Tag: Taiwan

The Emperor Has No Clothes

March 12, 2022
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Commentary Fear over Chinese aggression dominates the headlines, and most analysts think that China will succeed in any potential invasion. But carefully studying the Russian military reveals similar problems for China and suggests the Chinese military is the emperor with no clothes. Probably the biggest revelation during the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been the…

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CCP Likely Moving Toward Gray Zone Warfare in Taiwan Strategy: Analysts

March 12, 2022
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may lean heavier on a gray zone warfare strategy than hard military power in its attempt to take over Taiwan after witnessing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, China analysts suggested in a panel discussion. “Although the gap of military spending and strength between Taiwan and China has been expanding, it seems…

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Ukraine War Will Change Indo-Pacific and the World: Experts

March 12, 2022
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The Russian war on Ukraine will affect global strategy and alter the political and security landscape in the Indo-Pacific for decades to come, according to defense and security experts. “Putin’s war on Ukraine is like the 9/11 terrorist attacks,” said Yasuhiro Matsuda, a professor of international politics at the University of Tokyo, during a recent…

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Gen. David Stilwell: We Are in a New Cold War With China and We Have the Knowledge to Win

March 11, 2022
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is declaring they are siding with Russia. In a diverging world of autocratic governments versus Western nations, many are wondering what factors determine a successful defense against various types of warfare from Russia and Communist China. In particular, when it comes to Taiwan, an island not bigger than the state…

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‘We Are in a New Cold War’ With China: Former US Assistant Secretary of State

March 11, 2022
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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and United States are engaged in a cold war, according to a former senior state department official. As such, the Chinese regime’s burgeoning alliance with Russia has broad implications for the future of the Indo-Pacific region. “People don’t really want to have to ponder things like global devastation, but it’s here and…

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Ukraine War Is a Study Case for Taiwan’s Defense Against China: US Defense Official

March 11, 2022
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Ukraine’s fierce resistance against invading Russian forces could be a model for how Taiwan should defend itself in the event of an invasion by the Chinese regime, a senior defense official told senators at a congressional hearing on March 10. “I think the situation we’re seeing in Ukraine right now is a very worthwhile case…

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Can Trust Principles Defend America Against Communist China? Keith Krach Explains

March 10, 2022
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I spoke with Keith Krach, former under secretary of state for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment, about how to combat China’s growing malign influence in high tech, economic, and political domains—using the tools of the free market, trust, and partnership against China’s growing authoritarian circle. We discuss the Trump State Department, Krach’s historic visit…

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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Erodes Taiwan’s Chip Shield

March 10, 2022
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News Analysis One theory on why the Chinese regime has not invaded Taiwan is that an invasion would interrupt the flow of microchips that are necessary for nearly all forms of technology, including weapons. Now, the war in Ukraine may disrupt the supply of necessary inputs of microchips, eroding Taiwan’s “chip shield.” Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing…

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A War With China Over Taiwan Would End in ‘Miserable’ Victory: Taiwan Defense Minister

March 10, 2022
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A war between China and Taiwan would result in a “miserable” victory regardless of who won, Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng told reporters on March 10. Chiu added that it would be best for both sides to avoid overt conflict. “If there’s a war, to be frank, everyone will be miserable, even the victors,” Chiu…

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Taiwan Looks to Be ‘Full Member’ of US Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

March 10, 2022
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A senior Taiwanese minister said the self-ruled island is looking to be a “full member” of a U.S.-led economic framework in the Indo-Pacific region, given that Taipei is a “safe and reliable” partner and a key part of the global supply chain. “Taiwan is very willing to support the U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework,” Chief Trade…

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