The U.S. has sentenced former army analyst Korbein Schultz to seven years in prison for selling military secrets to China. The classified information included lessons learned from the Ukraine-Russia war and …
The U.S. has sentenced former army analyst Korbein Schultz to seven years in prison for selling military secrets to China. The classified information included lessons learned from the Ukraine-Russia war and U.S. military planning for the defense of Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Navy Fleet Command has confirmed a fire broke out on the Ma Kong warship while it was docked in northeastern Taiwan. No injuries have been reported.
Taiwan’s Navy Fleet Command has confirmed a fire broke out on the Ma Kong warship while it was docked in northeastern Taiwan. No injuries have been reported.
The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a “full-scale battle scenario”, as the two allies seek to deter Beijing’s ambitions in …
The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a “full-scale battle scenario”, as the two allies seek to deter Beijing’s ambitions in the disputed South China Sea.As many as 17,000 personnel are expected to take part in the annual “Balikatan”, or “shoulder to shoulder” drills, which for the first time will include an integrated air and missile defence simulation, to be attended by President Ferdinand Marcos.Sophisticated US weapons including the NMESIS anti-ship missile system will also be deployed, including near a crucial chokepoint in the waters separating the northern Philippines from self-ruled Taiwan.”We will demonstrate not just our will to uphold our mutual defence treaty in existence since 1951 but our matchless capability to do so,” US Marine Corps Lieutenant General James Glynn said at Monday’s opening ceremony in Manila.#philippines #china #us #southchinasea #manila #balikatan n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:32 US DEPLOYS ‘9000 TROOPS, NMESIS SYSTEM’ FOR BALIKATAN5:36 INDIA ‘SHIPS’ SECOND BRAHMOS SYSTEM TO PHILIPPINES7:02 CHINA TESTS NON-NUCLEAR BOMB
A memo from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. paves the way for more of the country’s officials to travel to Taiwan, ending a blanket ban under previous policy. The memo also …
A memo from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. paves the way for more of the country’s officials to travel to Taiwan, ending a blanket ban under previous policy. The memo also opens the door for official delegations from Taiwan to visit the Philippines.
Some experts believe that China’s involvement in the Ukraine war could serve as a way to gain combat experience for a potential invasion of Taiwan, given that China has not fought …
Some experts believe that China’s involvement in the Ukraine war could serve as a way to gain combat experience for a potential invasion of Taiwan, given that China has not fought a war in more than 40 years. Our guests, Guermantes Lailari and Sana Hashmi, share their insights.
Chinese fighters have been sent to the frontlines in Ukraine. Two were captured by Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Beijing is turning a blind eye to their recruitment. China denies these claims. …
Chinese fighters have been sent to the frontlines in Ukraine. Two were captured by Kyiv. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Beijing is turning a blind eye to their recruitment. China denies these claims. However, Reuters and other media report that Chinese People’s Liberation Army officers are serving behind Russian frontlines with Beijing’s approval. Our guests: Sana Hashmi Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow Guermantes Lailari Retired U.S. Air Force Foreign Area Officer Chapters00:00:00 Chinese Fighters Join Russia in Ukraine00:01:02 Zelenskyy: China Involved in War00:12:24 China Hasn’t Fought in 40+ Years00:19:28 China Vows to ‘Fight to the End’
The highest U.S. tariff that can be levied on Chinese goods stands at 245 percent, according to the White House. How did the United States arrive at the sky-high number? We …
The highest U.S. tariff that can be levied on Chinese goods stands at 245 percent, according to the White House. How did the United States arrive at the sky-high number? We have the details on a new fact sheet.Anxiety and concerns rise among Chinese exporters as orders from the United States dry up. What do business owners tell us about the developing situation?Hong Kong will stop shipping goods bound for the United States in response to the new U.S. tariffs on China.Disturbing reports emerge from China. The country’s transplant industry is publicizing the transplant of organs from days-old infants into adult patients. The news floated to the surface after a Taiwanese singer received heart and liver transplants in China, and now faces controversy.00:00 Intro01:10 China Faces Up to 245% US Tariffs02:12 Trump: ‘Ball Is in China’s Court’03:27 Chinese Exporters Under Pressure from US Tariffs06:12 Hong Kong Post to Stop Shipping US-Bound Goods08:13 Taiwanese Singer’s Organ Transplants Spark Controversy14:28 US, Japan Meet to Negotiate Tariffs, Trade Fairness15:44 China’s Strategic Moves Amid US-EU Tariff Disputes17:37 CSIS: China’s Minerals Halt Could Threaten US Defense
Taiwan’s interior ministry has rolled out a new website for religious groups to register their plans for travel in China so the government can offer assistance should things go awry. The …
Taiwan’s interior ministry has rolled out a new website for religious groups to register their plans for travel in China so the government can offer assistance should things go awry. The move comes after reports of Taiwanese visitors being detained and questioned by Chinese authorities.
