TAIPEI—Ukrainians fighting against Russian invaders have inspired the people of Taiwan, the self-ruled island’s foreign minister said on Monday, as he announced millions of dollars in aid for Ukrainian refugees. “Despite great adversity, the government and people of Ukraine have been fighting with tremendous courage and determination,” the minister, Joseph Wu, told a news conference….
Ukraine’s Fight an Inspiration for Taiwan, Foreign Minister Says
March 7, 2022
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Capitol Report (March 7): US Considers Cutting Out Russian Oil
We’re seeing the highest gas prices in decades. But the White House is saying U.S. oil companies are not producing enough. What’s the administration doing next for energy security? Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Eastern Europe amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He is also pressing China to condemn the invasion. As Russia has…
Does China Have the Skilled Personnel to Invade Taiwan?
Commentary The poor performance of Russian soldiers in Ukraine suggests Taiwan will have a key edge against any Chinese invasion. Russian soldiers have been suffering morale problems since the war with Ukraine started. Before the war, analysts described Russian soldiers as undertrained, undersupplied, short-term conscripts that are brutally hazed. According to U.S. observers, in combat that…
China Says Its Ties with Russia ‘Rock Solid’ Despite Ukraine War
March 7, 2022
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On day 12 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the communist regime in China described its relationship with Moscow as “rock solid,” and one that “will not be influenced by third parties.” The statement came amid growing international calls for Beijing to condemn Moscow’s aggression, a position the regime has continually refused to take. Chinese Foreign…
Japan Intensifying Its Stance Against China Amid Russia-Ukraine War
News Analysis Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for the United States to publicly state whether or not U.S. forces would fight for Taiwan. He also suggested that Japan should host nuclear weapons amid threats from North Korea, China, and possibly Russia. In a direct response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Abe on…
Ukraine: A Cautionary Tale for China?
Commentary Could a Russian victory in Ukraine embolden China to invade Taiwan? Certainly many think so. But Moscow’s experiences in Ukraine are more likely to serve as a cautionary tale for Beijing when it comes to contemplating military operations against Taiwan. Russia’s botched invasion of Ukraine has many lessons for China. The first and most…
Assume Taiwan Is the Next Ukraine
News Analysis Many observers of the Ukraine situation are comparing it to Taiwan. Both countries have their sovereignty denied by nearby nuclear superpowers. Both are relatively new democracies. And both face an adversary that is not only authoritarian, but ideologically so. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin both claim to believe, falsely, that their own personalistic…
Blinken Tells China ‘World Is Watching’ Its Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
March 6, 2022
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken put pressure on China over the Ukraine crisis on March 5, telling his Chinese counterpart that the “world is watching” amid Beijing’s continued refusal to condemn Russia over its military aggression against its neighbor. Blinken made the remark during a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. According…
Japanese Politicians Dispute Over Whether to Host Nuclear Weapons Amid Ukraine Crisis
March 5, 2022
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Japanese politicians from both ruling and opposition blocs have called for an active debate on its nuclear weapons policy—in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Meanwhile, experts believe Japan will likely revamp its military beyond its self-defense force, potentially changing the world security landscape. In a recent televised program, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…
Taiwan Action May Depend on China’s Domestic Situation
Commentary With the Russian invasion of Ukraine underway, many people are wondering just how long it will be until China attacks Taiwan. It’s reasonable to assume that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may trigger the Chinese regime’s potential invasion of Taiwan. And why not? A Shared Authoritarian Vision of the World Beijing and Moscow share a…
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