Francis Tuschek The High Administrative Court has dismissed an appeal from a former naval chief petty officer who was fired for not reporting an attempt to recruit him for a Chinese espionage operation, labeling his unit’s decision as “reasonable.” In 2022, the officer, identified by the surname Tseng, stationed at the Zuoying naval base in…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan must capitalize on the shock waves DeepSeek has sent through US markets to show it is a tech partner of Washington, a researcher said.China’s breakthrough in artificial intelligence (AI) would prompt the US to seek a stronger alliance with Taiwan and Japan to secure its technological superiority, a Taiwanese…
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 Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported a significant increase in Chinese military incursions in the air and waters surrounding the island over the past week, heightening concerns about escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The uptick comes amid ongoing geopolitical friction between Taiwan and China, raising alarms within the Taiwanese…
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 US could acquire new territories in the future, President Donald Trump has told a crowd of his supporters. In recent weeks, Trump has expressed ambitions to expand US territory and showed interest in annexing Greenland, Canada, and the Panama Canal. “We might be an enlarged country pretty soon,” Trump said during a speech…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Taiwan’s political landscape has long been marked by division, particularly between the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the more China-friendly Kuomintang (KMT). This polarization can complicate the island’s defense strategy, especially in the context of heightened tensions with China and a changing geopolitical landscape influenced by U.S. politics. With…
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…
Richard Sanders A retired lieutenant general has been indicted for allegedly using Chinese funds to recruit military personnel for an “armed” group intended to support potential invading Chinese forces, according to prosecutors. Kao An-kuo was one of six individuals charged under the National Security Act, as stated by the High Prosecutors’ Office. The group reportedly…
by Martin Haffner Associate Editor Chinese Satellite Launch Poses No Threat, says Ministry of National Defense In a recent statement that has garnered attention, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) emphasized that the latest satellite launch by China does not pose any imminent threat to national security or regional stability. This assertion comes amidst ongoing…