As I write this on Thursday, Russia has invaded Ukraine and already numerous Taiwan pundits are rushing to reassure us that the “Taiwan is Ukraine” takes are all bad and things are quite different ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan safer than Ukraine: ex-US official
The top China adviser to former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo on Saturday said that Taiwan is safer than Ukraine amid growing concern that Russia’s invasion of its neighbor might affect the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hypes mainland weather balloon presence, ‘reflects suspicious, frightened mindset’
An high-altitude balloon is being deployed to gather weather data in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on March 10, 2021. File photo:VCG. Media on the island of Taiwan on ... ( read original story ...)
China and US flex muscles in Taiwan strait as Indo-Pacific contemplates geopolitical aftermath of Ukraine crisis
China and the US have again engaged in military maneuvering in the sensitive Taiwan strait amid Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen’s call for enhanced military vigilance in response to the Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says chip companies complying with Russia export controls
Taiwan's semiconductor companies are complying with government export controls to Russia, put in place as part of sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, the Economy Ministry said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
US Must Ditch ‘strategic Ambiguity’ Over Taiwan Amid China’s Hostilities, Says Ex-Japan PM
The US must scrap its strategic ambiguity over Taiwan and clearly assert a stance in favour of Taipei, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
US Navy destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait; China calls move ‘provocative’
A U.S. Navy warship passed through the Taiwan Strait for the second time this year, provoking stern denunciation from China. ( read original story ...)
Xi Jinping will ‘demand’ Putin support Chinese invasion of Taiwan
US Congressman Mike Gallagher says the timeline for Xi Jinping to invade Taiwan has been “expedited” due to the “weakness” the West is projecting on the world stage. “We should all take note of … the ... ( read original story ...)
Abe questions US over Taiwan after Ukraine fiasco by the West
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made it clear that a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency as the westernmost island of Yonaguni is mere 110 km from Taiwan’s main island. ( read original story ...)
Germany to send anti-tank weapons to Ukraine; Russia says it will continue its attack
Russia has launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine, hitting cities and bases with airstrikes or shelling, as civilians piled into trains and cars to flee. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s place in Biden’s Indo-Pacific economic framework
By Riley Walters The Biden administration is looking to expand its partnerships in Asia this year. In particular, it plans to announce what ... ( read original story ...)
GOP Rep. Perry says ‘not too late’ for Biden admin to prevent Chinese attack on Taiwan amid Russia-Ukraine
Republican Rep. Scott Perry said it is "not too late" for the Biden administration to "show some strength" with regard to China's ambitions in Taiwan amid concerns that Beijing has been emboldened by ... ( read original story ...)
With eyes on Russia, China continues to browbeat Taiwan
The world is watching with bated breath to see whether President Vladimir Putin dispatches Russian troops into Ukraine in what would be Europe largest conflic ... ( read original story ...)
Solving the financial problems of healthcare
Despite the National Health Insurance (NHI) premium increasing to 5.17 percent on Jan. 1 last year, the system’s finances are again in dire straits. The Ministry of Health and Welfare has proposed a ... ( read original story ...)
Russia invades Ukraine: Anti-war protests in Tokyo, London, Taipei
Anti-war protests broke out in several big cities throughout the world, including Tokyo, London and Taipei, as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine supporters protest at Russian office in Taipei
Nearly 200 people yesterday protested outside the Russian representative office in downtown Taipei, urging the international community to stand with Ukraine and step up efforts to force Russia to halt ... ( read original story ...)