00:00 Introduction 00:21 China’s Economy: A Shrinking Global Share 04:32 Rural Land Contracts 06:18 Taiwan Holds Rates as AI Boom Meets Energy Shock Risks Source: The Shocking China Story No One … The US, Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan are deploying increasingly powerful coastal defense systems along the First Island Chain, creating a “missile arc” aimed at deterring China’s aggression. From Japan’s upgraded … Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s high-stakes visit to Washington — originally meant to reinforce the US–Japan alliance and refocus attention on Indo-Pacific security — was instead overshadowed by the US-Israeli war … Chinese leader Xi Jinping wanted a new world order—but his closest allies are crumbling. With Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody and Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, Xi’s global ambitions … Source: THE MATTER OF TAIWAN: EXPLORING A LONG – STANDING FLASH POINT OF THE INDO – PACIFIC Summary The Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum hosted its 28th session in the Philippines on February … Taiwan is racing to build a layered air defense system — known as the “T-Dome” — to counter growing missile threats from China. With high-altitude Tien Kung (Sky Bow) interceptors, mid-altitude … A new US intelligence report says Beijing has no plans to invade Taiwan in 2027, despite much speculation around a potential timeline for the PLA under Chinese President Xi Jinping. Source: … China says it wants peace—but is that just part of the strategy? As China expands its influence through cyber, economic, and information warfare, anti-war narratives are spreading in the U.S. and … China’s Two Sessions are usually tightly controlled political theater—but this year, something felt different. From over 100 unexplained absences to a rare dissenting vote, from missing generals to subtle shifts in … Clashing narratives, competing coverage—what’s shaping the story we see? And how is China influencing the global conversation on the Iran war? Taiwan is reaffirming its resolve to defend itself, as the … Chinese leader Xi Jinping wanted a new world order—but his closest allies are crumbling. With Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody and Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dead, Xi’s global ambitions … China’s latest Two Sessions reveal a leader at a crossroads. For years, 习近平 doubled down on high growth and tech-driven exports, but the harsh reality of deflation and a shrinking population … President Donald Trump says he has asked to delay his planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing by about one month. He has also called on Beijing to help … 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 … Taiwan last year had 370,000 more women than men, as more girls are being born than boys and women continue to outlive men. Source: Taiwan’s Gender Imbalance Grows as Population Shrinks｜TaiwanPlus … The US has launched a new trade investigation into Taiwan under Section 301. This is part of the Trump administration’s push to rebuild tariffs after the Supreme Court struck them down … The US military campaign against Iran has rapidly degraded Tehran’s air defenses, missile forces and naval capabilities. In a matter of days, these precision strikes and submarine attacks have reshaped the … US–Israel strikes on Iran have placed China in a difficult strategic position. Tehran is one of Beijing’s most important oil suppliers and a key geopolitical partner, alongside Venezuela, in China’s global … A deputy minister of Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council says a recent drop in Chinese military aircraft activity around Taiwan could be due in part to an upcoming meeting between Chinese President … A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran The U.S.-Israel-led military campaign against Iran has some analysts worried it could drain ammunition and missile … Officials in Taipei says a new embankment along eastern Taiwan’s Matai’an river, which overflowed and led to deadly flooding last year, will soon wrap up the first stage of construction in … Insider sources suggest China was caught off guard by the U.S.–Israeli strike that killed Iran’s Islamic leader. We examine what Beijing expected from the operation and how its calculations were different … Taiwanese artist Nanarih accepted the Silver Prize for her work “The Nature Chef” at Japan’s International Manga Award ceremony. The comic is about an Indigenous Amis chef during the Japanese occupation … A comment addressing widespread concerns: The Pentagon’s No. 3 official says the strikes on Iran will not drain munitions needed for any Taiwan contingency, and that the United States is still … For the first time, a local company is laying an undersea cable connecting Taiwan’s main island to the outlying Matsu islands. The project comes after the Matsu cables were severed over … Japan says it plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni Island by 2030, just 110 kilometers from Taiwan. TaiwanPlus spoke to Professor Tsai Hsi-hsun from Tamkang University for more on what … With Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs struck down, the ratification of Taiwan’s trade pact with the US faces new challenges. TaiwanPlus spoke to economist Dachrahn Wu, head of the Taiwan Economic Development … Should Taiwan seek to join a mutual defense alliance with neighboring nations? How might Taipei fulfill such a role, while avoiding a direct provocation of Beijing? Watch our discussion and share … At a global disarmament conference in Geneva, the United States accused China of secretly conducting low-yield nuclear tests in 2020 — an allegation Beijing strongly denies. The claim comes at a … China Update provides the most up to date political, economic, and geopolitical news and analysis on China. Videos are based on hundreds of articles, think tank reports, government statements and other … China has amassed vast “floating barriers” – stretching at least 200 miles – mobilising thousands of fishing vessels in a new threat to Taiwan.An animation created using ship-tracking data shows around … The Fujian aircraft carrier has officially joined the fleet. Since crossing the Taiwan Strait in December 2025, it has resumed its maritime training exercises. Expectations are high for its performance in … Taiwan’s Cabinet says it will continue safeguarding the country’s industries and maintaining steady economic development as US tariff policy shifts. US President Donald Trump on Friday imposed a sweeping 10% global … A Chinese company has been forced to sell land near a U.S. military site—a win for Utah’s government.Marrying U.S. military members to gain base access appears to be another Beijing-linked scheme. … China’s annual “Two Sessions” are set to open in early March, offering a critical glimpse into Beijing’s political priorities, economic direction and approach to Taiwan. This year’s meetings unfold amid exceptional … Japan’s recent election delivered a landslide victory for Sanae Takaichi and her Liberal Democratic Party, securing 316 seats in the lower house—the strongest ruling-party performance since World War II. This gives …
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THE MATTER OF TAIWAN: EXPLORING A LONG – STANDING FLASH POINT OF THE INDO – PACIFIC
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