by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor An anticipated shift in trade policy during Donald Trump’s second term as US president, including a drastic hike in tariffs on Chinese products, could see the yuan depreciate by up to 15%, according to JPMorgan Chase, as cited by Bloomberg. In a note dubbed “Bracing for a storm” seen by the outlet,…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan expressed gratitude yesterday to the G7 foreign ministers for highlighting the significance of peace in the Taiwan Strait for global security and prosperity, as well as for endorsing Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. The G7 foreign ministers convened on Monday and Tuesday in Fiuggi and Anagni, Italy, where they…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the largest contract chipmaker globally, held an equipment installation ceremony for its first 2-nanometer fabrication plant in Kaohsiung yesterday, finishing six months ahead of schedule, according to Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai. “To meet the strong global demand for advanced chips, TSMC is beginning to install…
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 Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen stated on Saturday that the U.S. should focus on assisting Ukraine, despite the potential threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. “They should do everything possible to support the Ukrainians,” Tsai remarked at the forum. “We [Taiwan] still have time.” Her…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer During his court testimony yesterday, Jimmy Lai, the talkative and assertive Hong Kong media mogul, appeared to retain his commanding presence, even after spending most of the past four years in prison. At 76, he took the stand in a trial related to allegations of collusion with foreign forces, breaking…
by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor Taiwan condemned China yesterday for sentencing 45 Hong Kong activists to prison, asserting that “democracy is not a crime.” Karen Kuo, spokesperson for the Presidential Office, issued a statement denouncing the Chinese government’s use of judicial processes to suppress the political engagement and free speech of pro-democracy activists in Hong…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has threatened Beijing with sanctions during a meeting in Brussels, where top EU diplomats gathered to discuss recent intelligence suggesting that China is providing military support to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Ahead of the meeting on Monday, a senior…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer Members of the public in Guam attended open-house meetings last week to learn more about the 360-degree Enhanced Integrated Air and Missile Defense System being planned for Guam. The military is seeking public input on a draft environmental impact statement for the missile defense system. The Guam Daily Post reports that, if…