Taiwan

Investigations into China's top military commanders have raised questions about the People's Liberation Army's battle readiness, especially for large-scale operations targeting Taiwan. However, most analysts interviewed agree that any disruption would be short-lived.

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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.

Xiamen in Fujian province has introduced 25 measures to support innovation among Taiwan-funded enterprises and attract talent from the island, aiming to deepen cross-Strait industrial integration. Subsidies of up to 10 million yuan ($1.43 million) are available for establishing joint laboratories with local institutes. The package implements a central government document guiding Fujian toward a new path for cross-Strait integration.

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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.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit starting Sunday, signaling Beijing's intent to strengthen ties with Seoul amid strained relations with Japan over Taiwan. The visit marks the second meeting between the two leaders in just two months, highlighting China's keen interest in boosting economic collaboration and tourism with South Korea.

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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.