The U.S. approves a $385M arms sale to Taiwan, including F-16 parts, amid China's growing military pressure and Taiwan's Pacific tour led by President Lai Ching-te.
China may launch military drills near Taiwan during President Lai Ching-te's Pacific trip and U.S. transit, using the visit as a pretext to assert its stance amid regional tensions, officials warn.
Taiwan's defense ministry reported detecting a Chinese balloon off its northern coast on Monday, marking the first such sighting in six months. The incident is seen as part of Beijing's ongoing efforts to pressure Taiwan ahead of its presidential election.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will visit Pacific allies Palau, the Marshall Islands, and Tuvalu at the end of the month. Details of any U.S. stopovers, typically included in such trips, remain unclear.
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to its $65 billion investment in U.S. semiconductor factories. It's despite President-Elect Donald Trump concerns over Taiwan's role in the U.S. semiconductor industry.
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