Taiwan has pushed back against growing military pressure from China as Beijing conducts large-scale live-fire drills around the country. The exercise has drawn condemnation from around the world.
Taiwan has pushed back against growing military pressure from China as Beijing conducts large-scale live-fire drills around the country. The exercise has drawn condemnation from around the world.
Footage released from China’s long‑range live‑fire drills around Taiwan shows rockets and artillery striking designated targets north of the island as part of the “Justice Mission 2025” exercises, which Taipei condemned as …
Footage released from China’s long‑range live‑fire drills around Taiwan shows rockets and artillery striking designated targets north of the island as part of the “Justice Mission 2025” exercises, which Taipei condemned as intimidation while its forces remain on high alert and Japan watches developments closely amid regional security concerns.#chinataiwanconflict #chinavstaiwan #chinataiwanwar #worldnews
A deadly rampage in Taipei has left Taiwan with more questions than answers. Beyond the violence itself, troubling irregularities — early reporting by mainland media, missing evidence, and coordinated movements by …
A deadly rampage in Taipei has left Taiwan with more questions than answers. Beyond the violence itself, troubling irregularities — early reporting by mainland media, missing evidence, and coordinated movements by the attacker — have fueled speculation about whether the incident was meant to generate fear at a politically sensitive moment. Coming on the same day as a major impeachment push against President Lai, the attack highlights how violence, political pressure, and psychological shock can intersect. This program explores why many now see Taiwan as a growing pressure point in a wider struggle.
Taiwan is responding to China’s latest military drills around the island. It’s condemning the Chinese regime’s actions as a threat to regional security.China is quietly expanding the factories that build its …
Taiwan is responding to China’s latest military drills around the island. It’s condemning the Chinese regime’s actions as a threat to regional security.China is quietly expanding the factories that build its nuclear weapons. Experts say it could change how quickly Beijing responds to an attack. We break down the potential implications.U.S. tariffs have raked in over $200 billion dollars this year. A closer look at how President Donald Trump has used them to reshape trade.Cambodia and Thailand have finally signed a ceasefire deal. Now, both the United States and China are racing to take credit. But who actually brought peace to the region?00:00 Intro01:10 China Stages Warships, Fighter Jets near Taiwan04:02 China Ramps up Nuclear Weapons Program, Raising Global Concerns05:16 Inside Trump’s Tariff Push and Its Global Impact09:13 U.S., China Vying for Influence Over Cambodia, Thailand10:38 Race to the Moon: The U.S. vs. China
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 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 resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos. X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:12 Taiwan Tensions: Military Drills03:35 Chinese Economy: Industrial Profits Continue Decline07:25 Local Fiscal Crisis: Asset-backed Securities
What if the next major battlefield isn’t the Taiwan Strait? The CCP has its tentacles all over the world, and could use those to cause chaos, or even trigger war. Former …
What if the next major battlefield isn’t the Taiwan Strait? The CCP has its tentacles all over the world, and could use those to cause chaos, or even trigger war. Former U.S. Air Force strategist Guermantes Lailari shows how much the US is at risk.
China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, warning what it called “external forces” against interference. The exercises heightened regional tensions, prompting close monitoring by Taiwan and raising questions over Japan’s military …
China launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan, warning what it called “external forces” against interference. The exercises heightened regional tensions, prompting close monitoring by Taiwan and raising questions over Japan’s military readiness as security concerns grow across the Indo-Pacific.#chinataiwanconflict #PLA #drills #taiwanstrait #breakingnewslive #asiasecurity #militarydrills #indopacificreport
Taiwan’s defense ministry reported dozens of Chinese ships, aircraft, and drones near the country’s main island as Beijing initiates its “Justice Mission 2025” military drills, set to begin Tuesday. The exercises …
Taiwan’s defense ministry reported dozens of Chinese ships, aircraft, and drones near the country’s main island as Beijing initiates its “Justice Mission 2025” military drills, set to begin Tuesday. The exercises come a day after President Lai Ching-te called for increased defense spending.
