Tusi Tala, Staff Writer According to Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape, Bougainville must strengthen its economy to support its independence aspirations. At the PNG Investment Week Conference in Sydney, he highlighted that the region’s internal revenue, which funds its recurrent and development budgets, currently stands at just seven percent and needs to be…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer In a groundbreaking advancement in aerospace propulsion, Chinese researchers have unveiled the Ram Rotor Detonation Engine (RRDE), a pioneering hybrid engine that promises to revolutionize air travel and military applications. By merging the principles of ramjets and pulse detonation engines (PDEs), this innovative engine is set to enhance efficiency and thrust,…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Beijing aims to enforce its domestic laws beyond its borders by prohibiting the sale of certain goods to the US, impacting both Chinese and foreign companies. These new export control regulations mark China’s initial effort to mirror the extraterritorial application of US and European sanctions, targeting Chinese products and those containing…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Chinese FM Reiterates Taiwan as First Red Line in China-US Relations Amidst Military Drill Speculations In a recent briefing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the critical nature of the Taiwan question, describing it as the primary red line in China-U.S. relations. This statement comes amid growing concerns and speculations…
Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer China is deploying its largest naval fleet in regional waters in nearly thirty years, presenting a more significant threat to Taiwan than previous military exercises, according to the Ministry of National Defense. In a statement in Taipei, ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang indicated that the current naval deployment, which stretches from the…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The Taiwanese military is on heightened alert and is carefully tracking the air and naval movements of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) after Beijing designated seven airspace areas east of its Zhejiang and Fujian provinces, effective until Wednesday. This action is viewed as a potential precursor to a third “Joint…
by Martin Haffner Associte Editor Title: Rising Tensions: Taiwan Reports Chinese Warships and Balloons Near Its Coast In a troubling development underscoring heightened military tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese defense officials confirmed the presence of 14 Chinese warships and four aerial balloons in close proximity to the island. This activity raises alarms regarding China’s…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan criticized Malaysia on Friday, for removing its national flag from the automated immigration clearance signs at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stated that Malaysia’s actions have severely harmed bilateral relations and called for an immediate correction. The flag had been removed from a display…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor New Taipei, Dec. 7 President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) told an event in New Taipei on Saturday that Taiwanese society had endured decades of harsh marital law and that such “historic mistakes” should never be repeated. “Taiwan underwent 38 years of martial law rule, during which its societal and economic [development]……
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer President Lai Ching-te has concluded his tour promoting Smart and Sustainable Development for a Prosperous Austronesian Region with a visit to Palau. On Friday morning, he and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. attended a joint maritime rescue exercise at Malakal Harbor, showcasing the Taiwanese-built frigate, the “Yunlin.” In his address,…