Taiwan

China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader

Xi Jinping told Taiwan's opposition leader that China "won’t tolerate" independence, as military tensions rise around the island during talks on cross-strait relations.

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China April 10, 2026, in this screengrab from a video provided by CTI.
Warfare is becoming increasingly autonomous, data-driven, and dependent on commercial innovation.

'Everything begins with intelligence': Three wars rewriting the rules of modern warfare

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and a 3D-printed miniature model depicting U.S. President Donald Trump are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.

Between the Hormuz and Taiwan straits: Taipei’s view of the Iran war-opinion

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te speaks at a press conference on the latest round of economic talks with the US, in Taipei, Taiwan, February 3, 2026.

Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war


Sun Yat-sen at 100: The revolutionary who shaped modern China

Often referred to as the "Father of Modern China," Sun held a pivotal role in overthrowing the Qing dynasty and establishing the Republic of China.

 Sun Yat-sen expressed his support for Zionism in a letter sent to N.E.B. Ezra, 24 April 1920.

Taiwan considering multi-billion dollar arms purchase from US, sources say

US President Donald Trump unnerved chip powerhouse Taiwan on the election campaign trail by saying the island stole American semiconductor business.

 A PAIR of US-made Taiwanese Air Force F-5Fs take off during a demonstration in Taitung, southeast of Taiwan, in November.

The One-China principle cannot be challenged - opinion

What the international community expects is win-win cooperation. Provoking bloc confrontation is not only against the trend of the times but also dangerous.

 Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the National Day reception on the eve of the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China September 30, 2024.

Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan government averaged 2.4m. a day in 2024, report says

Taiwan has complained about what it sees as China's "grey-zone harassment" - from daily military drills and balloons near the island to cyberattacks.

Projection of cyber code on hooded man (llustrative)

Letters to the Editor January 6, 2025: Sovereign and independent

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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China’s anti-Israel rhetoric still lacks engagement - opinion

China’s rhetoric, including support for Palestinian's “right of return,” highlights its shift from cautious diplomacy to ideological posturing in the Middle East, prioritizing Global South alliances.

 Chinese Premier Li Qiang receives Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas in Beijing in 2023. China's Middle East strategy remains fundamentally constrained by its limited appetite for meaningful political and strategic involvement, favoring vehement rhetoric over substantive contributions.

The People’s Republic of China has no claim on Taiwan - opinion

Taiwan stands in unity with democracies and chooses to be on the right side of history to safeguard the rule-based society. What is your choice?

 Taipei, Taiwan skyline.

Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan

President Xi Jinping's speech highlights heightened tensions between the two countries, as China still views Taiwan as Chinese territory.

 China's President Xi Jinping waves next to his wife Peng Liyuan before their departure from Macau on December 20, 2024

One-China is an indisputable fact, and Israelis must know this - opinion

The Chinese government is firmly opposed to interference by external forces. We will work with the greatest sincerity and exert our utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification.

CHINESE PRESIDENT Xi Jinping walks with US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Woodside, California, last year. The matter of Taiwan must be resolved by the Chinese; the Chinese government is firmly opposed to interference by external forces.

On the axis: China, Taiwan, and lessons from Israel’s conflicts

Taiwan and Israel find themselves facing starkly different but equally existential challenges.

 AGAINST A volatile backdrop, the Asia-Pacific region remains a potential flashpoint, with China’s growing assertiveness against neighbor Taiwan stoking fears of open conflict. ()