The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. …
The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. forces in Michigan. For the first time, the U.S. “Northern Strike” drills have shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, simulating a potential conflict in Asia.Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet, but behind the scenes, experts see unusual signs that could signal cracks in his grip on power.China’s revenue from property taxes is climbing, even as the real estate crisis deepens. But how are homeowners coping?00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi’s Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0’3:55 Japan Boss’ and China’s Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in ‘Northern Strike’ Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China’s Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China
The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. …
The United States is investigating a fentanyl hub in Japan, linked to a Chinese chemical company and a man known only as “Japan Boss.”Hundreds of Taiwanese troops are training with U.S. forces in Michigan. For the first time, the U.S. “Northern Strike” drills have shifted focus from Europe to the Indo-Pacific, simulating a potential conflict in Asia.Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet, but behind the scenes, experts see unusual signs that could signal cracks in his grip on power.China’s revenue from property taxes is climbing, even as the real estate crisis deepens. But how are homeowners coping?00:00 Intro01:27 Regime Power Watch: Xi’s Rare Tibet Trip Sparks Speculation0’3:55 Japan Boss’ and China’s Chemical Web: US Probes Global Fentanyl Network05:00 US and EU Share Details on New Trade Deal07:32 US Trains Taiwan Troops in ‘Northern Strike’ Drills09:51 Zelenskyy Rejects China’s Role in Ukrainian Security10:16 Analysis: India-China Thaw—What It Means for the US16:41 China Homeowners Pay 12 Percent More in Property Taxes19:09 Taiwan High Schools See Rise in Communist Clubs21:02 Poll Reveals Taiwanese Attitudes Toward China
An unprecedented gathering takes place in Washington. Trump meets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders for peace talks. How does China, allied with Russia, factor into the discussions? “China …
An unprecedented gathering takes place in Washington. Trump meets Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders for peace talks. How does China, allied with Russia, factor into the discussions? “China wants Russia and America, their two biggest geopolitical competitors, to continue duking it out in Ukraine,” says geopolitical analyst Brandon Weichert.Germany and Japan’s foreign ministers are raising concerns over China’s role in global security. We break down highlights from their meeting and what it means for China’s involvement in the Indo-Pacific and the Russia-Ukraine war.Falun Gong practitioners who fled persecution are facing an unexpected confrontation in Europe. Senior Chinese Communist Party official and former Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying approached them in a park in Finland. Why did he suddenly behave this way publicly? We have more on what happened.Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai is facing his final trial in Hong Kong. He’s one of the city’s most prominent pro-democracy activists. Trump weighed in.00:00 Intro01:42 Trump: Xi Says China Won’t Attack Taiwan During His Tenure03:52 Experts Weigh China–Russia Ties, Ukraine War04:35 Germany, Japan Warn on China’s Global Security Role06:37 Fmr Hong Kong Leader Threatens Faith Group in Finland08:35 Jimmy Lai on Trial in Hong Kong, Trump Pledges Support10:32 Swatch Apologizes for Ad After Backlash in China13:32 Chinese Media Stir Anger Over Swiss Watch Brand15:14 China Extends Probe Into EU Dairy Products16:15 China Shifts Canola Imports From Canada to Australia17:59 China in Focus Thanks Viewers for 5 Years of Support
Xi Jinping may be losing power, and the PLA is in chaos after mass purges, but that doesn’t mean Taiwan is safe. A full-scale invasion looks unlikely, yet Beijing is advancing …
Xi Jinping may be losing power, and the PLA is in chaos after mass purges, but that doesn’t mean Taiwan is safe. A full-scale invasion looks unlikely, yet Beijing is advancing a far more insidious strategy: political subversion. In Taiwan, Beijing’s proxies in parliament are weaponizing “reforms,” slashing defense budgets, crippling watchdogs, and even trying to hijack the government’s wallet. We’ve seen this playbook before—in South Korea and Hong Kong—where pro-Beijing forces hollowed out democratic institutions from within. Taiwan faces the same danger today. The battlefield isn’t on the Strait; it’s inside Taiwan’s own political system.