A new Pentagon report warns China is ramping up pressure on Taiwan militarily. It also says Beijing is making advancements in quantum computing, even as corruption inside its military raises serious …
A new Pentagon report warns China is ramping up pressure on Taiwan militarily. It also says Beijing is making advancements in quantum computing, even as corruption inside its military raises serious questions about readiness.China is slapping sanctions on 20 U.S. firms and 10 executives, following Washington’s largest arms sale to Taiwan. We break down what these sanctions mean.Japan has approved a record $58 billion defense budget for the coming year, aiming to strengthen its military capabilities amid rising tensions with China.As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at how Congress has tackled the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party.00:00 Intro01:01 Pentagon: China Stepping Up Nuclear, Military Capabilities03:16 China Sanctions 20 U.S. Defense Firms, 10 Executives03:48 Japan’s Cabinet Approves Record Defense Budget: $58B04:46 Congress Bans CCP Links to Pentagon Supply Chain13:47 China Revives WWII Airfield 370 Miles From Guam
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler reviews her successful ‘5 for ’25’ stock picks, introduces her ‘6 for ’26’ picks and more on ‘Making Money.’#geopoliticalshock #chinataiwan #marketrisk #investing #stockmarket …
Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler reviews her successful ‘5 for ’25’ stock picks, introduces her ‘6 for ’26’ picks and more on ‘Making Money.’#geopoliticalshock #chinataiwan #marketrisk #investing #stockmarket #nancytengler #makingmoney #foxbusiness
Reviewing the year in Taiwan, from political divides to unity in the face of national tragedies. Forget about generative AI, come to TaiwanPlus to get the full story on Taiwan.
Reviewing the year in Taiwan, from political divides to unity in the face of national tragedies. Forget about generative AI, come to TaiwanPlus to get the full story on Taiwan.
China’s military is facing its most serious internal crisis in decades. After the purge of the Rocket Force and the downfall of Xi Jinping’s key political allies inside the Central Military …
China’s military is facing its most serious internal crisis in decades. After the purge of the Rocket Force and the downfall of Xi Jinping’s key political allies inside the Central Military Commission, the crackdown has now spread to the PLA Air Force. Senior commanders have disappeared, died while under investigation, or vanished from public view, pointing to a force being dismantled from the top down. This program then turns to Taiwan, where a deadly knife attack in central Taipei shocked the public on the same day political tensions surged over an impeachment move against President Lai Ching-te. By examining the attack’s strange timelines, missing evidence, and unanswered questions, the program explores how internal military collapse in China may coincide with rising political pressure and social shock in Taiwan — suggesting not preparation for open war, but a shift toward other methods.
Taiwan helped power the world’s tech boom in 2025, but it’s still navigating an increasingly contested global landscape. Under constant pressure from China, can Taiwan find the space not only to …
Taiwan helped power the world’s tech boom in 2025, but it’s still navigating an increasingly contested global landscape. Under constant pressure from China, can Taiwan find the space not only to endure, but to thrive in 2026 – and maintain its critical role as a global tech hub? On this edition of #CorrespondentsOnTaiwanPlus, Reuters Taiwan Bureau Chief Ben Blanchard and CommonWealth Magazine Senior Managing Editor Silva Shih share the stories they’ll be watching in 2026. Hosted by Andrew Ryan. 00:00 – Intro 01:47 – Biggest stories for Taiwan in 2025 03:22 – Reporting from Taiwan’s frontline with China 05:10 – Making sense of a fading buffer zone 07:11 – Defense budget still a key issue in 2026 08:06 – What to expect from Han Kuang drills in 2026 10:46 – APEC in China: Where does Taiwan stand? 13:12 – Japan-China row over Taiwan: What’s next? 15:12 – 2026 Elections: What’s at stake for Taiwan 19:59 – Key domestic issues for Taiwan in 2026 20:43 – Taiwan’s hidden gems to visit in 2026 24:03 – Hopes for journalism in 2026Editor’s note: This episode was recorded on December 16, 2025.#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #Taiwan #LookAhead #2026 #Trump #Tariffs #TSMC #semiconductor #China #HanKuang41 #TaiwanDefense #DefenseBudget #TaiwanStrait #MediaLine #DadanIsland #JapanChina #2026Elections #DomesticConcerns #LittleMynamar #Matsu #Journalism2026
