Taiwan
UK, France, Germany issue joint statement of concern about Chinese activities off coast of Taiwan
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and its military operates around the island on an almost daily basis.
‘Independence by force’ is a dead end for Taiwan - opinion
Israel’s long-term challenge requires strategy beyond military power in Iran rivalry - opinion
Jerusalem highlights: June 19-25
Taiwan Film Week brings the island’s stories, culture to Jerusalem
The cinematheques of Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Herzliya offer local audiences a taste of Taiwanese filmic fare.
Taiwan vows to expel Chinese vessels after Beijing claims jurisdiction over eastern waters
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, was angered after Japan and the Philippines said last month they would begin formal talks on their maritime boundaries.
Armies to markets: The changed nature of power - opinion
A new stage of global competition has begun, focused on rebuilding economies to be more resilient in a world of longer, more complex conflicts – not just on armaments.
China blasts US and Taiwan statements on 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square military crackdown
Rubio said on Wednesday that Beijing's censorship could not erase memories of the military assault.
China imposes travel ban on New Zealand lawmakers after Taiwan visit, sparking backlash
New Zealand lawmakers had visited the democratically governed island for decades without a problem, a spokesperson for Foreign Minister Winston Peters said.
Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands
Robot patrol dogs are one way the Taiwanese military is modernizing itself against the looming threat from China.
Taiwan opposition leader aims to meet Trump on US trip, discuss avoiding conflict with China
Cheng, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, leaves for a two-week US trip later on Monday, following on from her April visit to China, where she met President Xi.
Beyond embassies: Israel can deepen regional cooperation without recognition - opinion
Between normalization and isolation, Israel could pursue structured economic ties that build real partnerships without formal embassies.
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
Trump, who met with China's President Xi Jinping earlier this month, has pointedly said European and NATO partners should reduce reliance on Washington.
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos
While China can fire nuclear weapons from submarines and aircraft, the silo fields in the northwestern Xinjiang region and Gansu province are the core of its nuclear forces.
