by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In the ongoing struggle for influence and territorial integrity in the Asia-Pacific region, Taiwan has taken a bold step in asserting its military capabilities by unveiling its hypersonic Qingtian missile. This move comes amid escalating tensions with mainland China, prompting concerns not only in Beijing but also among international observers…
by Martin Haffner Associate editor Title: ‘Act Prudently’: China Slams EU Parliament Over Taiwan Resolution, Warns of Red Lines In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, China has issued a strong rebuke to the European Union Parliament following its recent resolution concerning Taiwan. This resolution, which advocates for increased support for Taiwan amid growing concerns…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Title: China Denies Involvement in Taiwan’s Undersea Cable Damage Amid Rising Tensions In a climate of escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Chinese authorities have officially denied any involvement in the recent damage to an undersea cable that connects Taiwan with international communication networks. The incident has added to the…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taipei, Taiwan – In response to escalating tensions in the region and uncertainty surrounding its defense budget, Taiwan has launched a series of military drills aimed at enhancing its readiness to counter potential threats. These exercises come at a time when discussions regarding possible cuts to the defense budget have…
by Maetin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan Launches First-Ever Digital Nomad Visa: Here’s What to Know In an exciting development for remote workers and digital nomads around the world, Taiwan has unveiled its first-ever digital nomad visa, opening the door for professionals seeking a vibrant, tech-savvy environment to live and work. This initiative marks a significant…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan has sought South Korea’s assistance in investigating a Chinese cargo vessel suspected of severing undersea communication cables off its coast. This development comes amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, and observers are closely monitoring whether this incident could further strain cross-strait relations. On Sunday, the Financial Times reported…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence (MND) on Sunday detected five People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels near its territory. The MND noted that four of these aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, entering Taiwan’s northern and southwester Air Defence Identification Zone…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Title: Taiwan Alleges Rising Chinese Disinformation Campaigns to Destabilize Democracy and Strain US Relations Introduction As Taiwan continues to strengthen its democratic framework and assert its sovereignty, officials have raised alarms over a growing tide of disinformation campaigns believed to originate from mainland China. These efforts are seen as part…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor EIJING — The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Thursday condemned Taiwan authorities led by Lai Ching-te for deliberately obstructing media exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the office, made the remarks after Taiwan authorities announced the suspension of a…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Thursday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out the first “combat patrol” around the island of the New Year, after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again expressed willingness to talk to Beijing. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, sends its military…