China has intensified its rhetorical campaign against Japan, accusing PM Takaichi Sanae of reviving the wartime militancy of Imperial Japan. Among other narratives, China is now challenging Japan’s sovereignty over the …
China has intensified its rhetorical campaign against Japan, accusing PM Takaichi Sanae of reviving the wartime militancy of Imperial Japan. Among other narratives, China is now challenging Japan’s sovereignty over the islands of Okinawa, formerly known as Ryukyu. Beijing has simultaneously pushed for Okinawan independence, while promoting a farfetched claim that the islands are historically part of China. Meanwhile, a survey found that trust in Japan was higher than trust in China in all Southeast Asian nations. Why is Beijing focused now on this island chain northeast of Taiwan? Are these claims falling flat? And what did Takaichi actually say about Taiwan that set off China’s latest burst of aggression? In this episode, we discuss Beijing’s propaganda, the history of Okinawa, Takaichi’s remarks, and what it means for the Taiwan Strait and the Indo-Pacific region. *Recorded on December 19, 2025 at 2pm Taiwan Standard Time Host/Senior Producer: Yin Khvat Guests:Lai I-chung Prospect Foundation PresidentPeter Mattis The Jamestown Foundation President Chapters:00:00:00 – China Ups Its Anti-Japanese Rhetoric00:01:10 – Why Is Beijing Focusing on Okinawa?00:06:20 – China’s Farfetched Claim to Okinawa00:14:21 – Does China Have a Trust Problem in SE Asia?00:22:26 – What Did Takaichi Really Say About Taiwan?#ChinaJapanRelations #JapanTaiwanRelations #USTaiwanRelations #TakaichiSanae #XiJinping #PeoplesLiberationArmy #PLA #PLANavy #ChinaCoastGuard #IndoPacific #Grayzone #GrayzoneTactics #ChinesePropaganda #ChineseCommunistParty #CCP #PeoplesRepublicofChina #PRC #JapanSelfDefenseForces #JapaneseNavy #Ryukyu #RyukyuIslands #Okinawa #OkinawanIslands #OkinawanIndependence #RyukyuIndependence #Misinformation #Disinformation #JapaneseHistory #ChineseHistory #ASEAN #SoutheastAsia #Trustworthiness #TrustGap #TrustSurvey #TaiwanTalks #TaiwanPlus
China voiced deep concern on Dec. 19 after reports that a senior Japanese security official suggested acquiring nuclear weapons as a deterrent, stressing it was a personal view. The remarks come …
China voiced deep concern on Dec. 19 after reports that a senior Japanese security official suggested acquiring nuclear weapons as a deterrent, stressing it was a personal view. The remarks come amid rising Japan-China tensions over Taiwan.00:00 – INTRODUCTION02:44 – JAPAN ‘MUST DO DEEP SOUL-SEARCHING’04:03 – CHINA’S MILITARY BUILD-UP ‘THREATENS’ JAPAN#china #japan #nuclearweapons #regionaltensions #eastasia #taiwan #defence #security #geopolitics #cruxcollabwithcnn
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 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 resources in English and Chinese. China Update is fully independent and I make the videos. X (Formerly Twitter): / tonychinaupdate Channel email: [email protected]:00 Introduction00:18 US Approves Record Arms Deal For Taiwan03:36 TikTok Sega Finally Concludes 06:57 Promoting ‘Native Police Dogs’08:52 MetaX & China AI Bubble?
Why does Beijing believe it can afford a war over Taiwan? This episode breaks down the debate surrounding Xi Jinping’s decision on war — examining six core reasons the CCP may …
Why does Beijing believe it can afford a war over Taiwan? This episode breaks down the debate surrounding Xi Jinping’s decision on war — examining six core reasons the CCP may be willing to risk military conflict, set against five major risks that argue against it. From regime legitimacy and internal power struggles to control of the Taiwan Strait, the analysis ultimately comes down to the numbers: war economics. Using a clear, data-driven framework, it explains how China’s wartime economic model prioritizes regime survival over growth — and why economic collapse alone may not deter Beijing from choosing war.
