Tag: Taiwan

Bi-partisan Tech Bill to Protect US Interests Stalls in the House

A comprehensive bill to boost American science and technology⁠ to compete with China’s growing economic power and global influence, particularly regarding semiconductors capacity, has been stalled in the House of Representatives, after being passed by the Senate in June. As a result, proponents are looking for alternatives to turn it into legislation. The U.S. Innovation…


‘Unacceptable’ for CIHR to Insist Taiwanese Scholar State Her Nationality Inaccurately, Tory MP Says

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has repeatedly denied a Taiwanese Canadian the right to specify her nationality unless she accepts that the self-governing democracy is part of communist China, according to Conservative MP Michael Cooper. In a letter to CIHR president Michael Strong, Cooper said the Taiwanese Canadian scholar, whom he doesn’t name,…


‘Unacceptable’ for Federal Agency to Insist Taiwanese Scholar State Nationality as Chinese Province: Tory MP

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has repeatedly denied a Taiwanese Canadian the right to specify her nationality unless she accepts that the self-governing democracy is part of communist China, according to Conservative MP Michael Cooper. In a letter to CIHR president Michael Strong, Cooper said the Taiwanese Canadian scholar, whom he doesn’t name,…


Taiwan Deploys Advanced F-16V Fighter Jets Amid China Threat

CHIAYI, Taiwan—Taiwan has deployed the most advanced version of the F-16 fighter jet in its air force, as the self-ruled island steps up its defense capabilities in the face of continuing threats from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which claims it as part of its territory. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen commissioned into service 64 upgraded…


Australian Defence Minister Rebukes ‘Comical’ CCP Warning

Australian Defence Minister Peter Dutton rebuked as “comical” the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s warning that Australia should refrain from doing anything “destructive” to the Australia-China relationship. Dutton described the comments of the CCP’s acting Ambassador to Australia Wang Xining as “so silly it’s funny.” Wang called Australia the “naughty guy” in an interview with Guardian about…


Taiwan Opens Office in Lithuania, Brushing Aside China Opposition

TAIPEI—Taiwan opened a de facto embassy in Lithuania on Thursday in a diplomatic breakthrough, brushing aside Beijing’s strong opposition to the move. The Chinese regime demanded in August that the Baltic state withdraw its ambassador to Beijing and said it would recall China’s envoy in Vilnius after Taiwan announced its office in the city would…


Biden and Xi to Seek Talks on ‘Strategic Stability’ After Summit: National Security Advisor

President Joe Biden raised the need for talks about “strategic stability” during his first virtual summit with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, according the president’s national security advisor. “The two leaders agreed that we would look to begin to carry forward discussions on strategic stability,” said White House national security advisor Jake Sullivan. Sullivan…


No Breakthrough After First Virtual Summit for Biden and Xi

President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping did not reach any “breakthrough” on issues concerning both nations, after their first virtual summit as heads of state on Nov. 15. Biden said the United States will work to “a​​dvance an international system that is free, open, and fair,” raising concerns about the Chinese Communist Party’s…


China Fights Big Delta Outbreak

China is fighting the biggest Delta variant outbreak so far. But drastic measures to prevent further outbreaks are sparking complaints. Beijing launches a new stock exchange. Experts say it could present a new way for the Chinese regime to strengthen its financial control and avoid foreign market rules. As the United States and China compete…


The World Is Gradually Shifting Toward Taiwan

News Analysis In the past, countries allowed Beijing to dictate their relationship with Taiwan, under threat of economic sanctions. Gradually, free democracies are increasing their engagement with the island nation, in spite of the Chinese regime’s bullying. Over the past few years, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has become more and more belligerent, while attempting…