The United States is confident that it could win in a war defending Taiwan should China choose to mount an invasion, said United States Indo-Pacific Commander, Admiral John C. Aquilino. “The United States does not choose to escalate, we are not being provocative. That said, I’m confident that we’d be able to fight and win…
US Confident It Can Win a War Over Taiwan: Admiral Aquilino
May 25, 2023
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Taiwan Shunned From World Health Assembly Amid China’s ‘Political Pressure’
The World Health Assembly (WHA) has denied Taiwan’s request to join its annual meeting as an observer amid “political pressure” from China, a decision that Taiwan warns could pose a “serious threat” to global health. The WHA is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO annual meeting on global public health…
Paraguay Is Open to Trade With China Without Cutting Taiwan Ties: President
May 25, 2023
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Paraguay’s outgoing President Mario Abdo Benitez said on May 24 that his nation is open to trade with any country, including China, but will not bow to Chinese pressure to cut off Taiwan. At the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, Benitez hinted that China had refused to do business with the South American nation due…
Japan Defense Paper Warns of China’s Progress Towards ‘World-Class Military’
May 25, 2023
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Japan has raised the alarm over China’s rapid military buildup in its draft defense paper, suggesting the Chinese regime may be preparing to move up its plan to build a “world-class military” by the mid-21st century. The draft paper referred to Beijing as Japan’s “greatest strategic challenge” and warned that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…
House China Panel Calls for US to Surge Missiles, Troops to Taiwan
May 24, 2023
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WASHINGTON—A congressional committee tasked with overseeing U.S.-China competition is recommending that the United States surge weapons to Taiwan and provide the island with military-to-military training to help prevent an invasion by China’s communist regime. The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on May 24 approved a report including a tranche of 10 policy…
China Has ‘an Edge’ Over US Naval Power: Expert
May 22, 2023
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China has advantages over the United States in naval power in actual combat, according to former Navy Capt. Brent Sadler. “I think we’ve been spending years quietly building up our munitions production capability, but we’re not there yet for the type of fight that we would be in with China. Then … on shipyards, China’s…
Biden at G-7: Most US Allies Clear ‘There Would Be a Response’ If China Takes Action Against Taiwan
At the G-7 summit, President Joe Biden told a reporter that most U.S. allies are “clear” that if China were to try to invade Taiwan, “there would be a response.” Biden was asked by a reporter on Sunday how he would manage a diplomatic relationship with China, and how he would strengthen the U.S. alliance…
G-7 Summit: ‘Constructive Relations’ With China
Seven leaders from some of the globe’s most powerful nations met in Japan on Friday, seeking to reduce dependence on China while maintaining ties with the world’s second-largest economy. Many also are urging Beijing to use its influence for good, to bring the Russia-Ukraine conflict to a close. Topics in this episode: G7 Summit: ‘Constructive…
US, Taiwan Reach Deal on 1st Part of ’21st Century’ Trade Pact
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and Taiwan reached agreement on the first part of their “21st Century” trade initiative, covering customs and border procedures, regulatory practices, and small business, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Thursday. After the initial agreement of the U.S.–Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade is signed, negotiations will commence on other, more complicated…
China’s Unconventional War Strategies
“The idea of letting 23 million free people come under Chinese communist enslavement is not something that sits well with me,” says retired U.S. Marine Col. Grant Newsham, referring to Taiwan. In a recent episode of “American Thought Leaders,” host Jan Jekielek and Newsham, the author of “When China Attacks: A Warning to America,” discussed the…
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