A BBC investigation has revealed that Chinese spy balloons targeted Asian nations and the continental United States. Some spy balloons were spotted, reported the BBC, trespassing in Japanese and …
Haley says Trump did ‘too little’ about China threats, warns of global conflict if Ukraine falls
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley is criticizing former President Donald Trump for being too friendly to China during his time in office while also warning that weak support for Ukraine would “only encourage” China to invade Taiwan.
To Prevent a War Over Taiwan, a Bolder Strategy Is Needed
China has intensified its military, economic, and diplomatic coercion of Taiwan, seeking to isolate the island and advance its goal of unification. As tensions rise, it is imperative to understand why …
Notes from Central Taiwan: The ‘services pact’ rises from its grave
Notes from Central Taiwan is a column written by long-term resident Michael Turton, who provides incisive commentary informed by three decades of living in and writing about his adoptive country. The …
Suite Life: Tranquil views of Taiwan’s Sun Moon Lake fit for a president
Many Taiwanese say The Lalu hotel is a place everyone must stay in at least once in their lifetime. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Majority of Americans support increasing US military presence near Taiwan to combat China threat: poll
A majority of Americans said they would support an increase of U.S. military presence around Taiwan as a way to help the self-governing island combat threats from China.
Can Sanctions Threat Deter China From Invading Taiwan? Yes and No, Study Finds
Measures taken against Moscow over Ukraine would be much trickier to apply to Beijing, according to analysis by U.S. think tank and consulting firm …
Talent-strapped Taiwan studies becoming Asia’s first to offer digital nomad visa
Taiwan has already lowered legal barriers to attract foreign workers, and the idea of a digital nomad visa is being looked at by labour, finance and foreign affairs ministries, according to a ruling …
Man in his 40s asks if it’s better to retire in SG or in Malaysia, Taiwan or Thailand
SINGAPORE: A Reddit user wanted to get others’ opinions on whether it’s better to retire in Singapore or in nearby countries, adding that he is now in his 40s and is starting to think about retirement …
Sanctioning China in a Taiwan crisis could put $3 trillion of global trade at risk
China’s economy is 10 times the size of Russia’s, and it’s more intertwined with the rest of the global financial system as a major trader.