US-China Tensions Roil Trade and Taiwan

Chronology

1. 18-12-2025
   US Military Sales and Strikes Amid Rising Tensions

   5 articles

   The US has approved an $11.15 billion arms sale to Taiwan, its largest ever, amid rising tensions with China, while a Democratic-led effort to limit President Trump's authority to launch military strikes against Venezuela failed in the House. **Key Points:** * The US House voted …
2. 23-12-2025
   Global Politics and Trade Under Trump Reshape Economy

   9 articles

   The return of Donald Trump to the White House has brought significant changes to global politics and trade, with announcements of new warship constructions, trade wars, and tariffs impacting various industries, while China's military buildup and dominance in lithium-ion batteries…
3. 29-12-2025
   China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan

   7 articles

   China has launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade and seizure of key areas, in response to a major US arms deal with Taiwan and perceived moves towards Taiwanese independence. The drills involve multiple branches of the Chinese military and are s…
4. 30-12-2025
   China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan Amid Tensions

   7 articles

   China has launched large-scale live-fire military drills around Taiwan, involving naval vessels, aircraft, and rocket troops, in response to recent US arms sales to Taiwan and perceived provocations by pro-independence forces. The drills have been condemned by Taiwan and have rai…
5. 30-12-2025
   Global Geopolitics and Economy in Flux

   7 articles

   The current global landscape is marked by heightened tensions and significant developments across various domains. The US is working to reduce its reliance on China for critical minerals, while the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to unfold with complex peace talks. …
6. 31-12-2025
   China Conducts Military Drills Around Taiwan Amid Tensions

   5 articles

   China conducted large-scale live-fire military drills around Taiwan, code-named 'Justice Mission 2025', involving dozens of fighter aircraft, navy vessels, and missile launches, amid rising tensions with Taiwan, the US, and Japan. The drills were condemned by Taiwan, the US, Japa…
7. 08-01-2026
   Global Markets React to Trump Comments and AI Advancements

   3 articles

   Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell due to rising geopolitical tensions and comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, while the 'Magnificent Seven' tech stocks saw significant developments, with Alphabet surpassing Apple in market capitalization driven by AI advancements. **Key Poi…