German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was given some of the highest-level receptions during her recent visit to China. However, she stepped on Beijing’s red line during several speeches, especially on the Taiwan Strait and the Russia-Ukraine war. Baerbock’s inflexible position on universal values has been a headache for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). But given…
ANALYSIS: German Foreign Minister Steps on Beijing’s Red Lines During China Visit
Lawmakers’ Wargame Shows ‘Catastrophic’ Results in US-China Conflict
Lawmakers tasked with overseeing the United States’ strategic competition with China’s communist regime have conducted a wargame simulating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and the U.S. response. The House Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) participated in the wargame, hosted by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) think…
Don’t Worry Too Much About the Bomb
Commentary With daily news about Russian attacks on Ukraine and the building threat of similar strikes by communist China on Taiwan—any of which could escalate to conventional, tactical nuclear, or strategic nuclear war with the United States—more folks are starting to worry. A Washington Post columnist asked readers to effectively throw Taiwan under the bus…
Virginia Governor Arrives in Taiwan for Bilateral Talks With Island’s President
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his delegation arrived in Taiwan on Monday for the first stop of their Asian tour and met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen to discuss economic and trade cooperation. During their meeting, Tsai expressed her appreciation to Youngkin for the delegation’s visit and said she looks forward to expanding bilateral cooperation…
Lawmakers War-Game Conflict With China, Hoping to Deter One
WASHINGTON—It’s April 22, 2027, and 72 hours into a first-strike Chinese attack on Taiwan and the U.S. military response. Already, the toll on all sides is staggering. It was a war game, but one with a serious purpose and high-profile players: members of the House select committee on China. The conflict unfolded on Risk board…
Vietnam Protests China’s Unilateral Fishing Ban in South China Sea
Vietnam has accused China of violating its sovereignty as Beijing imposed a unilateral annual fishing ban on the South China Sea. It has again brought to international attention the long disputed waters by eight governments. Since 1999, the Chinese communist regime has implemented seasonal fishing bans in the South China Sea every year, which have…
Chinese Companies Eye US Green Energy Subsidies
A Chinese-owned battery plant in Michigan is eligible for U.S. subsidies? The money is supposed to boost domestic clean energy manufacturing and reduce U.S. dependence on China, especially for solar panels and electric car batteries. So why are these Chinese companies reaping benefits from American taxpayer funds? We dive in for an explanation. Topics in…
US Must Deny China Access to Area Around Taiwan: Former Acting SecDef
The U.S. military must fully prioritize denying China’s communist regime the ability to seize Taiwan or else risk its own core interests, according to a new report by a former defense official. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which rules China as a single-party state, would further seek to displace the United States if allowed to…
US Must Deny China Access to Area Around Taiwan: Former Acting Defense Secretary
The U.S. military must fully prioritize denying China’s communist regime the ability to seize Taiwan or else risk its own core interests, according to a new report by a former defense official. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which rules China as a single-party state, would further seek to displace the United States if allowed to…
Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential Hopeful: Dr. William Lai
Taiwan’s pro-independence ruling party has nominated Vice President Lai Ching-te (or William Lai) as its 2024 presidential candidate ahead of next January’s election. Lai’s supporters believe that he could mend Taiwan’s political divide and stand up to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Unlike some Taiwanese politicians, Lai is unafraid to address cross-strait issues head-on. He…
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