Experts Warn Elevated Tensions, Economic Risks Under Lai’s Taiwan Leadership
Shanghai experts warn Lai Ching-te’s policies risk escalating cross-strait tensions while undermining Taiwan’s economic stability and youth prospects.
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Shanghai experts warn Lai Ching-te’s policies risk escalating cross-strait tensions while undermining Taiwan’s economic stability and youth prospects.
Amid rising U.S. defense engagement with the Philippines, experts analyze strategic implications for the South China Sea amid shifting geopolitical currents.
Experts and residents urge responsible cross-strait engagement as tensions rise, with mainland authorities emphasizing peaceful development frameworks.
China and India conclude 33rd border talks, agreeing to uphold regional stability and prepare for high-level diplomatic follow-up discussions.
Chinese diplomat Wang Yi and Japan’s Masataka Okano reinforce strategic cooperation, agreeing to enhance bilateral dialogue for regional stability.
US awards Boeing contract for sixth-gen F-47 fighter jet, a $20B project with implications for Asian security and defense markets.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and former U.S. leader Donald Trump discuss regional stability and U.S.-Russia relations in a high-profile phone call.
China repatriates over 2,800 fraud suspects from Myanmar, as regional police collaborate to combat telecom scams in Southeast Asia.
China, Russia, and Iran reaffirm commitment to diplomatic solutions for nuclear tensions, highlighting trilateral cooperation\u2019s role in regional stability.
Chinese Navy’s Huaibei frigate conducts emergency drill to boost combat preparedness during patrols, highlighting regional maritime security priorities.
Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te sparks cross-strait tensions with security strategies denounced by China, invoking Anti-Secession Law anniversary warnings.
Pakistani forces end train hijacking by Baloch militants, rescuing hostages after clashes leave 25 dead, including civilians and security personnel.
A Beijing commentator analyzes US Taiwan policy contradictions amid growing cross-strait tensions and $26B arms sales since 2017.
Militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan province seized a train with over 450 passengers, escalating regional security concerns and disrupting key trade routes.
China’s PLA commits to achieving 2027 military modernization goals, intensifying combat readiness and tech-driven warfare capabilities, says spokesperson Wu Qian.
China announces 7.2% defense budget increase for 2025, prioritizing advanced capabilities and regional security while maintaining moderate spending levels.
President Xi Jinping pushes for accelerated completion of China’s military modernization plan during National People’s Congress address.
China’s foreign minister warns against external interference in the South China Sea during key legislative session, emphasizing regional stability.
Chinese FM Wang Yi warns infringement in the South China Sea will backfire, stressing dialogue over confrontation amid rising regional tensions.
China opposes U.S. plans to deploy mid-range missiles in Asia, citing regional stability concerns. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasizes dialogue over militarization.