US/Taiwan

Taiwan Relations Act affirms Taiwan’s importance: AIT Taipei Times11:45
Xi signals Taiwan reunification as opposition leader visits Yeni Şafak01:55
China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump NPR07:30
Lai vows stronger Taiwan defense Taiwan News07:56
Friendlier China-Philippines relationship could undercut potential U.S. defense of Taiwan The Washington Times08:32
China tightening its grip on the KMT Taipei Times12:00

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Earlier today
Taiwan leads world in increasing exports to US Taipei Times11:49
China’s New Supply Chain Rules Raise the Stakes for Foreign Businesses World Politics Review09:11
Preparing for an Invasion The Dial08:11
MND surprised by proposal to aid US in mine clearing Taipei Times02:50
Yesterday
Wang Ting-yu suggests sending Taiwan naval ships to help US clear mines Taiwan News23:35 13-Apr-26
UN backs women, just not Taiwan’s Taipei Times12:15 13-Apr-26
MND surprised by lawmaker suggestion to help U.S. clear mines Focus Taiwan10:47 13-Apr-26
China should abandon threats against Taiwan: AIT Taipei Times07:31 13-Apr-26
Han Kuang exercises to include US-style methods Taipei Times00:30 13-Apr-26
In the last 7 days
Preparing for the Worst The Wire China17:01 12-Apr-26
US lawmakers mark 47 years of Taiwan Relations Act Taiwan News07:30 12-Apr-26
2026 Han Kuang drills test key U.S. military rehearsals: Source Focus Taiwan04:23 12-Apr-26
Iran war diverts US military, attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader The Korea Times02:13 12-Apr-26
US general says China has no say in Taiwan arms sales Taiwan News23:42 11-Apr-26
China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says Channel NewsAsia22:43 11-Apr-26
US lawmakers mark TRA anniversary Taipei Times12:01 11-Apr-26
Ex-general backs US arms sales Taipei Times12:01 11-Apr-26
Cheng-Xi meeting seen as Beijing signal to Trump on Taiwan: Scholars Focus Taiwan09:42 11-Apr-26
Ex-U.S. general urges creative ways to include Taiwan in drills Focus Taiwan08:51 11-Apr-26
Is East Asia on the verge of a shift in the balance of power? Nournews06:29 11-Apr-26
US lawmakers reaffirm Taiwan Relations Act on 47th anniversary Taiwan News23:14 10-Apr-26
Taiwan only foreign delegation at US defense conference Taiwan News21:42 10-Apr-26
Taiwan Relations Act affirms Taiwan’s importance: AIT Taipei Times11:45 10-Apr-26
China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump NPR07:30 10-Apr-26
Taiwan can learn from Iran's horizontal escalation of the war with the US Nikkei Asian Review04:10 10-Apr-26
Xi signals Taiwan reunification as opposition leader visits Yeni Şafak01:55 10-Apr-26
KMT lawmakers boycott defense budget negotiations Taipei Times12:22 9-Apr-26
Canadian delegation, US senator visiting Taiwan Taipei Times12:22 9-Apr-26
Taiwan pledges more loans to help small businesses in Marshall Islands Focus Taiwan04:02 9-Apr-26
Taiwan, US hold cybersecurity training event in Guatemala Taiwan News02:13 9-Apr-26
Taiwan seeks closer integration with US drone industry Taiwan News02:13 9-Apr-26
US senator urges legislature to pass stalled defense budget Taipei Times02:02 9-Apr-26
US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan Channel NewsAsia22:30 8-Apr-26
Meet and greet Taipei Times12:17 8-Apr-26
Cheng-Xi meet a Taiwan betrayal Taipei Times12:00 8-Apr-26
Taiwan pledges more loans for small businesses in Marshall Islands Taipei Times12:00 8-Apr-26
US Republican group affirms peace through strength Taipei Times11:44 8-Apr-26
Taiwan reaffirms defense push Taiwan News07:54 8-Apr-26
China Ramps Up Type 054B Frigate Production to Challenge U.S. Undersea Dominance and Increase Pressure on Taiwan Army Recognition05:11 8-Apr-26
Dutch 2025 exports to China and the US fell, but rose to Taiwan DutchNews.nl03:38 8-Apr-26
Ex-US admiral warns of results of defense failure Taipei Times03:16 8-Apr-26
Security concerns push India to replace Chinese cameras at toll plazas The Hindu Business Line00:30 8-Apr-26
Why the Iran war worries Taiwan The Statesman23:14 7-Apr-26
Taiwan matters. Australia needs to understand why The Strategist21:02 7-Apr-26
Banks visits Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summit Punchbowl News18:08 7-Apr-26
Rare Beijing Visit Shifts Calculations on US-China War Miami Herald16:38 7-Apr-26
Lai vows stronger Taiwan defense Taiwan News07:56 7-Apr-26
Cross-Straits relations are not diplomatic matter, China opposes US arms sales to Taiwan region: FM on whether China,… Global Times04:49 7-Apr-26
US Senator Jim Banks visiting Taiwan, to meet Lai Taipei Times04:02 7-Apr-26
Taiwan opposition leader makes rare visit to China The Sun Daily02:12 7-Apr-26
US Senator Jim Banks deepens relations with Taiwan Taiwan News01:19 7-Apr-26
Maryland secretary of state backs trade with Taiwan Taiwan News00:28 7-Apr-26
In the last month
U.S. Senator Jim Banks visits Taiwan, to meet President Lai Focus Taiwan23:25 6-Apr-26
Visiting Maryland official pitches Taiwan on investing in her state Focus Taiwan08:19 6-Apr-26
US Republican lawmakers to meet Lai Taiwan News01:32 6-Apr-26
Delegation of US House Republicans visiting Taiwan, to meet Lai Taipei Times01:11 6-Apr-26
