Greenland to Diego Garcia: Is China the Common Factor for Trump?
From Greenland to the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump lashed out at the UK government over their handover of the Chagos …
From Greenland to the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean. In a Truth Social post, US President Donald Trump lashed out at the UK government over their handover of the Chagos … Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is defending the new US-Taiwan trade deal after it received criticism from opposition parties. The US agreed to lower its tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15%, and … Taiwan has announced that its US tariff rate has been reduced from 20 percent to 15 percent, matching Japan, South Korea and the EU, as part of a sweeping trade and … Taiwan’s foreign minister Lin Chia-lung said his government was in discussion with the US to open a new representative office in Phoenix, Arizona. The city is a major tech hub and … Besides the record US$11 billion US arms package for Taiwan, another four packages are said to be in the pipeline. What does this mean for US-Taiwan relations and for cross-strait tensions 00:00 Introduction00:12 Chinese Economy: Official 2025 Numbers05:30 Taiwan Escalation 08:27 Belt and Road Initiative A military police command in Taipei tasked with defending sensitive government facilities is being deployed with anti-air units in response to growing threats from China. January 16-17 saw the U.S. Navy’s guided missile destroyer USS John Finn and the specialized ocean survey and reconnaissance vessel Sears transit the Taiwan Strait again, in what appeared to be … First laid out by US President James Monroe in 1823, his eponymous ‘Monroe Doctrine’ was based on the idea of separate spheres of influence, with the US being the dominate power … China has said it opposes a long-awaited trade deal between the US and Taiwan reached on Thursday. Taipei says Beijing has no right to interfere. Chinese Communist Party infighting is intensifying. Ten generals were absent from a significant meeting in Beijing this week—a step often taken before officials are formally ousted. Does this signal a delay … The U.S. Marine Corps is reshaping modern warfare with the Lightning Carrier — a bold new concept that turns amphibious assault ships into fast, flexible mini-aircraft carriers. Equipped with F-35B stealth … Prosecutors in southern Taiwan ordered the arrest of 6 individuals, including a reporter from a local media outlet, for their alleged roles in a Chinese spy ring. US Chipmaker Micron says it has signed a letter of intent to buy a Powerchip Semiconductor (PSMC) facility in central Taiwan’s Miaoli County for US$1.8 billion, eyeing a boost to computer … Venezuela relied on Chinese and Russian military tech, yet it failed to stop the US capture of Maduro. What message does this send to the world, specifically to Taiwan? Join our … Two US Navy vessels passed through the Taiwan Strait on Thursday and Friday in the first crossings since US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in November. Taiwan scores big as tariffs drop to 15 percent, with some goods now duty-free. It is also partnering with the United States on artificial intelligence. In exchange, Washington has secured an … Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is moving forward with snap elections in the lower house, vying for the chance to win her Liberal Democratic Party a majority. She’s taking advantage of … China’s relations with the Global South have been thrust into the spotlight following the US special operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolás Maduro. As China is one of Venezuela’s largest … China just can’t convince anybody that Taiwan is their territory, especially Japan! Living costs are rising across Taiwan in 2026, with cafe chain Louisa Coffee raising prices about 5% on several items starting Wednesday, citing higher raw material, labor and electricity costs. Taiwanese … China is ordering its banks to review billions in Venezuela-linked loans after Washington’s capture of Nicolás Maduro, reflecting rising concerns over geopolitical shocks to lenders.China’s economic growth slowed to its weakest … Foreign investment in Taiwan has reached record highs, with total holdings exceeding US$320 billion and US$37 billion in inflows in 2025. TaiwanPlus spoke with Alan Tseng, Executive VP of The Capital Group, to … China says it is banning exports of dual-use items to Japan that can serve military purposes, saying the move is in response to Japanese Prime Minister’s Takaichi Sanae’s comments in November … In the final days of 2025, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) staged some of its largest-ever maritime drills near Taiwan. Dubbed “Justice Mission 2025” and accompanied by Chinese propaganda denouncing … In the final days of 2025, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) staged some of its largest-ever maritime drills near Taiwan. Dubbed “Justice Mission 2025” and accompanied by Chinese propaganda denouncing … The CCP’s military exercises near Taiwan have never been so aggressive. What are they planning? And how close are they to the real invasion? US strikes in Venezuela are fueling debate over whether the operation could set a precedent for other conflicts, including a potential Chinese move against Taiwan. TaiwanPlus spoke with Bonnie Glaser, managing … 00:00 Introduction00:26 Xi’s New Year’s Address06:25 Taiwan Military Drills: Aftermath The Pentagon says it has awarded Lockheed Martin a roughly $328 million contract for arms sales to Taiwan, citing an “urgent operational need” for the country’s air force. The decision follows … TaiwanPlus spoke with defense analyst Ming-shih Shen from the INDSR about what this week’s Chinese military drills around Taiwan could mean for the future and the lessons observers have drawn. Xi Jinping is purging millions of CCP members. But they want him gone, too. He’s terrified that if he makes one wrong move, he’ll be forced out. And there’ll be hell … 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 launched one of its largest military exercises yet — dubbed Exercise Justice Mission 2025 — around Taiwan. The exercise included the deployment of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, Army, …
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