Taiwanese authorities have arrested two Chinese nationals who sailed over in a small boat and attempted to land on an island. It is the third incident this month in which Chinese nationals appear to have reached Taiwan by boat, stoking security concerns.

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, marking his first year in office, expressed a commitment to peace with China through dialogue on equal footing, whil

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The militaries of the U.S. and Philippines have carried out joint drills in waters adjacent to the South China Sea claimed by Beijing, amid a rising number of incidents between China and the Philippines in the vital Southeast Asian waterway.

Beijing will replace the United States as the organization’s top state donor, expanding its influence as the U.S. retreats from international cooperation.

Pyongyang is dependent on the world's second-largest economy, but the "blood-cemented alliance" doesn't extend to security issues.

Whether all this comes in time remains to be seen. Military analysts fear that China could invade Taiwan as early as 2027. If war comes, Taiwan’s hope and expectation is that the United States will enter the fray. Wargames point to costly fighting and losses if that happens, including the specter of potential escalation to nuclear war.

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) reported that 89 Taiwanese individuals were unaccounted for or held in China as of last month, emphasising the dangers of travelling to the country, as noted by the Taipei Times.

The activity follows several high-profile cable cuts, with Taiwan detaining one Chinese crew on suspicion of sabotage.