https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-taiwan-update-august-25-2026Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-taiwan-update-august-25-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-taiwan-update-august-25-2026#u53627Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:15:50 +0000Taiwan is pursuing US$1.13 billion in funding for the Strong Bow anti-ballistic missile system. Developers have released specifications for the Chiang Kung hypersonic interceptor, which features active radar, to persuade lawmakers to approve the expenditure. This procurement effort adds to Taiwan's broader military buildup as the government seeks a record US$35 billion defense budget for 2027. While the missile push progresses, a separate US$6.6 billion military drone bill remains stalled due to legislative budget disputes.Why it mattersTaiwan is increasing defense spending by 18% to coun https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-taiwan-update-august-25-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-taiwan-update-august-25-2026#u52226Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:15:40 +0000Taiwan is seeking a record $35 billion defense budget for 2027 to counter pressure from China. This proposal marks an 18% spending increase and follows a strategic shift that grants the security council more authority over China strategy. While the president is simultaneously advocating for a $6.6 billion military drone bill, that specific procurement effort remains stalled by legislative budget disputes and competing bills. No new corroborating data on Taiwan or China emerged in the latest intelligence cycle.Why it mattersThe budget increase follows major defense drills intended to deter Chin https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-taiwan-update-august-25-2026https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-taiwan-update-august-25-2026#u50870Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:25:31 +0000Taiwan has proposed a record-high defense budget of $35 billion for 2027, representing an 18% increase in spending to resist pressure from China. The proposal follows major defense drills and a strategic shift where the security council has taken a larger role in architecting China strategy. Simultaneously, the Taiwanese president is pushing for a $6.6 billion military drone bill, though the drone procurement strategy currently faces budget battles and competing bills within the legislature.Why it mattersTaiwan continues to scale its military capabilities amid persistent threats of aggression