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society.We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts to global market trends — helping viewers understand …
China Insights delivers sharp, data-driven analysis of China’s politics, economy, and society.We connect the dots behind breaking headlines — from Beijing’s power shifts to global market trends — helping viewers understand the real forces shaping modern China.
In this video, I explain why calling Taiwan an “internal Chinese issue” isn’t neutral, isn’t diplomatic, and definitely isn’t about peace. It’s the most dangerous narrative in geopolitics today — one …
In this video, I explain why calling Taiwan an “internal Chinese issue” isn’t neutral, isn’t diplomatic, and definitely isn’t about peace. It’s the most dangerous narrative in geopolitics today — one that quietly removes the legal, political, and alliance barriers preventing a war.This isn’t about provocation. It’s about framing. And once the framing is lost, the timing of war becomes a scheduling decision.
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses China’s military moves near Taiwan, its 700% A.I. IPO surge, and new demands in the Panama Canal port negotiations as U.S.–China tensions intensify. #foxbusiness …
Gatestone Institute senior fellow Gordon Chang discusses China’s military moves near Taiwan, its 700% A.I. IPO surge, and new demands in the Panama Canal port negotiations as U.S.–China tensions intensify. #foxbusiness #morningswithmaria
The United States is moving forward with its largest ever arms sale to Taiwan—$11.1 billion—aimed at countering Beijing’s growing military threats.Taiwan is making a major change to its combat readiness. Its …
The United States is moving forward with its largest ever arms sale to Taiwan—$11.1 billion—aimed at countering Beijing’s growing military threats.Taiwan is making a major change to its combat readiness. Its military can now immediately respond to any sudden attack from China instead of waiting for orders from above.A new report says Meta made billions from fraudulent ads linked to China in 2024. How did Meta manage it?Shen Yun Performing Arts is launching its 2026 global tour, with Europe as its first stop.The Chinese Communist Party has been trying to suppress the group for 20 years. Here’s what a principal dancer said in response: “They’re spending their time and effort to repress us. That means we are doing something very, very right.”The U.S. government has collected one billion dollars in new tariff revenue after closing a key shipping loophole—the so-called de minimis rule. Chinese eCommerce giants like Temu and Shein had been exploiting it to undercut competitors.00:00 Intro01:38 U.S. Approves Largest-Ever Arms Sale for Taiwan03:30 China Could Build a Military Base in Taiwan If Taken05:02 Taiwan Adjusts Defense to Respond to Sudden China Attack06:51 Report: Meta Permitted Fraudulent Ads From China09:20 Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Banned in China14:47 Shen Yun Kicks Off 2026 Tour in Europe15:27 CBP: $1B Collected Since End of De Minimis Loophole16:03 How Temu, Shein Exploited the U.S. De Minimis Rule16:43 Chinese Firms to Pay $7M to Settle DOJ Allegation18:38 Report: China Exploits U.S. Funds to Advance Nuclear Program20:26 Lawmakers Scrutinize Intel Over Its China Ties21:32 Airstrike Kills Four Alleged Narco-Terrorists
In today’s show: US State Department Announces US$11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan China Sends 40 Planes, 8 Ships Near Taiwan as US Arms Deal Announced South Korean Court Sentences 3 …
In today’s show: US State Department Announces US$11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan China Sends 40 Planes, 8 Ships Near Taiwan as US Arms Deal Announced South Korean Court Sentences 3 Contractors Connected to Taiwan’s Haikun Sub Opposition Parties Aim To Impeach Premier, President for Not Countersigning Bill Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an Submits Reinstatement Papers, Says She’s “Back To Work” Japanese Prime Minister Says Diplomatic Dialogue Door Still Open for China Japan Could Be Panda-less as Loaned Animals Set To Return With No Replacements Lai Proposes Foreign Caregivers Law but Some Parents, Labor Groups Have Doubts📹 Anchor: Yvonne Yang#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
China’s latest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, made a transit through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Taiwan’s defense ministry says, adding it believes the carrier was returning to port …
China’s latest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, made a transit through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Taiwan’s defense ministry says, adding it believes the carrier was returning to port in Shanghai.
