Overall Highlights

• China has imposed sanctions on individuals perceived as supporting Taiwan’s independence, indicating a hardline stance against separatism.
• Taiwan continues to strengthen its defense capabilities amid increasing tensions with China, emphasizing its sovereignty.
• Both sides are engaged in a war of narratives, with China accusing Taiwan of collusion with foreign powers and Taiwan condemning China’s aggressive policies.
• Recent incidents, such as the injury of Taiwanese fishers by the Chinese coast guard, highlight ongoing maritime disputes between the two sides.
• Taiwan’s government is actively refuting China’s claims and reinforcing its position in international forums.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China has sanctioned Shigeru Iwasaki for alleged collusion with ‘Taiwan separatists’, showcasing its intolerance for perceived threats to national unity.
• Xi Jinping has stated that efforts to ‘choke’ China will not succeed, reflecting a defiant stance against international pressures, particularly regarding Taiwan.
• China’s media highlights the rejection of Taiwan’s participation in international military exercises, framing it as a diplomatic victory against US influence.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned China’s recent policy paper as containing ‘false claims’, reinforcing its narrative of sovereignty.
• Taiwanese media reported on the injury of fishers by the Chinese coast guard, emphasizing the dangers posed by China’s maritime activities.
• Taiwan is actively blocking what it perceives as China’s ‘Trojan horse’ tactics, aiming to undermine its sovereignty through economic and political means.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] China sanctions Shigeru Iwasaki over ‘Taiwan separatist’ collusion - news.cgtn.com (12/15/2025)
2. [en-US] ‘Genuine hero’: bystander who tackled Bondi gunman lionised - South China Morning Post (12/15/2025)
3. [en-US] Opinion | China’s Politburo swaps emergency economic surgery for preventive care - South China Morning Post (12/14/2025)
4. [en-US] China willing to work with Saudi Arabia to elevate bilateral ties to new heights: FM - 新华网 (12/14/2025)
5. [en-US] How China’s US$150,000 robot start-up beat Elon Musk in 2 years - South China Morning Post (12/14/2025)
6. [en-US] ‘Efforts to choke China cannot succeed’: Xi Jinping to top leadership - South China Morning Post (12/14/2025)
7. [en-US] Why has reference to Taiwan attending Rimpac been removed from US defence bill? - South China Morning Post (12/14/2025)
8. [en-US] Opinion | US is rewriting its China policy under national security strategy - South China Morning Post (12/14/2025)
9. [en-US] Mounting Domestic Pressure: Citizens demand retraction of Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, protest defense expansion - news.cgtn.com (12/14/2025)
10. [en-US] High-end car sales sink in China as cheaper brands trump European marques - South China Morning Post (12/14/2025)
11. [en-US] Man named in filming of lawmaker and daughter - Taipei Times (12/14/2025)
12. [en-US] China ‘rejects’ chips, outfoxing US: Sacks - Taipei Times (12/14/2025)
13. [en-US] China Vanke’s paths to avoid default narrow after vote - Taipei Times (12/14/2025)
14. [en-US] Notes from Central Taiwan: Blocking China’s Trojan horse(s) - Taipei Times (12/14/2025)
15. [en-US] EDITORIAL: TAO spouts more doublespeak - Taipei Times (12/14/2025)
16. [en-US] Cambodia shuts border crossings with Thailand - Taipei Times (12/13/2025)
17. [en-US] Price tag for ‘T-Dome’ estimated at NT$400bn - Taipei Times (12/13/2025)
18. [en-US] MOFA condemns ‘false claims’ in China’s policy paper - Taipei Times (12/13/2025)
19. [en-US] Xi missing from low-key Nanjing memorial - Taipei Times (12/13/2025)
20. [en-US] Chinese coast guard injures three fishers near disputed shoal - Taipei Times (12/13/2025)