United States & Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party

United States: The United States is Taiwan's primary international backer and arms supplier, strongly supporting Taiwan's military modernization and increased defense spending, particularly in drone production.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: President Lai Ching-te discussed the urgent need for drones at a meeting of his Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, highlighting the party's focus on national defense.

United States: United States has imposed export restrictions on advanced AI components to China due to national security concerns. This event is a direct result of United States pressure on Taiwan to enforce these controls.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: A legislator from the Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party is drafting an amendment to the Foreign Trade Act to criminalize AI chip shipments to China.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan's ruling party, was criticized by Xinhua for 'currying favor with the United States' and 'binding the entire island of Taiwan to its catastrophic secessionist chariot', in the context of the 'Justice Mission 2025' drills.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan believes the United States' diplomacy is its own decision, while Taiwan focuses on securing its national interest and defense systems.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan's ruling party, views Taiwan as a sovereign country and opposes Beijing's claims. Its attempts to pass a special defense budget have been stalled by the opposition-controlled parliament.

Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party: The Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan, led by Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te, asserts Taiwan's functional independence, which is a point of contention with China.