by Brian Iselin Taiwan’s absence from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) poses a significant gap in global security, particularly in combating transnational crime. As criminal networks become increasingly sophisticated, international law enforcement cooperation is critical. Interpol plays a vital role in facilitating this cooperation through the exchange of criminal intelligence and real-time responses to…
Jake Sanders, Editor Washington, DC — HFX, the Washington, DC-based organizer of the annual Halifax International Security Forum, is proud to announce it will host a pivotal, ground breaking two-day meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, February 20-21, 2025. The HFX Taipei conference will unite political and intellectual leaders from democracies worldwide to strategize on responding to…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen stated on Saturday that the U.S. should focus on assisting Ukraine, despite the potential threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. “They should do everything possible to support the Ukrainians,” Tsai remarked at the forum. “We [Taiwan] still have time.” Her…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer During his court testimony yesterday, Jimmy Lai, the talkative and assertive Hong Kong media mogul, appeared to retain his commanding presence, even after spending most of the past four years in prison. At 76, he took the stand in a trial related to allegations of collusion with foreign forces, breaking…
by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor Taiwan condemned China yesterday for sentencing 45 Hong Kong activists to prison, asserting that “democracy is not a crime.” Karen Kuo, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, issued a statement denouncing the Chinese government’s use of judicial processes to suppress the political engagement and free speech of pro-democracy activists in Hong…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has threatened Beijing with sanctions during a meeting in Brussels, where top EU diplomats gathered to discuss recent intelligence suggesting that China is providing military support to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Ahead of the meeting on Monday, a senior…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer Members of the public in Guam attended open-house meetings last week to learn more about the 360-degree Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System being planned for Guam. The military is seeking public input on a draft environmental impact statement for the missile defense system. The Guam Daily Post reports that, if…
by Martin Haffner, Staff Writer Taiwan is set to participate in the 2026 APEC summit to be hosted by China, following assurances from Beijing regarding the safety of attendees, according to Taiwanese national security sources. The announcement about China hosting the summit was made in the APEC Leaders’ Machu Picchu Declaration released yesterday. A national…
Lin Hsin-i, second left, shakes hands with Joe Biden by Martin Haffner, Staff Writer Taiwan’s special envoy to APEC met with President Biden yesterday. Biden is set to leave office in January, when Donald Trump will return to the White House for a second term. A photo captured Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau observing the…
Minister without portfolio, Jenny Yang by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan’s chief trade negotiator, Minister Without Portfolio Jenni Yang, announced on Thursday that the country will continue pursuing a trade agreement with the US under the incoming administration of president-elect Donald Trump. Despite a temporary halt in discussions due to the transition, Taiwan remains hopeful…