Tag: Subverting Taiwan

Sen. Hawley Introduces Bill to Help Taiwan Arm Itself Against Potential China Invasion

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) on Tuesday introduced legislation that seeks to bolster Taiwan’s ability to defend itself in the event that the self-ruled island were attacked by China. “Taiwan is in grave danger, but the future is not yet written,” wrote Hawley in a press release introducing the Arm Taiwan Act of 2021. The bill…


Biden Fully Committing to Defending Taiwan?; China Shifting to Wartime Policy in Response to Taiwan

Is China gearing up for war? A new Party policy has hidden meanings. Now, the tension between Taiwan and China is high, and both their leaders are making statements completely opposite to each other. Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen hinted at a stronger U.S. support, including potentially defending Taiwan militarily, in her recent interview with CNN,…


US Donates 1.5 Million More COVID-19 Vaccines to Taiwan

The United States delivered an additional 1.5 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, on top of the first 2.5 million doses in June. “Our donation reflects our commitment to Taiwan, a vibrant democracy, valued partner, and trusted friend,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price said via Twitter on Sunday morning. Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s de facto…


Defending Taiwan Against China Is Upholding US Democracy, Expert Says

The United States needs to defend Taiwan now more than ever, since the self-ruled island is part of the free world sitting at the forefront against China’s aggression, said Miles Yu, a senior fellow at the Washington-based think tank Hudson Institute. “Taiwan is on the front line of the epic fight between tyranny and freedom….


Blinken Raises Concerns About Taiwan With China

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about Beijing’s actions towards Taiwan during a face-to-face meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Oct. 31. The bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a summit of Group of 20 leaders in Rome came as Beijing’s escalating military harassment towards the self-ruled island it claims…


Blinken Raises Concerns With China Over Taiwan

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about the regime in Beijing’s actions toward Taiwan during a face-to-face meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Oct. 31. The bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a summit of Group of 20 leaders in Rome comes as Beijing’s escalating military harassment toward the self-ruled island,…


US Policy on Taiwan Needs Change

News Analysis Beijing’s increasing belligerence toward Taiwan voids the “one China” policy and prior arms sales limitations, which should be increased to maintain the military balance and keep the peace. On Oct. 21, President Joe Biden vowed that America would defend Taiwan against any future Chinese attack on the island. In August, Biden called the…


Beijing’s Increasing Aggression Only Toughens US Policy

News Analysis President Joe Biden’s increasingly public commitment to defend Taiwan from China furthers a trend followed by George W. Bush and Donald Trump, which increases America’s understanding of Taiwan as a sovereign and a democracy worth defending. Biden is extending this approach on a global scale. Through the Three Communiques of 1972 to 1982,…


Taiwan Defense Minister Says Island Must Be Able to Defend Itself

Taiwan’s defense minister said on Oct. 28 that the island must have the ability to defend itself, and not rely on others for help, if the Chinese regime were to attack. The remarks came after the island’s president said she had “faith” that the United States would come to Taiwan’s aid if the Chinese regime…


Taiwan Defense Minister Says Island Must Defend Itself

Taiwan’s defense minister said on Oct. 28 that the island must have the ability to defend itself, and not rely on others for help, if the Chinese regime were to attack. The remarks came after the island’s president said she had “faith” that the United States would come to Taiwan’s aid if the Chinese regime…