Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament has passed a controversial reform bill amid intense protests, raising concerns about the country's democratic system.
The US Foreign Aid Package allocates $95 billion to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a focus on countering Chinese aggression in the Asia-Pacific region.
The debate over Chiang Kai Shek's legacy is essentially party-based, with the opposition Kuomintang Party accusing the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of trying to obliterate history.
Taiwan seeks global recognition amid mounting pressures from Beijing, losing Pacific allies but resiliently confronting economic coercion and geopolitical shifts.
Taiwan's recent presidential election saw Lai Ching-te of the DPP secure a historic third term, but the party lost its legislative majority. The outcome raises concerns over Sino-U.S. relations, with Southeast Asian nations navigating delicate diplomatic challenges amidst potential regional security shifts.