Taiwan’s leader says tougher measures needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration and spying

President Lai Ching-te's announcement aims to respond to the rise in China-led espionage operations, which he described as a "hostile foreign force." The opportunity for Beijing to display in return its ever-greater determination to recover the island.

Japan and US Shift Language on Taiwan, Signaling Support for Island’s Autonomy: Experts

News Analysis Beijing’s recent warning to Tokyo about not using Taiwan to create trouble adds new tension to an already shifting dynamic in the Indo–Pacific, where the United States and Japan are modifying their stance on Taiwan, according to China experts. On March 7, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi cautioned Japan not to meddle in what Beijing regards as its own affairs regarding Taiwan. This came in response to Japan’s growing alignment with…

Taiwan calls China a 'hostile foreign force' and ramps up security

A raft of new national security measures was needed in response to China's increased efforts to undermine the island's security, says Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te.

Taiwanese president calls for 'proactive measures' against increased Chinese threat

Taiwan must implement "proactive measures" to thwart China's use of its democracy against it, said President Lai Ching-te amid increased efforts by Beijing to undermine the sovereignty of the self-government island.

Taiwan president warns of China's 'infiltration' effort, vows counter measures

TAIPEI: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday (Mar 13) China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the democratic island, pledging measures to tackle Beijing's efforts to "absorb" Taiwan. Taiwan has accused China of stepping up military drills, trade sanctions and influence

Taiwan president ramps up effort to counter ‘Chinese influence’

The NewsTaiwan’s President Lai Ching-te on Thursday announced plans to restore the island’s military courts in order to counter what he described as China’s “influence campaigns and manipulation.”Lai accused Beijing of trying to “absorb” Taiwan — China has long viewed the island as a breakaway province that it will eventually subsume. Taiwan’s intelligence agency has said three times as many people were charged with spying for China in 2024 than…