Taiwanese Tourists Denied Entry in Cuba: Is China to Blame?Recently, two cases have been of Taiwanese travelers being denied entry into Cuba. Suspicions have a ...
Cold War 2.0? China and U.S. Lock Horns Over Defense Sales to TaiwanThe Chinese government announced additional sanctions against 12 U.S. defense companies following its earlier imposition of sanctions...
China Warns: Taiwan's Push for Independence is a 'Dead-End Road'On the 20th, China aggressively launched a campaign against Taiwan, stating that the sovereignty cla ...
China's Strategic Move: Anti-Dumping Investigations Target Taiwan, U.S., EU, and JapanOn the eve of President-elect Lai Ching Te’s inauguration in Taiwan, China is set to launch an anti-dumping investigation into plastic raw materials from Taiwan, the United States, the European Union (EU), and Japan. Lai Ching Te, the President-elect of Taiwan, is set to begin his term with the 16th Presidential inauguration ceremony on the […]
Taiwanese Influencer Sparks Chaos After Cash Scattering Stunt Goes AwryA well-known Taiwanese influencer has been sent to prosecutors for allegedly scattering cash mixed w ...
China's New Power Play: Third Aircraft Carrier Hits the SeasChina’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, embarked on its maiden voyage on the 1st. After several more test voyages, China plans to field the Fujian within a year. According to Xinhua News Agency and other sources, the Fujian departed from the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai around 8 a.m. local time. Since its launch in June […]
Series of Earthquakes Rock Taiwan: 935 Aftershocks After 7.2 Magnitude Quake935 aftershocks since April 3 On the 23rd (local time), a series of earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.0 or higher occurred in the waters near Taiwan. According to the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau, over 50 aftershocks occurred from 12:01 a.m. to 4:12 a.m. on the 23rd (local time). The magnitudes ranged from 3.0 to 6.3, […]
U.S. House Speaker Splits Security Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine into Four Separate PackagesSecurity aid package split to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and othersTransition from unified support to separate supportUnderscores the difference between long-time ally Israel and Ukraine A massive security package, which has become a top priority in the U.S. Congress in the wake of Iranian attacks on Israel, is expected to be split into four parts. According […]
Taiwanese vs. Chinese Drones - Who Comes Out on Top? - Part 3Taiwan is bolstering its surveillance capabilities in response to the threat of invasion from China. It plans to acquire four additional MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones from the U.S., building on the purchase of four reconnaissance MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones in 2020. Deliveries of the 2020 purchases are expected from 2025, while the current acquisitions are […]
Taiwanese vs. Chinese Drones - Who Comes Out on Top? - Part 2China supports North Korea with New Star-4 production technology as needed The New Star-4 acquires target information, mainly supporting anti-ship ballistic missiles within the jurisdiction of the Chinese Northern Theater. This arrangement benefits both China and North Korea, with information gathered by Chinese reconnaissance aircraft like the WZ-7 relayed to North Korean strategic forces, aiding […]
Taiwanese vs. Chinese Drones - Who Comes Out on Top? - Part 1Chinese WZ-7 capable of surveillance and attackEast Sea Reconnaissance Route Acquisition Information Transmission to Strategic Forces North KoreaCollecting information before and after Taiwan’s MQ-9B warUnmanned reconnaissance aircraft major asymmetric power On March 26, an unfamiliar aircraft appeared in the East Sea, prompting emergency takeoffs from Korean and Japanese fighter jets. An unmanned Chinese reconnaissance aircraft […]
Biden's Warning to China: South China Sea Dispute Heats UpU.S. President Joe Biden is set to warn against China’s coercive actions in the South China Sea. He plans to clarify that the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty applies to the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where the Philippines and China are in a territorial dispute. This area rapidly emerges as a potential flashpoint […]
Taiwan Rocked by 7.2 Magnitude Quake: Death Toll RisingThe United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced on the 3rd that the estimated number of deaths related to the earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan, will be between 10 and 100. USGS also classified the earthquake’s death toll and economic loss as a yellow alert, which indicates a regional-level response. In essence, the damage is believed to […]
Facing China's Military Threats, Taiwan Considers War Tax for Defense FundingMay have experienced the need to enhance the preparation for war Planning to prepare war expenses via financial war game Considering the control of foreign exchange In light of China’s recent, almost daily displays of military power, Taiwan appears to be considering introducing a war tax to bolster its defense budget, implementing China’s intensified pressure on the […]
Country That Visited Japan the Most: China in 3rd Place, Taiwan in 2nd, the 1st is...Last month, South Koreans topped the list of foreigners to visit Japan the most. A photo of an airplane taking off at the Jeju International Airport / Yonhap News The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported on February 20th that the Japan National Tourism Organization announced that Koreans took up the largest proportion among the 2,788,000 foreign […]
China Opposes the 3rd Democracy Summit“Democracy is about humanity’s universal values, not about territory.” Photo=Yonhap News Amid China’s strong opposition to the participation of a Taiwanese official in the “3rd Democracy Summit” held in Seoul, the government clarified on the 19th that the summit was not targeting any specific countries and was held to contribute to promoting democracy and human […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy SummitTaiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to TaiwanChina has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
Plan Your Trips Around These 10 Must-See International FestivalsTraveling during local festivals can add unique experiences to your trips. Consider these festivals from Taiwan to Mexico.
