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."

The president has spoken with the leaders of both countries as they spar over remarks the Japanese prime minister made about the Beijing-claimed island.

The book contains specific instructions to stock up on supplies, prepare go-bags, and to establish emergency meeting points with family members.

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.

Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that a "return" to China is not an option for the island's 23 million people, after Chinese President Xi Jinping pressed his country's sovereignty claims in a call with U.

The following is the Republic of China’s 2025 National Defense Report.  From the Report In response to changes in modern warfare and multi-domain challenges of national security, the Republic of China (ROC) Armed Forces bears the responsibility of being a force of stability in society and solid backing for national security.

Earlier this month, Taiwan's foreign ministry said it received official notification that the Trump administration approved a US$330 million arms sales to Taiwan, including fighter jet parts.

Tension between Japan and China has escalated over the new Japanese leader's suggestion Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing attacks Taiwan.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a call at a time when China is entangled in geopolitical tensions on three fronts: the Russian war on Ukraine, the public spat with Japan, and the issue of Taiwan. Trump does not appear able to tone down Xi’s aggression.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump discussed bilateral cooperation and the issue of Taiwan in a phone call on Monday.

China has spent the last 30 years creating the circumstances that would deter America from risking war with China over Taiwan.