Trump Says Venezuela Action Not a Taiwan Precedent

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

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US President Donald Trump has said that recent US actions in Venezuela should not be viewed as a precedent for how China may deal with Taiwan. He stated that the situation in Venezuela and the long-standing Taiwan issue are fundamentally different, and decisions regarding Taiwan rest with

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US Urges China to Cease Military Pressure Around Taiwan

By BPN News Desk January 2, 2026

The United States has called on China to exercise restraint after Beijing conducted large scale military drills around Taiwan, warning that such actions risk escalating tensions in the region. A US State Department spokesperson said China’s military activities were destabilising and urged Beijing to stop applying military pressure on Taiwan. Drills raise regional tensions

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Xi Says China–Taiwan Reunification Is Unstoppable

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that reunification with Taiwan is “unstoppable,” reaffirming Beijing’s long standing position on the issue in his New Year address. Xi said people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share deep historical and cultural ties, and described reunification as a natural course of history. China considers Taiwan part of its […]

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Taiwan on High Alert as Chinese Ships Pull Back

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Taiwan remained on high military and maritime alert even as Chinese naval and coast guard vessels began pulling back following large-scale military drills around the island. Taiwanese authorities said vigilance would continue until China formally declares the end of its exercises and all military activity returns to normal levels. Chinese Military Exercises Near Taiwan

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China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

China’s military carried out live-fire drills around Taiwan, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The People’s Liberation Army said the exercises involved coordinated operations by naval, air, ground and rocket forces in multiple zones surrounding the island. The drills included live-fire components and simulated combat scenarios, with temporary restrictions imposed

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7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Taiwan’s Northeast

By BPN News Desk December 28, 2025

A strong earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck off the northeastern coast of Taiwan on Saturday, shaking large parts of the island, including the capital Taipei. The quake was located near the coastal city of Yilan and occurred offshore at a considerable depth, which helped reduce surface-level damage. Tremors Felt Across the Island […]

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China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sale

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

China has imposed sanctions on several United States defence companies and senior executives in response to recent American arms sales to Taiwan. The Chinese foreign ministry said the move was aimed at protecting China’s sovereignty and security interests, reiterating its strong opposition to foreign military support for the self-governed island. The sanctions include

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US Approves Largest Arms Sale to Taiwan

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

The United States government has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan worth approximately $11.1 billion, marking the largest weapons package of its kind approved in recent years. The decision underscores Washington’s continuing military support for Taipei as it faces increasing pressure and military activity from China, which claims Taiwan as its territory. What the […]

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Taiwan Approves $40 Billion Defence Plan Amid China Threat

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

Taiwan has approved an additional $40 billion defence package to be rolled out between 2026 and 2033, citing rising military pressure from China. President Lai Ching-te said the expanded budget is essential to strengthen Taiwan’s defences as Beijing intensifies aerial and maritime activity around the island. Focus On Air Defence And Missile Shield A major […]

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Xi Jinping Raises Taiwan Issue In Call With Donald Trump

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

Xi Jinping told Donald Trump during a phone call that the future of Taiwan remains central to China’s vision of the post-World War II international order. Xi defined Taiwan’s “return” to China as “integral” to that order and said the United States “understands how important the Taiwan question is to China.” Pyongyang’s Reaction — Taipei […]