Recent years have brought heightened concern in Western intelligence circles that China could invade the self-governing island of Taiwan as early as next year. But the United States now says an imminent attack is unlikely.

TAIPEI, March 20 (Reuters) - China poses a pressing threat given its military build-up continues unabated and effective deterrence is needed to make sure any attack would be very risky for Beijing, Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Friday.

Under normal circumstances, China’s view of Taiwan as a runaway province appears logical except for the fact that, in contrast to their attachments, both South Korea and Taiwan are free and democratic states facing dictatorial regimes.

Taiwan’s aggressive anti-ship missile programme may hide more than meets the eye. Analysts and insiders suggest that the island’s porcupine strategy could create a strategic shockwave far beyond the Taiwan Strait.

Throughout Latin America, China is engaging in a unique form of political warfare—employing, per FPRI’s definition, “elements of national power including

China has sharply reduced its warplane flights near Taiwan and analysts aren't sure why. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry reported a seven-day stretch with no Chinese aircraft in its air defense zone.

Taiwan is retaliating against South Korea for labeling it as "China (Taiwan)" in some portions of its e-arrival system for visitors. It now lists Korea as "South Korea" instead of its official name, the Republic of Korea,