China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
USTR Greer accuses Beijing of engaging in 'economic coercion'

55-year-old is second woman to be elected chief in opposition party's history

Experts fear US may shift from 'not supporting' independence to outright 'opposing' it
Opposition party's Saturday vote will decide generational and ideological battle
Party bigwig calls on Beijing to stop videos, urges security agency to investigate
Canada keeps Taipei waiting on concluded pact, sources say, as others hold off
Tensions escalate as Taipei boosts defenses and rejects Beijing's accusations
On National Day, president urges China to 'renounce use of force'; Beijing condemns remarks

Japan's likely next leader will refrain from sending a high-profile lawmaker to the island
Biennial study says 'cyber army' sowing division, while drills could shift to real combat

Cheng Li-Wun, a vocal critic of President Lai, vows to be 'peacemaker' with China
Think tank RUSI spotlights apparent Moscow agreement to equip, train airborne forces

Repeats vow to raise spending after report Trump stopped $400m in military aid
Statement rejecting China's view of WWII documents highlights divide in Taipei

Island displays defense tech at expo amid China threat, Trump pressure
Minister says reshuffle signals economic focus, desire for 'common ground' with opposition

Ship sails into contested South China Sea as part of trial run
Internal race highlights opposition party's challenge of calibrating stance on China

World faces 'peace or war' choice, Xi says; guests highlight East-West divide

London strengthens ties with Tokyo so they can work together in a time of crisis
Case involves former employee of Japan's top chip tool maker Tokyo Electron
Premier says plan shows 'concrete determination' to defend sovereignty, security

TPP's Huang seeks 'yes' vote in Saturday referendum on reopening plant
US president said Chinese counterpart vowed no invasion while he is in White House

Series premiers locally on Saturday before Japan release on war anniversary
Apps such as Xiaohongshu and Douyin collect vast amounts of personal data
Washington apparently denied trip as it engages China in sensitive trade talks

Campaigners aiming to oust opposition incumbents say effort is 'last line of defense'
Party claims vindication while ruling DPP faces pressure to compromise