by Martin Haffner Associate Editor TAIWAN SEEKS ALASKAN NATURAL GAS TO AVOID US TARIFFS Taipei, Taiwan – In a bid to reduce its reliance on US natural gas supplies and mitigate the impact of potential US tariffs, Taiwan authorities are exploring the purchase of natural gas from Alaska. The move is part of an effort…
Francis Tuschek U.S. Representatives Young Kim and Al Green have introduced a bipartisan bill known as the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act, advocating for Taiwan’s inclusion in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The legislation aims to ensure Taiwan’s involvement in IMF activities, create job opportunities for Taiwanese citizens at the IMF, and provide Taiwan with IMF assistance….
US Border Patrol agents have reportedly come under fire from suspected Mexican cartel members in southern Texas during an attempted illegal border crossing. US President Donald Trump declared a national emergency at the border with Mexico last week and deployed the military to several crossings, while seeking to deport potentially millions of people who are…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a high-stakes diplomatic address, Beijing’s top envoy to the United States emphasized that the Chinese government is willing to maintain stable ties with its key global partner, but made it clear that Taiwan’s independence ambitions are its number one concern. During a speech at the Carnegie Endowment for International…
Richard Sanders The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed its appreciation for US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks regarding the US’s “serious concern over China’s coercive actions against Taiwan” and its aggressive behavior in the South China Sea, following a call with his Chinese counterpart. In a statement, MOFA highlighted that the Chinese Ministry…
Jake Sanders On his inaugural day as Secretary of State, Marco Rubio issued a warning alongside Japan, India, and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, seemingly directed at China over its maritime activities. Rubio met with his counterparts from the Quad in Washington, just after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, where he pledged to counter China’s…
Richard Sanders US President-elect Donald Trump wants to visit China in his first 100 days in office to improve relations with Xi Jinping, as the prospect of a new trade war looms, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing sources. The trip would aim to deepen ties with the Chinese leader in the face…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a significant move that underscores the United States’ commitment to Taiwan’s defense amidst rising regional tensions, the Biden administration has approved an arms sale valued at approximately $2 billion. This package includes advanced missile defense systems and other military equipment aimed at bolstering Taiwan’s defense capabilities against potential threats…
Francis Tuschek TikTok has announced a blackout of the service for some 170 million US users of the viral social media app, days after the Supreme Court issued a ruling that could pave the way for a national ban of the platform. On Friday, the federal judiciary ruled that TikTok needs to divest from its Chinese…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor STRATEGIC SHIFT: While the US has a history of sending military instructors and special operations teams to Taiwan, it is the first time it has officially announced such a mission Taiwan and the US have signed a two-year specialized training program for the local navy, the Ministry of National Defense said…