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 ...
Taiwan finds itself in a delicate situation. China's military spending is on the rise, with a nearly $250 billion increase this year alone. This boost is part of China's ongoing effort to modernize its armed forces and assert its territorial claims, including those over Taiwan. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and has vowed to take control, by force if need...
In the midst of a chilly political climate, Taiwan's parliament has frozen billions in defense spending, sparking worries about the country's readiness to defend itself. The US, Taiwan's main ally and arms supplier, is watching closely as tensions with China grow. Despite being a democratically ruled island, Taiwan faces threats from China, which views it as a part o...
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...
Tensions are heating up around Taiwan. The island's Defense Ministry reported that China's navy and coast guard have been moving vessels in the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific. This comes after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii and Guam, which didn't sit well with Beijing. China sees Taiwan as part of its territory, even though Taiwan has never bee...
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...
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 Lloyd Austin, referring to the incident as a “debacle” and questioning ...
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 letter, led by Rep. Young Kim, argues that sending faulty gear makes ...
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...