Richard Sanders A Canadian naval frigate, HMCS Ottawa, sailed through the Taiwan Strait yesterday, marking the first such passage this year and the sixth since Canada unveiled its Indo-Pacific Strategy in 2022. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the move, praising Canada’s commitment to freedom of navigation and maintaining peace and openness in the Strait….
by Richard Sanders in Tainan, Taiwan In recent weeks, the Trump administration has rolled out a flurry of initiatives and controversies on the international stage, including imposing tariffs, slashing international aid budgets, and engaging in discussions with Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict. However, the most significant long-term challenge for the U.S. remains its relationship…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a notable show of military presence, two US Navy warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on [insert specific date], marking the first time American naval vessels have traversed the sensitive waterway since the inauguration of former President Donald Trump in January 2017. This strategic maneuver underscores the United States’…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor TAIPEI, TAIWAN – In a recent update, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) has confirmed that the country’s air and naval surveillance detected a significant number of Chinese military assets operating near its shores on [date]. According to reports, a total of 14 Chinese aircraft were spotted in the area,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan and China need to talk to each other to achieve peace given the “multifold changes” in the international situation, Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said on Monday, calling for dialogue instead of confrontation. Lai, who China detests as a “separatist”, has repeatedly called for talks with Beijing, which has stepped…
By Martin Haffner Associate Editor The Taiwanese government classifies DeepSeek from China as a security risk – similar to the Pentagon. Italy blocks the AI bot due to data protection concerns. DeepSeek’s hyped large R1 language model and the chatbot based on it are not only causing tremors on the stock markets, but are also…
Francis Tuschek Taiwan has prohibited government employees from using DeepSeek, a newly launched Chinese AI model, due to concerns about potential data leaks to the Chinese government. The Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) announced that DeepSeek AI, being a Chinese ICT product, raises national security risks related to data breaches. This ban affects staff from…
Francis Tuschek The High Administrative Court has dismissed an appeal from a former naval chief petty officer who was fired for not reporting an attempt to recruit him for a Chinese espionage operation, labeling his unit’s decision as “reasonable.” In 2022, the officer, identified by the surname Tseng, stationed at the Zuoying naval base in…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military incursions in the air and waters surrounding the island over the past week, heightening concerns about escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The uptick comes amid ongoing geopolitical friction between Taiwan and China, raising alarms within the Taiwanese…
Richard Sanders A retired lieutenant general has been indicted for allegedly using Chinese funds to recruit military personnel for an “armed” group intended to support potential invading Chinese forces, according to prosecutors. Kao An-kuo was one of six individuals charged under the National Security Act, as stated by the High Prosecutors’ Office. The group reportedly…