Category: Taiwan
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Japan to Deploy Missile Defenses on Yonaguni
On November 23, 2025, Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed during a visit to the island that plans are advancing to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island, located approximately 110 km east of Taiwan. This is part of Japan’s expanded military enhancements along its southwestern islands to strengthen deterrence against potential threats from China,…
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U.S. Arms Taiwan Air Defenses
On November 19, 2025, the United States confirmed the approval of a major arms sale to Taiwan valued at approximately $700 million for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), a medium-range air-defense solution manufactured by RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon). This marks the second U.S. weapons package to Taiwan in a single week, following a…
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U.S. Troops Anchor Luzon Strait Defense
The United States has stationed troops and anti-ship missiles in the Philippines amid near-continuous joint military exercises, aiming to seal off the Bashi Channel and prevent Chinese warships from entering the Pacific Ocean in the event of a Beijing-led assault on Taiwan. What is your most up-to-date and in depth assessment? IP-100, Indo-Pacific Chief: Here’s…
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Dual-Use Vessels Tighten the Grey Zone Around Taiwan
There are allegations and analyses that Beijing is using dual-purpose, unmarked vessels around Taiwan to monitor, harass, and assert its presence under the guise of fishing. What is your most up-to-date and in depth assessment? Strategia-100, Chief Strategist: Here’s a current and detailed assessment of the evidence, implications, and dynamics around the claims that Beijing…
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Taiwan Secures Reaffirmation
The 2025 Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting, held from September 8–12 in Honiara, Solomon Islands, concluded with leaders reaffirming Taiwan’s status as a “development partner” under a 1992 agreement. This allows Taiwan to participate in side events and dialogues alongside the main summit, despite not being a full member. The decision came amid pressure…