Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Taiwan are escalating, particularly regarding Taiwan’s proposed revisions to cross-Strait regulations.
• China condemns Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its proposals, viewing them as provocative and harmful to relations.
• Taiwan is increasingly concerned about cyberattacks from China, with reports indicating a significant rise in such incidents.
• Taiwan is monitoring geopolitical developments, including U.S. actions in Venezuela, to assess their potential impact on Taiwan’s security and strategy.
• The KMT party in Taiwan is attempting to navigate its stance on cross-Strait relations amidst criticism and accusations of hypocrisy.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• China Daily and Xinhua criticize the DPP’s proposal to revise cross-Strait regulations, labeling it as a harmful move that undermines peace and stability.
• Chinese sources emphasize the need for national reunification and call for cooperation across the Taiwan Strait to foster integration.
• There is speculation in Chinese media about learning from international events, such as the U.S. involvement in Venezuela, to inform strategies regarding Taiwan.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan’s National Security Bureau reports a significant increase in Chinese cyberattacks, highlighting national security concerns.
• Taiwanese outlets express skepticism about the impact of U.S. actions in Venezuela on China’s strategy towards Taiwan, suggesting little change is expected.
• The KMT chair has accused a U.S. think tank of colluding with the DPP, indicating internal political tensions regarding cross-Strait policies.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] DPP’s proposal to revise regulations on cross-Strait relations condemned - China Daily (1/4/2026)
2. [en-US] Mainland condemns DPP lawmakers’ proposal to revise Taiwan’s cross-Strait regulations - 新华网 (1/4/2026)
3. [en-US] Will Beijing look to US capture of Nicolas Maduro for lessons on Taiwan? - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
4. [en-US] KMT chair hopes to take peace message to Beijing while on political tightrope - South China Morning Post (1/4/2026)
5. [en-US] Why China is turning down the nationalist heat in its row with Japan - South China Morning Post (1/3/2026)
6. [en-US] S.Korea’s President Lee stresses importance of bilateral ties, reaffirms one-China stance on Taiwan ahead of China visit - Global Times (1/3/2026)
7. [en-US] Japan’s reported Takaichi-Trump call aims to pull US into confrontation with China, but efforts unlikely to succeed: experts - Global Times (1/3/2026)
8. [en-US] Compatriots across Taiwan Strait urged to jointly promote national reunification - Global Times (1/3/2026)
9. [en-US] Cooperation can boost cross-Strait integration - China Daily (1/2/2026)
10. [en-US] Trump to meet US’ China envoy after call with Japanese PM Takaichi - South China Morning Post (1/2/2026)
11. [en-US] Chinese cyberattacks rising: NSB report - Taipei Times (1/4/2026)
12. [en-US] Taiwan closely monitoring Venezuela developments - Taipei Times (1/4/2026)
13. [en-US] South Korea’s Lee arrives in Beijing amid Asia tensions - Taipei Times (1/4/2026)
14. [en-US] EDITORIAL: The KMT’s and the TPP’s hypocrisy - Taipei Times (1/4/2026)
15. [en-US] Watch out for undercover Chinese ships, researcher says - Taipei Times (1/4/2026)
16. [en-US] KMT chair accuses US think tank of working with DPP - Taipei Times (1/4/2026)
17. [en-US] Beijing pushes ‘one China’ upon Seoul, source says - Taipei Times (1/4/2026)
18. [en-US] China launched 2.63 million daily cyberattacks against Taiwan in 2025: NSB - Focus Taiwan (1/4/2026)
19. [en-US] U.S. strike in Venezuela unlikely to alter China’s Taiwan strategy: Scholars - Focus Taiwan (1/4/2026)
20. [en-US] China accused of ‘doxxing’ Puma Shen - Taipei Times (1/3/2026)