Taiwan requires American weapons for protection as the danger from China increases, a diplomat explains.
US Diplomat in Taiwan Emphasizes Need for Homegrown Defense The leading U.S. diplomat in Taiwan has underscored the necessity for the island to acquire American-made weaponry for its self-defense. This comes in the wake of increased threats from China, which maintains that Taiwan is part of its territory. Alexander Yui Turley, who heads the Taipei […]
Beijing’s Military Influence Hangs Heavily Over Important Taiwan Technology Conference
Chinese aircraft and naval vessels have been a constant presence as Taiwan hosted a significant technology event. This year’s COMPUTEX Taipei seemed overshadowed by military tensions. Reports indicated that the gathering ended with a notable naval standoff on the last day. Key figures in chip production and AI, such as those from Intel, Nvidia, and […]
Taiwan coast guard removes 4 Chinese ships from protected waters
Coast Guard Tensions Between Taiwan and China Taiwan’s Coast Guard recently reported the expulsion of four Chinese vessels that had entered restricted waters near Taiwan’s southwestern coast. The backdrop of this incident is a long-standing claim by China that Taiwan—an independent democracy—belongs to its territory. This assertion continues to stir regional tensions and draw global […]
Inside India newsletter: Reasons behind the rapid rise of Taiwan and South Korea’s stock markets compared to India in just a week
AI’s Impact on India’s Economy Hello, this is Priyanka Salve writing from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of “within India” — a hub for stories and developments from the world’s fastest-growing large economies. This week, we’re diving into how AI-driven advancements at TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix are altering the landscape of Asian markets. […]
Hegseth Parts Ways With ‘Fantastic’ Navy Secretary Due to Delay in Important Taiwan Arms Delivery During Iran War
Army Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to have dismissed comments from a top aide who connected the halt of extensive arms deliveries to Taiwan with the ongoing conflict in Iran. During a statement on Saturday, Hegseth mentioned that the arms stockpile is in “very good” shape, implying that the ongoing war hasn’t triggered delays in the […]
Taiwan Deploys Fighter Jets as China Expands Its Military Patrols
Taiwan has deployed fighter jets and naval vessels to keep an eye on increasing military movements from China near the island. Reports indicate that Chinese aircraft and ships were involved in a “joint combat readiness patrol” late Monday, as communicated by the X news agency. This escalation from China’s military followed an announcement from the […]
Is China Likely to Invade Taiwan Within the Next Five Years?
Experts in national security suggest that Chinese President Xi Jinping might not need to mount a full invasion of Taiwan to pose a significant risk to the island, the U.S., and the global tech economy. Some advisors to former President Donald Trump are sounding alarms that Xi could make moves against Taiwan within the next […]
Taiwan reports that China sent out over 100 ships following the Trump-Xi meeting.
China Deploys Over 100 Ships Near Taiwan On Saturday, the Secretary-General of Taiwan’s National Security Council, Joseph Wu, stated that China has sent more than 100 vessels into the waters surrounding Taiwan. This development came just a week after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Wu expressed concerns, indicating, “In […]
Taiwan Claims It Was Excluded From US Decision to Halt Important Arms Delivery During Iran Conflict
A high-ranking U.S. Navy official revealed on Thursday that the U.S. has halted significant arms sales to Taiwan, yet Taiwanese officials seem to be unaware of this update. During a Senate subcommittee hearing, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Kao commented on the president’s budget request for the Navy for the fiscal year 2027. He […]
US halts weapons sales to Taiwan to prioritize munitions preparedness for Iran
US Suspends Arms Sales to Taiwan Amid Tensions with Iran During a testimony before the Senate Appropriations and Defense Subcommittee, Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Kao reported that the United States has halted arms sales to Taiwan. This decision aims to ensure readiness for potential conflicts, particularly concerning Iran. “I haven’t discussed this with […]