Chinese players grabbed the flag of the Republic of China at the opening ceremony. (Retrieved from Chen Hsin-hong’s Facebook) Officials at an international shooting competition in Indonesia on Thursday (August 29) disqualified a Chinese athlete who attempted to remove the Taiwanese flag. The International Range Officials Association (IROA) made the announcement following the incident, which…
Jake Sanders, Editor During a critical meeting in Beijing on Thursday, a senior Chinese general conveyed to White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan that the U.S. must cease its “collusion” with Taiwan. Gen. Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, emphasized that Taiwan is central to China’s core interests and a fundamental…
by Jake Sanders, Editor A stretch of uninhabited, low-lying reefs in the South China Sea is rapidly turning into a volatile hotspot between China and the Philippines, undermining recent efforts to ease tensions in one of the world’s most crucial waterways. In the past week, Chinese and Philippine vessels have experienced multiple collisions and standoffs…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer The Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) suggested yesterday that Taiwan could collaborate with the Philippines to safeguard navigational rights, following Beijing’s obstruction of Philippine supply vessels in the West Philippine Sea. When asked if Taipei would consider partnering with the Philippines to counter the rising assertiveness of the Chinese…
Byron Louis, Staff Writer National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is in Beijing this week for several days of discussions with senior Chinese officials, aiming to ease tensions between the U.S. and China ahead of the upcoming U.S. election. Sullivan is meeting with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, and others from Tuesday to Thursday, as both…
by Jake Sanders, Editor As tensions between Taiwan and China continue to escalate, the need for a comprehensive study to prepare Taiwan for a potential military conflict becomes increasingly urgent. The geopolitical landscape is shifting, and Taiwan must develop strategies to fortify its defenses, ensuring that it can withstand a prolonged conflict before external assistance,…
2758行動已經開始 by Dave Chamberlain, Staff Writer At this year’s Ketagalan Forum in Taiwan, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley delivered a keynote address that captured significant attention. She asserted that Taiwan should be included in the World Health Organization and granted full U.N. membership. Notably, she emphasized that “Taiwan should be a…
pictured Researcher and Author Ben Blandin (article from KIMS periscope -republished with permission of author On different occasions over the past years and again very recently, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has warned of Taiwan interference and reiterated that China will not renounce to the use of force against the rebel island and repeatedly asked the…
pictured: Feleti Teo, Tuvalu PM by Jake Sanders, Editor Australia has pledged to support Tuvalu in adapting to climate change through the Falepili Union treaty, according to Tuvalu’s Prime Minister Feleti Teo. The agreement, signed late last year and criticized by a former Tuvalu leader as “shameful,” establishes a special visa pathway for Tuvaluan citizens…
by Jake Sanders, Editor The head of the independent faction in the Solomon Islands has raised doubts about whether the country remains truly independent. According to a report by SIBC, Peter Kenilorea Jr responded to a government statement that accused him of breaching the one-China policy and undermining the Solomon Islands government’s ties with Beijing….