Japan’s defence ministry said late on Friday it had spotted two Russian Navy ships in the waters near Taiwan and Japan’s Okinawa islands in the previous four days, following a similar announcement this week from Taiwan.
With Elon Musk’s Starlink, Japan ‘could buy more time’ in conflict over Taiwan
The Japanese Self-Defence Forces have been testing the system, which is now an essential tool for the Ukrainian military.
Financial sanctions may not deter China from invading Taiwan
A few months ago the China Select Committee in America’s House of Representatives took part in a war game, complete with tabletop maps and blue and red counters. It simulated a Chinese invasion of …
Why war with China over Taiwan could ruin the global economy
Taiwan makes the world’s most advanced memory chips — the brains inside every piece of technology from smartphones and modern cars to artificial intelligence and fighter jets.
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen hails US NDAA defence act for ‘vital’ role in Indo-Pacific security
The US National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) “plays a vital part in maintaining the security of Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region”, Tsai told a bipartisan group of US congressmen who reviewed the …
Blinken grilled on alleged disconnect with Biden on Taiwan post-China trip: ‘We are there for Taiwan’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, challenged on President Biden’s past claims the U.S. would help defend Taiwan, said that America supports “One China” policy but is “there for Taiwan.” …
China violates Japanese and Taiwanese airspace with more spy balloons
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 …