Commentary Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) dropped a bombshell last week when it presented an incredibly downbeat assessment of the growing Chinese threat toward the island state. In its annual report to the parliament, the defense ministry stated that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) could “paralyze” Taiwan’s defenses. The report, according to Reuters, stated…
Is Taiwan on the Brink of Defeat?
September 6, 2021
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China Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Naval Super Power
Commentary Naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan said that the rise and fall of world trade and empires depends on sea power. Consequently, China’s Maritime Silk Road initiative has been compared to the British Empire strategy of establishing colonies that served as a series of seaports, not only for trade, but also for naval defense and…
Japan-Taiwan ‘Security’ Talks: Something New and Significant
Commentary Change comes slowly in Japan–especially when it involves national defense. But sometimes something happens that causes one to raise an eyebrow. On Aug. 27, two Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) politicians, both defense specialists, held virtual “security” discussions with two counterparts from Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). This was a first—and an eyebrow…
After Failures in Afghanistan, We Must Rethink Our China Strategy
September 6, 2021
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Commentary Britain’s defense chief, General Sir Nick Carter, just revealed the Taliban’s end-game for victory. “It was the pace of it that surprised us and I don’t think we realized quite what the Taliban were up to. They weren’t really fighting for the cities they eventually captured, they were negotiating for them, and I think…
The Third Michael
September 6, 2021
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Commentary Canadians, and the world, have learned a lot about what passes for law in China following what is widely believed to be a hostage taking by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Two Canadians were incarcerated almost three years ago: Michael Spavor, a businessman who ran a travel and cultural exchange business between China and…
In Defense of Tucker Carlson’s Views on China
Commentary On the eve of Sept. 1, Tucker Carlson, the host of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” did something rather unexpected: he spoke kindly about a “totalitarian” regime for doing “something virtuous.” Discussing the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) recent crackdown on celebrity culture, Carlson wondered if the U.S. government could ever do the same. It won’t. Nevertheless,…
Aussies Test-Driving the Chinese Regime’s ‘Fangkong’ Methods
September 5, 2021
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Commentary Freedom-loving people all over the world are aghast at the strict lockdowns and other actions being taken by Australian states in a misguided effort to achieve “Zero COVID.” Australian state governments are all in on “zero COVID-19,” mandating masks, social distancing, quarantines, contact tracing, and vaccine passports until around 75 percent of their citizens…
Beijing Cements Washington’s Climate Fail
Commentary The Biden administration’s recent visit to China has highlighted Washington’s failure to fix the climate change problem. Most scientists say greenhouse gas emissions (GhGs) are causing irreversible global warming, and if we don’t make changes quickly, like burning less fossil fuel, then irreversible climate catastrophe will result. China is the world’s biggest emitter by…
Xi’s Crackdown on ‘Everything’ Is Destroying China’s Economy
Commentary Beijing has rolled out new regulations that could destroy various industries in China, including entertainment, tech, private education, and gaming. Xi Jinping is cracking down on celebrities, as well as Western influence in Chinese culture. He wants to reform capital markets so they will not be places where the rich can get rich quickly….
China Tilts From Spavor Toward Kovrig in a Desperate Bid for Leverage Against Canada
September 5, 2021
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Commentary Last week, China’s state-run tabloid Global Times ran an article, based on information from an inside source, which laid out the evidence that stood as the basis for sentencing Canadian national Michael Spavor to 11 years on spying charges in a case linked to Huawei. Spavor’s trial was held in secret. The article caused…
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