Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung issued a strong statement on May 21, 2025, rejecting China’s claims over the island and affirming Taiwan’s right to define its own identity and political status. The declaration comes amid rising cross-strait tensions and renewed diplomatic offensives by

Taiwan has reported a sharp rise in the presence of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels near its territory, raising concerns about escalating cross-strait tensions. The surge in military activity includes several aircraft breaching Taiwan’s air defense identification zone (ADIZ) and naval ships patrolling nearby waters. Spike in Chinese Military Presence The