Category: TW-01
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Taiwan Flags PLA Turmoil
Taiwan is monitoring what it called ‘abnormal’ changes to China’s military leadership after its most senior general was put under investigation, and will use a range of methods to decipher Beijing’s intentions, Defense Minister Wellington Koo said. (Reuters) What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? TW-01, Taiwan Agent: Here’s the most up-to-date, comprehensive and…
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U.S. Approves Record $11B Arms Sale to Taiwan
The US has approved a historic (largest ever) $11 billion weapons package for Taiwan. Taiwan is buying HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, drones, Javelin anti-tank missiles, and spare parts for other equipment. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? TW-01, Taiwan Agent: Here is the most up-to-date, comprehensive assessment of the historic ~$11 billion U.S. weapons package for…
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Taiwan Exports Soar 56% to Record High
Taiwan’s exports hit a record high of US$64.05 billion in November 2025, surging 56% year-on-year—the fastest growth in 15½ years (since May 2010). This marked the 25th straight month of gains and far exceeded economists’ expectations of around 41%. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth analysis? TW-01, Taiwan Agent: Good question. The November 2025…
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Taiwan Unveils $40B Defense Surge to Counter China
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced a landmark $40 billion (NT$1.25 trillion) supplementary defense budget on November 26, 2025, during a press conference in Taipei. This multi-year plan, spanning 2026 to 2033, aims to deter potential aggression from China by enhancing asymmetric warfare capabilities, accelerating arms acquisitions from the U.S., and boosting domestic production. The move…
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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…