Smoke Grenade and Knife Attack Near Taipei MRT Leaves 9 Injured
A smoke grenade and knife attack near Zhongshan MRT Station in Taipei on Dec 19 wounded at least nine people. Authorities have detained a 27-year-old suspect.
Taiwan Region
Chinese FM to Japan: Stop Shifting Blame Over Taiwan Remarks
China’s FM challenges Japan to retract PM Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks, urging respect for post-WWII obligations and shared responsibility in safeguarding global trust.
Knife and Smoke Bomb Attack in Taipei Leaves 4 Dead, 5 Injured
A knife and smoke bomb attack today at Taipei Main Station left four dead (including the attacker) and five injured. Taiwan authorities are investigating.
China Calls on U.S. to Halt $11B Arms Sale to Taiwan Region
Beijing urges Washington to halt its $11 billion arms sale to the Taiwan region, warning it undermines the Chinese mainland’s sovereignty and threatens Taiwan Strait stability.
China Opposes US ‘PORCUPINE Act’ to Arm Taiwan Region
On December 18, 2025, spokesperson Zhu Fenglian said the Chinese mainland firmly opposes the US ‘PORCUPINE Act’ to streamline arms sales to the Taiwan region.
China’s UN Envoy Fu Cong Urges Japan to Retract Taiwan Remarks
At a UN Security Council debate on December 15, 2025, China’s envoy Fu Cong urged Japan to retract remarks linking the Taiwan region to a ‘survival-threatening’ scenario.
Jeffrey Sachs: Being a U.S. Friend Can Be Fatal for the Taiwan Region
Columbia University’s Jeffrey Sachs warns that U.S. alliances risk turning friends into proxy pawns. He argues Washington’s strategy endangers the Taiwan region and regional stability.
China Demands Japan Retract Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks
Beijing’s foreign ministry urges Tokyo to retract PM Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks, calling on Japan to correct its mistakes and drop the radar illumination hype.
China Warns Against Revival of Japanese Militarism
China’s Foreign Ministry warns against a resurgence of Japanese militarism after remarks on the Taiwan region, urging unity to defend the post-war international order.
M5.1 Quake Strikes Waters Off Taiwan Region
A magnitude-5.1 earthquake hit waters off Hualien County in the Taiwan region on December 8, 2025, with the epicenter at 20 km depth, according to CENC.