China Backs Cuba’s Sovereignty Amid Growing U.S. Pressure
Dave Chamberlain, Mexico City China has expressed support for Cuba’s sovereignty after the US labeled the island’s socialist government a security threat.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Cuban counterpart, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, in Beijing on Thursday.“China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, opposes unwarranted interference by external forces, and…
China Responds to Panama Court Ruling on Port Operations
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh In a significant development, China has issued a stern warning following a ruling by Panama’s Supreme Court that challenges the operations of a Hong Kong-backed company at the Panama Canal. The Chinese government has threatened that Panama could face serious political and economic consequences if the decision is not reversed. The…
President Lai Outlines Strengthened Taiwan-US Economic Cooperation
Richard Saunders, Associate Editor President William Lai announced a comprehensive roadmap for expanded economic ties between Taiwan and the United States, highlighting three core pillars: economic security, innovation, and future prosperity. Lai’s remarks follow the conclusion of the sixth US-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) held in Washington last week. The latest round of EPPD…
Trump Declares National Emergency Over Cuba’s Threat to U.S. Security
Richard Saunders, KL Last week, President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency targeting the Government of Cuba, citing the regime’s alliances with hostile nations and its support for terrorist groups as a direct and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States. In a sweeping executive order issued Friday,…
US Dollar hits four year low
Richard Saunders The US dollar has reached a four-year low, having dropped 2.3% in January following a 9% decline in 2025. However, US President Donald Trump seems unfazed by the downturn, calling the level of the greenback “great” in comments on Tuesday. But Trump’s position on the dollar has hardly been consistent – or even…
Will the CIA turn Venezuela into Ukraine 2.0?
Richard Saunders, Manila The CIA is setting up a permanent outpost in Venezuela, from where it will reportedly replicate its work in Ukraine. That could mean anything from controlling local politicians to turning the country into a forward operating base for regime change. With Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in US custody and acting President Delcy…
Taiwan Must Prepare Mesh Network for Crisis
Richard Saunders- Kaoshiung Brad Oliver, a former U.S. Navy engineer and communications expert, is urging Taiwan to establish an island-wide mesh network, warning that one of the first moves China would likely make in an invasion scenario is cutting off the island’s internet and cellular infrastructure. Oliver cautions that Beijing would not only target domestic…
China successfully tests rifle-wielding UAV
Richard Saunders, Kaohsiung One of China’s leading tech companies, Wuhan Guide Infrared, has successfully tested a novel rifle-wielding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), reporting unprecedented accuracy. In recent years, Chinese companies have been at the forefront of drone development, with many civilian models widely represented on the global market. According to the December issue of the…
U.S. Boat Strikes Raise Fears China Could Exploit Precedent in South China Sea
Richard Saunders, Kaoshiung The United States military carried out another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in the eastern Pacific on Friday, killing two people, according to U.S. Southern Command. The operation, part of the ongoing campaign known as Operation Southern Spear, has now resulted in at least 117 deaths since September. Officials said the…
Denmark Alarmed by US Intelligence Gathering on Greenland Bases
Jake Saunders, Editor Berlingske newspaper reported Sunday, citing Defense Ministry documents, that the US military has sought intelligence on Danish military bases, airfields, and ports in Greenland—sites that could potentially be used in an invasion of the island. The report claims Washington has been gathering classified details about strategic facilities in Denmark’s autonomous Arctic territory,…
