A total of 26 countries saw the majority of their respondents support cutting economic ties with China in the case of an invasion, with the highest levels of support registered in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Japan respectively. Sweden, Australia, the United States, Canada, and several European countries followed suit. Taiwannews.com.tw
Day: June 2, 2022
China demands US stop trade talks with Taiwan
China’s government on Thursday accused Washington of jeopardizing peace after U.S. envoys began trade talks with Taiwan aimed at deepening relations with the self-ruled island democracy claimed by Beijing. AP
Is A New NATO Emerging in Asia?
As the Ukraine crisis unfolds, China accuses the US of creating an Indo-Pacific version of NATO, and warns of a “Ukraine style tragedy” for Asia. On the other hand, countries like Japan, Philippines, India, Australia and South Korea, seek closer ties to the US as concerns emerge over China’s actions. CNA Insider
Will China Invade Taiwan?
In pure numerical terms, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) already dwarfs Taiwan’s defenders. But it’s in this crucial decade that informed observers believe Xi is seeking to develop his forces to a level that could offset their American counterparts if they chose to intervene in any Taiwan Strait crisis. Newsweek
But CAN the United States defend Taiwan?
But here’s the real rub: Saying we WOULD defend Taiwan militarily does not mean we COULD do so successfully. These doctrinal debates over strategic ambiguity versus strategic clarity seem strangely disconnected from military reality. Brookings.edu
China sends 30 warplanes into Taiwan air defense zone
China sent 30 warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense zone ahead of a high-profile visit by US Senator Tammy Duckworth. What do these incursions reveal about China’s game plan? Palki Sharma tells you. Wion
China’s spies are not always as good as advertised
They are adept at hacking and harassing dissidents. But in other areas they have a lot to learn The Economist
Will Anger Over Zero-Covid Policy & Economy be Jinping’s downfall
Chinese President Xi Jinping is missing from the Chinese newspapers. This comes as people in Beijing and Shanghai are protesting against Covid lockdowns in the city. Crux