TikTok is feeling the heat. Over half of U.S. states have already banned the app on government devices. But what about a total ban? Washington seems to be moving in that direction, with the White House saying it’s backing a Senate bill that aims to do just that—and it’s not confined to TikTok. It would…
Experts Condemn China’s Advisory Body’s ‘Special Operation in Taiwan’ Proposal
A member of Beijing’s political advisory body proposed creating a blacklist of pro-Taiwan Independence figures and a “special operation” in Taiwan targeting the individuals on the list to promote “unification” at all costs. Commentators condemned the proposal as a form of terrorism and accused the regime of manipulating false public opinion and populist brainwashing. Terrorist…
McCarthy Confirms Plan to Meet With Taiwan’s President in US
March 8, 2023
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is set to meet with Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen during her U.S. visit later this year, the Californian Republican confirmed on March 7, adding that the meeting would not replace his anticipated trip to the democratic island. “That has nothing to do with my travel, if I would go to…
Time for the Taiwan Porcupine to Bristle
Commentary On March 1, the United States tentatively approved the sale of $600 million in hi-tech weapons to Taiwan for its U.S.-made F-16 aircraft. The weapons sale would impress anyone familiar with 21st-century air-to-air combat. Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles. AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation (HARM) missiles to destroy communist Chinese land-based radars guiding attacking Peoples…
Taiwanese Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Disputed Japan Islands, 6 Missing
A Taiwanese fishing boat reportedly capsized off the Japan-controlled Senkaku Islands on Sunday, leaving one crew member dead and six others missing, according to Japanese authorities. Japan’s navy patrol spotted the “Hsin Chang Fa No. 88” vessel capsizing and drifting north of the disputed islands—also known by China as the Diaoyu Islands and Taiwan as…
Taiwan Warns of China Military’s ‘Sudden Entry’ Close to Island
TAIPEI—Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng warned on Monday the island has to be on alert this year for a “sudden entry” by the Chinese military into areas close to its territory amid rising military tensions across the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese regime has stepped up its military activities around Taiwan in recent years, including almost…
Taiwan Warns of ‘Sudden Entry’ by China’s Army
Is China gearing up for war? While tensions between the mainland and democratic Taiwan have been brewing for decades, Beijing is ramping up its war footing—from increases in defense spending to China’s military upping its combat readiness, to defense mobilization offices opening across the country. Taiwan meanwhile is on alert for a sudden attack by…
China and US Caught in ‘Dilemma’ of Military Escalation: Experts
March 6, 2023
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The United States and communist China are caught in a dynamic of increasing military escalation that could result in overt conflict, according to security experts. Despite the United States’ overarching goal of deterring military conflict, Chinese communist authorities’ dedication to reaching military parity with the United States and their belief that the United States is…
Taiwan Says China Must ‘Face the Fact’ of Island’s Sovereignty
March 6, 2023
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The Chinese communist regime must recognize that Taiwan is not a part of China and handle cross-Strait disputes with respect and fairness, the Taiwanese Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said on Sunday. The MAC made the remarks after outgoing Chinese premier Li Keqiang pledged to advance “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan while taking “resolute steps” to oppose…
CCP’s Top ‘Two Sessions’ Political Meeting Kicks Off: Sets Lower GDP Target, Increases Military Spending
March 5, 2023
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The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 2023 Two Sessions top political meeting started on Saturday, March 4, and is expected to last for two weeks. The regime has set its 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) target at its lowest level in years. It also announced a 7 percent increase in military spending, its second highest in…
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