Francis Tuschek The Dutch government has taken control of a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands, citing risk to the EU’s economic and technological security. The firm called the move “excessive,” saying it complied with all relevant laws and regulations. The Netherlands Economy Ministry revealed late on Sunday that it had invoked a never-before-used emergency…
Ed Castro The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) has announced plans to strengthen regulations for candidates running for public office, requiring them to declare that they do not hold a Chinese household registration or passport, nor possess any other foreign citizenship. This announcement was made through a draft amendment to the Enforcement Rules of the…
Ed Castro US President Donald Trump has warned of strong retaliation against China after accusing it of “becoming very hostile” by imposing export controls on rare earth elements and other critical materials. On Thursday, Beijing announced new restrictions on the export of certain strategic minerals that have dual-use in military applications, saying the move was intended to protect national…
Jake Sanders Taiwan is set to develop a new dome-shaped air defense system, dubbed the “T Dome,” to protect against potential hostile threats, President William Lai announced yesterday amidst escalating tensions with China. The initiative comes a day after the Taiwanese government warned of China’s increasing military capabilities aimed at the island. Although Lai did…
Jake Sanders The Republic of China (Taiwan) commemorates its 114th Double Ten National Day today with vibrant celebrations, including military parades, cultural performances, and speeches in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei. The festivities commenced with an impressive performance by the Taiwan Taiko Association, featuring 100 drummers, including young percussionists, creating a lively opening…
Jake Sanders. Editor Taipei, October 9, 2025 — Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison emphasized the importance of Taiwan’s security on the global stage today, warning that allowing the island nation to fall under Chinese authoritarian control would have far-reaching repercussions worldwide. During his keynote speech at the Taipei Security Dialogue, Morrison praised Taiwan’s recent…
Francis Tuschek A series of leaked documents have uncovered evidence that Russia is actively assisting China in its military buildup targeting Taiwan, including the sale of advanced weaponry and specialized training for Chinese forces. The cache, comprising roughly 800 pages of contracts and correspondence, was obtained and verified by an independent think tank. The documents…
Francis Tuschek Top UK security officials will face a probe over a dropped case over two “Chinese spies”, Bloomberg wrote on Tuesday. British newspapers have attributed the move to an attempt to not sour relations with Beijing, one of London’s biggest trade partners. Christopher Cash, a former parliamentary researcher, and Christopher Berry, a teacher, were charged…
Francis Tuschek In a provocative interview on September 28, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick drew renewed attention to Taiwan’s strategic reliance on its booming semiconductor industry, proposing that Taiwan relocate half of its semiconductor manufacturing capacity to the United States. This statement has reignited debates over the “silicon shield,” a concept suggesting that Taiwan’s…
Richard Sanders Britain is “furious” over its failure to bring about the “strategic defeat” of Russia and is preparing a new “provocation” in response to battlefield gains in the Ukraine conflict, Moscow’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has warned. In a statement yesterday, the SVR claimed that UK secret services have resorted to preparing a group of Russian nationals who fight for Ukraine to sabotage…