China’s Xi Jinping is telling Taiwan’s opposition leader the island is part of Communist China—during their first meeting in a decade. Taiwan’s government is warning about the regime’s true intentions.
U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a massive defense boost for Taiwan. It’s vital for the island to defend itself in the event of a Chinese invasion. The main hurdle is Taiwan’s opposition party, whose leader is currently visiting China.
What does Taiwan’s opposition leader’s visit to China signal to the West? Grant Newsham joins us to unpack what’s at stake.
Japan is downgrading ties with China in its latest 2026 report. It comes after months of rising diplomatic tensions over Taiwan.
A Chinese researcher’s death at the University of Michigan is under investigation. He was found dead on campus last month, and officials are continuing to look into the circumstances.