In a move that's expected to ruffle feathers in China, the United States has approved a major arms sale to Taiwan. The deal, valued at $2 billion, includes advanced surface-to-air missile systems and cutting-edge radar technology. This is the first time Taiwan will receive such sophisticated defense
Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P
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 f
Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m
In a surprising turn of events, Iowa Senator Joni Ernst has raised concerns about the quality of military equipment sent to Taiwan by the Pentagon. She highlighted that body armor and tactical vests were found to be infested with mildew when they arrived. Ernst wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Ll
House Republicans recently sent a letter criticizing two federal agencies for delivering damaged defense equipment to Taiwan. This included moldy body armor and expired ammunition, which cost over $730, 000 to replace. The equipment was exposed to harsh weather conditions due to poor packaging. The
Just a week after China's massive military exercise near Taiwan, the country is now holding live-fire drills in its southern Fujian province, which faces Taiwan. This latest move is adding to the existing tension between the two nations. The drills, which took place from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. , were pa
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has just hit a massive milestone by becoming the latest member of the $1 trillion club. This achievement comes as no surprise, given TSMC's dominant position in the semiconductor industry. TSMC is a foundry, meaning it manufactures chips designed by
Imagine China holding massive naval and air force exercises all around Taiwan. This wasn't a surprise drill; it was a clear message from China to Taiwan. China's Defense Ministry explained that these drills were a reaction to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te refusing to acknowledge that Taiwan is par
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 showin