As Southeast Asian countries target scam centers, Beijing’s role is coming into focus. Is China helping in terms of cracking down on scammers or secretly siding with them?A South Korean company …
As Southeast Asian countries target scam centers, Beijing’s role is coming into focus. Is China helping in terms of cracking down on scammers or secretly siding with them?A South Korean company is unveiling a $6 billion plan to build a factory in Tennessee. The move could help the United States reduce its reliance on critical minerals from China, but the plan is already facing a major roadblock.The Texas attorney general is suing five TV makers, including two from China, over allegations that smart TVs are spying on Americans in their own living rooms.As oil prices fall this week, China is quietly stockpiling. It’s a move that could impact global markets.00:00 Intro00:59 Asian Scam Centers: Are Police, Kingpins Allies of CCP?04:07 Korea Zinc to Build Minerals Refinery in Tennessee05:03 Texas AG Sues Five Major TV Firms for Alleged Spying05:55 China Ramps Up Crude Stockpile as Oil Prices Fall07:20 Pres. Trump: I Spoke With Xi About Releasing Jimmy Lai10:31 500K Sign Petition Against Forced Organ Harvesting11:54 Forum: Indo-Pacific Instability Threatens World Order14:59 Former U.S. Army Pacific Chief on U.S.-Taiwan Strategy
According to the Kyiv Independent, leaked Russian documents suggest the Russian military may be assisting China in preparing for a potential Taiwan invasion in 2027. It comes four years after Chinese …
According to the Kyiv Independent, leaked Russian documents suggest the Russian military may be assisting China in preparing for a potential Taiwan invasion in 2027. It comes four years after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described Beijing-Moscow relations as having “no limits.” and nearly four years since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It comes as Russian and Chinese planes have conducted a joint patrol through Japanese and South Korean’s air defense identification zones (ADIZs). Meanwhile, the US’ annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has identified China’s as the Washington’s primary strategic competitor across military, economic and technological domains. Just how far does Moscow and Beijing’s security cooperation go? And what is the Trump Administration doing to counter it? In this episode, we discuss these latest developments and what they could mean for a potential conflict in the Taiwan Strait. *Recorded on December 17, 2025 at 11am Taiwan Standard Time Our guests: Tony Hu Former US Department of Defense Senior Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia Charles Wu National Chengchi University Department of Diplomacy Professor and Chair Host: Wen-Ti Sung Producer: Chinyeh Chiang Chapters: 00:00:00 – Moscow, Beijing Boost Security Ties 00:02:33 – Russia, China Resume Joint Air Patrols 00:11:52 – US NDAA Names China Top Rival 00:22:57 – Is Russia Helping China Train for Invasion? #ChinaRussiaRelations #XiJinping #VladimirPutin #DonaldTrump #ChinaMilitary #PeoplesLiberationArmy #PLA #RussianMilitary #RussianUkraineWar #RussianInvasion #DefenseCooperation #SecurityPact #MutualDefense #MilitaryAlliance #RussianAirForce #RussianArmy #PLAAirForce #PLAArmy #PLANavy #TaiwanInvasion #TaiwanConflict #TaiwanStrait #TaiwanContingency #TaiwanStrait #IndoPacific #WeaponSales #ArmsDeal #RussianExports #RussianWeapons #AmphibiousAssualtVehicles #BMD4M #SprutSDM1 #BTRMDM #Rakushka #AmphibiousAttack #AmphibiousWarfare #KSHME #KyivIndependent #RUSI #USMilitary #NDAA #USDefensePolicy #TaiwanUSRelations #TaiwanTalks #TaiwanPlus
Pentagon war games show the U.S. would lose a conflict over Taiwan. But what if that’s not the story everyone thinks it is? Former U.S. Air Force strategist Guermantes Lailari explains …
Pentagon war games show the U.S. would lose a conflict over Taiwan. But what if that’s not the story everyone thinks it is? Former U.S. Air Force strategist Guermantes Lailari explains what those simulations really mean.
