Taiwan’s navy and air force had another busy day last Monday as they tracked Chinese military planes and ships moving around the island. This follows a similar patrol just six days earlier, showing how Beijing keeps raising pressure on Taipei. Taiwan noticed 21 Chinese aircraft—including fighter jet
On a Saturday afternoon in Taipei, hundreds gathered in the heart of the city, waving flags and chanting slogans about national security. The protest wasn't just about money—it was about what kind of future Taiwan wants. The government had asked for $40 billion to upgrade defense, including weapons
So far, neither Washington nor Taipei has finalized any official phone call between their leaders. That’s what four sources familiar with the discussions say after U. S. President Donald Trump hinted recently that he might speak with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te soon. If it happens, it would be
Leaders from seven major economies meet in Paris this week to talk about why global money isn’t flowing fairly. The two-day chat starts after a flashy meeting between the U. S. and China wrapped up with more handshakes than real deals. Trade fights and raw material grabber are still stealing the sho
A Vermont senator is catching flak for inviting Chinese AI officials to a Washington discussion, raising questions about America's tech strategy. Bernie Sanders will share a panel with two prominent figures from China's AI governance scene—both tied to government-backed committees. Critics argue thi
Panama’s president, Jose Raul Mulino, visited the Balboa port last week to ease concerns about rising tensions with China. Just days earlier, Panama’s foreign minister had accused China of unfairly increasing inspections on ships flying the Panamanian flag. Mulino insisted the country doesn’t want c
In a surprising move, a high-ranking Fijian diplomat paid a visit to Taiwan this week. Filipo Tarakinikini, Fiji's permanent representative to the United Nations, met with Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim. This visit is quite unusual because Fiji officially recognizes China, which strongly oppo
China and NVIDIA are in a bit of a standoff. It's not just about the Blackwell chip. It's about who controls the tech future. China seems to be saying, "Thanks, but no thanks, " to NVIDIA's latest chip. Why? Because they've been cooking up their own tech. Companies like Huawei, Cambricon, and Moore
The United States and the Philippines have teamed up to create a new military group. This group will work together to boost their military skills and teamwork, especially in the South China Sea. The idea came up during a chat between the US defense leader Pete Hegseth and the Philippines' defense ch
Germany's top diplomat is making a significant shift in his travel plans. Instead of heading to China, he's now focusing on meetings in Brussels with key figures from NATO, the EU, and India. This change comes after China only agreed to one meeting out of several requested by Germany. It seems tensi
