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 […]
Trump delays Taiwan weapons package worth $14 billion as a bargaining tool with China
Trump’s Comments on Arms Sales to Taiwan Stir Discussions President Donald Trump mentioned recently that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could be tied into broader negotiations with China, prompting a quick response from Taiwan’s president and reigniting discussions within Washington about America’s longtime stance towards Taiwan. During an interview on Fox News, when asked about […]
Xi Jinping references the Thucydides Trap, cautions Trump about the risk of conflict over Taiwan
Insights from the Trump-Xi Summit: A New Cold War? Before President Donald Trump set off for Beijing, I shared concerns that his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping involved more than just discussions on tariffs and trade. It was more about unveiling deeper global dynamics. In essence, the U.S. and China appear to be navigating […]
Trump Appears to Change America’s Long-Standing Position on Taiwan in a Single Interview
Trump’s Stance on Taiwan during China Visit During a recent visit to China, President Trump expressed that he has no plans of “traveling 9,500 miles to wage war” over Taiwan. This suggests that the U.S. might have some limits regarding support for the island, which has been a contentious point for many years. In comments […]
CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil prevented from reporting at Taiwan hotel, newest setback for Asia trip
Tony Dokoupil, the anchor for “CBS Evening News,” faced restrictions during his coverage of President Trump’s summit in China when he was reportedly banned from broadcasting after an interview at a hotel in Taiwan. This incident was just one of several challenges he encountered. Following a segment where locals expressed their fears about speaking out […]