ANALYSIS / Philippine port expansion would help Taiwan in cross-strait conflict: Experts
03/13/2024 09:03 PM
A United States-funded project to expand a Philippine civilian port facing a strategically crucial channel could assist U.S. allies in the Pacific, including Taiwan, in the event of a conflict with China, military experts have said.
(Full text of the story is now in CNA English news archive. To view the full story, you will need to be a subscribed member of the CNA archive. To subscribe, please read here.)
More in ANALYSIS
-
![U.S. policy unchanged despite Taiwan omission in defense strategy: Analysts]()
U.S. policy unchanged despite Taiwan omission in defense strategy: AnalystsThe absence of Taiwan in the Pentagon's recently released 2026 National Defense Strategy (NDS) has raised concerns about the United States' commitment to the island nation's defense.02/07/2026 04:31 PM -
![Xi's military purge raises Taiwan miscalculation risk: Experts]()
Xi's military purge raises Taiwan miscalculation risk: ExpertsChinese President Xi Jinping's (習近平) ongoing purge of senior military leaders, most recently targeting top general Zhang Youxia (張又俠), could help him consolidate power and potentially increase the risk of strategic miscalculation over Taiwan, according to experts.01/27/2026 09:31 PM -
![Japan vote a 'high-stakes gamble' of importance to Taiwan: Experts]()
Japan vote a 'high-stakes gamble' of importance to Taiwan: ExpertsWidely seen as the most Taiwan-friendly Japanese prime minister since Shinzo Abe, Sakae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives on Friday three months after taking office, setting the stage for a snap election on Feb. 8 as she attempts to consolidate her leadership.01/24/2026 05:55 PM
Latest
-
Society
New Taipei sets traffic rules for Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival
02/25/2026 09:53 PM -
Business
Kaohsiung, Subic Bay ports sign sister-port agreement
02/25/2026 09:04 PM -
Politics
Taiwan investment in EU grows 650% over decade amid closer trade ties
02/25/2026 08:51 PM -
Business
Taiwan boosts NT$500 cloud invoice prizes to 3.85 million per draw
02/25/2026 08:42 PM -
Politics
Lai awards top honor to SVG ambassador Bowman
02/25/2026 08:38 PM