Rupert Hammond-Chambers On Taiwan: Taiwan needs energy strategy shift Taipei Times12:00 5-Apr-26
KMT head calls for deeper Taiwan-US ties, stability Taipei Times11:47 5-Apr-26
Taiwan opposition leader to make 'peace' visit to China Hurriyet Daily News06:09 5-Apr-26
Friendlier China-Philippines relationship could undercut potential U.S. defense of Taiwan The Washington Times08:32 4-Apr-26
US bill aims to protect Taiwan cables Taipei Times12:00 3-Apr-26
Agricultural fund worth NT$30 billion announced Taipei Times12:00 3-Apr-26
US tariffs on drugs ‘controllable’ Taipei Times12:00 3-Apr-26
U.S. lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill to protect Taiwan's undersea cables Focus Taiwan06:58 3-Apr-26
US Congress members introduce bill to protect Taiwan undersea cables Taiwan News05:27 3-Apr-26
Taiwan exports to US surge over 80% Taiwan News04:25 3-Apr-26
Energy and Information Resilience Strengthen Taiwan’s Energy Security Taiwan Insight04:06 3-Apr-26
Budget delay threatens NT$78bn Taipei Times00:45 3-Apr-26
China tightening its grip on the KMT Taipei Times12:00 2-Apr-26
Xi-Cheng meeting tied to efforts to block Taiwan arms bill: MAC Focus Taiwan09:56 2-Apr-26
Peace, justice in Taiwan Strait focus of symposium University at Buffalo08:15 2-Apr-26
U.S. senators introduce bill to boost Taiwan drone cooperation Focus Taiwan04:49 2-Apr-26
Taiwan envoy to US calls for investigation into bullying accusations Taiwan News03:57 2-Apr-26
Taiwan's U.S. envoy pledges to improve amid workplace bullying claims Focus Taiwan02:57 2-Apr-26
US senators tout Blue Skies for Taiwan Act Taiwan News00:53 2-Apr-26
Lai vows further cooperation with US Taipei Times00:48 2-Apr-26
What the Iran war reveals about Nato’s appetite for conflict over Taiwan South China Morning Post08:34 1-Apr-26
Iran war teaching Taiwan hard lessons about US resolve Asia Times06:30 1-Apr-26
How the Iran War Has Changed the Taiwan Playbook Miami Herald05:32 1-Apr-26
Taiwan envoy to US embroiled in workplace bullying scandal Taiwan News03:18 1-Apr-26
Cheng’s trip to boost illusion of unification: source Taipei Times03:16 1-Apr-26
US senators propose bill that would bolster Taiwan drone industry Taiwan News23:33 31-Mar-26
Taiwan reacts to U.S. intelligence report about China's intentions NPR17:35 31-Mar-26
READOUT: Ranking Member Shaheen and Senator Curtis’s Bipartisan Delegation Travel to Taiwan United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (Press Release)12:34 31-Mar-26
Pass a sufficient defense budget to deter aggression, US senators say Taipei Times12:00 31-Mar-26
US support for Taiwan strong: senators Taipei Times11:48 31-Mar-26
Xi Has Reason to Take His Time on Taiwan World Politics Review10:01 31-Mar-26
Trump-Xi talks could make Taiwan safer: Visiting U.S. senators Focus Taiwan07:40 31-Mar-26
US bill aims to strengthen Taiwan ties Semafor05:02 31-Mar-26
US senators see result of Taiwan’s Mighty Hornet IV live-fire test Taiwan News03:40 31-Mar-26
US agrees to HIMARS payment delay: military Taipei Times02:09 31-Mar-26
Taichung mayor proposes defense shift Taipei Times00:16 31-Mar-26
US senators urge Taiwan to pass special defense budget Taiwan News22:55 30-Mar-26
China Spying on US Tactics Raises Taiwan Concerns Voice Of Emirates22:20 30-Mar-26
Taiwan’s Opposition Leader Gambles on a Visit to China World Politics Review15:43 30-Mar-26
US senators urge Taiwan to approve $40bn defence bill The Independent12:20 30-Mar-26
Defense in a democracy: Political competition and Taiwan’s special defense budget Brookings Institution12:08 30-Mar-26
U.S. senators see results of drone weapon tests in Taiwan Focus Taiwan11:17 30-Mar-26
US lawmakers express support for stalled Taiwan special defense budget ABC News10:55 30-Mar-26
China Hits Out At US Visit To Taiwan Miami Herald09:35 30-Mar-26
US senators visit Taiwan to push defence spending as arms deadlines loom South China Morning Post08:40 30-Mar-26
US lawmaker delegation visits Taiwan’s top military R&D center Taiwan News08:08 30-Mar-26
US Lawmakers Urge Taiwan to Pass Stalled $40 Billion Defense Budget NewsMax07:34 30-Mar-26
China protests US senators' visit to Taiwan region CGTN06:44 30-Mar-26
US lawmaker says Taiwan defence spending bill approval ‘very important’ Hong Kong Free Press05:55 30-Mar-26
Taiwan Army replaces OH-58D helicopters with drones Defence Blog05:52 30-Mar-26
Taichung mayor backs higher defense spending than KMT plan Taiwan News05:05 30-Mar-26
China consistently opposes official exchanges between US, Taiwan region, has lodged solemn representations: FM on 4 US… Global Times04:46 30-Mar-26
U.S. agrees to HIMARS payment delay; talks on other systems ongoing: MND Focus Taiwan04:40 30-Mar-26
US offers ‘unprecedented’ extension for first HIMARS payment: MND Taipei Times04:14 30-Mar-26
US senate delegation arrives Taipei Times04:14 30-Mar-26
Taichung mayor proposes defense budget shift toward drones Focus Taiwan04:10 30-Mar-26
Visiting U.S. senators call on Taiwan to pass special defense bill Focus Taiwan03:39 30-Mar-26
In Taipei visit, US lawmakers urge Taiwan to pass stalled $51.5 billion defence budget AsiaOne03:25 30-Mar-26
Lai says Taiwan determined to boost defense capabilities Taiwan News02:42 30-Mar-26

