China – Taiwan Security News

Tibetan Activists and Allies Stage Protest Outside Bank of China in Taipei Against Beijing’s Ethnic Unity Law

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Frank Williams TAIPEI — Tibetan and human rights activists gathered outside the Bank of China’s Taipei branch yesterday to protest China’s newly enacted Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, urging people worldwide to resist Beijing’s authoritarian policies and speak out for oppressed ethnic minorities. The demonstration coincided with the one-month anniversary of Tibetan activist Lobga…

Beijing Protests After NZ FM Tells Chinese-Born MP to “Go Back to Your Own Country”

editor4 days ago04 mins

Frank Williams, Honiara China has formally protested to New Zealand’s Foreign Ministry over remarks by Foreign Minister Winston Peters directed at a Chinese-born Green Party MP during a heated parliamentary debate. The Chinese Embassy in Wellington announced the protest on Thursday, one day after the exchange, citing “negative China-related remarks.” China’s ambassador to New Zealand,…

China Coast Guard Uses Water Cannons on Philippine Ships Near Scarborough Shoal Amid ASEAN Talks

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Jake Sanders, Zamboanga China Coast Guard vessels fired water cannons at two Philippine government ships in the South China Sea on Friday, marking the third confrontation between the two sides this week. The incident occurred as foreign ministers from ASEAN and partner countries gathered in Manila for their annual meetings, where tensions in the disputed…

Trump Accuses China of Stealing 220 Million US Voter Files as Xi Visit Looms

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Steve Ray –Washington – China has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s explosive allegation that Beijing orchestrated the theft of 220 million American voter records to interfere in the 2020 presidential election. In a prime-time national address on Thursday, Trump claimed Chinese intelligence agencies had illicitly obtained vast databases containing names, addresses, phone numbers, and…

Russian-Chinese Naval Drills in Yellow Sea Raise Regional Security Concerns Amid Taiwan Tensions

editor3 weeks ago04 mins

Richard Saunders, Kampot The Russian Pacific Fleet announced on Monday that Russian and Chinese warships carried out live-fire exercises in the Yellow Sea as part of the annual Joint Sea-2026 naval drills, highlighting deepening military ties between Moscow and Beijing that are increasingly watched with unease from Taipei. The sea phase of the exercises brought…

Chinese Submarine Missile Test Raises Regional Concerns

editor4 weeks ago03 mins

Richard Saunders, Siem Reap A Chinese nuclear-powered submarine launched a long-range ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, marking Beijing’s first such test since 2024. PLA Navy spokesman Wang Xuemeng described the launch as “a routine part of annual training,” adding that China had notified relevant countries in advance. He…

China launches ‘special maritime operation’ off Taiwan

editor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Francis Tushcek, Okinawa China has launched a ‘special maritime law enforcement operation’ east of Taiwan in response to the announcement of maritime border talks in the area by Japan and the Philippines. China – which views the self-ruled island as its own sovereign territory – protested the negotiations, saying they infringe on its sovereignty. The…

Five Eyes network warns of fake recruiter ploy

editor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Frank Williams, Phnom Penh Chinese intelligence operatives are posing as recruiters online to lure UK government and military-linked personnel into revealing sensitive information, according to a warning issued by the Five Eyes network. In a joint security bulletin, the intelligence partnership – comprising the UK, US, Australia, Canada and New Zealand – said covert agents…

China bans four New Zealand MPs after Taiwan visit

editor2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

Clockwise from top left: Duncan Webb, Laura McClure, Maureen Pugh and David Wilson Dave Chamberlain, Honiara China has imposed a one-year entry ban on four New Zealand MPs after they travelled to Taiwan, a decision one of the lawmakers says is meant to intimidate elected representatives. The MPs – Maureen Pugh, Duncan Webb, Laura McClure,…

Vucic Warns EU Protectionism Is “Killing Europe” as Taiwan Eyes Opportunities in Serbia–EU Trade

editor2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Francis Tuschek- Belgrade Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has warned that rising protectionism is pushing the EU toward economic stagnation, arguing that mounting barriers to investment between Europe, China and the United States are constraining growth rather than protecting it. Speaking shortly after a visit to Beijing, where he secured more than US$1 billion in Chinese…