Commentary If mainland China tries to take Taiwan again, as it tried and failed more than 70 years ago, it would likely fail again—just as the United States and the Soviet Union failed in their invasions of Afghanistan, just as the Arab armies failed in their invasions of Israel, just as other apparently overwhelming militaries…
China’s Growing Nuclear Capabilities Could Tip a Future War Over Taiwan in Beijing’s Favor: Expert
The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) nuclear arsenal appears to be growing at substantial levels of speed, modernization, and scale for the first time in years, analysts warn. The number of new long-range missile silos in China has possibly exceeded 250, increasing concern from much of the free world about the CCP’s expanding nuclear capabilities. In…
US Donates 1.5 Million More COVID-19 Vaccines to Taiwan
November 1, 2021
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The United States delivered an additional 1.5 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses to Taiwan, on top of the first 2.5 million doses in June. “Our donation reflects our commitment to Taiwan, a vibrant democracy, valued partner, and trusted friend,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price said via Twitter on Sunday morning. Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s de facto…
Blinken Raises Concerns About Taiwan With China
October 31, 2021
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about Beijing’s actions towards Taiwan during a face-to-face meeting with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Oct. 31. The bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a summit of Group of 20 leaders in Rome came as Beijing’s escalating military harassment towards the self-ruled island it claims…
Blinken Raises Concerns With China Over Taiwan
October 31, 2021
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern about the regime in Beijing’s actions toward Taiwan during a face-to-face meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Oct. 31. The bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a summit of Group of 20 leaders in Rome comes as Beijing’s escalating military harassment toward the self-ruled island,…
‘Clash Between a Brutal Dictatorship and a Free Government’: Bradley Thayer on Taiwan’s Importance
In this special report, we sat down with Bradley Thayer, founding member of the Committee on the Present Danger: China. He touched on the significance of Taiwan—not just militarily but also from a civilian perspective—what it means going forward on the geopolitical stage, and ways Beijing may try to subvert Taiwan. Thayer said that Taiwan…
Washington Forum: ‘Strategic Ambiguity’ Policy and Taiwan
Communist China flew a record number of military aircraft into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone, raising serious warnings earlier this month of potential military attacks. Many Washington insiders believe that the United States should be ready to help defend Taiwan when the Chinese Communist Party attacks. But others argue that the United States must avoid…
US to Deepen Relations With Taiwan in Face of China Tensions
The United States wants to deepen its relationship with Taiwan and will work to counter Beijing’s “malign” influence, a U.S. diplomat said Friday. In her first public news conference, Sandra Oudkirk, the new director of the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy, reiterated that the United States remains deeply committed to Taiwan…
US Policy on Taiwan Needs Change
October 30, 2021
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News Analysis Beijing’s increasing belligerence toward Taiwan voids the “one China” policy and prior arms sales limitations, which should be increased to maintain the military balance and keep the peace. On Oct. 21, President Joe Biden vowed that America would defend Taiwan against any future Chinese attack on the island. In August, Biden called the…
On Europe Trip, Taiwan Foreign Minister Calls for Collaboration in Facing China
TAIPEI—Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu urged “freedom-loving countries” on Friday to work together against China, during a rare trip to Europe taking place amid heightened tensions between Taipei and Beijing. Self-ruled Taiwan, which China claims as its own and has not ruled out taking by force, does not have formal diplomatic relations with any European…
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