Taiwan’s defense minister Wellington Koo says 62 service members have been found to hold Chinese residence permits. However, Koo said no military personnel have a Chinese passport or ID card.
Taiwan’s defense minister Wellington Koo says 62 service members have been found to hold Chinese residence permits. However, Koo said no military personnel have a Chinese passport or ID card.
President Trump’s tariff policies continue to reshape global trade dynamics. Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating, as the EU tries to navigate its role in the standoff. After Trump …
President Trump’s tariff policies continue to reshape global trade dynamics. Tensions between the U.S. and China are escalating, as the EU tries to navigate its role in the standoff. After Trump announced an alarmingly high tariff of 145% on Chinese goods, Beijing retaliated with its own tariffs. Since then, the White House has announced that China would be hit with even more extreme tariffs of 245%. Meanwhile, Europe faces the threat of an influx of Chinese imports and is reconsidering its alliances, with potential negotiations with China set to begin on electric vehicle pricing. This video explores how the U.S.-China trade conflict is disrupting global markets, Europe’s stance, and the broader geopolitical consequences for international diplomacy. (Filmed on April 15) Our guests are: Amanda Hsiao Eurasia Group China Director Marc Cheng European Union Centre in Taiwan Executive Director Chapters 00:00:00 – Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Reaction 00:00:51 – U.S.-China Trade Standoff Escalates 00:03:23 – Where Does EU Stand on U.S.-China? 00:05:57 – Are EU Sectors Facing New Threats? 00:08:34 – Will ‘America First’ Isolate the U.S.? 00:15:00 – Standoff Over Communication 00:18:54 – EU Reconsiders China Trade Ties 00:19:08 – EU President to Visit China in July 00:21:05 – EU, China Challenge U.S. Power 00:21:53 – EU May Lift Tariffs on Chinese EVs
Two weeks into the tariff war, the real battle is just beginning. While Trump stuns the world with a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, a leaked CCP directive reveals Beijing is …
Two weeks into the tariff war, the real battle is just beginning. While Trump stuns the world with a 145% tariff on Chinese goods, a leaked CCP directive reveals Beijing is preparing for something far more dangerous: a total war — economic, political, and military. The classified document, so secret it could only be read in sealed rooms, outlines Xi Jinping’s plan to counter the U.S. through financial strikes, global manipulation, and a possible war in the Taiwan Strait. In this program, we expose the full contents of the leak, reveal how Chinese officials are reacting, and explain why this confrontation may be Xi’s last gamble — and the CCP’s most desperate hour yet.
There is growing concern about the risk of war in the Taiwan Strait. Many fear that the Chinese communist regime may resort to an external conflict to survive a political crisis. …
There is growing concern about the risk of war in the Taiwan Strait. Many fear that the Chinese communist regime may resort to an external conflict to survive a political crisis. One military expert has outlined three scenarios in which the CCP might launch an offensive in the Pacific. How likely are these scenarios to unfold? Are we closer to war than we realize?
Chinese espionage has infiltrated Taiwan at the highest levels, including the Presidential Office. Individuals have been accused of accepting bribes and secretly photographing sensitive internal documents. Our guests, Mathieu Duchâtel, Renato …
Chinese espionage has infiltrated Taiwan at the highest levels, including the Presidential Office. Individuals have been accused of accepting bribes and secretly photographing sensitive internal documents. Our guests, Mathieu Duchâtel, Renato Cruz de Castro and Ronan Fu, discuss the impact on Taiwan.
