At the heart of a criminal case involving one such wife is a question: How can Taiwan protect its democracy without unfairly targeting Chinese migrants?

President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan said he would be happy to speak with President Trump, a move that would defy U.S. diplomatic protocol and infuriate China.

Tensions in the opposition Nationalist Party could surface this week as lawmakers argue over additional defense funding intended to counter Beijing’s growing might.

For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why.

China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.