China's foreign ministry has dismissed safety concerns raised by Taiwan about its hosting of the APEC summit next year, but said the island's participation rests on its compliance with established practice and the "one China" principle.

Both sides of the Taiwan Strait are girding for would be the most difficult seaborne invasion since World War II.

Taiwan has been investing in a new air defense system, as the US takes similar steps against a backdrop of increased pressure from China. NHK World's Sekiya Satoshi explains why everyone is focused on the skies.

Lockheed Martin said on Tuesday it was working to accelerate delayed deliveries to Taiwan of new F-16Vs, after the island's defence ministry said the programme had been pushed back due to supply chain issues.

Taiwan's envoy to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Presidential Adviser Lin Hsin-i, speaks during a press conference at the end of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, November 1, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

France's National Film Board is doubling down on Asia as the region emerges as a vital creative force in a shifting global entertainment landscape.