- NZDF representative Chris Penk attended the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to discuss Indo-Pacific security challenges and collaborative strength.
- The U.S. hosted a premier defense summit focusing on regional issues and Indo-Pacific concerns.
- US policy discussions focused on creating NATO-like military blocs, potential nuclear hosting via AUKUS, and deploying missile systems in the Indo-Pacific.
- Assessments warn of a new nuclear arms race amid potential conflict over Taiwan island.
Potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait is underway.
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Updated Aug 17
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Potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait is underway.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Anti-China stance causes instability in the Taiwan Straits.Sub-event
Full-scale invasion of Taiwan underway, highlighting the Strait's critical role for global trade.1 source
- A naval exercise was conducted near Taiwan Island on August 11, 2026, involving the Ministry of National Defense.Sub-event
Potential conflict in Taiwan Strait1 source
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Assessments warn of a new nuclear arms race amid potential conflict over Taiwan island.Also in this story
- The defense strategies of Taiwan are being influenced by lessons learned from the Ukraine war and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, all while China maintains its claim over the island.
- The US semiconductor supply chain crisis, potential full-scale invasion of Taiwan, and PLA access concerns.
- Trump met with Chinese President in Beijing regarding Taiwan issues, raising concerns of nuclear escalation between the US and China.
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