Commentary After Xi Jinping secured a third term at the 20th National Congress in October, many people speculated about what he will do next. The most worrying move is that he would invade Taiwan with arms. Especially after the Russia-Ukraine war, the United States, the European Union, and think tanks in many countries have turned…
China’s Threats Against Taiwan Strengthens Taiwan’s Willingness to Deter Beijing
December 13, 2022
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Communist China’s escalated coercion of Taiwan has, in turn, strengthened the self-governed island’s resolve to resist Beijing’s threats, according to a new report by Australia’s Centre for Defence Research. The paper, called ‘On Chinese Deterrence Thought and Practice Circa 2022,’ published on Nov. 25, in the Australian Journal of Defence and Strategic Studies, shed light…
‘Too Stupid’: Former Australian Deputy PM Believes Taiwan Conflict Unlikely
December 13, 2022
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Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce believes Beijing will not engage in outright conflict with Taiwan because it would be “too stupid.” Joyce made the comments after returning from a visit to Taiwan with a bipartisan delegation consisting of Labor, Liberal, and Nationals MPs. “China and Taiwan, I believe, are unlikely to come to…
Taiwan Considers Filing WTO Complaint Against China’s ‘Unfair’ Import Bans: Premier
Taiwan may file a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to China’s recent import bans on Taiwanese food and beverage products, which violate international trade rules, its premier said Saturday. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) regime has banned imports of Taiwanese alcoholic beverages and certain fishery products, citing a failure to comply…
Taiwan Mulls Nationwide Ban on TikTok After Banning It From Government Devices
December 12, 2022
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Taiwan is mulling a nationwide ban on the Chinese-owned video app TikTok after banning it from devices used in the public sector over national security concerns, according to a government official. Taiwan’s Minister of Digital Affairs, Audrey Tang, said on Dec. 9 that an inter-ministerial committee meeting will be held this month to discuss the…
Are China and Japan Destined for War?
Commentary As I write this, relations between China and Japan are at their lowest point in 50 years. Fumio Kishida, the prime minister of Japan, recently accused China of aggressively infringing on Japan’s sovereignty and escalating tensions in the region. Now, as the two neighbors vie for influence in East Asia and beyond, some commentators…
Communist China ‘Tempting a Crisis’ With Military Provocations: DOD Official
December 8, 2022
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Communist China is baiting a catastrophic conflict in the Indo-Pacific by engaging in threatening and erratic military maneuvers designed to intimidate the United States and its allies. The regime’s military wing, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), frequently risks the lives of its pilots and those of the United States and its allies by conducting aggressive…
Protecting Taiwan Before Deterrence Fails
December 7, 2022
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Commentary What is missing in preparing Taiwan and the United States to protect Taiwan against the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) military aggression? This article describes the basic process for the United States, the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan’s official name), their militaries to work together, and the legislation required. Risk Analysis The National Institute of…
US Approves $428 Million in Arms Sales to Taiwan
December 7, 2022
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News Analysis The United States is approving $428 million in new arms sales to Taiwan as part of its effort to help the island nation deter a Chinese communist invasion. “This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to maintain a credible defensive capability,” said an associated…
The United States Will Address Australia’s Military Capability Gap, Says Secretary of Defense
December 7, 2022
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The United States and Australia have committed to significantly increasing defence cooperation to plug Australia’s capability gap and counter the growing threat of Beijing in the Indo-Pacific region. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington D.C. for…
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