China develops a large missile arsenal to prevent the US from interfering in the Taiwan conflict
China has been developing its ground-based missile capabilities for decades, largely to edge the U.S. out of the ongoing Taiwan conflict. U.S. officials have expressed concerns that China can now threaten key military locations throughout the Western Pacific. Amidst this backdrop, Washington is hurrying to improve its own artillery. Analysts, however, caution that the ground […]
WHO Faces Criticism After Japan Says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Wants Stronger Relations with Taiwan
WHO Responds to Claims of Enhanced Ties with Taiwan An unnamed representative from the World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Thursday that the organization does not plan to alter its currently strained relationship with Taiwan. This comes after a senior Japanese official asserted that WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had promised to foster greater cooperation […]
Analyst cautions that the US may deplete its missile supply in a week-long conflict over Taiwan.
The Rising Competition Between the U.S. and China Defense analyst Seth Jones, in his latest book, “The American Edge,” argues that the ongoing rivalry between the United States and China represents significant competition. He notes that if conflict erupts over Taiwan, the U.S. could rapidly deplete its long-range missile supply within about a week. This […]
Taiwan Prohibits Communist China’s ‘Little Red Book’ App Due to Online Shopping Scam
Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) announced on Thursday that access to the Chinese Communist Party’s RedNote app will be blocked for at least a year due to numerous complaints about online shopping scams. The CIB noted that they’ve looked into over 1,700 fraud reports linked to RedNote in the past year, amounting to around $7.9 […]
John Cena remembers upsetting both China and the US over the Taiwan issue
John Cena Reflects on Controversial Apology to China Wrestler and actor John Cena shared some candid thoughts with Joe Rogan recently about a challenging moment in 2021. He found himself in hot water after referring to Taiwan as a country and then making a Mandarin apology to China, which, in turn, ruffled some feathers back […]
Taiwan reveals a $40 billion defense strategy in response to military pressure from China.
Taiwan’s Defense Spending Proposal Amid Rising Tensions Kaohsiung: Recently, Taiwanese President William Lai put forward a significant proposal for an additional $40 billion in defense spending. He framed this move as a clear indication that Taiwan, a self-governing and democratic island, is committed to addressing the increasing military pressures from the People’s Republic of China […]
Trump engages in the growing conflict between China and Japan regarding Taiwan.
Trump Engages Japan and China Amid Rising Taiwan Tensions HONG KONG – President Donald Trump engaged with the leaders of Japan and China as tensions rise concerning Taiwan. On Monday, Trump had a phone conversation with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, shortly after a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Earlier this month, Takaichi sparked […]
China Advises Tourists to Stay Away from Japan as Tensions Rise over PM Takaichi Sanae’s Support for Taiwan
China Advises Tourists to Avoid Japan Due to Safety Concerns On Sunday, China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism released a statement urging Chinese tourists to reconsider travel to Japan, citing safety as a primary concern. The advisory prompted travelers to “heighten safety awareness, improve self-defense skills, and, in emergencies, quickly contact local police or the […]
China might take control of Taiwan using an energy isolation approach instead of military action.
Instead of engaging in a violent confrontation that might trigger a conflict with nuclear powers, China appears to be trying to seize Taiwan without any direct military action. The strategy seems to involve cutting off the island’s fuel and power until its government capitulates. According to officials, China’s approach starts with paperwork and patrol ships […]
China Calls in Japanese Ambassador Following Taiwan Outburst After Threat to Behead PM
On Thursday, China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese Ambassador Kenji Kanasugi to express his anger over comments regarding Taiwan. The situation escalated when a Chinese official even made a violent threat towards Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. During the meeting, Sun lectured Kanasugi on the historical relations between China, Japan, and Taiwan. He […]