Since the breakdown in relations with Beijing, Lithuania has recalled its ambassador in China and other diplomats. In late 2024, Lithuania expelled three Chinese diplomats stationed in the country's Office of the Charge d'Affaires, declaring them as personae non gratae.

TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S.-based Kratos Defense and Taiwan's military have successfully tested a new jet-powered attack drone, a move aimed at rapidly boosting the island's ability to field "large numbers" of low-cost drone amid a rising Chinese threat.

Opposition lawmakers refuse to consider the proposal without government concessions, sparking criticism in Washington.

TAIPEI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Taiwanese people are at risk of ‌becoming "numb" ​to China's daily military and other ‌pressure tactics to wear down the island, but the threat is real ​and greater readiness is needed, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said.

TAIPEI, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan will ramp up its purchases of U.S. natural gas to make up about one-third of its imported supply this year, and reduce purchases from other countries, officials said on Thursday.

Taiwan, for its part, would contribute "elite troops," and Washington might assign personnel in Guam or elsewhere in the Indo-Pacific region to help.

Taiwan has ordered a total of 108 of the upgraded tanks from the United States. The vehicles are unlikely to deter China on their own, but certain to complicate its invasion plans.

TAIPEI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - If Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament continues to block $40 billion in proposed extra defence spending the international community could misunderstand the island's determination to defend itself,