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau is set to report to lawmakers on regional tensions and the country’s military preparedness. The report connects Chinese aggression toward Taiwan to similar problems faced by other …
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau is set to report to lawmakers on regional tensions and the country’s military preparedness. The report connects Chinese aggression toward Taiwan to similar problems faced by other countries and highlights US and allied deployments to counter it.📹 Reporter(s): Devin Tsai/Lery Hiciano#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
U.S. Forces Raid Ship, Seize Cargo Headed to Iran From ChinaOff the coast of Venezuela, US forces have seized an oil tanker suspected of smuggling oil to China in violation of …
U.S. Forces Raid Ship, Seize Cargo Headed to Iran From ChinaOff the coast of Venezuela, US forces have seized an oil tanker suspected of smuggling oil to China in violation of international sanctions. The seizure highlighted the links between Venezuela and not just China, but the Indo-Pacific region. As an energy-rich socialist dictatorship, Venezuela is key political partner of Beijing and Moscow in Latin America, as well as a major recipient of Chinese aid, investment and weapons. The US raid come as the Trump Administration moves to reassert American hegemony over the region. How important is Venezuela to China? Is Trump attempting to reimpose the Monroe Doctrine? And what does the new “China Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean” tell us about Beijing’s plans for the region? In this episode, we discuss Venezuela’s Indo-Pacific ties, Trump and Xi’s policies toward Latin America, and what it means for the Taiwan Strait and beyond.
Beijing has put sanctions on Japan’s former top military official, Iwasaki Shigeru, for his work as an advisor to Taiwan’s Cabinet. Iwasaki is barred from entering China and any assets he …
Beijing has put sanctions on Japan’s former top military official, Iwasaki Shigeru, for his work as an advisor to Taiwan’s Cabinet. Iwasaki is barred from entering China and any assets he may have there have been frozen. It comes after weeks of tensions between Tokyo and Beijing following Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s comments that Japan’s military could intervene if China used force against Taiwan.📹 Reporter(s): TaiwanPlus#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews #China #sanction #Japan #Tokyo #cabinet #politician –
🔵 Sign up for the American Thought Leaders ALERTS newsletter to stay up-to-date on new episodes, releases, and special events 👉 https://ept.ms/ATLnewsletterHow might a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan unfold? China’s …
🔵 Sign up for the American Thought Leaders ALERTS newsletter to stay up-to-date on new episodes, releases, and special events 👉 https://ept.ms/ATLnewsletterHow might a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan unfold? China’s anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) strategy—a combination of missiles, submarines, sensors, and air defenses—is designed specifically to block and disrupt US air, sea, and even space and cyber power.But the true outcome of the operation will hinge on the rapid mobilization of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ground forces, argues recently retired four-star general Charles Flynn, former commander of U.S. Army Pacific.He warns that the real “center of gravity” of a Chinese invasion will lie in its ability to rapidly assemble, deploy, and transport land forces across the Taiwan Strait.“What keeps me up at night is their ability to actually pull that off in 96 hours,” Flynn says.He is convinced that building a “strategic land power network” and forging deep, enduring ties with partner armies in Asia will be vital to deterring the Chinese regime.In this episode, Flynn lays out a roadmap for how the U.S. military should rethink its strategy, technology, and partnerships to deter Beijing and safeguard its allies in the Indo-Pacific.“This century is going to be defined by the relationship between the United States and China. … We’ve said we’ve pivoted to the Pacific for more than a decade, and in actual behavior and actions, that’s not accurate,” Flynn says.Before commanding U.S. Army Pacific, Flynn served as the Army’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Plans and Training (G3/5/7). He is the brother of General Michael Flynn, former national security advisor to President Donald Tru
France’s Emmanuel Macron has completed a state visit to China, his fourth as president. At the top of his agenda: the economy and the Russia-Ukraine War. In contrast to Xi Jinping’s …
France’s Emmanuel Macron has completed a state visit to China, his fourth as president. At the top of his agenda: the economy and the Russia-Ukraine War. In contrast to Xi Jinping’s one-hour talk in South Korea with US President Donald Trump, the Xi-Macron meeting in Beijing and trip together to Sichuan Province — including a visit to see the pandas — certainly appeared more friendly. What is behind Xi’s charm offensive? And what did Macron accomplish? Meanwhile, the German foreign minister also made a recent trip to Beijing, saying “Freedom, security and prosperity in Germany and Europe are closely linked to China.” In this episode, we discuss EU-China relations, the foreign policies of France and Germany, and what these developments potentially means for peace and security in Europe and the Taiwan Strait.