Parade or “power proclamation”? Forty thousand troops, rows of newly unveiled weapons hidden under tarps, and an estimated one million security personnel guarding every bridge, underpass, and station in Beijing—all for …
Parade or “power proclamation”? Forty thousand troops, rows of newly unveiled weapons hidden under tarps, and an estimated one million security personnel guarding every bridge, underpass, and station in Beijing—all for one night of full-scale military parade rehearsal stretching until dawn. Yet beneath the roar of engines came waves of online mockery, and behind the spectacle lurks a different story: unverified rumors of a vanished “2 trillion yuan,” signs of escalating power struggles, and calculations over Taiwan ahead of the 21st Party Congress. On the world stage, the promised “friends from all directions” dwindled into a sparse showing of leaders. Can such displays mask weakness? Or do they only expose a China straining under pressure both at home and abroad?Be sure to subscribe for more in-depth content about China! / @chinainsider-tv 00:00 – Intro01:00 – 40,000 troops on parade, one million security staff?05:45 – Rumor: Did Zhang Youxia Accuse Xi Jinping of Embezzling 2 Trillion Yuan from the Military Budget?08:40 – Power Struggles Between the “Second Red Generation” and Xi Jinping – Will They Affect the Timing of a Taiwan Invasion?12:16 – Military Showmanship Cannot Mask Weakness on the World Stage?#xijinping #powerstruggle
A Japanese newspaper has revealed that Japan and Taiwan signed a memorandum agreeing to share information on foreign travelers last year. That would apply to those foreigners entering Japan from Taiwan …
A Japanese newspaper has revealed that Japan and Taiwan signed a memorandum agreeing to share information on foreign travelers last year. That would apply to those foreigners entering Japan from Taiwan during an emergency in Taiwan, and is meant to prevent Chinese espionage during a crisis. Taiwan’s foreign ministry says border cooperation is important, given the large amount of travel between the two countries. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews- Taiw
Did the Chinese Navy destroyer that accidentally rammed a Chinese Coast Guard ship cause casualties? Why has Beijing not disclosed the incident? Our guests share their observations.
Did the Chinese Navy destroyer that accidentally rammed a Chinese Coast Guard ship cause casualties? Why has Beijing not disclosed the incident? Our guests share their observations.
This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Gordon Change. The interview was released on Epoch TV on August 16, 2025.As the Trump administration gives China another 90-day extension …
This is the full version of Jan Jekielek’s interview with Gordon Change. The interview was released on Epoch TV on August 16, 2025.As the Trump administration gives China another 90-day extension on elevated tariffs, Jan Jekielek is sitting down with China analyst Gordon Chang to get his read on U.S.-China trade talks, signs of infighting in Beijing and trouble for Xi Jinping, and the recent stunning destruction of a Chinese coast guard vessel by a Chinese navy warship.Gordon Chang is the author of “Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America.”CHAPTERS0:00:00 Xi Jinping’s Waning Control 0:00:28 Infighting in Beijing and the Scarborough Shoal Incident 0:03:49 Historical Context of South China Sea Disputes 0:06:05 Chinese Expansionism and Global Ambitions 0:07:58 Leadership Struggles within the Chinese Communist Party 0:12:14 Political Turmoil and Risks of Escalation 0:14:08 US Investment in Chinese Military-Linked Companies 0:17:17 Hong Kong’s Loss of Autonomy and US Policy Failures 0:18:22 Western Engagement and Compromises with China 0:21:09 Democracies’ Weaknesses in Defending Against Threats 0:22:37 Transnational Repression and Chinese Networks in the US 0:25:44 Border Security and Chinese Espionage Concerns 0:27:39 Examples of CCP Influence and Coercion in America 0:30:01 US Trade Policy and Tariff Extensions 0:33:38 Chinese Interference in US Elections 0:35:41 President Trump’s Approach to China and Trade 0:37:41 The Chinese Economy and Risks of Collapse 0:40:49 Is China Too Big to Fail? Possible Futures 0:43:31 Taiwan and Post-Communist Scenarios 0:44:39 US Policy Mistakes in Propping Up the CCP 0:46:15 Final Thoughts: The Need for Robust US MeasuresViews expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
Japan has received its first F-35B fighter jets from the United States, while also inking a deal to sell 11 Mogami-class frigates to Australia. Just days later, a Chinese Navy destroyer …
