Overall Highlights

• China is increasing military capabilities near Taiwan, raising security concerns.
• Taiwan is actively seeking to enhance its defense technology, including drone capabilities.
• Regional reactions to Taiwan’s defense budget and military strategies are mixed, with protests occurring in Taiwan.
• Japan’s remarks on Taiwan have sparked condemnation from various groups in China, highlighting regional tensions.
• Taiwan expresses gratitude towards Japan for recognizing differences between Taiwan and China.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Chinese sources report on Taiwan’s military advancements, particularly in drone technology, as a potential threat.
• China emphasizes its military readiness and capabilities, including the possibility of using long-range rockets against Taiwan.
• Chinese media criticize Japan’s political stance on Taiwan, with strong language used to condemn remarks made by Japanese officials.
• China asserts that it has never accepted the Treaty of San Francisco, reinforcing its claim over Taiwan.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan’s government reports on China’s military build-up along its coast, indicating a direct threat to national security.
• Taiwanese officials express skepticism about their defense capabilities, reflecting public concerns over military readiness.
• Taiwan’s envoy thanks Japan for its acknowledgment of Taiwan’s distinct status from China, indicating diplomatic support.
• Protests in Taiwan against rising defense budgets reflect internal dissent regarding military spending and priorities.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] Singapore becomes Plan B for Chinese travellers giving Japan a wide berth - South China Morning Post (11/30/2025)
2. [en-US] Taiwan’s plan to acquire drone ‘takeover’ technology sparks security debate - South China Morning Post (11/29/2025)
3. [en-US] Could the PLA use long-range rockets against ships in an attack on Taiwan? - South China Morning Post (11/29/2025)
4. [en-US] We Talk: Vietnamese people condemn Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan - news.cgtn.com (11/29/2025)
5. [en-US] German President Steinmeier confronts Nazi guilt in Guernica, in stark contrast to Japanese leader’s lack of remorse: expert - Global Times (11/29/2025)
6. [en-US] Parties, civic groups in Taiwan region protest defense budget rise - news.cgtn.com (11/29/2025)
7. [en-US] What US-Japan military exercises can tell us about their Taiwan conflict plans - South China Morning Post (11/28/2025)
8. [en-US] People’s Daily slams Takaichi’s erroneous remarks on Taiwan using word ‘severely’ nine times - Global Times (11/28/2025)
9. [en-US] ‘A trampling on Constitution’: JCP lawmaker urges Takaichi to retract Taiwan-related remarks - Global Times (11/28/2025)
10. [en-US] China has never accepted so-called “Treaty of San Francisco”: spokesperson - 新华网 (11/28/2025)
11. [en-US] Beijing building bases on coast: MAC - Taipei Times (11/29/2025)
12. [en-US] Former US official slams Chinese tantrum - Taipei Times (11/29/2025)
13. [en-US] No need for loyalty exemptions: Lai - Taipei Times (11/28/2025)
14. [en-US] Poll shows many doubt defense ability - Taipei Times (11/28/2025)
15. [en-US] Taiwan’s envoy thanks Japan for recognizing Taiwan-China differences - Focus Taiwan (11/28/2025)
16. [en-US] Bill easing Chinese spouses’ eligibility to hold office proceeds to committee - Focus Taiwan (11/28/2025)
17. [en-US] Taiwan to protect ‘separatists’: official - Taipei Times (11/27/2025)
18. [en-US] South Africa complains over Trump’s G20 ban - Taipei Times (11/27/2025)
19. [en-US] TPP-linked Chinese spouse detained over fraud, ‘infiltration’ suspicions - Focus Taiwan (11/27/2025)
20. [en-US] Prosecutors search homes of ex-TSMC executive in trade secrets case - Focus Taiwan (11/27/2025)