Taiwan
Japan urges China to lift dual-use goods export ban over Taiwan remarks
Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI
China's commerce ministry announced on January 7 an immediate ban on exports of dual-use goods to Japan. Japan's foreign ministry protested the move as 'extremely regrettable' and demanded its withdrawal. The measure appears to be retaliation for remarks on Taiwan by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
An author has declined to review Eyck Freymann's new book 'Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China,' proposing instead a straightforward solution: acknowledge Taiwan as Chinese territory or stay out of it. The writer views the Taiwan issue as a family matter for Chinese people, criticizing Western involvement as a legacy of imperialism.
Iniulat ng AI
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Moscow continues to support Beijing's position on Taiwan, while keeping a close eye on Japan's accelerated militarization. The remarks, reported by the TASS news agency, underscore the strengthening alliance between Russia and China. This comes as tensions persist over regional security issues.
In a closed-door session, Philippine officials and civil society members discussed handling a potential influx of refugees from the Taiwan Strait amid a possible Chinese forcible reunification of Taiwan.
Iniulat ng AI
Following the US Delta Force's precision raid capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro—as detailed in prior coverage—Chinese military analysts are hailing the operation as a 'textbook' example of efficiency, potentially informing Beijing's strategies for targeting Taiwan's leadership amid recent PLA drills.
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has rebuked Sen. Kiko Pangilinan for criticizing Beijing's recent military drills around Taiwan, saying his remarks violate the Philippines' one-China policy. Pangilinan warned that the exercises have unsettled Filipinos in Taiwan and threaten regional stability. The embassy urged Philippine figures to adhere to the one-China commitment and avoid supporting separatism.
Iniulat ng AI
In the countdown to a summit, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun on Wednesday, invoking Japan's colonial past to rally support for Beijing's stance on Taiwan. Wang accused certain Japanese political forces of seeking to reverse history and whitewash crimes of aggression and colonialism, according to China's foreign ministry. The day before, he had warned that Japan's current leader had publicly challenged China's sovereignty and urged vigilance against resurgent Japanese militarism.
China warns citizens against Japan travel during Lunar New Year
January 22, 2026 16:17Beijing's drone flight over Pratas Island and its Taiwan strategy implications
January 12, 2026 07:22Taiwan pushes for stricter penalties in anti-infiltration law
January 11, 2026 03:05Taiwan to fortify critical facilities and ramp up ammunition output against PLA pressure
January 11, 2026 02:41China urges US to unite against Japanese militarism amid remilitarization concerns
January 04, 2026 12:46Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan average 2.6 million daily in 2025
January 02, 2026 19:32Beijing pledges utmost sincerity to push for peaceful reunification with Taiwan
January 02, 2026 19:09New video sparks debate over PLA J-20 near Taiwan airbase
January 02, 2026 11:38Lee Jae-myung reaffirms one-China policy in pre-visit interview
January 01, 2026 20:45Xi to host South Korea's Lee amid tensions with Japan