Category: Taiwan Security

Richard Sanders In response to escalating Chinese influence operations, Taiwanese legislators are pushing new laws to expand penalties and criminal scope against individuals and organizations involved in China’s “United Front” efforts. This initiative comes amid growing concerns over China’s increased tactics to sway Taiwanese politics and society. President William Lai, on March 13, urged the…

Dave Chamberlain Taiwan is considering a significant military investment, with a proposed budget of up to NT$500 billion (approximately US$16.5 billion) dedicated to acquiring advanced defense equipment from the United States. This potential allocation underscores Taiwan’s strategic effort to bolster its defense capabilities amid increasing regional tensions. A high-ranking government official, speaking anonymously, revealed that…

The greatest danger of China’s manoeuvres around Taiwan isn’t invasion – it’s the creeping apathy they’re cultivating in all of us. China’s relentless military exercises around Taiwan are the perfect example of what we might call the ‘politics of numbing.’ These drills, like the recent ‘Strait Thunder-2025A,’ are a little part sabre-rattling as part of…

Lithuania, once Taiwan’s loudest cheerleader in Europe, is now sending a somewhat chilling message: promises alone won’t sustain alliances. The new Lithuanian government, led by Gintautas Paluckas, is expressing openly frustration with Taiwan’s perceived lack of follow-through on bold economic commitments. High expectations for semiconductor investments, technology transfers, and trade breakthroughs have fizzled into what…

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a significant escalation of tensions in the Taiwan Strait, China has commenced extensive military exercises in proximity to Taiwan, amplifying concerns over regional stability and security. The drills, which include air and naval maneuvers, have been framed by Beijing as a necessary response to perceived provocations from Taiwan and…

Richard Sanders President William Lai has reiterated Taiwan’s dedication to supporting indigenous defense projects, emphasizing the importance of funding for domestic shipbuilding and aircraft initiatives. Speaking at a keel-laying ceremony in Kaohsiung for the first of six local cruisers, Lai noted that these efforts are vital to enhancing the nation’s self-defense capabilities. The cruisers, commissioned…