by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The military has started employing newly acquired target-acquisition drones to enhance its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. These drones are part of a larger purchase of 3,000 commercial drones made by the Ministry of National Defense from the private sector in August. Additionally, the ministry has acquired drones specifically designed for…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer President William Lai arrived in the Marshall Islands today, following his visit to Hawaii as part of his Pacific tour. The Marshall Islands is one of the last 12 nations to officially recognize Taiwan. Upon his arrival in the capital, Majuro, Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine warmly welcomed Lai, who…
by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor, London China’s foreign ministry strongly criticized the U.S. and Taiwan on Sunday following the U.S. State Department’s approval of a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan. Chinese officials also objected to the U.S. allowing Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to visit Hawaii and Guam, which is a U.S. territory. China views…
President Lai by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is set to visit Hawaii and Guam during an upcoming Pacific trip, which has sparked strong criticism from China. In response, China may conduct military exercises near the island democracy. Lai’s journey will commence on Saturday, taking him to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and…
by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor, London The Presidential Office expressed gratitude to the UK House of Commons for its unanimous decision to reject China’s misrepresentation of international law regarding Taiwan, which seeks to hinder Taiwan’s involvement in global organizations like the UN. This motion followed a debate on Taiwan’s international status, and the UK is…
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…