Media 17 hours ago John Cena expresses regret over his China-Taiwan controversy to Joe Rogan, says 'I pissed off my home country' John Cena discussed with Joe Rogan the 2021 incident when he called Taiwan a country, prompting an apology to China that upset American audiences.
TAIWAN 3 days ago Taiwan unveils $40B defense spending plan to counter China military threat over next decade Taiwan President William Lai unveils $40 billion defense spending proposal to counter China military pressure as U.S. offers cautious support.
China November 17 China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.
China November 17 China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.
Japan November 16 Chinese coast guard conducts patrol through disputed Senkaku Islands waters following Taiwan spat China escalates Senkaku Islands dispute with patrol ships after Japan's new PM defends Taiwan independence, sparking diplomatic crisis and threats.
China November 10 Chinese diplomat threatens to cut off new Japanese PM's head over Taiwan comments Chinese diplomat threatens to 'decapitate' Japan's new prime minister over Taiwan defense comments, sparking major diplomatic crisis between Asian powers.
TAIWAN October 27 Taiwan general warns China’s military drills could be preparation for blockade or war, vows to resist Lt. Gen. Sun Li-fang details Taiwan's defense plans against Chinese gray-zone operations and potential naval blockade threats from the PLA.
Marco Rubio October 26 Rubio says commitment to Taiwan won't change amid trade talks with China Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Taiwan won't be abandoned in China trade negotiations, emphasizing continued U.S. support amid Beijing's diplomatic pressure campaign.
Travel October 2 Americans on alert as popular tourist hot spot now enforcing digital IDs at border All visitors to Taiwan must now complete a "digital arrival" card application three days before travel as part of a global trend toward modernized border systems.
Opinion August 25 Fiddling while Rome burns: America ignores China’s rising red tide China builds massive military capabilities targeting 2027 Taiwan readiness while U.S. forces remain overstretched across multiple global commitments.
TAIWAN August 23 Taiwan's energy dependence is 'Achilles heel' amid immense threat by China Taiwan holds referendum on nuclear power restart after shutting last plant in May, with experts warning energy imports create security risks against China
China August 16 China eyes Trump-Putin meeting, gauges West’s resolve on Ukraine President Donald Trump is meeting with Vladimir Putin, and security analysts caution that China views the talks as a test case for potential aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
Senate Democrats July 30 Trump blasted for ‘steep concessions to Beijing’ after chip deal, canceled Taiwanese visit Democratic senators criticize Trump administration for ceding leverage to Beijing in trade talks while blocking Taiwanese president and reversing chip ban.
TAIWAN July 28 Trump's reported snub of Taiwan president spurs concerns over deference to China The Trump admin is reportedly prohibiting Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York City while en route to diplomatic meetings in Central America.
Japan July 16 Japan calls axis of China, Russia, North Korea the 'gravest threat' to global order since WWII Japan's defense ministry warns that China-Russia operations and North Korean threats pose the greatest challenge to global order since World War II, in its annual assessment.
TAIWAN July 10 Taiwan conducts live-fire drills with US-made tanks as president looks on Taiwan conducted live-fire exercises with U.S.-made tanks as President Lai Ching-te watched, amid tensions with China over the island's sovereignty.
TAIWAN June 12 Taiwan ramps up coast guard and military readiness in face of Beijing's 'gray zone' warfare Taiwan develops new sea drones including kamikaze types amid Chinese gray zone warfare, with President Lai seeking bipartisan support for a $13.6 billion special defense budget.
TAIWAN June 11 Taiwan envoy urges congressional action, warns of rising China threat after meeting lawmakers Ambassador Alexander Yui calls for faster delivery of military equipment and a double taxation agreement to boost Taiwan-U.S. investment amid China’s increasing military provocations.
Opinion June 3 MORNING GLORY: Why the world should care about Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai Jimmy Lai's imprisonment by China raises global concerns. The Bradley Foundation's award highlights his fight for freedom and challenges Xi Jinping's policies.
Opinion May 31 ROBERT MAGINNIS: 9 signs Beijing's Taiwan invasion may be imminent U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warns of China's potential invasion of Taiwan, citing military drills and strategic deployments at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Pete Hegseth May 31 Hegseth says US will bolster defenses overseas to support Indo-Pacific allies against China Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Indo-Pacific allies that the U.S. is standing with them against increasing military pressure from China.
Tech April 29 World’s first continuous beating heart transplant Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson talks about how the first nonstop beating heart transplant, called zero ischemic time, at Taiwan hospital changes surgery.
Pope Francis April 27 Taiwan on edge after Pope Francis's death, closely watching Vatican-China relations The Holy See remains Taiwan’s only European ally, even as the Catholic Church deepens historic diplomatic and religious engagement with Beijing in recent years.
China April 10 China ramps up military ‘rehearsals’ around Taiwan, outstrips US in air, maritime, space Top Indo-Pacific commander warned senators that China's aggression around Taiwan is not an "exercise" but a "rehearsal" for when it finally decides to "reunify" the island with the mainland.
China April 10 Trump’s tariff war with Beijing is part of a multi-prong strategy to secure America from a much broader threat Trump’s China strategy centers on tying up Beijing with tariff war and eliminating decades-long reliance on China for critical industries and minerals, thus avoiding a kinetic war over Taiwan.
TAIWAN April 10 Taiwan's president targets China influence, kicks out pro-Beijing agitators amid rising tensions Taiwanese President William Lai promises an uncompressing stance against both domestic and foreign pro-CCP influence operations amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
China April 1 China launches large military drills around Taiwan to issue 'severe warning' China launched military drills around Taiwan to send a "severe warning" and a message of "forceful containment against Taiwan independence," Beijing officials said.
Arizona March 6 GOP lawmaker credits Trump's business prowess for major investment in state: 'Knows how to make deals' Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Ariz., said that President Donald Trump’s influence played a critical role in the company building on their existing investment in the Grand Canyon State.
TAIWAN March 1 Taiwan’s volunteer military shrinks amid growing Chinese aggression Taiwan's military continues to struggle with recruiting troops as it looks to new methods to boost troop strength. One such idea is to enlist migrants into the island's armed forces.
China February 27 Top House Republican threatens to expose CCP officials if China invades Taiwan House GOP Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain's first bill this Congress would expose the financial assets of Chinese officials if China invades Taiwan.
