Tag: Taiwan

US: Rock Solid Commitment to Help Taiwan Defense

The United States reiterates its “rock solid” commitment to Taiwan’s defense. And the former Japanese prime minister said Japan and the United States could not stand by if China attacked Taiwan. Hundreds of Taiwan nationals abroad are being extradited every year—not to Taiwan, but to China. And it’s all linked to Beijing’s “One China policy.”…


Strategic Ambiguity and Clarity: The Proper Way to Protect Taiwan

Commentary The current debate over America’s strategic ambiguity misses the best parts of both clarity and ambiguity. U.S. strategy should change to adopt them. The debate over the proper U.S. strategy toward Taiwan remains in the news. The current conventional wisdom is that the United States must counter communist China’s aggression by being more clear…


Become Democratic Yourself, Taiwan Minister Says After China Slams Summit Invite

TAIPEI—Countries complaining about the U.S. Summit for Democracy need to double down on democracy themselves so maybe next time they’ll get an invite too, Taiwan’s digital minister said on Thursday, responding to China’s opposition to her attendance. Audrey Tang, along with Taipei’s de facto ambassador in Washington Hsiao Bi-khim, will represent Taiwan at next week’s…


US Has Rock Solid Commitment to Help Taiwan Defend Itself, Says Senior Diplomat

As the communist regime in China ramps up its display of power, the United States needs to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capacity, the top U.S. diplomat for Asia said on Dec.2. “As the threat and coercion from the People’s Republic of China increases, I think we need to respond as well in…


US Has ‘Rock-Solid’ Commitment to Help Taiwan Defend Itself, Senior Diplomat Says

As the communist regime in China ramps up its pressure against Taiwan, the United States needs to assist the island nation in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capacity, the top U.S. diplomat for Asia said on Dec.2. “As the threat and coercion from the People’s Republic of China increases, I think we need to respond as…


Belize Reaffirms Support for Taiwan as Doubts Grow Over Honduras

A representative from Belize reassured the country’s steady friendship with Taiwan, during a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on Dec. 1, as fellow Central American nation Honduras could switch its diplomatic ties to Beijing. Belize and Honduras are among the 15 countries maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan despite the communist regime in China claiming the…


US, China Are in ‘Arms Race’ to Develop Hypersonic Weapon, US Air Force Secretary Says

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall on Nov. 30 said the United States has some catching up to do in its arms race with China to develop hypersonic weapons. “There is an arms race, not necessarily for increased numbers, but for increased quality,” Kendall told Reuters. “It’s an arms race that has been going on…


Japan, US Cannot Stand by If China Attacks Taiwan, Former Japanese Prime Minister Says

Japan and the United States cannot stand by if China invades Taiwan, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Dec. 1, adding that Beijing needs to recognize that “a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency.” Abe, who stepped down as prime minister last year, said an armed invasion of Taiwan would pose a serious…


Japan, US Can’t Stand by If China Attacks Taiwan, Former Japanese Prime Minister Says

Japan and the United States can’t stand by if China invades Taiwan, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Dec. 1, noting that Beijing needs to recognize that “a Taiwan emergency is a Japanese emergency.” Abe, who stepped down as prime minister in 2020, said an armed invasion of Taiwan would pose a serious…


Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu Thanks Australia, Wants Closer Ties

Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu has thanked Australia for directly calling on the Chinese regime not to invade Taiwan and called for closer ties with Canberra. Speaking to News Corp’s The Australian, in Taipei, Wu complimented Australia’s spirit in standing up for others but said that it was Taiwan’s responsibility to defend itself. “As I say…