Overall Highlights

• Increased PLA activity around Taiwan has been reported, raising concerns in Taipei.
• China emphasizes the one-China principle and criticizes U.S. support for Taiwan.
• Taiwan’s government condemns China’s cross-border suppression and political maneuvers.
• Japan’s involvement in Taiwan’s security discussions is highlighted by both sides, with protests against remarks made by Japanese officials.
• China’s military exercises near Taiwan are seen as a strategic show of force amidst rising tensions.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China asserts the one-China principle, viewing Taiwan as an inseparable part of its territory.
• China criticizes the U.S. for providing a platform to Taiwan separatists, framing it as interference in its internal affairs.
• Recent articles highlight a decrease in PLA activity in the Taiwan Strait, suggesting a strategic shift rather than a reduction in military focus.
• China’s military has conducted simulated battles near Taiwan, indicating ongoing military readiness despite claims of reduced activity.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan reports a doubling of PLA activity around the island, raising alarms about potential military aggression.
• Taiwan’s government denounces China’s reward notice for Taiwanese nationals as a political maneuver aimed at undermining its sovereignty.
• Taiwan emphasizes the importance of U.S. arms sales in deterring a potential invasion by China.
• Editorials in Taiwanese media warn against stalling in response to Chinese threats, advocating for proactive measures to safeguard Taiwan’s liberal values.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] Guest house rates hit 5-year high as tourists flock to Hong Kong for Christmas - South China Morning Post (12/25/2025)
2. [en-US] Documents affirm one-China principle - China Daily (12/24/2025)
3. [en-US] How Beijing’s strategy shift explains decreased PLA activity in the Taiwan Strait - South China Morning Post (12/24/2025)
4. [en-US] Hong Kong police make another arrest over deadly Tai Po blaze - South China Morning Post (12/24/2025)
5. [en-US] China criticizes U.S. summit for platform given to Taiwan separatists - news.cgtn.com (12/24/2025)
6. [en-US] GLOBALink | Japanese citizens protest against Takaichi’s erroneous remarks on Taiwan - 新华网 (12/24/2025)
7. [en-US] China, Russia clash with US at UN; Taipei mayor visit: SCMP daily highlights - South China Morning Post (12/24/2025)
8. [en-US] China vows to retaliate against ‘unreasonable’ US semiconductor tariffs - South China Morning Post (12/24/2025)
9. [en-US] Japanese protesters rally against Takaichi’s erroneous remarks on Taiwan - 新华网 (12/24/2025)
10. [en-US] China’s PLA simulated battles near Mexico, Cuba and Taiwan, CCTV report shows - South China Morning Post (12/24/2025)
11. [en-US] PLA activity around Taiwan doubles - Taipei Times (12/24/2025)
12. [en-US] Japanese official calls for closer collaboration - Taipei Times (12/24/2025)
13. [en-US] EDITORIAL: The risks of stalling - Taipei Times (12/24/2025)
14. [en-US] The MAC slams Beijing’s ‘cross-border suppression’ - Taipei Times (12/24/2025)
15. [en-US] US slams China policies on chips, but would delay imposing tariffs to 2027 - Taipei Times (12/24/2025)
16. [en-US] Notes from Central Taiwan: The threat to Taiwan’s liberal values - Taipei Times (12/24/2025)
17. [en-US] China reward notice for Taiwanese nationals a ‘political maneuver’: Taiwan - Focus Taiwan (12/24/2025)
18. [en-US] The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum • Heilongjiang 2025 Successfully Concludes in Harbin - Taiwan News (12/24/2025)
19. [en-US] U.S. arms sales to Taiwan to make it hard for China to invade: Ex-U.S. admiral - Focus Taiwan (12/24/2025)
20. [en-US] Specialist urges families to take stock after attack - Taipei Times (12/23/2025)