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China is trying to distort history and international law in Taiwan says European Parliament

This is an article from the European Parliament https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20241017IPR24739/china-is-trying-to-distort-history-and-international-law-in-taiwan-meps-warn These attempts, particularly by means of force or coercion, will not be accepted and will incur a...

Taiwan’s president: No external force can alter Taiwan`s future!

27 October 2024 Taiwan cherishes its freedom and democracy and no “external force” can change its future, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Friday, visiting sensitive...

Nearly 70% of Taiwanese back their President`s rejection of China’s claims!

25 October 2024 A recent survey conducted by the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) reveals that nearly 70 percent of Taiwanese citizens support President Lai Ching-te's...

Why ASEAN Can’t Afford to Ignore Taiwan’s Future

25 10 2024 This is an original article from International Idea https://www.idea.int/news/taiwan-strait-crisis-why-asean-cant-afford-ignore-taiwans-future The Taiwan Strait has long been a point of tension, as Taiwan seeks more independence while...

The European Commission aligns with Taiwan and the U.S. in naming the misinterpretation of U.N. Resolution 2758 by China

October 2024 The European Union's executive branch has stated that "China's military activities around Taiwan escalate cross-strait tensions" and echoed the positions of Washington and...

Chinese blockade would trigger military response from Taiwan: Minister

Image Courtesy: CNA 23 October 2024 This is an original article from Focus Taiwan! A Chinese blockade around Taiwan would constitute an "act of aggression" as defined...

Four employees of Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest iPhone assembler, detained in China under strange circumstances

Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, in a statement to Reuters on Thursday, said the four employees had been detained in China’s Zhengzhou, the capital of...

Premier urges China to exercise restraint ahead of satellite launch

Taipei, Oct. 8 (CNA) Premier Cho Jung-tai (卓榮泰) on Tuesday urged China to exercise restraint in military drills in the coming days, as Beijing...

Deterrence of China through a Taiwan Defense Contact Group

Taiwan and its partners must consider the very real risk that the PRC will similarly leverage this support group in any aggressive action in...

Chinese companies illegally poach Taiwan talent to steal technology

04 September 2024 An investigation has revealed that eight Chinese chip companies are accused of illegally poaching talent and trade secrets in Taiwan, according to...

Taiwan will quintuple Stinger missile orders from the US

02 September 2024 Taiwan's military is poised to quintuple its order of Stinger man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) from the US. The original contract included 178 Stinger...

Its chips industry ‘key reason’ for the free world to protect democratic Taiwan

UPDATED Sep. 2, 2024, 02:07 ET. Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said the island can take advantage of its semiconductor industry not only to promote the...

Hundreds of Taiwanese ‘disappeared’ in China over past 10 years! This is an original article from RFA!

Victims of enforced disappearance in China (L to R) rights attorney Gao Zhisheng, retired university professor Sun Wenguang, 2022 bridge banner protester Peng Lifa,...

The newly appointed US representative to Taiwan has promised to support the island’s self-defense amid looming threats from China

The United States' newly appointed top diplomat to Taiwan has assured that Washington will assist the self-governed island in its defense amid increasing military...

Taiwan vigilant due to increased missile tests in Northern China

Taiwan's Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that it was closely monitoring “ a wave of” missile tests occurring in Inner Mongolia, a region in...

China has deployed its largest-ever number of warplanes near the crucial Taiwan border

China has sent a record number of warplanes across the U.S.-recognized boundary in the Taiwan Strait. The move occurred as Taiwan's new president considers...

Taiwan Navy officer charged with disclosing classified information to China

A Navy petty officer first class has been formally charged for allegedly leaking military intelligence to China in exchange for NT$170,000 (US$5,220), as reported...

China’s South China Sea menace a ‘dress rehearsal’ for Taiwan invasion! This is an original article from CNA FOCUS TAIWAN!

Former U.S Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger (on stage, left) is pictured during a Heritage Foundation forum in Washington Tuesday. CNA photo July...

A potential China-Taiwan war and the Role of unmanned aircraft

A US think tank asserts that drones will be crucial in defending Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack and proposes several steps...

China attempting to normalize intrusion in Taiwan waters around Kinmen! This is an original article from CNA FOCUS TAIWAN!

Taipei, June 26 (CNA) China is attempting to establish a new normal by increasing its activities in the prohibited and restricted waters around Kinmen,...

Increase in cyberattacks on Taiwan by Chinese hackers

A cybersecurity firm has reported that a suspected hacking group supported by China has intensified its attacks on organizations in Taiwan, as part of...

Taiwan President Referring To China “Autocracy is ‘evil”

Taipei—Taiwan President Lai Ching-te asserted on Monday that democracy is not a crime, contrasting it with what he described as the true "evil" of...

China’s death penalty for advocates of Taiwan independence!

China included the death penalty for “particularly serious” cases among judicial guidelines on criminal punishments for “diehard” supporters of Taiwanese independence published on Friday,...

Think China can take Taiwan easily? Think again! (This is an article from the Atlantic Council)

This article was published in the Atlantic Council by Brian Kerg “All forms of media is propaganda, we’re just more honest about it.” So declares...

How Underwater Drones Could Influence a Potential Taiwan-China Conflict!

A potential future conflict between Taiwan and China would likely be shaped by advanced underwater drones and increased autonomy, according to a new war-gaming...

The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) warns against Chinese influence in political parties! This is an original article from CNA FOCUS TAIWAN!

Taipei, June 17 (CNA) The Ministry of the Interior (MOI) on Monday warned people in Taiwan not to form political parties under the influences...

Xi Jinping claimed the United States desires China to initiate an attack on Taiwan!

Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly informed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen that Washington was attempting to provoke Beijing into attacking Taiwan, as...

Terrorist attacks likely before China invasion! This is an original article from CNA FOCUS TAIWAN!

Hirotaka Yamashita, a retired Japanese Lieutenant General, speaks at a press event in Taipei Saturday. CNA photo June 15, 2024 Taipei, June 15 (CNA) Terrorist...

Taiwan’s Energy Security Under Threat From China!

Facing the potential of a maritime blockade, can Taiwan reduce the vulnerabilities in its power system and establish energy security? More on https://thediplomat.com/2024/06/taiwans-energy-security-under-threat

The US invited Taiwan’s defence institute to discuss Chinese strategy against Taiwan! The institute also attended trilateral talks with Japanese and US officials for...

Taiwan-US defense research exchanges have been elevated to a "semi-official" level, according to the Institute for National Defense and Security Research's annual report to...

Biden does not rule out possibility of using forces to defend Taiwan! This is an original article from CNA FOCUS TAIWAN!

U.S. President Joe Biden. Image taken from facebook.com/POTUS Taipei, June 4 (CNA) U.S. President Joe Biden said he does not rule out the possibility of...

A retired General weighs in on China Taiwan and other global conflicts!

US Marine Corps Major General Michael Regner, during his visit with the Isle of Palms Chamber of Commerce Charleston South Carolina on May 28,...

Army to hold live-fire drills on 3 beaches throughout June! This is an original article from CNA FOCUS TAIWAN!

An anti-landing drill is held on one of the beaches in Taichung in the annual Han Kuang military exercises in July 2020. CNA file...

How China plans now to gain control of Taiwan without a military attack!

According to a Booz Allen Hamilton report, China's strategy toward Taiwan involves more than just military intimidation. China is also engaged in influence operations...

Probably Too Costly For China To Invade Taiwan!

As China surrounded Taiwan and simulated an invasion of the self-governed island, it also released animated footage detailing the potential attack, sending a clear...

US legislators pledge increased weaponry support for Taiwan!

Following large-scale joint exercises conducted by the People's Liberation Army near Taiwan, a bipartisan delegation of six US lawmakers, headed by Michael McCaul, chairman...

Amidst rising tensions with China civilians in Taiwan brace themselves for potential disaster!

In Taipei, Taiwan, a missile has struck the capital, causing devastation in an otherwise tranquil park. Just moments prior, pedestrians were leisurely strolling along paved...

Angry China launches as a “punishment” two-day military exercises around Taiwan!

Beijing announces military drills around Taiwan for Thursday and Friday The People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced on Thursday, May 23, that it is conducting military...

UN Kowtows Again To China! Excludes two Taiwan Journalists from the UN Health Assembly!

Reporters from Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA) were denied interview permits for the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA). Officials allegedly requested a "Chinese passport." Ahead...

China vows to punish critical Taiwanese commentators, families for ‘slander’! This is an original article from VOA NEWS!

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — China's Taiwan Affairs Office this week vowed to punish five well-known Taiwanese media commentators and their families for “fabricating false, negative information”...

Beijing might intensify its hybrid warfare against Taiwan! An area where US policy lacks to effectively deter or overcome it!

US academics suggest that Beijing is more likely to employ coercion rather than invasion to achieve unification with Taiwan, highlighting the need for enhanced...

China could step up disruption of pro-Taiwan activities in Europe! This is an original article from CNA FOCUS TAIWAN!

Taiwan's National Security Bureau. Photo taken from the website of Taiwan's National Security Bureau Taipei, May 11 (CNA) China could attempt to step up its...

Taiwan is preparing for potential cyberattacks from China, according to a statement from a White House official.

Taiwan is preparing for potential cyberattacks from China, according to a statement from a White House official. Taiwan's political and military leadership is fully engaged...

“Beijing’s strategy to destroy Taiwan.” The Chinese ambassador to Australia spoke of the terrifying possibilities of “re-educating” the Taiwanese people and punishing purported separatists....

29 September 2022 At the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi used a new metaphor: ‘Any move to obstruct China’s cause...

The former editor-in-chief of the Global Times published a commentary urging Chinese citizens to “prepare for a military struggle” because of Taiwan in the...

21 April 2022Own staffThe commentary was written by journalist Hu Xijin following a visit to Taiwan's capital by US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and...

Chinese Professor From A Prestigious university advocates under certain circumstances wiping out the entire population of Taiwan!

19 March 2022 Own staff Click on the link at the end of this post and watch the video. Participants in the round table are not some...

China Threatens Countries That Back Taiwan With The “Worst Repercussions”

This week Chinese officials have warned that any country that provides military support to Taiwan will face "the harshest repercussions."Australia's Defence Minister, Peter Dutton,...

China’s New Disinformation Campaign Aimed At Taiwan

China is using social media, internet forums, and online chatrooms to spread falsehoods about Taiwan in order to undermine popular trust in the government...

Beijing’s Taiwan territorial claims lack justification

Excerpts from an article of "Radio Free Asia" Xi Jinping and other Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leaders are ramping up rhetoric about the necessity of...

A full Chinese invasion of Taiwan will be very hard: Report

In its latest threat assessment, Taiwan's defence ministry says China will ... due to problems China would have in landing and supplying troops. Image Unsplash Winston Chen Read more on: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/13/a-full-chinese-invasion-of-taiwan-will-be-hard-says-ministry

China’s Hybrid Warfare Against Taiwan

With its progress in technology, China has moved beyond its past internet blockade tactics to actively initiate public opinion warfare on the basis of...