Japan has received its first F-35B fighter jets from the United States, while also inking a deal to sell 11 Mogami-class frigates to Australia. Just days later, a Chinese Navy destroyer crashed into a Chinese Coast Guard ship while in a reckless pursuit of a Philippine Coast Guard vessel east of Scarborough Shoal. If China had hit the Philippine ship, it would have triggered an international incident. But could it have activated Manila’s Mutual Defense Treaty with Washington? And what impact might this episode have on tensions in the region? In this episode, we discuss the significance of these major arms deals among U.S. allies in light of China’s rising maritime aggression.Our Guests:Tony Hu Former U.S. Department of Defense Senior Director for China, Taiwan and MongoliaLai I-chung Prospect Foundation President
This video show how robotic dogs might, within just several years, be utilized on a massive scale. A scenario such as a Chinese invasion of Taiwan illustrates the scale: Imagine tens …
This video show how robotic dogs might, within just several years, be utilized on a massive scale. A scenario such as a Chinese invasion of Taiwan illustrates the scale: Imagine tens of thousands of robodogs descending onto the island. Their volume could overwhelm defenders locally, enough so that a beachhead is establishedMusic by Matija Malatestinic http://www.malatestinic.comGet your Binkov mugs here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/binkov/00:00 Intro01:29 Military robodogs usage so far03:00 Robodogs in the near future04:53 Invasion scenario07:21 Robodogs on Taiwan10:48 Robodogs’ main role & cost13:45 Conclusion
Former foreign affairs minister Alexander Downer analyses China’s potential plans to invade Taiwan.”How would the scenario unfold will depend on how the Americans will react to it,” Mr Downer said.”The Americans …
Former foreign affairs minister Alexander Downer analyses China’s potential plans to invade Taiwan.”How would the scenario unfold will depend on how the Americans will react to it,” Mr Downer said.”The Americans would be unsure … they seem quite unsure about what the president in the end would do.”
With a 20% tariff levied on most Taiwanese goods entering the U.S., Taiwan’s businesses are growing anxious as they stare down the barrel of lowered profits and fewer customers.
With a 20% tariff levied on most Taiwanese goods entering the U.S., Taiwan’s businesses are growing anxious as they stare down the barrel of lowered profits and fewer customers.
Taiwanese authorities are investigating 16 Chinese companies suspected of illegally poaching talent from Taiwan’s semiconductor and other high-tech industries. Investigators have uncovered more than 100 such cases since 2020.
Taiwanese authorities are investigating 16 Chinese companies suspected of illegally poaching talent from Taiwan’s semiconductor and other high-tech industries. Investigators have uncovered more than 100 such cases since 2020.
Alex Gray, former Chief of Staff at the White House National Security Council during Trump’s first term and current Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. Gray shares his views …
Alex Gray, former Chief of Staff at the White House National Security Council during Trump’s first term and current Senior Fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council. Gray shares his views on why Taiwan is the United States’ most important national security interest in the decades ahead, how Trump distinguishes trade from strategic policy, and what Taiwan can expect in terms of U.S. support amid rising tensions with China. From rare earth dependence to strategic ambiguity, Gray outlines the challenges and calculations shaping Washington’s approach to Beijing, Taipei, and the broader Indo-Pacific region. Chapters: 01:20 Taiwan: America’s top security interest 02:20 Trump separates strategy from trade 03:40 Pivot to Asia vs. Middle East reality 05:15 Trump’s China policy remains firm 06:25 Rare earths: China’s leverage over the U.S. 09:10 Will Trump cave to Chinese pressure? 10:14 Taiwan’s domestic politics and U.S. alignment 11:49 Tariffs and Taiwan’s trade challenge 12:48 Mass recall votes and U.S. perception #AlexGray #Trump #MutualSecurity #Tariffs #TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #ZoominZoomOut –
On July 25, a Chinese drone Yilong-10, flight number 00CA6181, took off from Guangdong and approached the northern airspace of Dongsha Island. It conducted multiple flights within 100 kilometers, performing electronic …
On July 25, a Chinese drone Yilong-10, flight number 00CA6181, took off from Guangdong and approached the northern airspace of Dongsha Island. It conducted multiple flights within 100 kilometers, performing electronic reconnaissance and signal collection. A BZK-005 drone and a KJ-500 early warning aircraft later joined, forming a coordinated reconnaissance system with electromagnetic suppression intent. This was not a routine patrol but a deliberate military provocation by China, signaling a significant threat.
