The chair of the world’s second-largest microchip maker announced a $100 million donation to the Taiwan government for defense against China on Aug. 5, after Beijing initiated massive military drills around the island. “$100 million is not much money to buy weapons,” Robert Tsao, founder of chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) who now lives in…
Taiwan Semiconductor Magnate Donates $100 Million for Defense To Help Thwart China Aggression
China’s Military Drills Near Taiwan Disrupt Key Shipping Lanes
August 8, 2022
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SINGAPORE—The Chinese regime’s military exercises in the waters around Taiwan have prompted some ships to navigate around the Taiwan Strait and give the island a wide berth, disrupting key trading routes for cargo and commodities sailing around the world, analysts said. Angered by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, the Chinese…
Taiwan Says Chinese Planes, Ships Carry out Attack Simulation Exercise
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Chinese aircraft and warships rehearsed an attack on Taiwan on Saturday, island officials said, in retaliation for a visit there by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that also saw the Chinese regime halt talks on security and other issues with the United States. Pelosi’s brief unannounced visit during the week to Taiwan has prompted…
Taiwan Says Chinese Warplanes and Ships Conduct Attack Simulation Exercise
TAIPEI—Taiwan officials said Chinese aircraft and warships rehearsed an attack on the island on Saturday, part of Beijing’s retaliation for a visit there by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that has also seen it halt talks with the United States on issues including defense and climate change. Pelosi’s brief visit this week to the self-ruled…
US Calls Chinese Drills ‘Significant Escalation’
Slapping sanctions on Nancy Pelosi, firing missiles into waters near Taiwan, and waging cyber attacks—Beijing reacts to the House speaker’s Taiwan visit. Is it a serious escalation, or a show for its domestic audience? The Pentagon is delaying a scheduled ballistic missile test after Beijing’s fiery reaction to Pelosi’s Taiwan visit. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley…
Is War by Proxy the US Policy Toward Russia and China?
Commentary What should one make of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s journey to Taiwan? There are at least a couple of conclusions that one can derive from Pelosi’s semi-official state visit to the self-governed, anti-communist island nation. One is that there is, apparently, no limit to the delusions of those who fail to grasp…
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Pelosi’s Trip
Commentary The first visit by a U.S. House speaker to Taiwan in 25 years is an important occasion and in its immediate aftermath, it is important to reflect on its significance. In sum, there is considerable good, bad, and ugly regarding the visit. It is useful to reflect on each. The Good There were six…
Pelosi Says US ‘Won’t Allow China to Isolate Taiwan’, but Asia Visit ‘Not About Changing Status Quo’
The United States will “not allow” China to isolate Taiwan, U.S House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said Friday during her Asia trip that has infuriated Beijing. Pelosi made the remarks in Tokyo, Japan, on the final leg of her Asian tour after the Democrat and five other members of Congress arrived in the capital city late Thursday, having previously visited…
No Comment on Taiwan During Pelosi Meetings With South Korea Leadership
August 4, 2022
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U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with political leadership in South Korea Thursday as part of her ongoing tour of Asia. Neither Pelosi’s delegation nor Korean leadership commented on current heightened tensions with communist China over the issue of Taiwan. Pelosi met in person with South Korean National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin Pyo and other…
China Threatened Pelosi
Commentary Nancy Pelosi is the woman of the hour. She visited Taiwan, met with President Tsai Ing-wen, and said a simple truth before the flashing lights: We stand with Taiwan. The proof will be in the pudding if, as U.S. speaker of the House, she pushes through the necessary legislation, including increased security assistance and…
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