Tag: Subverting Taiwan

Expert Rebuttal to CCP Advisor’s Claim That Conquering Taiwan Will Benefit CCP

A Chinese professor of international studies recently said that by taking back Taiwan, the Chinese regime could benefit on the economic, political, territorial, and military front. A Taiwan military expert provided a rebuttal to the claim. Professor Jin Canrong, known for his fiery anti-U.S. stance, posted a speech titled “ten benefits if China conquers Taiwan”…


US Military Support for Taiwan Angers Beijing

News Analysis If the United States and China go to war, Taiwan could likely be the trigger. A recent report alleged that roughly 24 members of U.S. special operations and support troops have been conducting training for the Taiwanese military over the past year. President Joe Biden claims that he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping…


China Could Seize Taiwan to Fulfill Semiconductor Needs, US Researchers Warns

Thirst for the world’s lead-edging microchips could be a driving force for Beijing wanting to take over self-ruled Taiwan, U.S. researchers warned. De facto independent country Taiwan is the home to some of the world’s largest and most advanced semiconductor plants, including the world’s largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). “Currently, there is…


China Could Seize Taiwan to Fulfill Semiconductor Needs, US Researchers Warn

Thirst for the world’s lead-edging microchips could be a driving force for Beijing wanting to take over self-ruled Taiwan, U.S. researchers warned. De facto independent country Taiwan is the home to some of the world’s largest and most advanced semiconductor plants, including the world’s largest contract chipmaker, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). “Currently, there is…


The Perfect Storm for a War With China

News Analysis A war between China and Taiwan is nearly inevitable. And if the U.S. military intervenes, it could easily escalate, drawing in several of the world’s most powerful militaries. China’s Ministry of National Defense published its defense policy, which includes suppressing “proponents of separatist movements … and to oppose and contain ‘Taiwan independence.’” The…


Taipei, Beijing, and Washington: A Perfect Storm

News Analysis A professor of international relations at Peking University, Jia Qingguo, recently observed that the aggressive interactions between Taipei, Beijing, and Washington were like the formation of “a perfect storm.” On China’s National Day, 25 Chinese war planes flew into Taiwanese airspace and Taiwan immediately scrambled jets. The United States and the United Kingdom had…


Taiwanese Official Asks Australia to Support Island’s Bid to Join CPTPP Trade Agreement

A Taiwanese official has asked Australia to support its bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which the Chinese regime opposes. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office representative Elliott Charng told a Parliament committee in Canberra on Tuesday that Taiwan can boost high-technology trade flows and growing demand for Australian minerals. Charng…


Taiwan’s President Promises to Defend Island Against Chinese Regime’s Aggression

Taiwan will protect its people from falling into the hands of communist authoritarianism, its president said at the 110th National Day ceremony in Taipei on Oct. 10. “We will continue to bolster our national defense and demonstrate our determination to defend ourselves in order to ensure that nobody can force Taiwan to take the path…


Xi Jinping Vows ‘Peaceful Reunification’ With Taiwan After Record Show of Force

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has vowed to achieve “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan, days after the regime ramped up military threats by sending a record number of warplanes near the island. “Reunification of the nation must be realized, and will definitely be realized,” Xi declared at the Great Hall of the People, the political hub of…


Xi Jinping Vows Taiwan’s Reunification ‘Must Be Realized’ After Record Show of Force

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has vowed that reunification with Taiwan “must be realized” on the eve of the island’s national day, just days after the regime ramped up military threats by sending a record number of warplanes near the island. “Reunification of the nation must be realized, and will definitely be realized,” Xi declared at…