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· Iris Jung
Vladimir Putin declares Taiwan is ‘inherent part’ of China, blames ‘granny’ Nancy Pelosi for stoking tensions
At the 19th annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow, when asked about Taiwan, Russian President Putin responded that “Taiwan indubitably is an inherent part of the People’s Republic of China.” Specifically pointing to the recent string of U.S. delegation visits to…
· Bryan Ke
‘We are truly led by imbeciles’: Nancy Pelosi slammed for ‘connection’ with China comment
Twitter users slammed U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-12) for her “connection” with China comment that was said during a speech in Tokyo on Friday. “When I was a little girl, I was told at the beach if I dug a hole deep enough, we would reach China, so we've always felt a…
· Jane Nam
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait
Despite strong threats of retaliation from China over recent months, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) finally landed in Taiwan on Tuesday, declaring America’s “unwavering commitment” to democracy. Her arrival in Taiwan makes her the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit…
· Ryan General
Nancy Pelosi expected to visit Taiwan on Asia trip despite China’s threats
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi excluded Taiwan when she announced on Sunday that she will visit Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan for her Asia trip. President Joe Biden and other administration officials had earlier warned against her visit due to concerns about…
· Ryan General
Taiwan conducts air defense drills amid China’s threats against Nancy Pelosi’s planned visit
Taiwan conducted air raid drills and ground activities on Monday amid China’s warnings against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s scheduled visit to the island. Pelosi is set to visit Taiwan next month to show support for the country amid growing pressure from China. President Joe…
· Daniel Anderson
China warns US of ‘consequences’ if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s scheduled visit to Taiwan drew a swift rebuke from China, which declared there would be “strong measures” if the trip moves forward. Pelosi was set to visit Japan this weekend, with some speculating a stop in Taiwan on Sunday during the 43rd…
· Iris Jung
US lawmaker delegation arrives in Taiwan on heels of Pelosi visit that stoked China’s fury
A bipartisan delegation of eight U.S. lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday. The visit continues the trend of U.S. officials and representatives visiting the country to display public support of its leadership. The American Institute in Taiwan shared that the visit will take…
· Bryan Ke
Jolin Tsai loses 270K followers after not sharing ‘There is only one China’ post following Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
Taiwanese singer Jolin Tsai purportedly lost around 270,000 Weibo followers for not sharing China Central Television (CCTV) News’ “One China” post after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan on Aug. 2. On Monday, fans noticed that the 41-year-old’s follower count on…
· Jane Nam
Repercussions of Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan felt around the world as countries and companies stay on their toes
The repercussions of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) controversial and highly publicized visit to Taiwan on Tuesday are being felt by countries and companies throughout the world. Although the House speaker’s trip to Taiwan lasted less than a day, it evoked strong…
· Jane Nam
House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but will have long-term impact
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) controversial visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but was not without consequences, as it is expected to continue evoking strong reactions from China long after her trip. During a meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday, the…
· Bryan Ke
Rep. Ted Lieu to become highest-ranking Asian American in House Democratic leadership history
Rep. Ted Lieu (D, CA-33) was elected vice chairman in House Democratic Leadership, the fifth highest position in the party, on Wednesday, beating Rep. Joyce Beatty (D, OH-3), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D, MI-12) and Rep. Madeleine Dean (D, PA-4). Lieu will make history as the…
· Iris Jung
Pentagon preparing for Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan against China’s wishes: report
Before you read: House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but will have long-term impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait Taiwan conducts air defense drills amid China’s threats against Nancy…
· Carl Samson
War game simulations find China failing to invade Taiwan at a huge cost to all, including US and Japan
Before you read: Taiwan says full invasion by China would be very difficult China threatens Taiwan with ‘demise’ after Taipei lawmaker warns of missiles that can reach Beijing A Chinese invasion of Taiwan will result in defeat but at a huge cost to all parties involved,…
· Iris Jung
President Biden shows determination to defend Taiwan in new ‘60 Minutes’ interview
In a “60 Minutes” interview, President Joe Biden was asked whether U.S. Forces would defend Taiwan, to which Biden answered with an unfaltering “yes.” However, the president’s response differs from the official statement given by the White House, which maintains “strategic…
· Bryan Ke
Xi tells Putin China is ready to partner with Russia to ‘lead world’
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Forumlar Majmuasi Complex in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on Thursday. During their first meeting since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Xi said China is ready to team up with its ally to…
· Iris Jung
Sen. Marsha Blackburn says China part of ‘New Axis of Evil’ in op-ed supporting Taiwan independence
In an opinion piece released Friday, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) condemned the actions of the Chinese Communist Party and called the country the “New Axis of Evil.” Blackburn was part of a late-August congressional delegation to Taiwan, which followed House Speaker Nancy…
· Bryan Ke
Philippines to allow US access to military bases if China-Taiwan tensions escalate
Jose Manuel Romualdez, the Philippine ambassador to the United States, told Nikkei Asia that the Philippines will allow U.S. forces to access military bases in the country if China-Taiwan tensions escalate. Under the 2014 EDCA (Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement), American…
· Iris Jung
Taiwanese billionaire pledges $32 million for ‘civilian warriors’ against China
Robert Tsao, a Taiwanese tycoon, declared that he is prepared to spend $32 million to train “civilian warriors” against China. Founder of United Microelectronics Corp, the 75-year-old made his announcement at a press conference on Thursday in body armor. The news came in light…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan fires at China’s drones for first time as president orders ‘strong countermeasures’
The Taiwanese military has reportedly opened fire at a Chinese drone that entered the island nation’s restricted air space over Erdan Island in Lieyu Township, Kinmen County, before 6 p.m. on Tuesday. “The defense forces issued warnings in accordance with protocol. Because the…
· Bryan Ke
Republican Indiana governor is latest US official to visit Taiwan
Gov. Eric Holcomb (R-IN) announced his arrival in Taiwan and thanked Taiwan’s Director General of the Department of North American Affairs, Douglas Hsu, in a tweet on Sunday. Holcomb led a delegation in Taiwan as part of an “economic development trip" to the self-governing…