“Wartime Scenario” Unfolds As Taiwan Suspects Chinese Ships Cut Undersea Internet Cables by Tyler Durden Wednesday, Mar 08, 2023 – 11:05 AM According to Taiwanese authorities, on Feb. 2, a Chinese fishing boat damaged an undersea communications cable that connects Taiwan’s main island to Matsu Islands. About one week later, a Chinese cargo ship severed […]
Posts Tagged ‘Taiwan’
Tuberville: China Is ‘Coming for Taiwan,’ ‘Probably Japan and Maybe Even Farther West’
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has an ominous view on what to expect from the communist Chinese and their ambitions in the future. Source Views: 0
Xi Jinping Has ‘Doubts’ Regarding Success of Taiwan Invasion: CIA Chief
William Burns, director of the CIA, claimed that Beijing is doubtful whether its potential invasion of Taiwan would be successful, with the ongoing Russia–Ukraine conflict strengthening such concerns. In an interview with CBS on Sunday, Burns was asked whether China would commit to an outright invasion or seek to slowly strangle Taiwan’s democracy. “I think our […]
The 14th Dalai Lama’s (possible) visit to Taiwan as a factor in Sino-Indian relations
The first and, of course, alarming question to be expected after reading the title of this article can be formulated roughly as follows: “And what does India actually have to do with the Taiwan problem, which is almost central in the present phase of the “Great World Game”?” Any positive response to this question (“something […]
Yet another chronicle of the Taiwan situation
The penultimate chronicle of events accompanying the development of the Taiwan problem, discussed more or less regularly in the NEO, described the state of the initial reaction of politicians, both in Taiwan itself and among leading players in the world, to the rather unexpected results of local authorities elections on the island in late November. […]
‘Too Stupid’: Former Australian Deputy PM Believes Taiwan Conflict Unlikely
Former Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce believes Beijing will not engage in outright conflict with Taiwan because it would be “too stupid.” Joyce made the comments after returning from a visit to Taiwan with a bipartisan delegation consisting of Labor, Liberal, and Nationals MPs. “China and Taiwan, I believe, are unlikely to come to […]
Development of the Taiwan problem
Since NEO published its last article on this issue the most significant development in relation to the Taiwan problem has clearly been the local elections, with their unexpected results. In terms of their implications for Taiwan’s foreign policy, the most important aspect of the election results is that they raise the prospect of a potential change […]
Taiwan’s ruling party suffers major defeat
At first glance, Taiwan’s local elections on November 26 may seem like a sideshow when compared with the development of the current phase of the “Great World Game.” However, this is a false impression, which is at the very least contradicted by the fact that the preliminary results (which were completely unexpected even for the […]
US Postpones Passage of “Taiwan Policy” Bill
In this author’s latest article on the Taiwan issue, it is important to note the development of its central point to date, namely the apparent strengthening in the last year or two of that faction of the US establishment which stands for abandoning the so-called “strategy of uncertainty” in its approach to Taiwan. Unlike the […]
‘Blind Engagement’ With China Must End, Says Pompeo During Taiwan Visit
The United States should bolster ties with democratic Taiwan and pursue “strategic decoupling” with China’s communist regime after decades of “naive engagement,” according to former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. “China’s aggressive conduct, diplomatically, militarily, economically … have changed this region. And it brought those who prefer peace and commerce even more closely together,” […]
US Hard at Work Preparing Taiwan for War with China
The years leading up to World War I and World War II are often referred to by historians as “diplomatic fever,” because of active mobilization of several powers around the world in both overt and covert alliances. However, such activity was not aimed at preventing conflict, but solely at strengthening their position ahead of the […]
China On Taiwan: ‘External Interference’ Won’t Be Tolerated
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China underscored its commitment Saturday to its claim to Taiwan, telling world leaders that anyone who gets in the way of its determination to reunify with the self-governing island would be “crushed by the wheels of history.” The language was forceful but, for Chinese leadership, well within the realm of normal. […]
China On Taiwan: ‘External Interference’ Won’t Be Tolerated
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China underscored its commitment Saturday to its claim to Taiwan, telling world leaders that anyone who gets in the way of its determination to reunify with the self-governing island would be “crushed by the wheels of history.” The language was forceful but, for Chinese leadership, well within the realm of normal. […]
Apple Helps Taiwan Export Orders Resume Growth in August, Outlook Mixed
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s export orders unexpectedly expanded in August on strong demand for technology and new consumer electronics product launches like iPhones even as the island’s largest market China faced continued headwinds. But the government said the outlook was mixed due to a series of uncertainties including high global inflation, increasing geopolitical risks and new COVID-19 strains. […]
Apple Helps Taiwan Export Orders Resume Growth in August, Outlook Mixed
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s export orders unexpectedly expanded in August on strong demand for technology and new consumer electronics product launches like iPhones even as the island’s largest market China faced continued headwinds. But the government said the outlook was mixed due to a series of uncertainties including high global inflation, increasing geopolitical risks and new COVID-19 strains. […]
Apple Helps Taiwan Export Orders Resume Growth in August, Outlook Mixed
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s export orders unexpectedly expanded in August on strong demand for technology and new consumer electronics product launches like iPhones even as the island’s largest market China faced continued headwinds. But the government said the outlook was mixed due to a series of uncertainties including high global inflation, increasing geopolitical risks and new COVID-19 strains. […]
Apple Helps Taiwan Export Orders Resume Growth in August, Outlook Mixed
TAIPEI—Taiwan’s export orders unexpectedly expanded in August on strong demand for technology and new consumer electronics product launches like iPhones even as the island’s largest market China faced continued headwinds. But the government said the outlook was mixed due to a series of uncertainties including high global inflation, increasing geopolitical risks and new COVID-19 strains. […]
A Chinese Blockade of Taiwan Will Trigger International Response, US Navy Says
The U.S. Navy’s frontline fleet commander warned that China’s military is capable of imposing a blockade around Taiwan, but doing so would trigger a concerted effort by the international community to intervene. Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Tuesday that China […]
Biden: U.S. Troops Would Defend Taiwan in Event of Attack from China
President Joe Biden said Sunday on CBS’s “60 Minutes” that U.S. military forces would defend Taiwan if there were “an unprecedented attack” from China. Anchor Scott Pelley said, “On the same day we spoke to the President, Putin met with China’s leader Xi Jinping. There’s concern that Russia’s attempt to force reunification with Ukraine could […]
Biden: U.S. Troops Would Defend Taiwan in Event of Attack from China
President Joe Biden said Sunday on CBS’s “60 Minutes” that U.S. military forces would defend Taiwan if there were “an unprecedented attack” from China. Anchor Scott Pelley said, “On the same day we spoke to the President, Putin met with China’s leader Xi Jinping. There’s concern that Russia’s attempt to force reunification with Ukraine could […]