Fortifications on Matsu Island were meant to defend against a communist invasion.

Taiwan’s temporary extension of conscription shows that the new administration is also struggling with the issue.

Despite a persistent security threat from China, the island’s greatest problem is domestic political wrangling.

Taiwan’s amphibious capabilities are becoming dangerously weak.

While Taiwan holds its major annual military exercise, China's PLA will conduct live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait.

A House amendment to a defense spending bill could force the Pentagon to invite Taiwan to the RIMPAC exercises.

The KMT is eager to make sure its contributions to World War II are not overlooked.

Taiwan's annual computer-aided war games will simulate a PLA assault led by its carrier, the Liaoning.

With conscription ending and budgets limited, Taiwan may have to make do with a smaller defense force.

The US Air Force's budget decisions have thrown a wrench in Taiwan's air force modernization program.

Taiwan's new air-to-ground cruise missile could play a major role in any military confrontation with China.

In an increasingly tense region, a strong Taiwan has important implications for US policy.

Taiwan is trying to shift to an all-volunteer force. Problems lie ahead.

Taiwan is silently carving out a role as a possible component with the region’s growing security architecture.