Lithuania, once Taiwan’s loudest cheerleader in Europe, is now sending a somewhat chilling message: promises alone won’t sustain alliances. The new Lithuanian government, led by Gintautas Paluckas, is expressing openly frustration with Taiwan’s perceived lack of follow-through on bold economic commitments. High expectations for semiconductor investments, technology transfers, and trade breakthroughs have fizzled into what…
Francis Tuschek President Donald Trump has threatened to slap an additional 50% tariff on all Chinese imports, unless Beijing recalls its proposed retaliatory 34% levy hike in another escalation of the trade war that has wiped trillions of dollars from stock markets. Last week, the US president rolled out sweeping tariffs ranging from 10% to…
Richard Sanders UK scientists have collaborated with the US and private firms to successfully test hypersonic missile propulsion, the British Defense Ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Hypersonic missiles are projectiles that can travel at speeds at least five times the speed of sound, velocities that make them either extremely difficult or impossible to…
Richard Sanders, Phnom Penh Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet officially inaugurated the newly renovated Ream Naval Base on Thursday, a project funded and executed by China. His remarks come in response to U.S. criticism regarding China’s influence over this strategic facility, which is situated on Cambodia’s southern coast, close to the contested South China Sea….
Richard Sanders On Saturday, the Philippine government voiced deep concern over the recent arrest of three Filipino citizens in China on allegations of espionage. Officials believe these detentions may be a retaliatory measure following Manila’s intensified efforts against suspected Chinese spies. According to a report from the state-run China Daily, Chinese authorities claim the individuals…
Richard Sanders China will impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the US starting April 10, the country’s Finance Ministry announced on Friday. The decision follows US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 34% levy on Chinese goods in the latest escalation of a tariff war. Beijing’s announcement comes after the Ministry of Commerce…
Richard Sanders Washington has banned its diplomatic personnel in China, as well as their family members and contractors with security clearances, from engaging into any sort of “romantic and sexual relations” with Chinese citizens, AP reported on Thursday, citing four people with direct knowledge of the matter. The policy was reportedly enacted by departing US Ambassador Nicholas…
nMy artin Haffmer Associate Editor In the complex landscape of international relations, few issues stir as much debate and contention as the status of Taiwan. The recent announcement by former President Donald Trump regarding tariffs on Chinese goods inadvertently thrust Taiwan into the spotlight, with the White House labeling it a “country” during the announcement….
Francis Tuschek The US is heading for a “fiscal breakdown,” and Congress should take urgent measures to restore fiscal control instead of eyeing more borrowing, billionaire Michael Bloomberg believes. The former New York Mayor warned about the impending collapse on Tuesday in the media outlet he established. He reflected on the latest Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projections,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In recent years, the geopolitical tension surrounding Taiwan has escalated significantly, particularly with China ramping up its military exercises in the region. The island, which Beijing regards as a breakaway province, has been the focal point of a potential flashpoint in East Asia. Recent military drills conducted by the Chinese…