China is increasingly assertive about its eventual reunification with Taiwan by all means, including military force, if necessary, but should the U.S. commit to more strategic clarity? — When Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine this February, the world watched with a sort of shocked horror. It seemed inconceivable that a single autocrat could cause such destruction across an entire nation, initiating Europe’s biggest refugee crisis since World War II.

Officials say that the plan would involve military assets like jets and ships in the region, including an aircraft carrier — U.S. defense officials are reportedly working on contingency plans to keep House Speaker Nancy Pelosi safe while she travels to Taiwan. The revelation comes after weeks of Chinese threats against the planned visit, with Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian stating that China would take “firm and forceful…

The former secretary of state’s past insights are critical in this uncertain time of U.S.-China relations — Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger warned in an interview with Bloomberg last week that the U.S. should not attempt to counter Chinese hegemony with “endless confrontations.” The former top diplomat said in the past that the heightened tensions between the U.S. and China could cause a “catastrophe comparable…

Staying ahead of the curve is key to success in any industry. For this Taiwan manufacturer, this means investing in technology and research that will allow it to create new innovative designs — Taiwan’s textile industry is known for its high quality and innovative products. In recent years, the country has also become a hub for high-end manufacturing, including embroidery, which has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity.

Chinese-language report comes in the wake of concerns about foreigners abusing the program’s special privileges — In response to concerns about crimes committed by Taiwan’s Employment Gold Card holders, the National Development Council reported Sunday that only two people had ever violated the law out of…

Former chairman of Taiwan’s Straits Exchange Foundation call for stable and sustainable cross-strait exchanges for improved risk management — a basis for accumulating mutual trust and promoting a spiral of goodwill — By Hong Chi-chang (洪奇昌), former chairman of Taiwan’s Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF, 海峽交流基金會) Taiwan Affairs Office Director Liu Jieyi’s (劉結一) latest publication, “Striving to Make Progress in the Unification of the Motherland” (奮力推進祖國統一進程), announces the wind direction of the 20th Congress of the Chinese Communist Party.

The Russo-Ukrainian war has brought a newfound urgency and a different approach to Taiwan defense strategy — The U.S. approved a US$108 million arms sale package for Taiwan this weekend, amid growing concerns about Taiwan’s ability to defend itself against China in the wake of the war in Ukraine. The deal, which the State Department authorized, includes spare parts and maintenance for tanks and military combat vehicles.

Despite the growing number of expatriates in Asia, a recent survey has shown that foreigners usually shorter their stay because of the stressful environment The study on the mental health of expatriates in Asia reveals that a surprising number of people with a fragile state of mind due to overwork…

The idea of starting to learn English before mastering the Chinese language continues with arguments both for and against — Taiwan aims to turn into a global hub for travel and business and provide students with increased opportunities after graduation. However, it has drawn criticism from the National Federation of Teachers Union. Some claim the new plan will put Taiwanese teachers out of work as additional foreign instructors will enter…