Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his commitment to achieving Taiwan’s “reunification” during a state banquet celebrating the 75th anniversary of Communist China’s founding. He emphasized the “irreversible” goal of reunification and opposed Taiwan’s independence, calling for deeper economic and cultural ties between the two sides. Beijing has intensified military activities […]
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Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned on Sunday that China’s military is prepared to “forcefully” prevent Taiwan’s independence but also called for increased exchanges with the United States. Speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Dong’s comments came after his first substantial talks with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin […]
On Wednesday, a newly established congressional committee on China endorsed reports that challenge Beijing’s treatment of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities, while also aiming to prevent any potential conflict with Taiwan.
Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday warned China on Twitter that China should know: any attack on Taiwan would make China a pariah state.”
China continues to overreact to Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan with endless harsh statements, halted dialogue, and military maneuvers.
The EU submitted a World Trade Organization (WTO) case against China this week over “discriminatory trade practices” against Lithuania, the European Commission announces on its website.
Taiwanese officials intend to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics, an official with knowledge of the matter told the Taipei Times. He cited concerns that China would choose to defame Taiwan during the Games. The Taiwanese delegation would abstain from the opening and closing ceremonies.
Eastern European states of the former Communist block do not react well to the Chinese subversion and even coercion in Europe. Countries like Lithuania are at the forefront of standing firm against Beijing. The resistance does not come without a price. After the Lithuanian parliament passed a resolution in May this year […]