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Biden would deploy US soldiers to Taiwan
US President Joe Biden has pledged US military support for Taiwan. In an interview with the CBS television station, Biden announced the deployment of American troops to the island nation in the event of an “unprecedented attack” by China. This is the first time Biden has implied that the United States is prepared to intervene […] continue reading →
The coming Taiwan crisis
China's renewed saber-rattling over Taiwan, galvanized by US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, is born of a need to maintain some control over the situation in the Taiwan Strait following steady electoral victories by Taiwan's pro-independence party. But while Chinese military action is unlikely at this juncture, an accidental clash is all too plausible. continue reading →
Taiwan prepares for the worst
Like every year, the island nation of Taiwan is preparing for a possible Chinese attack with a major military maneuver and civil defense drills. But for decades, the threat of war has not been as realistic as it is now. Tangible threats from Beijing and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have put Taiwan on high alert. continue reading →
Dangerous rigor over Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
Disputes over Taiwan are nothing new. But the dispute over Nancy Pelosi's possible trip reveals a new, disturbing dimension. China is even considering deploying its armed forces. The US military is concerned. continue reading →
MI5 and FBI warn of threat from Beijing
Security agencies in the United Kingdom and the United States have issued a joint warning of an increasing threat from the People’s Republic. FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that China poses the greatest threat to the economic and national security. The Communist Party would not only engage in industrial espionage and intellectual property theft at […] continue reading →
NATO adopts hard line on China
The NATO member states have adopted a new Strategic Concept. China is explicitly mentioned for the first time. In the key document for political and military planning, Russia is identified as the “the most significant and direct threat to Allies’ security and to peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area”. However, it cites the People’s […] continue reading →
Tesla banned from the roads in Beidaihe
China’s district of Beidaihe plans to ban Tesla EVs from its roads as of next month. From July 1, cars made by the US manufacturer will be banned from passing through the region for at least two months, a representative of the local traffic police told Reuters on Monday. The police officer did not provide […] continue reading →
China tests anti-missile system
China has successfully tested an anti-missile system. The tested system is said to be a ground-based interception system with medium-range missiles located within China’s borders, according to the Ministry of Defense in Beijing. The test was necessary for national defense and security and met expected targets, it added. However, no country should worry, it said. […] continue reading →
Sights on Taiwan? Xi approves ‘military operations other than war’
Xi Jinping issues a directive for military operations abroad. The content is not made public, the messages remain brief – but the consequences are far-reaching. In essence, foreign missions become easier to authorize, but only those that are not part of a war. continue reading →
Sipri: nuclear weapons on the rise
The worldwide nuclear arsenal will likely grow again due to current tensions and conflicts – this is the fear of scientists at the Stockholm-based peace research institute Sipri. In their annual report published on Monday, they say: “The nine nuclear-armed states-the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and the Democratic […] continue reading →
Open clash in Singapore
At the Shangri-La Forum, China and the United States trade blows: US Secretary of Defense Austin criticizes Beijing's growing provocations, China threatens war. continue reading →
Botched charm offensive in the Pacific
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific. Eight island nations in ten days. His mission: Binding these countries closer to Beijing. But his plan is met with surprisingly strong resistance. continue reading →
Beijing concerned about North Korea’s weapons tests
China is concerned about the tense situation surrounding North Korea. China’s special envoy for Korean affairs, Liu Xiaoming, stated this in Seoul on Monday. Liu has traveled to South Korea to hold talks with the Seoul government this week. Upon his arrival in Seoul, he urged that the symptoms, as well as the root cause […] continue reading →
US arms delivery to Taiwan delayed
The war in Ukraine has negatively impacted Taiwan’s defense capabilities. As the government in Taipei announced on Monday, the shipment of the first batch of US weapons for national defense will be delayed. The howitzer artillery system, expected for 2023, will reportedly not be delivered until 2026. As the South China Morning Post reported on […] continue reading →
‘The time for China’s military has come’
Eberhard Sandschneider is one of Germany's most distinguished China experts. Speaking with Michael Radunski, he discusses a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the goals of the People's Liberation Army, and risks in the relationship between the United States and China. continue reading →
China’s military gets a significant boost
China is increasing its military spending more than in previous years. This is because Beijing sees itself confronted with a tense neighborhood. But that does not stop China's leadership from making clear threats of its own. continue reading →
‘It’s hard not to draw parallels to Taiwan’
China's position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict raises many questions. In an interview conducted by Michael Radunski, Janka Oertel explains the underlying considerations behind Beijing's policy. With a view to Taiwan, the China expert warns that the status quo policy can no longer be maintained. continue reading →
Chinese dialectics in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Russia's invasion of Ukraine plunges China into a deep strategic dilemma: Should Beijing stick to its "borderless friendship" with Vladimir Putin? But this would mean giving up its own interests and foreign policy principles. In any case, it refuses to speak of a Russian invasion. continue reading →