Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Taiwan continue to escalate, with both sides emphasizing their respective narratives on sovereignty and security.
• China promotes the idea of peaceful reunification while criticizing Taiwan’s government for exaggerating security threats.
• Taiwan reports increasing concerns over the safety of its citizens in China, highlighting cases of Taiwanese individuals going missing or being detained.
• China’s military drills are framed as necessary demonstrations of resolve, while Taiwan expresses apprehension about potential miscalculations in military strategy.
• Japan’s comments regarding Taiwan have sparked strong reactions from China, indicating the broader geopolitical implications of the Taiwan issue.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Taiwan’s DPP government is criticized for exaggerating security risks associated with mainland apps, suggesting a narrative of fear-mongering.
• Chinese officials assert that peaceful reunification will bring economic opportunities to Taiwan, framing it as a beneficial outcome.
• Military drills conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are portrayed as essential for demonstrating China’s resolve to reunify with Taiwan.
• China condemns Japan’s comments on Taiwan, asserting that Japan has no right to interfere in China’s internal affairs regarding Taiwan.
• A restored Qing building is highlighted as a symbol of cross-Strait cultural connection.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• A survey indicates that over 90% of foreign firms remain optimistic about Taiwan, suggesting economic resilience despite geopolitical tensions.
• Reports of Taiwanese individuals going missing or being detained in China raise alarms about safety and human rights issues.
• Concerns are raised that Xi Jinping’s military purges could lead to miscalculations regarding Taiwan, potentially increasing the risk of conflict.
• The Kuomintang (KMT) party denies allegations of being influenced by Beijing, indicating internal political dynamics in Taiwan.
• Editorials emphasize the importance of soft power and international cooperation for Taiwan’s diplomatic strategy.

Sources

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

1. [en-US] Taiwan’s DPP authorities slammed for hyping up security risks of mainland apps - China Daily (1/28/2026)
2. [en-US] Peaceful reunification to bring opportunities to Taiwan: mainland spokesperson - China Daily (1/28/2026)
3. [en-US] Peaceful reunification to bring opportunities to Taiwan: mainland spokesperson - 新华网 (1/28/2026)
4. [en-US] Restored Qing building becomes cross-Strait bridge - China Daily (1/28/2026)
5. [en-US] PLA drills demonstrate resolve to reunify - China Daily (1/28/2026)
6. [en-US] Japan PM’s Taiwan comments slammed - China Daily - Global Edition (1/28/2026)
7. [en-US] Japan PM’s Taiwan comments slammed - China Daily (1/28/2026)
8. [en-US] Japan has no right to comment on China’s Taiwan: spokesperson - news.cgtn.com (1/27/2026)
9. [en-US] Japan in no position to interfere in affairs of China’s Taiwan: FM spokesperson - 新华网 (1/27/2026)
10. [en-US] Another calculated provocation from Takaichi that will be duly answered - China Daily - Global Edition (1/27/2026)
11. [en-US] Over 90% of foreign firms upbeat on Taiwan: AmCham survey - Taipei Times (1/27/2026)
12. [en-US] Xi courts Finland on global cooperation - Taipei Times (1/27/2026)
13. [en-US] Reports increase of Taiwanese missing, detained in China - Taipei Times (1/27/2026)
14. [en-US] Xi seeks ‘total control’ of military with purges: US - Taipei Times (1/27/2026)
15. [en-US] EDITORIAL: Soft power with Somaliland - Taipei Times (1/27/2026)
16. [en-US] Accidental ‘crying horse’ toy wins hearts in China - Taipei Times (1/27/2026)
17. [en-US] Chinese purge might slow PLA, experts say - Taipei Times (1/27/2026)
18. [en-US] ANALYSIS Xi’s military purge raises Taiwan miscalculation risk: Experts - Focus Taiwan (1/27/2026)
19. [en-US] KMT denies Beijing leaning on party - Taipei Times (1/26/2026)
20. [en-US] WHO ignored Taiwan on COVID warning: US officials - Taipei Times (1/26/2026)