Richard Saunders China launched large-scale live-fire military drills around Taiwan on Monday, deploying warships, fighter jets, and artillery in a multi-day operation soon after Washington approved its largest-ever arms sale to the island. The ‘Joint Sword – 2025A’ war games conducted by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) simulate a blockade of key ports, precision strikes…
Richard Sanders, Taipei US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, requiring the State Department to review and update guidelines for official US-Taiwan interactions at least once every five years. Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung welcomed the move, calling it “a major step forward in US-Taiwan relations.” The Presidential Office said…
Richard Sanders, Taipei In a significant move to safeguard Taiwan’s democracy, Democratic Progressive Party legislators Wang Ting-yu and Wang Yi-chuan have put forth amendments to the Anti-Infiltration Act aimed at preventing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from infiltrating Taiwanese society through “united front” propaganda masquerading as free speech. The proposed changes to Article 5 of…
Richard Sanders, Phnom Penh As tensions between Taiwan and China escalate, the island nation can glean critical insights from Ukraine’s war with Russia, particularly in the arenas of defense strategies, information warfare, and civil preparedness. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that arise when confronting an aggressive neighbor,…
Jake Saunders, Editor The Pentagon has announced that it has approved its first arms sales to Taiwan since US President Donald Trump took office in January. China, which views the self-governing island as part of its territory, has called the move an infringement on its sovereignty. The proposed deal will see Taipei spend $330 million…
Ed Castro US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated yesterday that Taiwan should not worry about being used as a bargaining chip in ongoing US-China trade talks. During a flight from Israel to Qatar en route to Asia, Rubio reassured that no trade deal would jeopardize Taiwan’s position or result in favorable trade treatment in…
National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu Ed Castro At an international conference in Taipei yesterday, key regional and global security figures highlighted escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, emphasizing Beijing’s ambitions to annex Taiwan and its broader goal of redefining the international order. National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu and Peter Mattis, president of the…
Jake Sanders, Editor The recent meeting at the White House between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was reportedly tense, according to Axios sources. Zelensky was unable to secure the long-range Tomahawk missile deliveries, with Trump stating that the US does not plan to provide them “at least for now.” The discussions,…
Jake Sanders A former EVA Airways executive has been formally indicted for allegedly attempting to bribe a Taiwanese government official and leaking sensitive information to Chinese intelligence operatives, according to the High Prosecutors’ Office. The individual, identified by the surname Chiao (喬), served as EVA Airways’ representative in China between 2022 and 2024. Prosecutors allege…
Jake Sanders Taiwan is set to develop a new dome-shaped air defense system, dubbed the “T Dome,” to protect against potential hostile threats, President William Lai announced yesterday amidst escalating tensions with China. The initiative comes a day after the Taiwanese government warned of China’s increasing military capabilities aimed at the island. Although Lai did…