Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te waves the Taiwanese flag during a flag raising ceremony in Taipei, Taiwan, on Jan. 1, 2025. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP) TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) -- Taiwan 's ...

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

TAIPEI – Taiwan’s defense ministry warned of “serious impact” to security after opposition parties passed laws that will require a cut in defense spending of some T$80 billion ($2.45 billion) at a ...