That role also means a war over Taiwan could be "cataclysmic," the report warned, potentially "wiping out as much as 10 percent of global GDP"—an unprecedented economic hit in modern times. The authors said the ramifications of such a scenario could be "on par with the 2008 Global Financial Crisis."

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The G7 representative also voiced support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in “appropriate international organizations.” They continue to be concerned over China's military buildup and the rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal. They urged Beijing to “demonstrate its commitment to stability through improved transparency.”

Taiwan's president should take part in "rehearsals" focused on potential enemy movements in order to make more informed decisions during wartime, retired Ukrainian Air Force Colonel Andrii Ordynovych said in an interview with the Central News Agency, which is partially funded by Taiwan's government.

Lawrence Wong cites the example of Southeast Asia and Japan, who have ‘put history aside’ and are moving forward.

The Economist noted that while China accuses Japan’s right-wing political forces of trying to overturn its pacifist constitution, Japan’s stance on Taiwan’s security has been hardening in recent years. A 2021 defense white paper, for example, underlined that stability around Taiwan is critical to Japan’s own security.

The likeliest scenario for 2026 is not a full-fledged conflict, but an increase in China’s political, economic and military pressure against Taiwan

HONG KONG (Reuters) -China said on Sunday it has opened a third extension of the M503 flight route, which is just west of an unofficial dividing line in the Taiwan Strait, with Taipei protesting this was a "unilateral" move aimed at changing the strait's ...

Taiwan detected 30 Chinese aircraft and seven naval vessels near its waters, with 17 sorties crossing the median line into multiple ADIZ zones

China is allowing Taiwan residents to obtain single-entry permits on arrival at 100 entry checkpoints, up from 58.

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Japan’s strengthening of military facilities on Yonaguni Island supports stability in the Taiwan Strait, Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung (吳志中) said Monday.