President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan is forging a deeper trade relationship with the United States. His government has begun the first phase of trade talks, seeking to avoid a 32% tariff …
President Lai Ching-te says Taiwan is forging a deeper trade relationship with the United States. His government has begun the first phase of trade talks, seeking to avoid a 32% tariff on exports. 📹 Reporter(s): Fuhua Hung/Chris Gorin#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #President #trade #US
Taiwan Waits While the U.S. and China Mull Tariff Tactics TSMC Reports Large Increase in Profits in First Quarter Preview New Immigrants Speak Out Against Document Demand Taiwan’s Military to Boost …
Taiwan Waits While the U.S. and China Mull Tariff Tactics TSMC Reports Large Increase in Profits in First Quarter Preview New Immigrants Speak Out Against Document Demand Taiwan’s Military to Boost Domestic Drone Production Analysis: Using Drones To Create a Taiwan Strait “Hellscape” Taiwan’s Burmese-Chinese Community Rings in a Somber New Year📹 Anchor: Reece Ayers#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
China issues a 125 percent retaliation duty against the US. This comes after President Donald Trump announced he would pause tariffs above the 10 percent baseline for everyone but China. We …
China issues a 125 percent retaliation duty against the US. This comes after President Donald Trump announced he would pause tariffs above the 10 percent baseline for everyone but China. We have details on the latest escalation.From oil to agricultural products, take a look at which U.S. industries are poised to get hit by China’s tariffs.In the fallout from the trade war, Tesla has stopped accepting orders in China for two of its EV models, both of which normally get shipped to China from the United States. At the same time, cargo containers originally headed to the U.S. are now piling up in a Shanghai port.And the man who heads the U.S. Indo-Pacific command sends out a warning that the Chinese Communist Party’s military threat is growing toward Taiwan and U.S. allies in the Pacific.00:00 Intro01:17 China Hikes Tariffs on US Imports in Retaliation03:55 Which US Industries Will Get Hit by China’s Tariffs?04:15 Tesla Halts Model S, Model X Orders in China05:22 Cargo Containers of US Exports Pile Up at China Port05:59 Canada Prime Minister Pledges to Counter US Tariffs06:37 Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico Over Water Dispute07:00 Experts: Beijing Unlikely to Back Down; Here’s Why12:55 Hearing Covers China’s Growing Threat in Pacific15:20 Bomb Threats Targeting Shen Yun in Taiwan20:12 Victims of Communism Caucus Relaunched
Prosecutors in Taiwan are charging a Chinese ship captain with severing an undersea cable off Taiwan’s southwest coast. It’s the first time Taiwan has indicted somebody on such charges.
Prosecutors in Taiwan are charging a Chinese ship captain with severing an undersea cable off Taiwan’s southwest coast. It’s the first time Taiwan has indicted somebody on such charges.
Scheduled from April 21 to May 9, the Balikatan Exercise 2025 will feature a large-scale battle simulation designed to test “combined capabilities in highly realistic scenarios,” with 10,000 U.S. troops and …
Scheduled from April 21 to May 9, the Balikatan Exercise 2025 will feature a large-scale battle simulation designed to test “combined capabilities in highly realistic scenarios,” with 10,000 U.S. troops and 6,000 troops from the Philippines, Australia, Japan and other partners expected to take part.What specific scenarios will they be practicing, and how do these compare with the U.S. defense strategy in Europe? Join the discussion with our guests, Wang Kai-chun and Vincent Chao.
