Tag: Taiwan

Bungled Russian Invasion Suggests Taiwan Invasion Foolhardy

Commentary Many believe that after Ukraine, the Chinese regime will invade Taiwan. But the course of the war and the Russian forces’ poor performance suggests that a Taiwan invasion will go very badly for China. The conventional wisdom is that Taiwan should be very concerned about Chinese aggression. After the disastrous American pullout from Afghanistan,…


US Senators Want Automatic Sanctions on China Should It ‘Follow in Putin’s Footsteps’ by Invading Taiwan

On day seven of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, three U.S. senators introduced legislation that would impose “devastating” financial sanctions against the communist regime in China if it were to try to “follow in Putin’s footsteps” and invade democratic Taiwan. “As Beijing quietly watches Putin’s invasion of and assault on Ukraine, America must stand strongly behind…


Beijing Will Invade Taiwan Sooner Rather Than Later, Trump Predicts

Beijing is likely to launch an invasion of Taiwan sooner rather than later, in response to the Biden administration’s handling of both the Afghanistan pullout and Ukraine crisis, according to former U.S. President Donald Trump. The former president was asked by Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo on Feb. 2, “Do you expect China to invade Taiwan…


Taiwanese President Honors Pompeo for Support During His Time as Secretary of State

The Taiwanese president honored former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on March 3, praising Pompeo’s backing of the democratic island during his time under former U.S. President Donald Trump. “Just now, the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon was presented to Mr. Pompeo for his contributions to advancing Taiwan–U.S. relations,” President Tsai…


Taiwanese President Honors Pompeo for His Support During Tenure as Secretary of State

The Taiwanese president honored former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on March 3, praising Pompeo’s backing of the democratic island during his time under former U.S. President Donald Trump. “Just now, the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon was presented to Mr. Pompeo for his contributions to advancing Taiwan–U.S. relations,” President Tsai…


Widespread Power Outages Across Taiwan Leave 5 Million Without Power, Internet Down

Widespread power outages were reported across Taiwan on Thursday morning leaving millions in the dark after an alleged accident at a power plant in the southern part of the country. The blackouts began at approximately 9 a.m. on Thursday and impacted the areas of Taipei, New Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung,  Changhua, Keelung, Taoyuan, Hualien, and Miaoli, according to local…


With Ukraine War, US Is Thrust Into Unprecedented Superpower Battle With China and Russia

News Analysis As the Russian war machine trundled into Ukraine, the cacophony of international protest seemed to momentarily drown out the sound of Russian bombs falling on hospitals and kindergartens. The only thing louder than both that raucous displeasure and the sounds of the chaos and the death and the gore, was the silence of…


US Stands Firm Behind Commitment to Taiwan, Delegation Tells President Tsai Amid Ukraine Crisis

The United States assured that it “stands firm behind its commitments” to Taiwan in the backdrop of Russia’s aggression in Eastern Europe, as Washington sent its former senior defense and national security officials to the island early this week. The five-member delegation met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on March 2, after arriving in Taipei the day…


US Stands Firm Behind Commitment to Taiwan, Delegation Tells Tsai Amid Ukraine Crisis

The United States has sent a group of former senior defense and national security officials to assure Taiwan that it “stands firm behind its commitments,” amid the backdrop of Russian aggression in Eastern Europe. The five-member delegation met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on March 2, after arriving in Taipei a day earlier. The surprise two-day…


Abe Suggests Nuclear-Sharing Program for Japan

The United States is showing support for Taiwan amid growing threats from Beijing. A delegation has arrived on the island for talks among top current and former officials. Triggered by Russia-Ukraine escalation, Japan’s former prime minister suggests his country consider a nuclear sharing program, inspired by NATO. Details on a “highly sophisticated” Chinese hacking tool…