Administrative agency under the State Council on Taiwan policy
Taiwan warns that Washington’s arms-sales process remains unchanged while Taipei pushes for timely deliveries. Beijing continues military pressure, and Taiwan is increasing its defense spending and seeking stronger international support.
China has intensified coast guard and maritime activity near Taiwan, a move prompting Western embassies in Taipei to warn of threats to regional stability and freedom of navigation. Taiwan is conducting five-day drills to test readiness amid growing grey-zone pressure.
Since early June, Chinese coast guard and survey ships have intensified activity near Taiwan and Pratas Island, prompting Taiwan to condemn Beijing’s maritime claims. Several incidents involve harassing inquiries, standoffs, and expulsions, with Taiwan emphasizing sovereignty and international law.
Taiwan has launched a secure website for Chinese nationals to provide intelligence information, citing growing discontent amid China’s economic and political pressures. The move mirrors practices by the U.S., U.K., and Israel and follows a broader pattern of cross-strait distrust and security measures.
Taiwan is conducting a five-day immediate combat readiness exercise focusing on rapid peacetime-to-wartime deployment. The drills come as China’s navy conducts carrier operations near Taiwan, with Chinese officials warning against separatism even as Tokyo and Washington monitor the situation.