Commentary The phrase “October Surprise” refers to an unanticipated event prior to U.S. national elections that may affect the election’s outcome. For example, in 1980, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan faced this issue. 1980: Carter Versus Reagan William Casey, Reagan’s campaign manager and former director of the CIA, first used the term “October Surprise” to…
The ‘October Surprise’: How Can World Events Be Used to Win an Election?
Taiwan Semiconductor Founder Describes CCP’s Poisoning of Humanity as a ‘Zombie Virus’
In a recent public speech, Robert Tsao (Cao Xingcheng), founder of United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), the world’s second-largest semiconductor foundry, described the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as a sort of “zombie virus” when it erodes humanity, and said its attempts to forcibly unify Taiwan would bring disaster to the world. In an August 8 interview with…
US Senator Arrives in Taiwan, Defying the CCP
TAIPEI—A U.S. lawmaker on the Senate Commerce and Armed Services committees arrived in Taiwan on Thursday on the third visit by a U.S. dignitary this month, defying pressure from Beijing to halt the trips. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) arrived in Taiwan’s capital Taipei on board a U.S. military aircraft, live television footage from the downtown…
Hundreds of Taiwanese Citizens Held Captive in Cambodia by Telecom Scam Human Traffickers
August 25, 2022
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News Analysis Hundreds of Taiwanese citizens are being held captive in Cambodia and forced to work in telecom scam networks run by human trafficking organizations, according to Taiwan authorities. Furthermore, the rise in crime in Sihanoukville, a coastal city in Cambodia, has reportedly been linked to China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Human Trafficking Taiwan’s National…
Poll: Nearly 50 Percent of Australians Believe CCP May Attack Australia
August 24, 2022
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Nearly half of Australians believe the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will launch a military attack on Australia, according to new research by the Australian Institute’s International & Security Affairs. The data, which was released on Aug. 22 as part of the “Polling – Australian and Taiwanese attitudes to China” research paper (pdf), came from a survey…
Australia Declares Beijing’s Air Defences ‘Not Impenetrable’ Will Continue South China Sea Patrols
August 24, 2022
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Australia’s new Air Force Chief has announced that Australia will continue surveillance missions in the South China Sea despite Beijing’s recent dangerous interception of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft. This is the first time Air Marshal Robert Chipman, the head of the RAAF, spoke to the media since taking up his post last…
On Taiwan, How Many Asian Countries Stand With the US?
Commentary The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) insists that there is only “one China” and that the people of Taiwan answer to Beijing. Xi Jinping, China’s authoritarian-in-chief, has said, on more than one occasion, that “reunification” with Taiwan will occur, even if force is necessary. Contrary to popular belief, the United States does not support Taiwan independence. According to an official statement, the…
In 5 Charts, Factors Affecting China’s Military Future
Commentary China launched missiles over Taiwan and into Japanese waters in a truculent response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Aug. 2 visit to the island nation. That was just the latest sign Beijing is not deterred and might be closer to trying a military takeover of Taiwan than most believe. Given how long it takes to build modern naval…
Cambodia Launches Inspections of Foreigners in Human Trafficking Crackdown
Cambodian authorities have initiated nationwide inspections of foreigners to crack down on human trafficking, following reports of thousands of Asian victims being lured and trapped in the country through job scams. Interior Minister Sar Kheng said police have begun checking foreigners staying in Kandal and Preah Sihanoukville provinces to rescue victims and arrest human traffickers,…
Taiwan Warns China of ‘Heavy Price’ for Invasion on Battle Anniversary
TAIPEI—Taiwan is determined to defend itself and invaders will incur a “heavy price,” President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday on the anniversary of a confrontation six decades ago in which Taiwanese forces beat back Chinese regime forces. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen speaks to member of the House of Representatives of Japan Keiji Furuya and other…
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