Amid a political deadlock, General Zhang Youxia made his move—just before the CCP’s annual summer power struggle at Beidaihe. He redeployed the PLA’s most “dangerous” unit, the elite 81st Group Army, …
Amid a political deadlock, General Zhang Youxia made his move—just before the CCP’s annual summer power struggle at Beidaihe. He redeployed the PLA’s most “dangerous” unit, the elite 81st Group Army, to his home turf in the northeast. This bold maneuver serves five strategic purposes. But the most critical? Securing political power and preparing for war—should military force become his last option to seize control of the regime. So, where does Zhang plan to fight? The Taiwan Strait? The South China Sea? Or somewhere far less expected? Wherever it is, Zhang’s next step could redraw China’s political and military map.
Could China soon take over the world as the top semiconductor manufacturer? With massive state investment and rapid capacity growth, Beijing is betting big on chip independence. But is it enough?In …
Could China soon take over the world as the top semiconductor manufacturer? With massive state investment and rapid capacity growth, Beijing is betting big on chip independence. But is it enough?In this episode, we unpack China’s semiconductor surge, from market share shifts to U.S. export curbs — and Taiwan’s fight to stay competitive.Featuring: Stephen Ezell (vice president, ITIF/@ITIF) and Ray Wang (research director, Futurum)00:00 Introduction01:19 How far along is Beijing in its ‘chip independence’?03:40 Maps & data: Who controls chip production?04:32 China’s government: use local chips wherever possible06:38 Are U.S. export controls working?08:01 Taiwan’s legacy chipmakers under pressure09:24 How is Taiwan dealing with the new competition?10:29 So, can China reach full chip self-reliance?13:32 China turns to RISC-V and open-source chips#ChinaSemiconductors #ChipIndustry #ChipWar
The U.S.-China trade truce appears headed for a deadline clash, with no extension in sight. We have the details from Thursday’s White House briefing.Beijing turns up the heat on U.S. tech, …
The U.S.-China trade truce appears headed for a deadline clash, with no extension in sight. We have the details from Thursday’s White House briefing.Beijing turns up the heat on U.S. tech, summoning Nvidia over security fears—just days after tense trade talks in Stockholm. What’s the real message behind the move?Panama’s legal challenge to CK Hutchison’s port deal threatens to block not only a $20 billion U.S.-led bid, but also Beijing’s backup plan to install a Chinese partner at the table.Chinese tech giant Huawei is facing growing scrutiny in Europe.Spanish telecom giant Telefonica is replacing all of its Huawei-made 5G equipment in Spain and Germany to comply with local rules.00:00 Intro01:25 U.S. Signals No Extension of Trade Truce With China03:23 Trump Admin. Ends Tariff Exemptions on Low-Value Imports04:17 Trump: Mexico Trade Deal Extended for 90 Days05:19 Spanish Telecom Giant Telefonica Ditches Huawei 5G Gear07:51 China Grills U.S. Chipmaker Nvidia Over Chip ‘Risks’10:09 3 Chinese Caught in Texas During Anti-Smuggling Raid10:36 Trump Admin. Considers Changes to H1B Visas14:15 Panama Auditor Seeks To Void CK Hutchison Port Contract15:27 House Probes Harvard Ties to Chinese Regime16:29 China Daily’ No Longer Sent to UK Parliamentary Offices17:42 Taiwan Warns of CCP Propaganda via ‘Little Red Book’
On July 25, a Chinese drone Yilong-10, flight number 00CA6181, took off from Guangdong and approached the northern airspace of Dongsha Island. It conducted multiple flights within 100 kilometers, performing electronic …
On July 25, a Chinese drone Yilong-10, flight number 00CA6181, took off from Guangdong and approached the northern airspace of Dongsha Island. It conducted multiple flights within 100 kilometers, performing electronic reconnaissance and signal collection. A BZK-005 drone and a KJ-500 early warning aircraft later joined, forming a coordinated reconnaissance system with electromagnetic suppression intent. This was not a routine patrol but a deliberate military provocation by China, signaling a significant threat.
