While the U.S. remains a “very important” strategic partner, the Beijing-claimed island “fully recognizes” the need to strengthen its defense capabilities, a Defense Ministry official said.

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The United States plans to ramp up weapons sales to Taipei to a level exceeding President Donald Trump's first term as part of an effort to deter China as it intensifies military pressure on the democratic island,

American and Taiwanese officials have estimated China will be ready to invade Taiwan by 2027 after rapidly modernizing its military over the past two decades.

Taiwan’s president has pledged to buy more American goods, including natural gas and oil, and help the U.S. with its plan to bring back manufacturing jobs.

Taiwan is continuing efforts to secure a trade deal with the US, a top official in Taipei said, even after a court blocked many of the tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on other countries.

With KMT expected to choose a new leader by October, key players warn against being distracted by ‘palace intrigue’.

Reporting from Beijing, NBC’s Janis Mackey Frayer examines Taiwan’s urgent military buildup—including U.S.-made HIMARS systems—as fears mount over a potential Chinese invasion. McCain Institute Executive Director,