Chief economist for the China Center for International Economic Exchanges Chen Wenling has suggested that if the West brings in sanctions against China the country will invade Taiwan to obtain control of TSMC. FudZilla
Month: June 2022
Beijing views Apple’s iPhone chipmaker in Taiwan as Buffer
US-China tensions have run high over Taiwan following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A top Chinese economist said that if the US imposes crippling sanctions on China, Beijing must retaliate by seizing Apple’s iPhone chip supplier in Taiwan. MSN
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Taiwan Trains To Use Naval Mine
Amine-loading exercise conducted by Taiwanese naval personnel revealed that World War II-era Mk 6 mines are aboard at least one of the country’s newly commissioned minelayers. Despite there purportedly being a varied selection of modern mines compatible for use with these ships, TheDrive
Satellite images of China’s new aircraft carrier
China’s most advanced aircraft carrier to date appears to be nearing completion, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed Friday, as experts suggested the vessel could be launched soon. Click to view – YahooNews
Don’t Call Us Pro-China
It is wrong to label Taiwan’s main opposition party the Kuomintang (KMT) as being pro-China as it has always been pro-U.S. and is dedicated to defending the island though also to talking to Beijing, its chairman said in Washington. U.S. News & World Report
Global support for economic break with China if it invades Taiwan
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
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