Tag: Taiwan

65M in 33 Chinese Cities Under Lockdown

An Air Force general is warning the United States would make a Chinese invasion of Taiwan Beijing’s most difficult battle. A $30 million donation is given, all for Taiwan’s civilian defense programs. The Taiwanese businessman making the donation is giving up his foreign citizenship in favor of the island. China is fearing for its economy….


Politicians Should Pledge Not to Surrender or Capitulate to CCP: Taiwanese Civil Groups

A number of Taiwan’s civil groups are urging candidates for upcoming local elections to pledge to “defend Taiwan, and never surrender.” Facing escalating military coercion by the communist regime and infiltration by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on the island, local civil societies held a joint press conference in Taipei, urging candidates to pledge their…


US Missile Defense System Moves to S Korean Base

Thousands of residents in Wuhan are protesting a lockdown mandate. The gathering may mark the largest demonstration the city has seen in three years. Locals in another city are questioning authorities over following the rules. A $30 million donation was given, all for Taiwan’s civilian defense programs. And one Taiwanese businessman is giving up his…


State Dept. Approves $1.1B Arms Sale to Taiwan

The biggest Taiwan arms sale under President Joe Biden is coming in at $1.1 billion. But can Washington deliver the weapons in time? U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will stay in place—at least for now, after requests from several industries. A major earthquake is shaking a city in southwest China. Twenty-one million are under lockdown…


Capitol Report (Sept. 5): Judge Grants Trump Special Master; US Ambassador to Russia Stepping Down

In a win for former President Donald Trump in the DOJ’s ongoing investigation into the documents seized from his home, a Florida district judge has granted Trump’s request for a special master, blocking the DOJ from using sensitive documents for investigative purposes. President Joe Biden again targeted “MAGA-Republicans” Monday. What did he say, and how…


Taiwan’s Reservoir Water Levels Rise After Typhoon-Induced Rainfall

Two major reservoirs in northern Taiwan, Shimen and Feitsui, have seen an increase in water levels as a result of heavy rain associated with Typhoon Hinnamnor, relieving water shortage in the areas. Feitsui reservoir’s water level increased to 76.2 percent of its capacity, as of Sept. 1, accumulating 60 million tons of water sufficient for…


China Warns US to Stop Arms Sales, Military Interactions With Taiwan

China has warned the United States to cease its arms sales and military interactions with Taiwan after Washington agreed to sell anti-ship and air-to-air missiles worth billions of dollars to Taiwan. Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, warned that China will “resolutely take legitimate and necessary countermeasures” in light of the…


US May Use Our Military Bases If Taiwan Conflict Threatens National Security: Philippines Ambassador to US

The Philippines would allow U.S. forces access to its military bases during a Taiwan conflict if it was deemed “important” to Philippine security, its ambassador to the United States said on Monday. Philippine envoy Jose Manuel Romualdez said the two countries have begun talks to increase the number of Philippine military bases accessible to U.S….


US May Use Philippine Military Bases If Taiwan Conflict Threatens National Security

The Philippines would allow U.S. forces access to its military bases during a Taiwan conflict if it was deemed “important” to Philippine security, its ambassador to the United States said on Monday. Philippine envoy Jose Manuel Romualdez said the two countries have begun talks to increase the number of Philippine military bases accessible to U.S….


Groups in Canada Echo CCP’s Threat Against Taiwan

As parliamentarians announce plans to visit Taiwan this fall, dozens of Canada-based groups known for their pro-Beijing positions are voicing support for communist China’s threat to take control over the self-ruled island. Liberal MP Judy Sgro announced last month that members of a parliamentary committee are planning a trip to Taiwan, which came after U.S….