Taiwan
Satellite imagery shows China built a mock U.S. destroyer in Xinjiang Desert, likely for weapons testing
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Commercial satellite images taken in May 2026 show what analysts describe as a full-scale mock-up resembling a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer at a remote test site in China’s Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang. The target was first flagged publicly by Joseph Wu, co-founder of the Taiwan Defense Studies Initiative.
Taiwan's KMT legislative speaker Han Kuo-yu visited Washington and met with senators.
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Mainland Chinese authorities have rejected criticism from the United States, Britain, France and Germany over coastguard deployments near Taiwan. The rebuke follows joint statements expressing concern about regional stability.
Taiwan's foreign ministry urged Japan and the Philippines to respect its rights and territory during upcoming talks on their maritime border. The statement was issued on Wednesday as the two countries prepare to negotiate exclusive economic zone boundaries.
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Chinese officials pressed the US to reduce the scale of arms deliveries to Taiwan during President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Beijing. The demands were raised as early as the start of the year.
A floating solar installation off Taiwan's western coast has generated more electricity and higher profits than a nearby land-based project of similar scale. Researchers compared the two systems and found clear advantages for the offshore version despite added challenges.
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Donald Trump said arms sales to Taiwan would be discussed during his upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping. The remarks have prompted Taipei to monitor developments closely with Washington.
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