TAIPEI, Taiwan—The self-ruled island is a “sea fortress” blocking Beijing’s expansion into the Pacific, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Sept. 15. Wu made the remarks during a keynote speech at an online symposium organized by the Washington-based nonprofit Global Taiwan Institute (GTI). The event, which focused on Taiwan-U.S. relations, was attended by U.S….
Taiwan Serves as ‘Sea Fortress’ to Thwart China’s Expansion in Pacific, Taiwan Minister Says
Japan Holds Large-Scale Drills for 1st Time Since 1993 Amid Chinese Assertiveness
Japan has started a nationwide full-scale military drill on Wednesday for the first time in nearly 30 years as it aims to enforce its capabilities to defend remote islands amid China’s assertive actions in the Indo-Pacific. “In order to respond effectively to various situations, including attacks on the islands, it is essential that the necessary forces…
Tang Jingyuan: How Biden and Xi View ‘Competition’ Is Different; China’s Bid to Take Over the US
How can China dethrone the United States on the world stage? Do they have a plan? As we continue to delve into the idea of information warfare—in particular, how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) plays this strategy—the idea of the CCP taking over is not fiction. The reality is that the current CCP leadership is…
Lithuania Recalls Beijing Ambassador Over China-Taiwan Spat
VILNIUS, Lithuania—Lithuania on Friday recalled its ambassador to China following the Baltic country’s decision in July to allow self-governing Taiwan to open an office in its capital under its own name. The Foreign Ministry said Ambassador Diana Mickeviciene had been recalled from Beijing for consultations “following the Chinese government statement on August 10.” Last month,…
Taiwan Says Chinese Forces Could ‘Paralyze’ Its Defences: Report
Taiwan warned in its annual defense report that the Chinese regime could “paralyze” the island’s defenses and fully monitor its deployments. Taiwan’s National Defence Ministry identified more serious threats from the Chinese military in its latest report. The Ministry has submitted the report on Chinese military capabilities and next year’s defense budget to the legislature…
Over Half of Americans Favor Defending Taiwan If China Invades: Poll
The majority of the American public supports a range of U.S. policies in support of Taiwan, including its independence and sending troops to the self-ruled island if China invades, according to a recent poll. For the first time, a slim majority (52 percent) of Americans now favor sending U.S. troops to defend Taiwan according to…
More Than Half of Americans Favor Defending Taiwan If China Invades: Poll
The majority of the American public supports a range of U.S. policies in support of Taiwan, including the acknowledgment of its independence and sending troops to the self-ruled island if China invades, according to a recent poll. For the first time, a slim majority (52 percent) of Americans now favor sending U.S. troops to defend…
Ian Easton: An Invasion of Taiwan Would Be Nothing Like We’ve Seen in Modern Warfare
How does an island the size of Maryland defend itself against the Chinese military? As a new focus, we discuss Taiwan’s defense strategy—especially following China’s aggressive show of power. Taiwan’s conquest is a central mission of the Chinese regime, the Chinese Communist Party. Joining me to discuss the defense of Taiwan is Mr. Ian Easton,…
Apple’s CCP Censorship Sneaks Into Hong Kong and Taiwan, Report
Apple’s list of censored words is sneaking into their services offered in both Hong Kong and Taiwan. The revelation comes from a recent report that shows the tech giant’s tendency to toe the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) line is now becoming standard in regions where the regime wishes to assert its control. “Apple widely censors…
US Will Learn Lesson From Afghanistan and Bolster Support for Taiwan, Expert Says
The United States will likely come to the aid of Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, one expert says, pushing back against recent suggestions by Beijing’s propaganda that the self-ruled island would meet the same fate as Afghanistan if it continues to be dependent on Washington. Since the Taliban had swiftly seized control…
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