Opinion August 25 Fiddling while Rome burns: America ignores China’s rising red tide China builds massive military capabilities targeting 2027 Taiwan readiness while U.S. forces remain overstretched across multiple global commitments.
TAIWAN August 23 Taiwan's energy dependence is 'Achilles heel' amid immense threat by China Taiwan holds referendum on nuclear power restart after shutting last plant in May, with experts warning energy imports create security risks against China
China August 16 China eyes Trump-Putin meeting, gauges West’s resolve on Ukraine President Donald Trump is meeting with Vladimir Putin, and security analysts caution that China views the talks as a test case for potential aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
Senate Democrats July 30 Trump blasted for ‘steep concessions to Beijing’ after chip deal, canceled Taiwanese visit Democratic senators criticize Trump administration for ceding leverage to Beijing in trade talks while blocking Taiwanese president and reversing chip ban.
TAIWAN July 28 Trump's reported snub of Taiwan president spurs concerns over deference to China The Trump admin is reportedly prohibiting Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York City while en route to diplomatic meetings in Central America.
Japan July 16 Japan calls axis of China, Russia, North Korea the 'gravest threat' to global order since WWII Japan's defense ministry warns that China-Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual assessment.
TAIWAN July 10 Taiwan conducts live-fire drills with US-made tanks as president looks on Taiwan conducted live-fire exercises with U.S.-made tanks as President Lai Ching-te watched, amid tensions with China over the island's sovereignty.
TAIWAN June 12 Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing's 'gray zone' warfare Taiwan develops new sea drones including kamikaze types amid Chinese gray zone warfare, with President Lai seeking bipartisan support for a $13.6 billion special defense budget.
TAIWAN June 11 Taiwan envoy urges congressional action, warns of rising China threat after meeting lawmakers Ambassador Alexander Yui calls for faster delivery of military equipment and a double taxation agreement to boost Taiwan-U.S. investment amid China’s increasing military provocations.
Opinion June 3 MORNING GLORY: Why the world should care about Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai Jimmy Lai's imprisonment by China raises global concerns. The Bradley Foundation's award highlights his fight for freedom and challenges Xi Jinping's policies.
Opinion May 31 ROBERT MAGINNIS: 9 signs Beijing's Taiwan invasion may be imminent U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns of China's potential invasion of Taiwan, citing military drills and strategic deployments at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Pete Hegseth May 31 Hegseth says US will bolster defenses overseas to support Indo-Pacific allies against China Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Indo-Pacific allies that the U.S. is standing with them against increasing military pressure from China.
Tech April 29 World’s first continuous beating heart transplant Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how the first nonstop beating heart transplant, called zero ischemic time, at Taiwan hospital changes surgery.
Pope Francis April 27 Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis's death, closely watching Vatican-China relations The Holy See remains Taiwan’s only European ally, even as the Catholic Church deepens historic diplomatic and religious engagement with Beijing in recent years.
China April 10 China ramps up military ‘rehearsals’ around Taiwan, outstrips US in air, maritime, space Top Indo-Pacific commander warned senators that China's aggression around Taiwan is not an "exercise" but a "rehearsal" for when it finally decides to "reunify" the island with the mainland.
China April 10 Trump’s tariff war with Beijing is part of a multi-prong strategy to secure America from a much broader threat Trump’s China strategy centers on tying up Beijing with tariff war and eliminating decades-long reliance on China for critical industries and minerals, thus avoiding a kinetic war over Taiwan.
TAIWAN April 10 Taiwan's president targets China influence, kicks out pro-Beijing agitators amid rising tensions Taiwanese President William Lai promises an uncompressing stance against both domestic and foreign pro-CCP influence operations amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
China April 1 China launches large military drills around Taiwan to issue 'severe warning' China launched military drills around Taiwan to send a "severe warning" and a message of "forceful containment against Taiwan independence," Beijing officials said.
Arizona March 6 GOP lawmaker credits Trump's business prowess for major investment in state: 'Knows how to make deals' Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz., said that President Donald Trump’s influence played a critical role in the company building on their existing investment in the Grand Canyon State.
TAIWAN March 1 Taiwan’s volunteer military shrinks amid growing Chinese aggression Taiwan's military continues to struggle with recruiting troops as it looks to new methods to boost troop strength. One such idea is to enlist migrants into the island's armed forces.
China February 27 Top House Republican threatens to expose CCP officials if China invades Taiwan House GOP Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain's first bill this Congress would expose the financial assets of Chinese officials if China invades Taiwan.
TAIWAN February 26 Taiwan dispatches navy, air force after China launches live-fire drills with no warning Taiwan's defense ministry says China launched live-fire drills barely 40 miles off the coast of Taiwan on Wednesday with no prior warning.
TAIWAN February 25 Taiwan coast guard detains Chinese-crewed vessel suspected of cutting undersea cable Taiwan detained eight Chinese nationals crewing a ship suspected of severing an undersea cable connecting the island of Penghu.
China February 17 China outraged after Trump State Department deletes key phrase on Taiwan relations Chinese officials blasted the U.S. for apparently removing a phrase from the State Department website rejecting Taiwan's independence on Sunday.
TAIWAN February 13 4 dead, 26 hurt in Taiwan food court explosion Four people were killed and another 26 were injured following a Thursday explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung, Taiwan, according to authorities.
China February 13 Reagan's 'peace through strength' doctrine can aid Trump administration with Taiwan policy, group says The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute visited Taiwan amidst the U.S. presidential transition, a new administration in Taipei and ongoing Chinese coercion and aggression in Asia.
China February 6 Trump must dump 'One China' policy and recognize 'free' Taiwan, House Republicans say Two dozen House Republicans from across the political spectrum are backing a resolution to formally recognize Taiwan – a break in U.S. policy that would rankle leaders in Beijing.
TAIWAN January 22 Taiwan Air Force officer killed after being ‘inhaled’ by fighter jet’s engine A Taiwan Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an Indigenous Defense Fighter jet at Ching Chuan Kang Air Base, officials say.
NATO January 14 International underwater cable attacks by Russia, China are no ‘mere coincidence’ warns EU’s top diplomat Attacks on underwater cables in strategic areas connecting telecommunication lines and power sources in Asia and Europe are suspected to be coordinated attacks by China and Russia.
TAIWAN January 10 Taiwan FM hails importance of US relationship, says group visits 'contribute to peace and stability' Days away from President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a delegation headed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute met with Taiwan's president and other senior officials in Taiwan.