Richard Sanders, Staff Writer US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has told Chinese companies they could face “significant consequences” if they provide material support to Russia in its conflict with Ukraine. Washington has repeatedly accused China of supplying Moscow with dual-use technology that could bolster its military capabilities, a claim Beijing has denied. Yellen held a video call…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer A Taiwanese security official has cautioned citizens that they could be extradited to China if they do not repay loans obtained in China with a Chinese ID card, according to a report by Taipei Times on Thursday. This alert follows the release of a YouTube video by Taiwanese rapper Chen Po-yuan…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer China typically strongly denied it was behind an alleged state-sponsored cyberattack on the US Treasury Department, following accusations on Monday that hackers linked to Beijing accessed sensitive files and workstations in what officials in Washington have called a “major” security breach. Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday that…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Is America Testing China’s ‘Red Lines’ on Taiwan? In recent years, tensions between the United States and China have escalated significantly, particularly regarding Taiwan. As one of the most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints in the region, Taiwan’s status is a matter of both national pride and strategic interest for China. Meanwhile,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In recent statements, officials from Mainland China have called on Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to stop hindering cross-Strait tourism, emphasizing the importance of open exchanges and mutual understanding between the two regions. This appeal comes against the backdrop of increasing tensions between the two sides, particularly regarding political ideologies…
US President-elect Donald Trump has requested that the Supreme Court delay the implementation of a law that would ban TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sell it to a non-Chinese buyer. The firm has challenged the legislation, arguing that it infringes on the free speech of more than 170 million Americans who use the app,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor China strongly deplores and firmly opposes US military assistance and arms sales to China’s Taiwan region, and has immediately lodged solemn representations with the United States, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Sunday. The White House on December 21 announced military assistance worth US$571.3 million to Taiwan. The US Department…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer In a statement issued on Tuesday, a Chinese embassy spokesperson in London criticized “anti-China rhetoric from a small number of UK MPs,” claiming it has exposed their distorted views on China. The spokesperson accused them of attempting to “discredit China” and “hinder normal exchanges between China and the UK.” This statement…
Richard Sanders, Staff Writer In a groundbreaking advancement in aerospace propulsion, Chinese researchers have unveiled the Ram Rotor Detonation Engine (RRDE), a pioneering hybrid engine that promises to revolutionize air travel and military applications. By merging the principles of ramjets and pulse detonation engines (PDEs), this innovative engine is set to enhance efficiency and thrust,…
by Martin Haffner, Staff Writer Taiwan is set to participate in the 2026 APEC summit to be hosted by China, following assurances from Beijing regarding the safety of attendees, according to Taiwanese national security sources. The announcement about China hosting the summit was made in the APEC Leaders’ Machu Picchu Declaration released yesterday. A national…