Covid has exposed the vulnerabilities of the global trading system on which our prosperity rests. The Ukraine war has done the same for our energy supplies. An Asian war would be much worse. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says multiple Chinese aircraft and vessels spotted in possible simulated attack
Taiwan says it has detected "multiple" Chinese aircraft and naval vessels taking part in military drills around the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, in what could be a possible simulated attack against the ... ( read original story ...)
Why this Taiwan crisis is more dangerous than the last one
In the decades since the last Taiwan crisis, China’s rapid military build-up has shifted the balance of power around the island decisively in its favour. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan news – live: China’s missiles ‘land in Japan’s economic zone’; expert says ‘this is how it begins’ and predicts possible invasion
Taiwan latest as China says military drills are under way in six zones surrounding the country following a visit to the island by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan is performance, not policymaking | READER COMMENTARY
It is expected that one day Taiwan will be mainland China’s property. In the face of that future reality, Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has little to do with diplomacy or democracy and more to do ... ( read original story ...)
After Pelosi’s Visit, It’s Time for US-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement
For example, Taiwan ranked sixth in The Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Index of Economic Freedom. The index assesses the economies of 184 countries based on 12 indicators of economic freedom, from ... ( read original story ...)
The Nancy Pelosi visit to Taiwan- An analysis
There is also a huge lesson for many in India who prevaricate between hollow chest thumping and utter cold feet at the mere mention of China. ( read original story ...)
Chinese ambassador to Ireland says Nancy Pelosi’s ‘reckless’ Taiwan visit ‘will definitely have consequence’
The Chinese ambassador to Ireland has described US house speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan as a “reckless and proactive move” to build stronger relations between the both countries. ( read original story ...)
Alicia Kearns: The West has a responsibility to prevent escalation over Taiwan before it’s too late
As tensions mount between the United States and China over Taiwan, many are quietly declaring the commencement of the fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan property investment volume hits second highest total on record
Investments reached USD2.42b in the first half of the year. Despite the global economic uncertainty and an upswing in domestic COVID-19 cases, a Colliers report reveals Taiwan recorded real estate ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: Why Pelosi went to Taiwan, and why China’s angry
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi flew into Taiwan on an Air Force passenger jet Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, increasing tensions between the US and China
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday for an unannounced but widely anticipated and controversial visit sure to deepen U.S.-China tensions and fears of military conflict between the ... ( read original story ...)
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defends Taiwan visit after objections from China
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan with a congressional delegation Tuesday in a visit that sparked a military response from the Chinese government. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, increasing tensions between the U.S. and China
The expected but politically fraught visit makes Nancy Pelosi the highest-ranking elected U.S. official to visit Taiwan in a quarter of a century. ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi Expected To Visit Taiwan Today Amid China Threats—Updates
White House warns China not to use trip as "pretext to increase aggressive military activity" near Taiwan. Live updates. ( read original story ...)
The Taiwan Paradox: The Nancy Pelosi Visit No One Asked For
Saying that treading the delicate balance of diplomatic relationships with China and Taiwan is hard is an understatement. The tumultuous ... ( read original story ...)