In this episode of DC Insiders by TaiwanPlus, Host Wenchi Yu speaks with Erin Murphy of CSIS about how undersea fiber‑optic cables—carrying over 95 percent of global internet and data traffic—have …
In this episode of DC Insiders by TaiwanPlus, Host Wenchi Yu speaks with Erin Murphy of CSIS about how undersea fiber‑optic cables—carrying over 95 percent of global internet and data traffic—have become critical infrastructure at the center of economic growth, AI, cloud computing, and telehealth worldwide, including in Taiwan’s high-tech, export‑driven economy. Against the backdrop of rising U.S.-China competition, the conversation explores how Taiwan’s dense cable links and strategic location make it both a digital hub and a potential vulnerability, as subsea systems face threats ranging from espionage and sabotage to gray‑zone coercion. Murphy discusses recent incidents and emerging risks, then outlines what governments, companies, and international partners can do to harden infrastructure, improve redundancy, and build cooperative frameworks to secure these “invisible lifelines” that underpin modern life from the Indo‑Pacific to the Atlantic.#TaiwanPlus #TaiwanPlusNews #TaiwanNews-
Reports that China’s Air Force commander, General Chang Dingqiu, died suddenly while in detention have sent shockwaves through the Chinese military. At the same time, the long-silenced strategist Liu Yazhou has …
Reports that China’s Air Force commander, General Chang Dingqiu, died suddenly while in detention have sent shockwaves through the Chinese military. At the same time, the long-silenced strategist Liu Yazhou has re-emerged in public discussion, raising uncomfortable questions about war planning, loyalty, and morale inside the PLA. This program examines Chang’s rise and death, Liu Yazhou’s warnings about a Taiwan war, and the growing unrest among officers and veterans. When generals disappear and veterans are suppressed, what does it reveal about the true state of China’s armed forces?
Reports reveal that Taiwan’s domestically produced submarine, the Haikun, suffered a hydraulics system failure during its sea trial in June of this year. This comes as the vessel faces costly delays.
Reports reveal that Taiwan’s domestically produced submarine, the Haikun, suffered a hydraulics system failure during its sea trial in June of this year. This comes as the vessel faces costly delays.
Two nuclear-capable Russian Tu-95 bombers conducted a joint patrol with Chinese J-15 fighters and H-6 bombers through Japan and South Korea’s air-defense identification zones (ADIZs). It is the latest in a …
Two nuclear-capable Russian Tu-95 bombers conducted a joint patrol with Chinese J-15 fighters and H-6 bombers through Japan and South Korea’s air-defense identification zones (ADIZs). It is the latest in a series of one-sided military and diplomatic provocations by Beijing towards Tokyo over PM Takaichi Sanae’s Taiwan comments. In response, two American B-52 bombers joined Japanese F-35s and F-15s for their own joint drills. Meanwhile, China has escalated its propaganda efforts to paint the current conflict as a continuation of the Second World War II, with modern-day Japan essentially unchanged since the 1930s. (Ironically, Beijing made these comments to visiting German diplomats.) But given China’s totalitarian regime and massive military buildup during peacetime, which modern-day country actually resembles Imperial Japan? And how should Tokyo counter these growing threats? In this episode, we discuss the China-Russia and Japan-US exercises, Beijing’s WWII propaganda and Japan’s relations with its allies.