Category: Taiwan

LIVE NOW: NTD Good Morning (April 14): Ease of Access in Pentagon Documents Leak Questioned; Chinese Regime Sanctions US Lawmaker

More details emerge about the young man arrested for allegedly leaking classified pentagon documents. Learn what’s known so far about the suspect and his possible motives. We ask FBI whistle-blower Steve Friend for his take on the leak, and the ease of access around intelligence documents. The Chinese Regime sanctions a U.S. lawmaker. It seems…


NTD Good Morning (April 14): Ease of Access in Pentagon Documents Leak Questioned; Chinese Regime Sanctions US Lawmaker

More details emerge about the young man arrested for allegedly leaking classified pentagon documents. Learn what’s known so far about the suspect and his possible motives. We ask FBI whistle-blower Steve Friend for his take on the leak, and the ease of access around intelligence documents. The Chinese Regime sanctions a U.S. lawmaker. It seems…


‘How Awful, Mr. President’

Commentary Europe must reduce its dependency on the United States and avoid getting dragged into a confrontation between Beijing and the U.S. over Taiwan, French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview on his plane journey back from a three-day state visit to China last week. According to the report by Politico journalists, Macron emphasised…


Growing Calls for Biden to End Strategic Ambiguity on Taiwan

Pressure is building on the Biden administration to end strategic ambiguity in regard to Taiwan. Lawmakers are now asking the White House to clarify whether the United States would defend Taiwan in case of a Chinese invasion. President Joe Biden has previously said the United States would defend the island, but aides have walked back…


‘Badge of Honor’: McCaul Pledges Undeterred Support for Taiwan After Chinese Sanction

Beijing on April 13 sanctioned U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul in retaliation over his recent visit to Taiwan, claiming that the move had sent a “seriously wrong signal.” The Texas Republican lawmaker last week led a bipartisan delegation to democratically-ruled Taiwan to discuss strengthening economic and defense ties in the face of…


McCaul Calls Being Sanctioned by China Over Taiwan a ‘Badge of Honor’

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) calls it a “badge of honor” that the regime in Beijing on April 13 sanctioned him in retaliation for his recent visit to Taiwan and asserted that his efforts send a “seriously wrong signal.” The Texas Republican lawmaker last week led a bipartisan delegation to democratically…


Chinese Troops Ordered to Up Training: ‘Actual Combat’

Is China readying for war? Chinese leader Xi Jinping called on his troops to up their military training, with a focus on armed combat, during a naval inspection. This comes amid heightened tensions over Taiwan, after the Chinese regime staged military exercises around the island over the weekend. The United States and allies are watching…


China Using ‘Checkbook Diplomacy’ in Latin America to Alienate Taiwan as Invasion Threat Rises: Analysts

The list of Taiwan’s diplomatic allies in Latin America continues to shrink as China tightens its grip on the region. Though beyond trade maneuvers, some analysts believe China’s isolation of Taiwan in the region also aims to secure favorable “votes” before taking aggressive action against the island nation. The assessment couldn’t be more timely. On…


Mother of Anti-CCP Taiwan University Professor Dies Mysteriously

Commentary Dying unnaturally, besides accidents, in Taiwan is rare. An article in Chinese Times, a pro-Kuomintang (KMT) newspaper, titled “National Taiwan University professor’s mother died mysteriously! Tape up the nose and spit out green juice was sent to the hospital and died,” caught my attention. This article argues that her untimely death could have been…


Canadian Parliamentary Delegation Meets Taiwan President, Aims to Learn to Repel Chinese Interference

The Canadian parliamentary delegation visiting Taiwan met with President Tsai Ing-wen Wednesday, committing to boost unity with the democratic ally and also to learn from its experience in pushing back against foreign interference from communist China. Liberal MP John McKay, who led the ten-member cross-party delegation to Taiwan, expressed gratitude to Tsai for making time…