Chinese national flag waves on a Chinese People's Liberation Army warship as it conducts joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan

China’s “Joint Sword 2024B” Military Exercise: A Prelude to Blockade Over Invasion?

On October 14, 2024, China conducted its "Joint Sword 2024B" military exercise, marking the fourth large-scale military exercise near Taiwan in just two years. The exercise, designed as a show of force, reaffirmed Beijing’s willingness to use military power if...
TSMC

US Commerce Department Investigates TSMC Over Possible Violation of Huawei Export Rules

The United States Commerce Department has reportedly initiated an investigation into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chip manufacturer, to determine if it has violated U.S. export controls by supplying smartphone and artificial intelligence (AI) chips to the...
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

South Africa Asks Taiwan to Relocate Unofficial Embassy Amid Rising Tensions with China

The South African government has requested Taiwan to relocate its unofficial embassy, or liaison office, from the administrative capital, Pretoria, to the commercial hub of Johannesburg. This decision, which comes amidst escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, highlights the intricate...
Xi Jinping

China’s Silent Expectations: What Beijing Hopes to Gain from the Next U.S. Presidency

On October 10, Taiwan’s National Day, President Lai Ching-te delivered a bold and defiant speech that reverberated across the Taiwan Strait, intensifying an already fragile geopolitical situation. Speaking to an audience in Taipei, Lai emphasized that Taiwan was resolute in...
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)

TSMC Shares Reach Record High on AI Surge, Amidst U.S. Investigation Concerns

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, saw its shares soar to record highs on Friday, following its strong third-quarter earnings and a bullish outlook driven by the rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. However, the...
Palau National Congress House Of Delegates

Palau Election: Potential Battleground for China–Taiwan Rivalry in the Pacific

While much of the world’s attention is focused on the upcoming U.S. election on November 5, another significant political event will unfold across the Pacific in the tiny island nation of Palau. A tourism-dependent microstate with just over 16,000 registered...
Sword-2024B military drills by the PLA Eastern Theater Command.

China’s PLA Conducts Massive Military Drills Near Taiwan: Joint Sword-2024B Targets US Deterrence

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched and completed the Joint Sword-2024B Exercise near Taiwan on Monday. This extensive display of military power focused on deterring potential U.S. intervention in any future conflicts in the Taiwan Strait. The exercise, conducted...
Chinese Coast Guard vessel takes part in a joint Chinese-Russian coast guard exercise Pacific Patrol

China and Russia’s Submarine Prowess Unveiled Amid Growing Tensions in the Pacific

The South China Sea escalate and tensions rise over the potential for conflict in Taiwan, China and Russia are making significant advances in their submarine capabilities. These developments, aimed at strengthening their naval prowess, are clear demonstrations of their military...
Chinese and Taiwanese flags

China-Taiwan Standoff: Taiwan’s Quest for Sovereignty Faces Critical Test as China Flexes Military Muscle

China has once again ramped up military pressure on Taiwan, launching large-scale military exercises for the second time this year. Dubbed “Joint Sword 2024B,” these drills come just days after Taiwanese President William Lai delivered his first National Day speech...
Taiwanese Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet is seen on the tarmac of an air force base in Hsinchu

China Ramps Up Military Presence in Waters Around Taiwan, Citing National Defense

Beijing conducts large-scale war games around Taiwan in a show of force, provoking international concern. China deployed aircraft and naval vessels to encircle Taiwan on Monday in military drills aimed at sending a "stern warning" to what Beijing termed "separatist"...
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