Taiwan

Taiwan remains a focal point of regional tensions as China conducts frequent military drills near the island, which the US and its allies, including the Philippines, condemn as escalatory and destabilizing. The US has reinforced its support for Taiwan's defense, with recent proposals suggesting Taiwan fund upgrades to Philippine EDCA sites to enhance regional security cooperation. These developments underscore the ongoing concern over China's assertive actions and the importance of maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific.