No end in sight to spat between Japan and China over Taiwan, as neither Tokyo nor Beijing shows signs of backing down.

Taiwan's decision to pour $40 billion into new weapons and defenses has collided with a sharp turn in global geopolitics, as President Donald Trump throws Washington's weight behind the island just as China tightens its partnership with Russia.

President Donald Trump aims to prevent conflict with China over Taiwan and the South China Sea by building up U.S. and allies' military power, according to a new U.S. strategy document.

Xi Jinping, China’s leader, has said he intends to bring the democratic island of Taiwan under the rule of the Communist Party of China. Mr. Xi has ordered China’s military to make itself capable of taking Taiwan by 2027, according to some American commanders and officials.

Johann Wadephul said that Berlin intends to expand its trade partnership with China. The German foreign minister had originally planned to travel to China in October, but the trip was delayed due to tensions over Taiwan.

Taiwan's opposition leader decried as censorship on Friday a government plan to suspend access for a year to Chinese social media platform Rednote, while the island's presidential office backed the plan.

Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reiterated the country’s long-held position that it understands and respects China’s view on Taiwan, a comment that some Chinese social media users saw as an attempt to walk back her recent remarks.

Chinese nationals felt it was unpatriotic to hide the country's name, while other netizens from other areas did not want their passports used seemingly as subterfuge. According to ETtoday, the kerfuffle started when a Chinese netizen said he was using the cover when travelling to Japan to avoid any unpleasant encounters.

She says Taiwan must embrace its Chinese heritage to avoid war. Her critics say she wants to steer the island into Beijing’s orbit.

John Cena discussed with Joe Rogan the 2021 incident when he called Taiwan a country, prompting an apology to China that upset American audiences.

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - China's military sometimes simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan shares intelligence with international partners when they operate in those waters,