by Martin Haffner Associate Editor China’s Defense Ministry is firmly opposed to and strongly condemned the latest United States military aid and arms sales to China’s Taiwan region, a spokesman said on Monday. The ministry spokesman Wu Qian made the remarks in response to the recent approval by the US government to provide approximately $571.3…
Taiwan has received 38 Abrams tanks from the US after a five-year wait, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Supply-chain problems “have proven more effective in keeping advanced American weaponry out of Taiwanese hands” than Beijing’s warnings have, the newspaper noted. China views the self-governing island as a part of its territory. The US…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a decisive step amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, President Joe Biden has approved a substantial package of $571 million in defense support for Taiwan. This decision underscores the United States’ commitment to bolstering Taiwan’s defenses as it faces increasing military pressure from China. The relationship between…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Chinese FM Reiterates Taiwan as First Red Line in China-US Relations Amidst Military Drill Speculations In a recent briefing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the critical nature of the Taiwan question, describing it as the primary red line in China-U.S. relations. This statement comes amid growing concerns and speculations…
Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer China is deploying its largest naval fleet in regional waters in nearly thirty years, presenting a more significant threat to Taiwan than previous military exercises, according to the Ministry of National Defense. In a statement in Taipei, ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang indicated that the current naval deployment, which stretches from the…
by Martin Haffner Associte Editor Title: Rising Tensions: Taiwan Reports Chinese Warships and Balloons Near Its Coast In a troubling development underscoring heightened military tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese defense officials confirmed the presence of 14 Chinese warships and four aerial balloons in close proximity to the island. This activity raises alarms regarding China’s…
by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor, London China’s foreign ministry strongly criticized the U.S. and Taiwan on Sunday following the U.S. State Department’s approval of a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan. Chinese officials also objected to the U.S. allowing Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to visit Hawaii and Guam, which is a U.S. territory. China views…
by Brian Iselin Taiwan’s absence from the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) poses a significant gap in global security, particularly in combating transnational crime. As criminal networks become increasingly sophisticated, international law enforcement cooperation is critical. Interpol plays a vital role in facilitating this cooperation through the exchange of criminal intelligence and real-time responses to…
Jake Sanders, Editor Washington, DC — HFX, the Washington, DC-based organizer of the annual Halifax International Security Forum, is proud to announce it will host a pivotal, ground breaking two-day meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, February 20-21, 2025. The HFX Taipei conference will unite political and intellectual leaders from democracies worldwide to strategize on responding to…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The European Union (EU) has expressed concerns about the significant consequences that potential Chinese aggression towards Taiwan could have on its member states, urging the bloc to implement a “major contingency plan in the Indo-Pacific.” A report released on Wednesday by the European Commission highlighted Beijing’s longstanding ambitions regarding Taiwan…