to commemorate Taiwan's return to Chinese sovereignty 80 years ago after Japanese occupation. Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to reunification under the one-China principle, while Taiwan's opposition KMT elected Cheng Li-wun as chairperson, pledging to promote peace and cross-strait dialogue amid rising tensions.
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Fung-wong, downgraded from a super typhoon, is weakening as it approaches Taiwan, making landfall near Kaohsiung. It has caused injuries, evacuations, and flooding in the Philippines, with over 1.4 million displaced. Heavy rain and landslides continue in Taiwan, but the storm's strength is diminishing.