Tag: Taiwan

Capitol Report (Oct. 29): DC District Judge Blocks Mandate

A D.C. district judge just temporarily blocked plaintiffs from being fired for not having the vaccine while they’re waiting for the religious exemption requests to be processed. This is the result of 20 people who filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates. Firefighters in New York City are protesting the vaccine mandates. NTD…


‘We’d Probably Lose’ a War Over Taiwan: Rep. Gallagher

The United States military is not currently prepared to win a war with China over Taiwan, according to Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.). “It’s clear to me that if we went to war in the Taiwan Strait tomorrow, we’d probably lose,” Gallagher said. “It’s also clear to me that the threat horizon for the Taiwan scenario…


Czech Republic Hosts Taiwan’s Foreign Minister, a Heavy Blow to Beijing: Experts

Following the recent election in the Czech Republic which booted the communists out of Parliament, the Czech Senate passed a resolution supporting cooperation with Taiwan, including inviting Taiwan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu to Prague. Experts suggest that Wu’s visit to the Czech Republic is of great significance in deepening Taiwan-Czech relations, dealing a…


Beijing’s Sway Over the UN Thwarts Taiwan Membership

Commentary The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) influence over the United Nations is used overwhelmingly to weaken support for Taiwan around the world. In 1971, China was a backward, agrarian-based totalitarian country that could neither feed itself nor offer much to the world. Its primary mode of transportation was the bicycle, and in its self-isolation it…


Alibaba Yearly Stock Loss Breaks Record

Amid high tensions between China and Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen answers a question that no Taiwanese president has in the past 40 years: whether American troops are stationed on Taiwanese soil. A veteran in Taiwan tells how, as a soldier, he shot from an island at Chinese ships. That spot lies just 2 miles from…


Taiwan Defense Minister Says Island Must Defend Itself

Taiwan’s defense minister said on Oct. 28 that the island must have the ability to defend itself, and not rely on others for help, if the Chinese regime were to attack. The remarks came after the island’s president said she had “faith” that the United States would come to Taiwan’s aid if the Chinese regime…


Taiwan Defense Minister Says Island Must Be Able to Defend Itself

Taiwan’s defense minister said on Oct. 28 that the island must have the ability to defend itself, and not rely on others for help, if the Chinese regime were to attack. The remarks came after the island’s president said she had “faith” that the United States would come to Taiwan’s aid if the Chinese regime…


Bipartisan Bill Seeks Bigger Role for Taiwan at Inter-American Development Bank

Senators introduced a bipartisan measure on Wednesday seeking to secure admission for Taiwan at the Inter-American Development Bank as a non-borrowing member. The bill would require the State Department to provide Congress with a strategy to secure diplomatic support for Taiwan’s membership as a non-borrowing member of the Inter-American Development Bank. It would be a promotion from…


President Tsai Confirms Presence of US Troops on Taiwanese Soil

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday confirmed for the first time in 40 years the presence of American troops on Taiwanese soil, saying that she is confident the United States would defend the self-ruled island if it were attacked by China. “I do have faith given the long-term relationship that we have with the United…


President Tsai for the First Time Confirms Presence of US Troops on Taiwanese Soil

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday confirmed for the first time the presence of American troops on Taiwanese soil, saying that she is confident the United States would defend the self-ruled island if it were attacked by China. “I do have faith given the long-term relationship that we have with the United States. and also…