President Donald Trump is hiking tariffs on China to 125 percent after Beijing opted to play hardball. Meanwhile, other countries are getting a 90-day pause. NTD has the details on the …
President Donald Trump is hiking tariffs on China to 125 percent after Beijing opted to play hardball. Meanwhile, other countries are getting a 90-day pause. NTD has the details on the escalating trade war.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that countries that come to the negotiating table—and don’t retaliate—would be rewarded. A look at who has hit back and who has not.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said the United States is taking back influence in the Panama Canal from the Chinese Communist Party. NTD has more on his plan to meet Beijing’s rising challenge.Is the leader of the Chinese Communist Party losing his grip on power? Insider sources and a growing number of articles within China’s news media are hinting at Xi Jinping’s declining authority. Those speculations are reflected by the disappearance of several of his closest aides inside the Chinese military. But here’s the catch: some of them are the key players in Xi’s plan to invade Taiwan.00:00 Intro01:23 Trump Hike Tariffs on China to 125:53 U.S. Raises Charges on Small Parcels from China06:27 China Files New Complaint with WTO Over Trump Tariffs06:58 Who Has Retaliated Against US Tariffs?08:11 Hegseth Warns of CCP Influence Over Panama Canal10:04 Panama Says Canal Ports Operator Violated Contract11:54 Report: Political Purges Largely Target Xi’s Aides15:39 NATO Chief Raises Concerns Over China’s Arms Buildup16:40 Rex Lee: Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, IBM Share Tech with China
Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It’s a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn …
Taiwan’s government wants the island and its citizens to become more resilient and ready for a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. It’s a threat the government is increasingly willing to warn might be coming. Nick Schifrin reports for our series, Taiwan: Risk and Resistance.
President Donald Trump is upping his tactics to counter the Chinese regime. He says an extra 50 percent tariff will take effect this Wednesday if Beijing doesn’t pull its retaliatory tariff …
President Donald Trump is upping his tactics to counter the Chinese regime. He says an extra 50 percent tariff will take effect this Wednesday if Beijing doesn’t pull its retaliatory tariff on American goods.Taiwan’s president said the island would not retaliate against U.S. tariffs. We have details on Taiwan’s plan to reduce its trade deficit with America.Almost 100 bomb threats have been made against an American company seeking to revive traditional Chinese culture. What does an investigation reveal?Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) demands answers about a decision to let a foreign company operate the state’s E-ZPass system. We look at the details of his concerns and why the data of millions of New Jersey drivers could be at stake.Trump is reportedly pushing for deals to mine critical metals around the globe. They’re essential for making tech devices as well as military weapons. We have more on his move to shake China’s dominance in the sector.00:00 Intro01:43 Trump Threatens New 50% Tariff on Chinese Goods04:16 Taiwan Will Not Retaliate Against US Tariffs04:52 Treasury Sec. Tasked with Tariff Negotiation with Japan05:38 Asian Markets Plunge Over US Tariffs06:30 Oil Drops to 4-Year Low, China Metals Tumble08:22 Police: Shen Yun Bomb Threats Likely Linked to Huawei12:05 Lawmakers Want Answers About $1.7 Billion China-Linked Contract13:42 Trump Pushes Critical Mineral Deals to Outpace China14:45 Panel: China Hits Back With 34% Tariffs on All US Goods20:08 South Korean Assembly Speaker Seeks to Revise Constitution
According to the Wall Street Journal, China’s People’s Liberation Army plans to blockade Taiwan in five steps: launching an attack; establishing a blockade; filling gaps with coast guard vessels; cutting off …
According to the Wall Street Journal, China’s People’s Liberation Army plans to blockade Taiwan in five steps: launching an attack; establishing a blockade; filling gaps with coast guard vessels; cutting off exit routes and cyber isolation. How realistic are these methods and how can Taiwan respond? Join the discussion with our guests Alexander Huang and Lev Nachman.
