China Holds Major Drills Around Taiwan as ‘Warning’ to President Lai
China's Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force conducted large-scale joint military exercises around Taiwan on Monday. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) said these coercive drills were aimed at “a stern warning against the secessionist actions of 'Taiwan independence' forces.” To emphasize this point, the exercise was named “Joint Sword-2024B” by the Chinese military. Joint […]
Civil Servants Cancelled Taiwan Visit to Mollify China
The British Foreign Office has blocked former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's plans to visit China next month because it could jeopardize her visit to China next month, according to a report. Tsai Ing-wen plans to step down as president of the Republic of China and Taiwan in May of this year and embark on a […]
‘Promising’: Navy Ship Carries Out Vital Task That Could Give US Edge Over China If War Broke Out In Taiwan
The U.S. Navy conducted the first successful replenishment of a warship weapons system at sea using the Transportable Rearmament Mechanism (TRAM) of the USS Chosin, officials announced Friday. During a demonstration 30 miles off the coast of San Diego, sailors aboard the cruiser USS Chosin used a hydraulically-powered TRAM to insert an empty missile shell […]
Taiwan president vows to resist Chinese annexation in National Day speech
Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-toku vowed on Thursday to resist China's annexation of the autonomous island nation as the island celebrated its 113th anniversary, prompting a harsh reaction from Beijing. In a high-profile speech at a National Day ceremony in Taipei, Lai praised Taiwan's economic and technological progress and vowed to protect its sovereignty. “The […]
Hochul admin establishing Taiwan ties in wake of indictment of alleged Chinese spy
Gov. Cathy Hochul's administration plans to open a trade office in Taiwan, amid accusations that a former official spied for China and tried to block efforts to recognize the country's sovereignty. This is a bold move. The state's economic development arm, Empire State Development, last week announced plans to open a Global New York international […]
Mainland China not the motherland, says Taiwan’s president, because our republic is older | Taiwan
Taiwan's president has said that it is “impossible” for the People's Republic of China to become Taiwan's homeland because of Taiwan's ancient political roots. Lai Qingde, who took office in May, has been criticized by the Chinese government as a separatist. He rejects Beijing's claims to sovereignty, saying the island belongs to a country called […]
Taiwan official warns China, Russia, Iran forming ‘alliance’ after Blinken says ‘no axis’ exists
The de facto US ambassador to Taiwan has warned that the rest of the world needs to prepare for an “alliance” between China, Iran and Russia. This comes days after Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the three authoritarian countries are working together but are not an “axis” as they are often called these days. […]
Typhoon Krathon: Taiwan shuts down as it braces for storm’s landfall | Taiwan
Taiwan has closed offices, schools and financial markets ahead of the arrival of weakening Typhoon Kraton, which is expected to bring storm surge and torrential rain to the coast. The government of Kaohsiung, a major port city, is well on its way. eye of the stormon Wednesday urged people to stay at home and away […]
Biden approves $567M in defense support for Taiwan, White House says
President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense aid to Taiwan, the White House said, adding that the U.S. is helping Taiwan strengthen its military in the face of rising tensions with China. This is the latest measure. The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier, despite having no […]
Biden must end our dangerous dependence on China and Taiwan for weapons and ammo
Every day, the United States sends an unconscious message to China that it has no deterrent power. I know my friends and enemies The Pentagon cannot wage war In addition to its stock of weapons and ammunition, the Department of Defense Imports from major enemy countriesChina and its partner at risk of blockade, Taiwan, can […]