TaiwanPlus News – 18:00, March 25, 2025

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A Chinese influencer based in Taiwan faces counter-protesters as she calls for her residency to be preserved amid accusations she posted videos calling for unification with China by force. More and more Chinese ships are intruding in Taiwan's waters, putting greater pressure on its coast guard. And the Trump administration tries to respond to the revelation of military plans being discussed on unsecured messaging apps. Also in today's show: - Japan sets up a new military command center to respond to emergencies, including a possible invasion of Taiwan.  - A top think tank says Taiwan should hit its economic growth target this year despite the threat of U.S. tariffs.  - Thousands of supporters of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte protest his arrest at The Hague.