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Taiwan: what it is, what it produces, who leads it

Head of state Lai Ching-teHead of government Cho Jung-taiCapital Taipei
Fossil fuel output3.1 TWh#104 of 186 in the world · 2016

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Attacks reported

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≥ 11 events in or near Taiwan, last 30 days reported by the sources; the strongest are listed. No source sees every attack.

  • 2026-10-29 · Armed clash · Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan · GDELT ↗ · machine-coded
  • 2026-10-29 · Air or drone strike · Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan · GDELT ↗ · machine-coded
  • 2026-10-29 · Air or drone strike · Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan · GDELT ↗ · machine-coded
  • 2026-10-28 · Assault or killing · Taipei, T'ai-pei, Taiwan · GDELT ↗ · machine-coded

Taiwan is involved in 1 theater

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What Taiwan's officials said lately

Newest first. 33 more by others are about Taiwan. The whole record →

  • TaiwanCho Jung-tai · Premier, Taiwan · 26 Oct

    paraphrase The Philippines pledged during the donation process that the vessel would be used only for designated missions and would not operate in waters related to Taiwan, and the vessel could even provide assistance to Taiwan if needed

    Reassurance · constructive toward Philippines, Taiwan as reported by Taipei Times ↗

  • TaiwanMinistry of National Defense · Ministry of National Defense, Taiwan · 25 Oct

    paraphrase Three of Taiwan's 24 ongoing US arms procurement programs are facing delays — the MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes, AGM-154C Joint Standoff Weapons and F-16V Block 70 jets — while 21 programs are progressing as scheduled.

    Policy · about United States, Taiwan as reported by Taipei Times ↗

  • TaiwanMinistry of National Defense · Ministry of National Defense, Taiwan · 25 Oct

    paraphrase All MK-48 heavyweight torpedoes (24 combat + 4 training, NT$5.46 billion) were scheduled for delivery by this year but have been repeatedly delayed by supply chain disruptions and the need to restart production lines; latest schedule is delivery by 2028.

    Policy · about United States, Taiwan as reported by Taipei Times ↗

  • TaiwanMinistry of National Defense · Ministry of National Defense, Taiwan · 25 Oct

    paraphrase AGM-154C missiles procured under the F-16A/B Feng Chan upgrade were delayed because the US had to restart production lines, source materials and resolve system integration issues after Taiwan opted for the latest version; completion pushed to 2028, though F-16A/B upgrades themselves were completed in 2023.

    Policy · about United States, Taiwan as reported by Taipei Times ↗

  • TaiwanMinistry of National Defense · Ministry of National Defense, Taiwan · 25 Oct

    paraphrase Procurement of 66 F-16V Block 70 jets (NT$247.23 billion allocated 2020-this year) scheduled for delivery this year is delayed due to relocation and restart of the production line and supply chain disruptions; first two aircraft arrived at Chihhang Base in Taitung on Oct. 2 and remaining jets will be flown to Taiwan in batches.

    Policy · about United States, Taiwan as reported by Taipei Times ↗

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Economy

  • GDP growth, IMF estimate/forecast5.2%2026
  • General government gross debt, share of GDP (IMF)27.6%2026
  • Government net lending/borrowing, share of GDP (IMF)-2.1%2026
  • Current account balance, share of GDP (IMF)18.1%2026

Fossil fuel output of 3.1 TWh

Oilmade 0.1 TWhused 448 TWh
Gasmade 3.0 TWhused 296 TWh
Coalmade 0.0 TWhused 397 TWh
  • Fossil fuel production (oil + gas + coal)3.1 TWh2016
  • Primary energy consumption1.3k TWh2024
  • Energy use per person54.0 MWh2024
  • Electricity generation288 TWh2025
  • Electricity from fossil fuels86.6%2025

Pulses involving Taiwan

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Where these numbers come from

Leaders as of 2026-10-05. Figures fetched 2026-10-05; each shows its own year.