Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Taiwan are escalating, particularly following U.S. legislative support for Taiwan.
• China emphasizes the need for national reunification and condemns Taiwan’s independence movements.
• Taiwan is bolstering its defense capabilities amid perceived threats from China, including military drills.
• The U.S. continues to strengthen its ties with Taiwan, which China views as interference in its sovereignty.
• Regional dynamics are shifting, with Japan also involved in discussions regarding Taiwan’s security.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China calls for increased innovation to enhance development domestically and internationally.
• Beijing views U.S. support for Taiwan as a challenge to its sovereignty, urging the U.S. to cease official exchanges with Taiwan.
• The Taiwan Affairs Office asserts that Taiwan’s future lies in reunification with the mainland, dismissing independence movements as doomed to fail.
• China condemns Taiwan for depriving mainland spouses of their legitimate rights, highlighting social issues related to cross-strait relations.
• China’s military is conducting mock attacks as a show of force, reflecting rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan celebrates U.S. legislative support, including the signing of the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act by Trump, as a significant boost to its international standing.
• Taiwan’s military reports on China’s mock attacks, indicating a heightened state of alert and readiness for potential conflict.
• Taiwan’s government is actively addressing international recognition issues, urging South Korea to correct Taiwan’s designation in its systems.
• Taiwan’s intelligence suggests that China may conduct large-scale military drills by the end of the year, raising concerns about security.
• Taiwan’s government believes that China’s recent measures will fail to attract Taiwanese investment, indicating a lack of trust in Beijing’s overtures.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] China urged to boost innovation to drive development at home and abroad - South China Morning Post (12/4/2025)
2. [en-US] Bessent calls Beijing an ‘ally’ after Trump signs bill on ties with Taiwan - South China Morning Post (12/3/2025)
3. [en-US] Cross-Strait Ties: Taiwan Affairs Office: Taiwan’s future lies in national reunification - news.cgtn.com (12/3/2025)
4. [en-US] “Taiwan independence” separatist moves doomed to fail: FM spokesperson - 新华网 (12/3/2025)
5. [en-US] Mainland condemns depriving legitimate rights of mainland spouses in Taiwan - 新华网 (12/3/2025)
6. [en-US] Japan’s Sanae Takaichi moves to ease weeks of tensions with China over the Taiwan Strait - South China Morning Post (12/3/2025)
7. [en-US] China urges U.S. to stop official exchanges with Taiwan: FM spokesperson - 新华网 (12/3/2025)
8. [en-US] Japan’s military base construction on Mageshima Island revealed by media; expert says move raises alarms over Tokyo’s military ambition - Global Times (12/3/2025)
9. [en-US] US lifts China sentiment, but tensions cloud outlook in Japan: report - South China Morning Post (12/3/2025)
10. [en-US] Taking sides would only escalate the conflict: President Lee responds when asked if ROK willing to express support for Japan - Global Times (12/3/2025)
11. [en-US] Trump signs bill on Taiwan into law - Taipei Times (12/3/2025)
12. [en-US] China stages mock attacks on ships: NSB head - Taipei Times (12/3/2025)
13. [en-US] Supreme Court upholds jail time for 3 former military officers in China spy ring - Focus Taiwan (12/3/2025)
14. [en-US] China Airlines launches inaugural flight to Phoenix - Focus Taiwan (12/3/2025)
15. [en-US] Gov’t urges S. Korea to correct Taiwan’s designation in e-arrival system - Focus Taiwan (12/3/2025)
16. [en-US] Taiwan military denies alleged meetings with Dutch intelligence made public by China - Focus Taiwan (12/3/2025)
17. [en-US] China’s latest measures will fail to draw Taiwanese investment: MAC - Focus Taiwan (12/3/2025)
18. [en-US] DEFENSE China may hold large-scale drill by year-end: Taiwan intelligence head - Focus Taiwan (12/3/2025)
19. [en-US] Trump signs Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act into law - Focus Taiwan (12/3/2025)
20. [en-US] Trump signs Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act | Taiwan News | Dec. 3, 2025 11:42 - Taiwan News (12/3/2025)