      
            
      
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Following the Chinese Civil War and the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949, the Republic of China (ROC) government, led by the Kuomintang, retreated to Taiwan. The US, recognising the strategic importance of Taiwan during the Cold War, became a key ally and provided support to the ROC. For several decades the US maintained formal diplomatic relations with the ROC government in Taiwan. However, in 1979 the US switched its recognition to the People's Republic of China in Beijing while simultaneously enacting the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA). The TRA established a framework for unofficial relations with Taiwan and provided for the continued support and defence of Taiwan. Since then, the US-Taiwan relations have been characterised by robust unofficial exchanges and cooperation in various fields including trade, investment, culture, and security. The US has supported Taiwan's participation in international organisations albeit under the name 'Chinese Taipei' due to the One-China policy.

The US has increased its engagement with Taiwan following The Taiwan Policy Act of 2013 expressing support for its democracy, human rights, and security. The US has also expanded economic ties and arms sales to Taiwan agreeing to the sale of arms deals in 2015 under the Obama Administration and notably the sale of Abrams Main Battle Tanks in 2019 under the Trump Administration. High-level visits and exchanges between US and Taiwanese officials have become more frequent, reflecting the deepening relationship, with three congressional delegations visiting Taiwan in 2022 alone.

The relationship between Taiwan and the US remains sensitive due to China's territorial claims over Taiwan. China strongly opposes any official interactions between the US and Taiwan considering it a violation of its sovereignty. The US has stepped in several times to ensure Taiwanese security against the PRC, notably in the Taiwan Strait Crises of 1954–1955, 1958, and 1995–1996.

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