As regional tensions rise, the Philippines’ top military chief has for the first time told his troops to plan for a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The remarks came as Taipei …
As regional tensions rise, the Philippines’ top military chief has for the first time told his troops to plan for a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The remarks came as Taipei condemned China’s major blockade drill around Taiwan and after Beijing earlier flew nuclear-capable bombers near Scarborough Shoal ahead of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s visit to Manila. Hegseth and his Philippine counterpart Gibo Teodoro agreed to accelerate their defense partnership to meet their greatest challenges. Are we seeing the first signs of Trump’s “unprecedented shift” to the Indo-Pacific? Our guests are: Vincent Chao DPP Taipei City councilor; former Washington D.C. TECRO political head Wang Kai-chun KMT Department of International Affairs assistant directorChapters00:00:00 Philippine Military on High Alert00:01:25 U.S, Philippines: Strengthen Security Ties00:11:07 Balikatan 2025: A Full Battle Test00:20:28 Hegseth Ends Trip with Japan Visit
President Trump says China is “panicking” with its 34-percent retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. imports, set to take effect next week. Is the U.S.-China trade war spiraling out of control?Trump is …
President Trump says China is “panicking” with its 34-percent retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. imports, set to take effect next week. Is the U.S.-China trade war spiraling out of control?Trump is giving TikTok another lifeline—extending the deadline to find a non-Chinese buyer by another 75 days. More on what he had to say.Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to China says Americans could crush Beijing’s economy just by pulling the plug on cash. More on key moments from his confirmation hearing.China-owned VPNs are topping the charts in Apple and Google app stores—but are they a privacy trap?00:00 Intro00:59 ‘They Panicked’: Trump Reacts to China’s Retaliation03:51 Trump: My Policies Will Never Change 04:10 Rubio at NATO: U.S. Should Produce and Export More Goods05:02 Americans React: Trump Issues Global Tariffs 07:23 Taiwan Unveils $8.7B to Help Taiwanese Industry08:32 Trump Administration Sued Over China Tariffs09:19 TikTok Ban Deadline Extended for 75 Days10:03 David Perdue Expected to Be Confirmed 12:41 Apple, Google Host Apps Linked to Chinese Military14:20 U.S. Competes with China for Orbital Dominance15:54 Shen Yun Performing Arts Receives Fake Bomb Threat18:38 China Tries to Copy Former USAID Programs in Africa
The Chinese military has launched a powerful and unstoppable joint exercise involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around Taiwan in a clear build-up to invasion, days after US …
The Chinese military has launched a powerful and unstoppable joint exercise involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around Taiwan in a clear build-up to invasion, days after US defense chief Pete Hegseth vowed to curb “China’s aggression” on his first visit to Asia. 💚
On March 25th and 27th, Taiwan’s defense department detected nearly 30 Chinese military aircraft on combat patrols. Each day, six ships— including Type 052D destroyers and Type 071 amphibious landing ships— …
On March 25th and 27th, Taiwan’s defense department detected nearly 30 Chinese military aircraft on combat patrols. Each day, six ships— including Type 052D destroyers and Type 071 amphibious landing ships— coordinated with the aircraft in what appeared to be a show of force aimed at blocking Taiwan. In response, Taiwan quickly scrambled more than 10 F-16Vs and several Mirage 2000-5s, successfully pushing the Chinese jets out of its air defense identification zone. On March 27th, around 1,500 people took part in a national defense exercise in Tainan, with President Lai Ching-te declaring that “every citizen is a soldier,” as 170,000 active-duty troops and 400,000 reserves were placed on high alert.Join this channel to get access to perks:
Lockheed Martin unveiled Taiwan’s first newly built F-16 Block 70 during a rollout ceremony at its Greenville, South Carolina, facility on March 28, 2025. The aircraft, an F-16D which is a …
Lockheed Martin unveiled Taiwan’s first newly built F-16 Block 70 during a rollout ceremony at its Greenville, South Carolina, facility on March 28, 2025. The aircraft, an F-16D which is a two seater variant, with serial number 6831, is the first of 66 F-16 Block 70s ordered in 2019 as part of an $8 billion deal. These new aircraft will complement the 139 F-16s already in service with the Taiwanese Air Force. The existing fleet was upgraded from the original F-16 Block 20 Mid-Life Update (MLU) configuration to the F-16V Block 70 standard. The F-16V reached Final Operational Capability in 2021, with the last upgraded aircraft delivered in 2023. According to the Taipei Times, the new jets will be assigned to the 7th Tactical Fighter Wing to bolster Taiwan’s eastern defenses.The publication also reported that during a January 2025 inspection, President William Lai stated that two of the wing’s three tactical groups had been staffed and were awaiting aircraft deliveries.In this video, Defense Updates analyzes how F-16 Block 70 provides Taiwan with a means to counter China ?#defenseupdates #usvschina #taiwanvschina Chapters:0:00 TITLE00:11 INTRODUCTION01:32 SPONSORSHIP – NordVPN02:06 THE DEAL03:17 F-16 BLOCK 70 IS POTENT06:43 ANALYSIS