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US Commerce Secretary Highlights “Silicon Shield” in Call for Reallocation of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Assets

editor2 months ago06 mins

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…

UK ‘furious’ over failed Russia strategy – spy agency

editor2 months ago04 mins

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…

US gears up for China conflict

editor2 months ago04 mins

Richard Sanders, Phnom Penh The US is working to ramp up missile production in preparation for a potential conflict with China, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday, citing officials familiar with the matter. The Pentagon is reportedly pressing defense contractors to double or quadruple output amid mounting concerns over insufficient weapons stockpiles. The US Department…

Europe Must Unite with Taiwan Against Common Threats, Says Taiwanese Foreign Minister

editor2 months ago02 mins

Richard Sanders During a visit to Poland, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung emphasized the urgent need for Europe to stand with Taiwan, as both face threats from authoritarian neighbors. Addressing the Warsaw Security Forum, Lin highlighted that Taiwan and Europe share similar risks from countries like China and Russia, which challenge the international rules-based order…

Kim Jong-un teases ‘secret weapons’

editor2 months ago03 mins

Ed Castro North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hinted that the country has developed “secret weapons” to bolster deterrence against the US and its allies. In a speech carried by the state-run KCNA news agency on Monday, Kim said Pyongyang must “continuously stockpile even more formidable forces capable of repelling all military threats,” and accused…

Trump blocks weapons deal

editor2 months ago02 mins

Ed Castro US President Donald Trump has refused to approve a weapons package for Taiwan, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing five people familiar with the matter. The Post linked the decision to Trump’s efforts to negotiate a trade deal with Beijing and his potential meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is expected…

Global experts warn: Gray zone tactics and emerging tech escalate security risks

editor2 months ago07 mins

Ed Castro and Greg Chen, Manila Gray zone operations, lawfare, cyberattacks, and the disruptive use of emerging technologies are intensifying security risks in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. These urgent warnings were raised at the high-level forum, “Navigating Asymmetric Threats: Cross-Regional Strategies for Europe and the Indo-Pacific,” convened by the Stratbase Institute in partnership with the European…

Taipei Air and Defense Exhibition Debuts with Record Number of Exhibitors and New Military Technologies

editor2 months ago06 mins

Richard Sanders The Taipei Aerospace and Defense Exhibition officially opened yesterday, marking a significant milestone with the display of 51 new military systems and a record-breaking number of participating exhibitors. The three-day event, which runs through tomorrow at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center’s Hall 1, features 490 exhibitors across 1,500 booths—more than doubling the number from…

Philippine Navy Opens Strategic Forward Base in Batanes Near Taiwan, Bolstering Defense Capabilities

editor3 months ago03 mins

Richard Sanders The Philippine Navy officially inaugurated a new forward operating base in Mahatao, Batanes, last Thursday, marking a significant step in enhancing the country’s northern defenses. Located just 185 kilometers from Taiwan, this base holds critical strategic importance amid increasing regional tensions. Northern Luzon Command Commander Lieutenant General Fernyl Buca emphasized that the facility…

China’s ‘super embassy’ in London sparks spy panic

editor3 months ago03 mins

Richard Sanders Plans for China’s so-called “super embassy” in London have been delayed after UK officials demanded clarification over “greyed-out sections” of its design and Beijing refused to disclose further details, according to the Financial Times. China has slammed the move. The project, dubbed a “super embassy” in British media, would be the largest such…