Benjaim Blandin, French Researcher by Franci Tuschek, Staff Writer Vietnam is rapidly advancing its efforts to establish a network of small fortified islands and reclaimed reefs in the South China Sea, a strategy that has garnered considerable attention. French researcher Benjamin Blandin has meticulously documented these developments, providing comprehensive insights into Vietnam’s recent activities in…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer In the complex arena of international relations, few figures have emerged as prominently as Bonnie Glaser, a respected expert on Asia-Pacific security. Her significant contributions to the discourse surrounding Taiwan and its representation in international organizations, particularly in relation to UN Article 2758, have catalyzed a robust response from the…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer Taiwan’s former President Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit Brussels next week to engage with European Union lawmakers, marking the first time a former Taiwanese leader has been to the EU capital. Having stepped down earlier this year, Tsai has already confirmed her attendance in Prague later this week. The…
The CCP’s infiltration into Taiwan continues, and Taiwan’s defense department pointed out that from 2011 to 2023, 86.8% of the cases involving communist espionage were reported or discovered by Taiwanese officers and soldiers, and the key to solving the cases depends on the fact that most officers and soldiers have confidentiality and espionage, security vigilance,…
President Lai Ching-te delivered a speech at 113th National Day Gala of the Republic of China (ROC) on the evening of 05/10, he threw out the argument that the People’s Republic of China could never become the motherland of the ROC’s citizens, which attracted international media attention and appeared on the Home of the website…
The United States military officials and analysts have warned for years that China may launch an armed attack or blockade of Taiwan, but a report released on 4th,Oct warned of non-military strategies that may be effective against Taiwan. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a Washington-based research firm, said in a report that Beijing…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer A senior defense official revealed yesterday that the Chungshan Institute of Science and Technology, affiliated with the Ministry of National Defense, is seeking certification to assemble an additional 1,985 Stinger missiles beyond those purchased through US arms sales. The official, speaking anonymously, noted that a US team will visit Taiwan…
by Dave Chamberlain, Staff Writer On October 1st, a group of Hong Kongers in Taiwan made a protest speech at the exit square of the Ximending MRT Station and were disrupted by a Chinese couple surnamed Yao who damaged the black flag and made provocative remarks. The Immigration Department of the Ministry of the Interior…
Taiwan is willing to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said today (02/10) that if Taiwan joins, it will help expand the economic and trade influence of the CPTPP, and also meet the high standards through regulatory amendments, and implement the actual performance of trade commitments,…
Israel’s Jaffa region was hit by a terrorist attack, followed by Iran’s launch of 181 ballistic missiles. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Isreal immediately issued a security advisory and confirmed the safety of the diaspora. Taiwan, together with the United States, Britain, France and other democratic countries, condemns Iran for aggravating the situation…