Richard Sanders Washington has banned its diplomatic personnel in China, as well as their family members and contractors with security clearances, from engaging into any sort of “romantic and sexual relations” with Chinese citizens, AP reported on Thursday, citing four people with direct knowledge of the matter. The policy was reportedly enacted by departing US Ambassador Nicholas…
nMy artin Haffmer Associate Editor In the complex landscape of international relations, few issues stir as much debate and contention as the status of Taiwan. The recent announcement by former President Donald Trump regarding tariffs on Chinese goods inadvertently thrust Taiwan into the spotlight, with the White House labeling it a “country” during the announcement….
Francis Tuschek The US is heading for a “fiscal breakdown,” and Congress should take urgent measures to restore fiscal control instead of eyeing more borrowing, billionaire Michael Bloomberg believes. The former New York Mayor warned about the impending collapse on Tuesday in the media outlet he established. He reflected on the latest Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In recent years, the geopolitical tension surrounding Taiwan has escalated significantly, particularly with China ramping up its military exercises in the region. The island, which Beijing regards as a breakaway province, has been the focal point of a potential flashpoint in East Asia. Recent military drills conducted by the Chinese…
Francis Tuschek The US military would be unprepared for a protracted war with China due to shortcomings in the defense industrial base, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff has said. In his written testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday – part of the confirmation process – retired…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In recent weeks, the Taiwanese Strait has become a focal point of heightened military activity, as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China undertakes a series of large-scale military drills dubbed ‘Strait Thunder.’ These maneuvers have raised concerns in Taiwan and among international observers, signaling escalating tensions in the region….
Richard Sanders The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has initiated yet another military exercise near Taiwan, aimed at discouraging “separatism,” as announced by the Defense Ministry on Tuesday. According to Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, the drill involves various branches including the army, navy, air force, and rocket forces. It…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a significant escalation of tensions in the Taiwan Strait, China has commenced extensive military exercises in proximity to Taiwan, amplifying concerns over regional stability and security. The drills, which include air and naval maneuvers, have been framed by Beijing as a necessary response to perceived provocations from Taiwan and…
Richard Sanders US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has unveiled a strategic directive aimed at reorienting the U.S. military’s focus to prioritize deterring China’s potential acquisition of Taiwan, with an emphasis on bolstering homeland defense. This internal memo, entitled the Interim National Defense Strategic Guidance, has been characterized as influentially shaped by the conservative think tank,…