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Opinion 1 hour ago

The 2 apex predators designed to help NATO stop Russia – and China should take note, too

If Putin ever attacks a NATO country, he’s going to send tanks. And pop a missile barrage over Europe’s cities, just as he did to five cities in Ukraine on Monday.

World 1 hour ago

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help island defend itself, China responds with show of force

Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute in Taiwan, promised to help Taiwan’s defend itself. China then flew 66 warplanes near the island in an apparent show of force.

World 1 hour ago

Taiwan issues travel advisory after China vows to execute independence supporters

Taiwanese citizens are being warned not to travel to China this week after Beijing issued a threat to execute "diehard" supporters of Taiwan independence.

Politics 1 hour ago

US approves $360M sale of drones, missiles to Taiwan

The Biden administration is moving forward with the sale of $360 million worth of missiles and drones to Taiwan, a move likely to anger Beijing.

World 1 hour ago

China attacks on Philippine boats are to provoke US, prep for Taiwan war, experts warn

China’s harassment of the relatively weaker Philippines is seen by some commentators as “practice" for war with the U.S., and the eventual attack on Taiwan.

Opinion 1 hour ago

Morning Glory: What does 'Hellscape' mean?

A US admiral says his plan to keep China from conquering Taiwan is to turn the battlefield into a “Hellscape." Congress and the public need to understand how that war could develop.

Politics 1 hour ago

Taiwan watches Ukraine for lessons on possible war with China

Taiwan is taking lessons on both strategy and how to handle its allies from Ukraine as it continues to fight a Russian invasion.

Politics 1 hour ago

China ‘afraid’ of Trump winning re-election, Taiwanese defense expert says

91±¬ÁÏ Digital spoke with Taiwanese policy experts in Taipei to hear about how the island's government and how China views former President Trump and President Biden.

World 1 hour ago

Philippines warns of ‘red line’ with Beijing amid heightened tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines have warned China that it would consider any Filipino soldier killed by a Beijing water cannon to be an “act of war" amid heightened tensions in the region.

Politics 1 hour ago

GOP lawmaker shreds Biden's lack of ‘moral clarity’ on Taiwan

House Taiwan Caucus co-Chair Rep. Andy Barr criticized the Biden administration's approach to tensions with China.

Politics 1 hour ago

How a Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead to a direct war between the US and Beijing

House lawmakers visiting Taiwan this week are warning that a Chinese invasion of the island could likely lead to a direct conflict between the U.S. and Beijing.

World 1 hour ago

China says military drills around Taiwan met goals, warns of further action if provoked

China's military successfully achieved its objectives during two days of exercises around Taiwan, a defense ministry spokesperson reported. The drills occurred last week.

World 1 hour ago

Taiwan's president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China's 'punishment' drills

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China during its war games around the island, which it launched as "punishment" for Lai's inauguration speech.

Politics 1 hour ago

'Shut down the world': McCaul warns of global economic catastrophe if China invades Taiwan

House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul is warning of dire economic consequences for the entire world if China invades Taiwan.

World 1 hour ago

Taiwan's legislature passes controversial 'pro-China' measures, reducing president's power

Taiwan's legislature, controlled by the opposition Nationalist Party, passed changes that increase the legislature's power over budgets, including defense spending.

Politics 1 hour ago

China's threats, 'naked aggression' loom large as House lawmakers meet Taiwan's new president

House lawmakers spent their first full day in Taiwan meeting with the island's president and foreign minister, where the topic of China dominated discussion.

Politics 1 hour ago

House lawmakers visit Taiwan as China warns US to stay out

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers is traveling to Taiwan a week after its new president was inaugurated, despite demands from China to stay out.

World 1 hour ago

US and allies say Taiwan should be allowed at important WHO meeting, despite China's objections

The U.S. and several of its allies issued a joint statement calling for Taiwan to be allowed to take part in a World Health Organization meeting, despite objections from China.

World 1 hour ago

China launches massive military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’ for electing new president

China began two days of military drills surrounding Taiwan in what it says is punishment for the "separatist act" of inaugurating a new president.

World 1 hour ago

China criticizes South Korea, Japan for lawmakers' visits to Taiwan

China criticized South Korean and Japanese lawmakers for visiting Taiwan. China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory, opposes such visits, officials say.

Politics 1 hour ago

China sanctions former Republican Rep Mike Gallagher after Taiwan president's inauguration

Former Rep. Mike Gallagher, who left Congress last month, was slapped with sanctions by China on Tuesday after Taiwan's new president was inaugurated.

World 1 hour ago

China’s foreign ministry blasts Taiwan inauguration, Philippines standoff in South China Sea

Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, asserted China's sovereignty over Taiwan and the South China Sea following Taiwan's presidential inauguration.

World 1 hour ago

Taiwan's new president urges China to halt 'military intimidation' tactics

Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, has called for peace with China in his inauguration speech, urging an end to Beijing's military threats against the island.

World 1 hour ago

Lawmakers brawl as Taiwan's parliament descends into chaos

Lawmakers in Taiwan began to physically fight on Friday as they disagreed over reforms proposed by the opposing party of the new president taking office on Monday.

World 1 hour ago

Taiwan’s foreign minister calls for global unity against ‘expansionism’ by China and Russia

Taiwan’s outgoing foreign minister has voiced the need for democracies to unite against the expansionist actions of authoritarian states like Russia and China.

World 1 hour ago

Police bust finds over 700 pounds of drugs inside Transformers statues

The drugs originated in Cambodia and traveled through Thailand, intended for sale in more luxurious markets in neighboring areas such as Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.

World 1 hour ago

China condemns US military ship's passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office

A U.S. destroyer's recent passage through the Taiwan Strait has drawn criticism from China's military, occurring just before Taiwan's new president's inauguration.

Media 1 hour ago

The US military may have a new leg up on China in the Pacific

Dave Merrill, CEO and co-founder of Elroy Air, told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital about an autonomous cargo delivery system that would give the U.S. military a leg up against China.

World 1 hour ago

China increases aggressive moves against Taiwan as island prepares to inaugurate new president

As Taiwan's president-elect William Lai prepares to take office later this month, China has increased tensions with the island by increasing its provocative moves.

Politics 1 hour ago

Dem senator leads bipartisan effort to strengthen Taiwan supply chain amid China threat

Sen. Jacky Rosen led a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a bill that would evaluate Taiwan's resilience and strengthen the island's supply chain security.

Politics 1 hour ago

China threatens retaliation for Taiwan, TikTok law signed by Biden

China is warning of taking "resolute and forceful steps" in response to President Biden signing recent bills on TikTok and military aid to Taiwan.