China has claimed that the self-ruled Taiwan is part of its territory and has refused to renounce using force against it.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te vowed to keep increasing the island’s defense spending and display its resolve to fight, as Beijing intensifies drills showcasing its ability to use military force against Taipei.

Recent trends in China's military operations make clear Chinese leader Xi Jinping has no interest in easing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has pledged to strengthen the island’s defenses in the face of escalating Chinese threats.

We Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family. The bond of kinship between us can never be broken,” Xi declared during his 2025 New Year Address broadcast on state television.

In sharp contrast to Chinese President Xi Jinping who vowed to annex Taiwan at any cost, the island’s leader, Lai Ching-te, said he seeks equal and cordial exchanges with China and expects goodwill

Taiwan's defense ministry reported increased military activity by China, including aircraft and ships encircling the island. Despite Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's willingness to engage in talks with Beijing,

Officials fear jurisdiction will be compromised and push could open door for Beijing to intervene in its domestic affairs

Despite the DPP’s emphasis on Taiwan’s Pacific heritage, the majority of Taiwanese are unable to relate to countries beyond Northeast Asia.

"The people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family," Mr Xi said in a speech televised on China's state broadcaster CCTV. “No one can sever our family bonds, and no one can stop the historical trend of national reunification.”

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