Tag: Taiwan invasion

Strategic Ambiguity Approach Towards Taiwan No Longer Relevant: Cybersecurity Expert

The strategic ambiguity approach towards Taiwan is no longer relevant, according to John Mills, former director of cybersecurity policy, strategy, and international affairs at the Department of Defense. The Chinese regime considers Taiwan to be part of its territory to be taken by force if necessary. Washington, under a policy known as strategic ambiguity, is…


China Invasion of Taiwan Might See Military Response From US and Allies: Former State Department Official

A China invasion of Taiwan might spark military response from not only the United States but also its allies, according to former U.S. State Department official Morse Tan. In an exclusive interview with Reuters this week, South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol said increased tensions around Taiwan were due to attempts to change the status…


South Korea’s Support Crucial to US If China Invades Taiwan: Author

The support of South Korea is absolutely crucial to the United States in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, according to veteran intelligence officer and author, Grant Newsham. He said that if China invades Taiwan, it is vital that South Korea would allow the United States to deploy its forces on the Korean…


China Preparing for War With US: Expert

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has reportedly set up defense mobilization offices across China in recent weeks—signaling that the regime is preparing for war against the United States and its allies, according to China expert and author, Bradley Thayer. “[Chinese leader] Xi is attempting to prepare the Chinese people for that period of great sacrifice,…


Chinese Military Exercises Demand Expedited Arming of Taiwan

Commentary China’s blockade exercises to practice isolating Taiwan from the rest of the world and from rescue by America and its allies suggests that war could be on the horizon. Some analysts contend that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will not risk war before his reconfirmation to an unprecedented second 10-year term at the 20th Party…


[PREMIERING 7/14, 10:30AM ET] From Competition to Cold War—Heightened Threats From China Means a New Level of Conflict: Casey Fleming

The FBI and the UK’s MI5 have identified the Chinese Communist Party as one of the biggest threats to the United States—not only as a military threat, but also as a threat to political subversion and economic warfare. Was this declaration out of character from previous stances of the United States and the UK on…


Xi Signs ‘Non-War Military Operations’ Rules: Who Does It Target?—With Gordon Chang

Chinese leader Xi Jinping signs a new document regarding a “trial” for non-war military operations. These new rules spark guesses as to what the purpose is for. Is it to invade Taiwan? To suppress internal dissent? Or to cause trouble elsewhere? I speak with Gordon Chang about these questions.    Click the “Save” button below…


What Can Taiwan Learn From Ukraine?

Commentary Now that we’re about five weeks into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some basic lessons learned can be applied to possible aggression against Taiwan. I wrote several months ago about not being distracted by potential conflict in Ukraine; the main game was China lashing out. With the “no limits” partnership now in effect between…


What the CCP Tells Students About Ukraine and Russia; Joseph Bosco Discusses Taiwan’s Imminent Crisis

Have you ever thought about why engagement with China failed? Part of the reason is the internal propaganda China tells its students. We explore how teachers have to teach the “correct” Ukraine-Russia story to children.  Then I spoke with Joseph Bosco, a Taiwan expert. We focused on the policies in the United States and what…


China ‘Not Likely’ to Invade Taiwan in Fall: Top Taiwan Intelligence Officer

According to a March 24 legislative briefing by Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) Director-General Chen Ming-tong, China is unlikely to invade Taiwan in the fall of 2022. Director Chen cited several reasons for his judgment, including the upcoming 20th Congress, the Ukraine war, China’s COVID resurgence, and China’s economic challenges. “In the big picture, [the…