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Japan plans to deploy medium-range surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island by March 2031 as part of a broader defense buildup amid rising tensions with China over Taiwan; the system has about a 50km range, 360-degree coverage, can track up to 100 targets and engage 12, with an electronic warfare unit planned for 2026, and timing may shift with facility upgrades.
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers met with Taiwan's new leader, Lai Ching-te, to demonstrate U.S. support amid escalating tensions with China, which responded to Lai's inauguration with large-scale military drills. The visit underscores the U.S. commitment to Taiwan despite China's warnings and sanctions against U.S. officials. Both sides emphasized the importance of bolstering Taiwan's defenses and maintaining regional peace and stability.
Taiwanese Americans, many of whom are dual citizens, are flying back to Taiwan to cast their votes in the presidential election, motivated by increasing tensions between Taiwan and China. Unable to vote by mail, these voters see their participation as a way to support freedom and democracy in the face of China's military pressure on Taiwan. This tradition has become a diaspora tradition for many first-generation Taiwanese Americans since Taiwan's first democratic presidential elections in 1996.