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U.S. Building Robot Subs and Robot Strike Jets to Attack China’s Fleet
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Taiwan’s Never-Ending Burglar Alarm
Debate around the role of misinformation and so-called “fake news” in Taiwan is by now firmly established in both mainstream media and academia, with
The Case for Stingers: China’s Helicopter Assault Plan
A recent article by China analyst Lyle Goldstein showed why it’s very possible that China’s massive navy would stay out of the initial stages of a
What If … Taiwan Didn’t Ask Readers to Pay for Its Own Propaganda?
Here’s a thought: What if Taiwan didn’t try to charge people for access to its own propaganda? Last week, the world was treated to a
China Might Use Huge Ro-Ro Ferries to Deliver Second Invasion Wave
After the initial air strikes, Taiwan would most likely have to fight a massive wave of special forces troops dropping in via parachute and
Chinese Celebrities Are Feeding ‘One China’ Propaganda to Their Increasingly Nationalistic Fans
The Chinese government has a new ally when it comes to pushing its official line on Taiwan: celebrities. Tension over the status of the island,
Indonesia Too Dependent on China Economically to Stand Up to Beijing
Indonesia’s attitude toward rising tensions between China and Taiwan suggests Southeast Asia’s largest economy is still dependent on China, fearing
Cancellation of WorldPride Taiwan Shows Nothing Is Safe From Chinese Influence
WorldPride 2025 would have been the first time a global lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) event was held in Asia. Originally
Explainer: The Complex Question of Taiwanese Independence
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The Holes in China’s ‘Carrier Killer’ Story
Much has been said about China’s two models of anti-ship ballistic missiles (ASBMs) in the past few years. The DF-21D and DF-26B are supposed to be
Why China Feels Threatened by the Moral Authority of a 90-Year-Old Catholic Bishop
Cardinal Joseph Zen will stand trial on Sept. 19, 2022, in Hong Kong for his role as a trustee of the 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund. This organization