Why Mainland Chinese Have Bad Manners (The Brutal Truth)What happens when cultural pride, decades of survival instincts, and unchecked entitlement collide? You get a public behavior crisis that’s gone viral — …
Why Mainland Chinese Have Bad Manners (The Brutal Truth)What happens when cultural pride, decades of survival instincts, and unchecked entitlement collide? You get a public behavior crisis that’s gone viral — literally. From bullet train seat-kicking tantrums to tourists demanding Mandarin in Tokyo 7-Elevens, this video breaks down exactly why mainland Chinese manners are so notoriously bad, and why it matters more than ever.I dive into real-life stories, personal experiences, viral clips, and cultural history to unpack the wild, rude, and often shocking behavior of Chinese people both inside and outside China. We’re talking about:🔹 Train chaos — viral clips of entitled passengers kicking seats and stealing reserved spots🔹 Public spitting, elbowing in lines, and toilets straight out of a survival movie🔹 Blatant racism — from mocking Indians and Black people to discriminating against fellow Chinese🔹 Regional nastiness — Beijing vs. 外地人 (non-locals), gaokao injustice, and the 乡下人 mindset🔹 Tourists abroad acting like the world owes them service in Mandarin🔹 The “Little Emperor Syndrome” gone global🔹 Why Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong put mainland manners to shame🔹 And why even young Chinese are cringing at their own peopleThis isn’t about cultural superiority. It’s about calling out the behavior that everyone sees but few are willing to dissect honestly. Whether you’re Chinese, a frequent traveler, or just a curious outsider — this video is for you.
Welcome to Buried Origins — in today’s episode, we uncover why China’s next military campaign might not be in Taiwan or the South China Sea, but in a remote strip of …
Welcome to Buried Origins — in today’s episode, we uncover why China’s next military campaign might not be in Taiwan or the South China Sea, but in a remote strip of jungle along the Myanmar border, over the control of strategic heavy rare earth elements — critical to powering the next generation of missiles, fighter jets, submarines, drones, and hypersonic weapons.🎯 Key flashpoints:Dysprosium, terbium, yttrium — essential for stealth technology, guided missile systems, and electronic warfare platformsWhy 70–99% of the world’s HREEs (heavy rare earth elements) are processed in China — and up to half originate from MyanmarWhy rebel militias in Myanmar now control strategic resource chokepointsWhy Beijing is threatening to cut off rebel supply lines — and may escalate to a limited cross-border operation or covert special forces deploymentHow U.S. adversaries exploit asymmetric warfare, gray zone tactics, and resource leverageWhy Western militaries, from the Pentagon to DARPA, are watching this situation closely💣 This isn’t about trade — this is geo-industrial warfare. Supply chains are now battlefields, and rare earths are the ammunition of the 21st century.⚔️ Will China send in the PLA Ground Force, border security brigades, or paramilitary units to stabilize the flow of strategic materials? Or will it use deniable operations, proxy warfare, or economic coercion to maintain dominance?👁️ With supply chains cut by 50% in early 2025 and fighting in Kachin State’s Bhamo choking off exports, this could become a stealth conflict the world doesn’t see — but one that shapes the future of military readiness, defense tech, and global power projection.🔔 Subscribe to Buried Origins for high-impact breakdowns of the hidden wars, strategic conflicts, and buried crises shaping our world.#China #PLA #RareEarths #Geopolitics #MilitaryConflict #Myanmar #SupplyChainWarfare #MissileTech #FighterJets #DefenseIndustry #Bhamo #BuriedOrigins #MilitaryBuzz #ElectronicWarfare #UAVs #USChinaRivalry #GreatPowerCompetition #ResourceWar #GrayZoneConflict #CovertOps #HREE #Pentagon #Trump #Biden #MilitaryLogistics #DefenseNews #AsiaConflict #WW3
China says it will hold joint military drills with Russia in August. The announcement comes after Taiwan held its largest-ever military exercise in July and while a joint exercise led by …
China says it will hold joint military drills with Russia in August. The announcement comes after Taiwan held its largest-ever military exercise in July and while a joint exercise led by Australia and the U.S. is ongoing. 📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews
China-Philippines LIVE: China Threatens Action Over Taiwan-Philippines Military Pact | War LIVEAs tensions flare in the South China Sea, the US, Japan, and the Philippines step up their united front against …
China-Philippines LIVE: China Threatens Action Over Taiwan-Philippines Military Pact | War LIVEAs tensions flare in the South China Sea, the US, Japan, and the Philippines step up their united front against China’s growing assertiveness. Joint drills, new missile deployments, and open military support signal that a showdown could be closer than ever. Is the region on the brink of war? #china #taiwan #war #philippines
On July 26, Taiwanese voters went to the polls to vote on whether to recall 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers. Dubbed the “Great Recall” in local media, it was launched by …
