Taiwan's Defense Readiness

Taiwan faces a crisis in a television drama depicting a Chinese military blockade, highlighting real issues in Taiwanese defense readiness under President Lai Ching-te. Young Taiwanese are not responding to the call for military service, and the country is behind schedule in training reservists. The US is required to help Taiwan strengthen its defenses but is not committed to intervening in case of a Chinese attack. Taiwan must improve its training programs to deter China and prevent war. Public concern about conflict is rising in Taiwan.

Taiwan-China Relations

Taiwan's government raised its travel warning for China due to a threat from Beijing to execute Taiwan independence supporters. China views Taiwan as its own territory and dislikes President Lai Ching-te, staging war games after he took office.

Taiwan-China Relations

Taiwan raises travel warning for China following threat from Beijing to execute Taiwan independence supporters. China views Taiwan as its own territory and dislikes President Lai Ching-te. Tensions have escalated with China's new legal guidelines threatening to execute separatists.

China-Taiwan Relations and Military Drills

China launches 'punishment' drills around Taiwan in response to 'separatist acts', denouncing President Lai Ching-te as a 'separatist' and conducting military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around Taiwan-controlled islands.