Taiwan’s divided politics undermine defense resolve as Trump returns

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s political landscape has long been marked by division, particularly between the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the more China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT). This polarization can complicate the island’s defense strategy, especially in the context of heightened tensions with China and a changing geopolitical landscape influenced by U.S. politics. With…

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Taiwan Welcomes US Support Amid Tensions with China

Richard Sanders The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed its appreciation for US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks regarding the US’s “serious concern over China’s coercive actions against Taiwan” and its aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, following a call with his Chinese counterpart. In a statement, MOFA highlighted that the Chinese Ministry…

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