June 18, 2026
China says nothing wrong with its patrols around Taiwan
Vigils marking anniversary have shifted to overseas cities in past years
"It's really hard to get tickets for BTS concerts, so everyone says praying to the God of Love is the most efficient," said fan Jessie Chuang
A major defence dialogue is set to run from May 29 to 31 in Singapore
Direct communication between the US and Taiwan leaders has not taken place since 1979
It was the second time in a week Trump had said he intended to speak to Lai
Talks between US-Taiwan leaders would be unprecedented, but the decision could roil US relations with China
China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has stepped up its military and political pressure on it
