China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own, although the Chinese Communist Party has never ruled there. Taipei is a key U.S. security partner in the center of the so-called first island ...

Hegseth focused his warning on Beijing’s stance toward Taiwan, making the stakes clear for the broader region. “To be clear: any attempt by Communist China to conquer Taiwan by force would result in ...

The island plans to start introducing sea drones to its naval forces this year as part of preparations for what it sees as a potential invasion by China as soon as 2027.