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China: Xi’s new year’s address wasn’t a threat against Taiwan – it was a strategic move for legitimacy
China: Xi’s new year’s address wasn’t a threat against Taiwan – it was a strategic move for legitimacy: Kaliva/Shutterstock In his new year address, Chinese president Xi Jinping claimed that Taiwan would “surely be reunified” with China. Against the backdrop of increased Chinese military posturing in the Taiwan Strait, some western journalists are framing Xi’s …
Is China preparing for a war over Taiwan, or has the west got it wrong? Here are the indicators
Is China preparing for a war over Taiwan, or has the west got it wrong? Here are the indicators: At a time when Russia has been making gains in Ukraine and the Middle East appears to be on the brink of further regional conflict, a China-US military stand off is the last thing the world …
The microchip industry would implode if China invaded Taiwan, and it would affect everyone
The microchip industry would implode if China invaded Taiwan, and it would affect everyone: Taiwan holds a dominant position in the microchip industry and also makes the most advanced types. Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock A conflict between the US and China over computer chips – or semiconductors – has been escalating in recent months. In particular, …
Why the world should take notice as Saudi Arabia joins Chinese alliance — and how this relates to Taiwan
Why the world should take notice as Saudi Arabia joins Chinese alliance — and how this relates to Taiwan: Saudi Arabia’s cabinet recently approved the decision to join the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). This could be a signal that Riyadh, with all its energy reserves, is choosing sides in the Ukraine war. Saudi Arabia, …
China: why Beijing has decided this is the year to ‘unify’ with Taiwan
China: why Beijing has decided this is the year to ‘unify’ with Taiwan: The likelihood of China using military force to “reunify” Taiwan is growing. Some believe the Chinese government could use military action to distract its population from troubles at home after China’s economic growth fell to its second lowest level for decades in …
US-China talks: Biden and Xi attempt to play down superpower tensions but Ukraine and Taiwan loom large
US-China talks: Biden and Xi attempt to play down superpower tensions but Ukraine and Taiwan loom large: Presidents Xi Jinping of China and Joe Biden of the United States have held their first face-to-face meeting since 2017. The pair met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, to discuss their joint obligation …
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Taiwan: the US has been strengthening support for years – now it needs a way to ease tensions with China
Taiwan: the US has been strengthening support for years – now it needs a way to ease tensions with China: EPA-EFE/TAIWAN Presidential Palace The recent visit by the speaker of the US House of Representatives to Taiwan, Nancy Pelosi, was made against the wishes of the US government and despite threats from the People’s Republic …
Taiwan: Beijing reacts to Pelosi’s visit with live-fire exercises prompting fears of escalation
Taiwan: Beijing reacts to Pelosi’s visit with live-fire exercises prompting fears of escalation: The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has reportedly fired several DF-15B ballistic missiles into the seas around Taiwan as part of large scale military drills announced in response to the visit this week by the speaker of the US House of Representatives, …
Taiwan dominates the world’s supply of computer chips – no wonder the US is worried
Taiwan dominates the world’s supply of computer chips – no wonder the US is worried: One aspect of Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan that has been largely overlooked is her meeting with Mark Lui, chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC). Pelosi’s trip coincided with US efforts to convince TSMC – the world’s largest …
How Ukraine war could boost tensions between US and China over future of Taiwan
How Ukraine war could boost tensions between US and China over future of Taiwan: China is becoming “more repressive at home and more aggressive abroad”, according to the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken. Blinken made a major statement on US foreign policy on May 26 at George Washington University. It received a great deal …
Taiwan should lead with kindness
South Africa in the news: Taiwan should lead with kindness: The International Cooperation Development Fund (ICDF) scholarship is even more open regarding who can apply for it, as it has an eligibility list of 49 countries, including Russia and South Africa, …: “South Africa” – BingNews KEMPOWER CORPORATION’S 10 LARGEST REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS AFTER THE COMPLETION …
‘One China’ principle: what this interesting aspect of diplomacy means for China and Taiwan
‘One China’ principle: what this interesting aspect of diplomacy means for China and Taiwan: Dilok Klaisataporn/Shutterstock The tense triangular relationship between the US, China and Taiwan has emerged once again amid escalating military tensions across the Taiwan Strait. The status of the small, densely populated island off the southeast coast of the Chinese mainland is …
Taiwan: what is China’s long-term strategy? Podcast
Taiwan: what is China’s long-term strategy? Podcast: As military tensions run high once again between China and Taiwan, The Conversation Weekly podcast talks to two experts about China’s longer-term strategy – and what that means for Taiwan. And we hear about North Americans who pretend to have Indigenous identity. In mid-October, the US and Canada …
China and Taiwan: why the war of words is unlikely to lead to military conflict (for now, at least)
China and Taiwan: why the war of words is unlikely to lead to military conflict (for now, at least): In the past fortnight, record numbers of Chinese military aircraft have deliberately flown into Taiwan’s air defence zone, sparking alarm in Taiwan and concern across the region as well as for the United States and its …
Taiwan: how the ‘porcupine doctrine’ might help deter armed conflict with China
Taiwan: how the ‘porcupine doctrine’ might help deter armed conflict with China: Chinese president Xi Jinping made a pledge earlier this year to complete the “reunification” of China (with Taiwan). Coupled with recent violations of Taiwan’s sovereign airspace by Chinese warplanes, this has prompted widespread speculation on the island’s security. Taiwan has been preparing for …
Afghanistan withdrawal has Taiwan pondering its alliance with the US – and China is upping the pressure
Afghanistan withdrawal has Taiwan pondering its alliance with the US – and China is upping the pressure: The chaotic withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan has sparked concerns among its allies about the credibility of commitments to its strategic allies. It has been popular to compare the US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan with Saigon …