Tag: Taiwan

Speaker of Czech Parliament’s Lower House to Visit Taiwan

PRAGUE—The speaker of the Czech Parliament’s lower house is set to visit Taiwan to boost mutual ties. Marketa Pekarova Adamova said Monday she will be heading a large delegation on the March 25–30 trip that focuses on business, trade, research, education, culture, and other relations. She will be accompanied by around 150 people, including representatives…


US Response to China Invading Taiwan Would Be ‘Very Similar’ to Ukraine War Response: US General

The U.S. response to China invading Taiwan would be “very similar” to how the United States and its allies have responded to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a U.S. general. “I hope that China is paying close attention and I assume that they are,” said Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Commander,…


No Pledge Made to Assist US If Conflict Over Taiwan Breaks Out, Says Australian Defence Minister

Australia did not make any commitment to the United States in the event of a Taiwan conflict in exchange for access to its Virginia-class nuclear submarines, Defence Minister Richard Marles said. “Absolutely not. And I couldn’t be more unequivocal than that,” Marles told ABC Insiders. Leaders of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States…


German Minister to Make Official Visit to Taiwan in Decades-Long First

Germany will send its federal minister to visit Taiwan next week for talks on research cooperation, an official said on Friday, marking the first high-level visit by a German minister to Taiwan in over two decades. Education and Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger will meet with Taiwanese officials during her two-day trip to Taiwan to discuss…


Parliamentary Committee to Recommend Ottawa Increase Ties With Taiwan: Report

A parliamentary committee is expected to soon recommend that the federal government strengthen Canada’s ties with Taiwan, according to a report. The recommendation is expected to be tabled in a report by the House of Commons Special Committee on Canada–China Relations when the House reconvenes as soon as next week, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. Canada has not had…


TSMC Founder: Chip Globalization Is Dead

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) founder Morris Chang declared that the globalization of the chip industry is over, and Taiwan is indispensable in the global chip industry for its unique work ethic. Speaking of the future of the chip sector, many countries strive to reshore manufacturers back to their territory to ensure supply chain resilience for…


LIVE 10 AM ET: Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield: A Wilson Center Event

With the world relying on advanced semiconductors from Taiwan, and when facing geopolitical challenges from the Chinese communist regime, the allies and partners of Taiwan may help to forge not only a “silicon shield” in defense, but a prosperous future for the island nation. Professor Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow…


LIVE NOW: Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield: A Wilson Center Event

With the world relying on advanced semiconductors from Taiwan, and when facing geopolitical challenges from the Chinese communist regime, the allies and partners of Taiwan may help to forge not only a “silicon shield” in defense, but a prosperous future for the island nation. Professor Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow…


Taiwan and Its Partners Beyond the Silicon Shield: A Wilson Center Event

With the world relying on advanced semiconductors from Taiwan, and when facing geopolitical challenges from the Chinese communist regime, the allies and partners of Taiwan may help to forge not only a “silicon shield” in defense, but a prosperous future for the island nation. Professor Shelley Rigger of Davidson College and Dan Blumenthal, senior fellow…


Fact-Check on the Biden Family’s Money Trail

About $3 million moved from China to the United States, and over $1 million ended up in Biden family accounts. Hunter Biden’s business deals are coming under renewed scrutiny. A new memo names three Biden family members, with a fourth bank account named “Biden” receiving Chinese funds as well. The House Oversight Committee is investigating…