China, Taiwan and Military Leadership
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Taipei is ramping up coordination between its US-made weapons systems and locally developed missile capabilities.
Taiwanese authorities said they were monitoring “abnormal” changes at the top of China’s military after the stunning dismissal of the country’s leading general.
Despite Taipei’s bustling bars and a buoyant economy, thoughts of invasion are never far due to relentless Chinese military pressure and ‘cognitive warfare’
Taiwan detains journalist over alleged military leaks to China - A TV reporter and current and former army officers are accused of exchanging military information for payments
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Xi makes 2 Chinese generals vanish for 'violating party discipline'—Taiwan and Beijing under new management
In late 2025, Xi Jinping removed two generals overseeing Taiwan operations and Beijing’s defense amid a sweeping purge at sensitive commands. The People’s Liberation Army saw expulsions touch promotions and the Central Military Commission.
Beijing warns citizens against visiting ahead of Lunar New Year holiday as airlines extend deadline for refunds or flight changes.
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Taiwan's President Lai lashes out against Beijing, pledging $40 billion in additional defense budget
Beijing is accelerating military preparations with the goal of seizing Taiwan by force by 2027, President Lai Ching-te said at a press briefing Wednesday. Taiwan will introduce a $40 billion supplementary defense budget to protect its democracy, Lai said.
China doubled down its rhetorics on the trade agreement between Taiwan and the U.S., saying it would benefit Washington while eroding the island's strategic advantages.