Taiwanese Tourists Denied Entry in Cuba: Is China to Blame? Recently, two cases have been of Taiwanese travelers being denied entry into Cuba. Suspicions have a ...
Cold War 2.0? China and U.S. Lock Horns Over Defense Sales to Taiwan The Chinese government announced additional sanctions against 12 U.S. defense companies following its earlier imposition of sanctions...
China Warns: Taiwan's Push for Independence is a 'Dead-End Road' On the 20th, China aggressively launched a campaign against Taiwan, stating that the sovereignty cla ...
China's Strategic Move: Anti-Dumping Investigations Target Taiwan, U.S., EU, and Japan On the eve of President-elect Lai Ching Te’s inauguration in Taiwan, China is set to launch an anti-dumping investigation into plastic raw materials from Taiwan, the United States, the European Union (EU), and Japan. Lai Ching Te, the President-elect of Taiwan, is set to begin his term with the 16th Presidential inauguration ceremony on the […]
Taiwanese Influencer Sparks Chaos After Cash Scattering Stunt Goes Awry A well-known Taiwanese influencer has been sent to prosecutors for allegedly scattering cash mixed w ...
China's New Power Play: Third Aircraft Carrier Hits the Seas China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, embarked on its maiden voyage on the 1st. After several more test voyages, China plans to field the Fujian within a year. According to Xinhua News Agency and other sources, the Fujian departed from the Jiangnan Shipyard in Shanghai around 8 a.m. local time. Since its launch in June […]
Series of Earthquakes Rock Taiwan: 935 Aftershocks After 7.2 Magnitude Quake 935 aftershocks since April 3 On the 23rd (local time), a series of earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.0 or higher occurred in the waters near Taiwan. According to the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau, over 50 aftershocks occurred from 12:01 a.m. to 4:12 a.m. on the 23rd (local time). The magnitudes ranged from 3.0 to 6.3, […]
U.S. House Speaker Splits Security Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine into Four Separate Packages Security aid package split to Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan, and othersTransition from unified support to separate supportUnderscores the difference between long-time ally Israel and Ukraine A massive security package, which has become a top priority in the U.S. Congress in the wake of Iranian attacks on Israel, is expected to be split into four parts. According […]
Taiwanese vs. Chinese Drones - Who Comes Out on Top? - Part 3 Taiwan is bolstering its surveillance capabilities in response to the threat of invasion from China. It plans to acquire four additional MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones from the U.S., building on the purchase of four reconnaissance MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones in 2020. Deliveries of the 2020 purchases are expected from 2025, while the current acquisitions are […]
Biden's Warning to China: South China Sea Dispute Heats Up U.S. President Joe Biden is set to warn against China’s coercive actions in the South China Sea. He plans to clarify that the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty applies to the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, where the Philippines and China are in a territorial dispute. This area rapidly emerges as a potential flashpoint […]
Taiwan Rocked by 7.2 Magnitude Quake: Death Toll Rising The United States Geological Survey (USGS) announced on the 3rd that the estimated number of deaths related to the earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan, will be between 10 and 100. USGS also classified the earthquake’s death toll and economic loss as a yellow alert, which indicates a regional-level response. In essence, the damage is believed to […]
Facing China's Military Threats, Taiwan Considers War Tax for Defense Funding May have experienced the need to enhance the preparation for war Planning to prepare war expenses via financial war game Considering the control of foreign exchange In light of China’s recent, almost daily displays of military power, Taiwan appears to be considering introducing a war tax to bolster its defense budget, implementing China’s intensified pressure on the […]
Country That Visited Japan the Most: China in 3rd Place, Taiwan in 2nd, the 1st is... Last month, South Koreans topped the list of foreigners to visit Japan the most. A photo of an airplane taking off at the Jeju International Airport / Yonhap News The Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported on February 20th that the Japan National Tourism Organization announced that Koreans took up the largest proportion among the 2,788,000 foreign […]
China Opposes the 3rd Democracy Summit “Democracy is about humanity’s universal values, not about territory.” Photo=Yonhap News Amid China’s strong opposition to the participation of a Taiwanese official in the “3rd Democracy Summit” held in Seoul, the government clarified on the 19th that the summit was not targeting any specific countries and was held to contribute to promoting democracy and human […]
China Warns Korea Against Taiwan's Participation in Democracy Summit Taiwan should not participate in the Democracy SummitNewly appointed spokesperson Lin Jian suggestedAlso criticized that it only brings humiliation upon themselves On the 18th, China opposed Taiwan’s participation in the third Democracy Summit held in Korea, demanding Korea’s adherence to the “One China” principle. Lin Jian, the new Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, […]
China Criticizes U.S. Plan for 'Ukrainian-style' Weapons Support to Taiwan China has expressed its stance that the United States and China should break away from their “bad competition” as the U.S. Department of Defense included the so-called “Ukrainian-style” weapons support for Taiwan in next year’s defense budget. Although there was a backlash, it can be said that the level of response was entirely moderated. It […]
Plan Your Trips Around These 10 Must-See International Festivals Traveling during local festivals can add unique experiences to your trips. Consider these festivals from Taiwan to Mexico.
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