What is Taiwan’s T-Dome defense system? How would it thwart Chinese attacks?

As China moves more decisively to assert its claim over Taiwan, leaders of the self-governing island are setting aside ...
WRAL

Taiwan is paralyzed by political gridlock. A mass recall of ‘pro-China’ lawmakers could break that

Taipei, Taiwan (CNN) — Giant yellow trucks decked with bears sipping boba tea and broadcasting lawmaker speeches, emotional rallies featuring rock bands and rival political camps jostling for support ...
The Diplomat

‘Great Recall’: Taiwan’s Democratic Experiment

Hong Kong’s Grenfell Tower Moment: When Grief Became Sedition The “Reject the United Front, Protest Taiwan” rally on Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei, Taiwan, April 19, 2025. The event featured signature ...
Forbes

Political Gridlock In Taiwan: Implications Of The Recall Vote On Cross-strait Relations

Taiwan is roughly the size of Demark or the state of Maryland, and while known for its exquisite food, night markets, and semiconductor chips is also known for its unique political ecosystem. On ...
Al-Monitor

Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president expected to announce new air defence system, sources say

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is expected to announce a new advanced "all-domain" air defence system to better defend against China when he gives his keynote national day speech on ...
East Asia Forum

Taiwan’s Tibetan diaspora's dilemma between culture and political engagement

Taiwan’s Tibetan diaspora is experiencing major political disengagement and cultural erosion. At the March 2025 annual commemoration of Tibet’s failed 1959 uprising against Chinese rule, fewer than 20 ...
The Diplomat

Trump Tariffs Spark Political Debate in Taiwan

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te (right) attends a discussion with machinery and equipment manufacturers in Taiwan, Apr. 11, 2025. Credit: Office of the President, ROC (Taiwan) On April 2 – which ...
Al-Monitor

Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threat

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan will build a new multi-layered air defence system called "T-Dome" to defend itself against enemy threats and increase defence spending, President Lai Ching-te said on Friday, ...