The Pacific Islands Forum recently made headlines for a bold move. They decided to keep 21 donor countries, including big names like the United States and China, out of their top political meeting. This decision wasn't made lightly. It came after a long talk among foreign ministers in Fiji. Why did they do it? It all started with the Solomon Islands, who are hosting...
Taiwan has recently taken a firm stance in the ongoing US-China trade war by joining the crackdown on Huawei. This move has not only put a strain on the already tense relationship between China and Taiwan but also highlighted the broader implications of the trade war on global technology. The decision by Taiwan to ban exports to Chinese companies like Huawei and SMI...
The Indo-Pacific region is on high alert. The US defense chief, Pete Hegseth, recently sounded the alarm about China's aggressive posture towards Taiwan. He believes that a military confrontation could be just around the corner. This is not just about Taiwan. It's about China's broader ambitions to dominate Asia. Hegseth's message was clear: Beijing's actions are a s...
A Taiwanese publishing house editor faced a three-year jail term for allegedly promoting separatism, according to a Chinese government spokesperson. Li Yanhe, a Chinese national residing in Taiwan, was arrested two years ago while visiting China. His trial and sentencing in Shanghai were reported by Taiwanese media, but specifics were scarce. Li was also hit with a 5...
Taiwan's TSMC, the world leader in making advanced microchips, recently announced a massive $100 billion investment in the U. S. This news has sparked a mix of reactions in Taiwan. Some see it as a strategic move to secure the company's future, while others view it as a troubling sign of political pressure from the U. S. The investment was unveiled in a ceremony at ...
You know how China views Taiwan, right? They see it as part of their territory. Over the weekend, Taiwan's Defense Ministry spotted 14 Chinese warships, seven military planes, and even four balloons around the island. This isn't new; China often sends their forces near Taiwan. But this time, it's because Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, visited some of Taiwan's alli...
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory for Taiwan against the communist forces. Lai emphasized that this even...
Alright, so China's military held some war games near Taiwan. They said it was a message to stop Taiwan's independence dreams. This didn't go down well with Taiwan or the U. S. , who thought it was a bit much. The drills were happening around Taiwan, and the Chinese military even shared a map showing where. But they didn't say when they'd stop. In fact, they said the...
You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used their aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, to play a game of sorts, pretendin...
In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves as separate from mainland China. The drills come after Taiwan's presid...