Charles Engelbrecht lives in Taipei and has written and edited news and technology articles for Taiwanese companies since 2000. He has previously worked at the Taipei Times, Taiwan News, Die Burger and various media outlets in New Zealand and South Africa. He holds an Honors Degree in Journalism and a Diploma in Financial Journalism from the University of Stellenbosch. His articles are listed below.
Taiwan’s new Yun Feng supersonic cruise missile is the elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about. With a range of 2,000 kilometers, the
China’s ‘Supercarrier’ Could Be ‘War Ready’ Before Biden’s Current Term Ends
China’s impressive third carrier is undergoing sea trials and final preparations, and Beijing is on track to produce more of these modern carriers
Taiwan Mass Producing Its Supersonic Anti-Ship Missile
Taiwan’s new HF-3 supersonic anti-ship missiles will join U.S.-made Harpoon missiles to turn the Taiwan Strait into a death trap for invading
Solomon Islands and the Chinese Debt Trap
China has built up a track record of giving massive loans to small countries — loans that often end up enriching the country’s elites while burying
Taiwan’s Super Radar Tracking China’s Missiles
Taiwan’s expensive and very high-tech PAVE PAWS radar came in handy when China fired multiple ballistic missiles at points in the ocean around
Pelosi’s Visit and China’s ‘Carrier Killer’ Plan
A few hours after U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan after her controversial visit to the island, the PLA
Taiwan’s Paladins Canceled, but the Alternative Scares China More
China says the self-propelled howitzer was not a suitable choice, but the HIMARS option would be a ‘provocation.’ Taiwan’s Ministry of National
Taiwan’s Kamikaze Drone Is Designed to Deceive and Kill
Taiwan reveals that the Chien Hsiang loitering munition will be produced in ‘attack’ and ‘decoy’ variants If China decides to invade Taiwan, the