Richard Sanders An undersea cable connecting Taiwan to Penghu County was severed, the Ministry of Digital Affairs announced today, with suspicions pointing toward a Chinese-funded ship. This incident comes just a month after another Chinese vessel was suspected of damaging an undersea cable near Keelung Harbor. The National Communications and Cyber Security Center reported at…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Title: Rising Tensions in the Taiwan Strait: Taiwan Responds to China’s Live-Fire Drill Date: October 6, 2023 In a significant escalation of cross-strait tensions, Taiwan has mobilized its military in response to China’s recent live-fire military drills conducted in proximity to the self-governing island. The drills, which Beijing characterized as…
Richard Sanders, Manila Taiwan has once again been classified as a “free” country, according to the latest Freedom in the World report, released yesterday. The US-based advocacy group awarded Taiwan 94 points, placing it second in Asia for freedom. The report, titled Freedom in the World 2025: The Uphill Battle to Safeguard Rights, highlights a…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor A developing maritime incident that has captured international attention, Taiwanese authorities have detained a Chinese-crewed cargo ship suspected of tampering with undersea communication cables. This breach raises significant concerns over national security, maritime regulations, and the stability of vital communication networks in the region. The incident underscores the increasing tensions…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan Detains China-Linked Cargo Ship After Undersea Cable Disconnection In a significant development amidst ongoing tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Taiwanese authorities have detained a cargo ship linked to China following the disconnection of an undersea communications cable. The incident has raised alarms regarding maritime security and the broader geopolitical…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor China rages at America over big change as Taiwan independence row eruptsPresident Xi Jinping has not ruled out military force to seize the island state and has ordered his generals to be ready for an invasion by 2027. Xi Jinping is ready to use military force to take the island…
Francis Tuschek Britain and France are drafting a plan to deploy up to 30,000 “peacekeepers” in Ukraine, depending on whether Moscow and Kiev reach a ceasefire, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing unnamed European officials. However, that plan depends on persuading US President Donald Trump to commit to a limited American military role,…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In a move that has raised eyebrows and heightened tensions in the region, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has announced an escalation in military patrols around Taiwan during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday. This strategic decision underscores the ongoing complexities of cross-strait relations and the evolving security landscape in…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan Records Increased Military Activity with 8 Chinese Aircraft, 7 Vessels, and 2 Ships Near Its Territory In a concerning development for regional stability, Taiwan’s defense ministry reported increased military activity near its airspace and maritime boundaries, with the detection of 8 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels, and 2 ships….
