China’s military says it is prepared to “resolutely smash any form of Taiwan independence” as the U.S. prepares to accelerate the sale of defensive weapons to the self-governing island democracy …
Beijing LGBT Center closes its doors, a blow for diversity in China
The move coincided with a new milestone for same-sex couples in Taiwan – they can now adopt – and underscored the lack of progress on LGBTQ issues in China.
Europe can’t decide how to unplug from China
But it is far from clear what that strategy might be, or whether Europe would remain so closely aligned with America in the event of a war over Taiwan. An awkward procession of Europe’s leaders to …
America Won’t Be The World’s Richest Nation in 2037. See Who Will
While tricky headwinds include the troubled property sector and aging population, the worst case scenario for the economy would be an invasion of Taiwan. If the Chinese government does decide to …
China’s war chest: Beijing’s ‘great wall of steel’ faces obstacles to military supremacy
Despite having the world’s biggest armed forces, China’s military faces a number of serious obstacles in any potential invasion of Taiwan …
Not bluffing: the US, China and the threat of war over Taiwan
Chris Bambery examines the grim logic of great-power competition At the end of January this year, a US Air Force General.
North Korea hides its war capabilities from the world
The U.S. military routinely prepares contingency plans for virtually every possible conflict on the planet, from a surprise Chinese attack on Taiwan to a sudden conflagration in the Middle East, …
The Trouble With Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen and Paraguay’s then-President Horacio Cartes review the tri-service military band and honor guard in Taipei, Taiwan July 12, 2017. Although Taiwanese media have also …
Shares of Japan’s Sharp tumble after $1.9 billion full-year loss
Shares of Sharp Corp, the Japanese electronics maker owned by Taiwan’s Foxconn, tumbled 7% on Friday after it reported a $1.9 billion loss on write-downs of its panel display business and other assets …
Buffett’s Dairy Queen sees Taiwan among possible new markets, while mindful of geopolitics
Berkshire Hathaway-owned Dairy Queen is exploring options to expand in new markets, perhaps including Taiwan, the company’s CEO said, even as geopolitical concerns with China simmer.