On July 26, Taiwanese voters went to the polls to vote on whether to recall 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers. Dubbed the “Great Recall” in local media, it was launched by independent civic groups who argued that the targeted lawmakers were helping China and undermining Taiwan’s democracy by grabbing power away from the courts and the executive branch. The run-up to the vote was marked by heated debate, claims of fraudulent signatures, and strong public engagement by supporters of both parties. The result had the potential to shift control of the legislature from the KMT to President Lai Ching-te’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). In the end, however, the wave was not even a ripple. All of the July 26 votes fell short. What happened? And what does it mean for Taiwan’s democracy? In today’s episode, we discuss the recall campaign, the winners and losers, and China’s reaction. Our guests: Hwang Kwei-bo National Chengchi University Department of Diplomacy Professor Former Kuomintang Deputy Secretary-General Vincent Chao Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei City Councilor Former Political Head of TECRO, Taiwan’s De Facto Embassy in Washington, D.C. Tseng Yueh-ying Taiwanese Politics Commentator ‘Translation Matters’ Facebook Page Administrator Chapters 00:00:00 – Reflecting on the ‘Great Recall’ 00:02:32 – Campaign’s Winners and Losers 00:08:27 – Campaigners: DPP Failed to Help 00:14:38 – Lai: ‘Civic power’ Not in Vain 00:20:08 – China’s Role in Recall Campaign#GreatRecall #RecallVote #RecallElections #MassRecallCampaign #TaiwanPolitics #DemocraticProgressiveParty #DPP #Kuomintang #KMT #LaiChingTe #PresidentLai #CivilSociety #CivilGroups #CrossStraitRelations #TaiwanStrait #RecallPetition #LegislativeYuan #TaiwanLegislature #JudicialYuan #ExecutiveYuan #Democracy #Constitution #ChecksandBalances #TaiwanTalks
A potential blockade of Taiwan burst into the American consciousness in 2022 when China showed its displeasure about then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit by surrounding the island with missile …
A potential blockade of Taiwan burst into the American consciousness in 2022 when China showed its displeasure about then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit by surrounding the island with missile impacts. This and subsequent Chinese exercises appeared to simulate a quarantine or blockade. This possibility was not a surprise to regional experts and the Taiwanese themselves, who had long been aware of this threat. Among the five types of joint campaigns discussed in Chinese doctrinal writing is the “joint blockade campaign” (联合封锁战役), and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has signaled that it would consider such blockade actions in the event that it took action against Taiwan. Such a blockade would not just affect China, Taiwan, and the United States. The disruption of international trade, particularly restrictions on computer chip production, would affect every country on the planet.Given this political and security environment, it would be prudent to study all forms that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan could take in order to inform the policies of Taiwan, Japan, and the United States. Yet, there has been little agreement about what a “blockade” would entail, and still less quantitative analysis of possible scenarios.This report proposes a framework for understanding the range of blockade scenarios, analyzes them with a series of 23 wargames, and assesses the operational challenges that the respective parties would face in implementing and countering a blockade. The project does not argue that conflict, including a blockade, is inevitable or even necessarily likely. However, the project does argue that conflict is possible, given China’s commitment to reunification, using force if necessary, and its continuing military buildup. This project, therefore, concludes by proposing policy changes to better deter a blockade and to cope with one should it occur.This project was funded by a grant from the Smith Richardson Foundation.
China has recently ramped up its military activity near Japanese waters. To find out what the increased military pressure means to Taiwan and Japan, TaiwanPlus spoke with Lin Ying-yu, a defense …
China has recently ramped up its military activity near Japanese waters. To find out what the increased military pressure means to Taiwan and Japan, TaiwanPlus spoke with Lin Ying-yu, a defense analyst at Tamkang University.
Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a recall election Saturday, dampening hopes for the ruling party to flip …
Taiwanese voters rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a recall election Saturday, dampening hopes for the ruling party to flip the balance of power in the self-ruled island’s legislature. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Taipei, Jan Camenzind Broomby.#Taiwan #China #vote
Taiwan is considering limiting semiconductor exports to South Africa after the country unilaterally renamed Taiwan’s liaison office to a “commercial office,” a move Taiwan condemns as a downgrade of its presence …
Taiwan is considering limiting semiconductor exports to South Africa after the country unilaterally renamed Taiwan’s liaison office to a “commercial office,” a move Taiwan condemns as a downgrade of its presence there.
With the U.S. and the Philippines confirming a proposed ammunition hub, Subic Bay is already becoming a focal point for several defense-related developments. Our guests explain its significance.
With the U.S. and the Philippines confirming a proposed ammunition hub, Subic Bay is already becoming a focal point for several defense-related developments. Our guests explain its significance.