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Trump’s mixed messaging on Taiwan – what we know
The US has reportedly paused a major arms deal with Taiwan, but Trump has said he may ‘speak’ to island’s leader.
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China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales
Beijing urged the US to cease ‘dangerous’ efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.
Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president
Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan’s constitution in impeachment bid.
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish
The Philippine coastguard claims the vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also repeatedly blocked.
Australia hails ‘shared vision’, as defence minister set to visit Japan
Canberra says it seeks to make early contact with the new administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Trump says ‘very good’ phone call with Xi builds on fragile trade truce
Trump and Xi talk soya beans and Taiwan, continuing to lower temperature in wake of meeting in South Korea last month.
China issues travel warning for Japan over threats to intervene in Taiwan
China asks citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following diplomatic feud due to remarks by Tokyo’s new premier.
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, enters military service
The Fujian is considered a symbol of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s overhaul and rapid expansion of China’s military.
Canada, Philippines sign defence pact to deter Beijing in South China Sea
China has frequently accused the Philippines of acting as a ‘troublemaker’ and ‘saboteur of regional stability’.
![Philippines' Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro (R) and Canadian Minister of Defence David McGuinty sign documents of the visiting forces agreement after their bilateral meeting in Manila on November 2, 2025. [Ted Aljibe/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/000_82R34NU-1762100074.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
China accuses Australia of covering up South China Sea airspace incursion
China and Australia have traded accusations over an incident Australia said involved a Chinese jet releasing flares.
Taiwan opposition elects new leader who wants peace with China
Cheng Li-wun will take over the leadership of Kuomintang party on November 1.
