Taiwan said on Sunday that China’s recent launch of a meteorological satellite has resulted in rocket wreckage crashing into its northern waters, where Beijing had previously imposed a three-day entry restriction on flights in the area. Beijing launched its long March-4B rocket carrying the Fengyun-3G weather satellite on Sunday. The rocket blasted off at 9.36…
Rep. McCaul Likens Xi, Putin to Hitler at Meeting With Taiwan Vice President
April 6, 2023
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Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) on April 6 drew a comparison between Adolf Hitler and Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. McCaul’s remarks were made in a meeting with Taiwanese Vice President Lai Ching-te in Taipei. “This struggle for global power, the balance of power that we find ourselves in today, often reminds…
Taiwan Seeks Return of Missing Soldier Who Was Found in China
A Taiwanese soldier who went missing last week has been located in the Chinese city of Xiamen, and Taiwan’s government is working to have him returned, according to a Taiwanese official. The soldier, identified as 26-year-old Chen, was reported missing after being absent from roll call on March 9 on Erdan Island, part of the…
Taiwan Offers China Aid to Fight COVID Surge Amid Cross-Strait Tensions
January 3, 2023
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Taiwan’s leader said Sunday that her nation is willing to assist China in dealing with its recent surge in COVID-19 infections despite mounting cross-strait tensions with China’s ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The CCP abruptly abandoned its draconian zero-COVID policy last month as COVID-19 cases surged and mass protests were mounting against the harsh restrictions…
Japan Plans More Evacuation Shelters in Okinawa Amid Taiwan Tensions
Japan is planning to build additional evacuation shelters on the Okinawa islands to shield residents from missile threats amid the rising tensions in Taiwan, a government official said on Friday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said the Cabinet Secretariat sought a budget of 70 million yen ($477,000) for fiscal 2023 to study the specifications for…
Taiwan’s President Tells China That War Is ‘Absolutely Not an Option’
Taiwan’s president has ruled out armed confrontation with China, saying that her government is willing to engage with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to reach a “mutually agreeable arrangement.” In her national address on Monday, President Tsai Ing-wen said it was “regrettable” that China had escalated its military intimidation, diplomatic pressure, and trade obstructions to…
Australian Foreign Minister Calls for Calm as Beijing Raises Stakes Over Pelosi Visit
August 3, 2022
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Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for calm as tensions rise following the visit of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Speaking to Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Wednesday, Wong called on all nations involved in the Asia-Pacific to push for stability. “I think it’s really important that we all continue to calmly assert…
Beijing Further Expresses Support for Putin, Reiterates Sovereignty Over Taiwan Straits
June 23, 2022
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Two days before Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s birthday, he made two big moves. Analysts believe that these moves were also meant to increase his leverage as he seeks a third term at the upcoming 20th Party Congress. In communist countries, top leaders’ birthdays are important dates for the entire nation. Xi was born on June…
Accused Laguna Woods Church Shooter Found to Be From Taiwan
May 18, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 68-year-old man accused of opening fire inside a Laguna Woods church, killing one person, and injuring five others in an attack was confirmed by authorities on Tuesday, May 17, to be an immigrant from Taiwan, instead of China. Orange County Sheriff’s officials initially said David Wenwei Chou, of Las Vegas, was born in…
Expert Insights on the CCP’s ‘General Strategy’ for Taiwan Proposed at ‘Two Sessions’
March 12, 2022
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News Analysis The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently held its “two sessions” meetings in Beijing at which the regime sets its priorities. The CCP’s work report mentioned the so-called “general strategy” for a Taiwan policy. At the same time, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the situation across the Taiwan Strait renewed attention. Experts and…
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