led by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, arrived in Taipei on Monday in a previously unannounced visit, Taiwan’s foreign ministry said. CNN
Day: May 30, 2022
China falls short on big deal in South Pacific
China fell short Monday on a bold plan to have 10 Pacific nations endorse a sweeping new agreement covering everything from security to fisheries as some in the region expressed deep concerns.
But there have been plenty of smaller wins for China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi as he continues an island-hopping tour of the region. NPR
China to review Math textbooks deemed ugly, sexually suggestive
China has ordered a nationwide review of school textbooks after illustrations deemed ugly, sexually suggestive and secretly pro-American caused public uproar. CNN
Taiwan jets scramble as China air force enters air defense zone
Taiwan on Monday reported the largest incursion since January by China’s air force in its air defense zone, with the island’s defense ministry saying Taiwanese fighters scrambled to warn away 30 aircraft in the latest uptick in tensions. Reuters
Taiwanese civilians taking up target practice
Shots popped and echoed beneath the cavernous ceiling. The would-be defenders kept shooting, switching between rifles and pistols leveled at cardboard targets. On a final command, the clamor subsided, leaving plastic pellets scattered across the floor. Su let his BB gun drop. Los Angeles Times
Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow?
As the West spends billions in aid to support Ukraine’s offensive against Russia, concerns are mounting over the looming possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. All this rhetoric begs the question: Just how feasible is a Chinese invasion of Taiwan at this point? France24
Taiwan turns coast guard vessels into ‘ship killers’
Taiwan Coast Guard vessels are being transformed into missile-launching “ship killers” that could be quickly rolled out to defend the nation in the event of a Chinese invasion. taiwannews.com.tw
Scholars cast doubt on US’ China policy
Leading scholars in both China and the United States voiced strong disappointment following US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s latest speech outlining the overall China policy of President Joe Biden’s administration, saying Blinken’s words were neither constructive nor meaningful for improving bilateral ties. Chinadaily.com.cn
China-Russia joint air patrols
BEIJING, May 25 (Xinhua) — The joint strategic air patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces does not target any third party, and has nothing to do with the current international and regional situations, a Chinese defense spokesperson said. More from cctv.com
Need to implement policies to stabilize economy
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday underlined the need to earnestly implement policies to stabilize the economy and support market entities, employment and people’s livelihoods. english.cctv.com