Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/joseph-wu-taiwan-interview-russia-china-492fbd5e896ae3231de5f3fbf3c93012?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Joseph Wu, Taiwan’s foreign minister, has been urging democratic states to counter Russia and China’s territorial expansion. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and China’s increasing boldness at Taiwan’s border has been concerning him and Wu has asked democratic states to support Ukraine as an act of solidarity among democracies. He hopes that this will mitigate China’s increasing… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/china-navy-us-pacific-taiwan-2ea75e139483164b93d287a4efae74c9?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share At the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao, China, Vice Chairman Zhang Youxia of the Central Military Commission delivered a strong message asserting China’s willingness to use force to defend its territorial interests. He emphasized China’s stance on territorial sovereignty and its readiness to defend against provocation, particularly regarding Taiwan. Zhang’s remarks reflect China’s unilateralist approach… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-foreign-defense-minister-china-2d304a26202a86d19d8e705e877e5055?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Lai Ching-te, Taiwan’s president, has appointed Lin Chia-lung as foreign minister and Wellington Koo as defense minister in reaction to the military threats that Taiwan has been facing from China. Joseph Wu, who was the former defense minister, will become head of the National Security Council instead. Taiwan has been focused on bolstering their defenses against… Read more »
https://www.voanews.com/a/china-s-imports-of-russian-oil-near-record-high-in-march/7578128.html Russia remained China’s top oil supplier in March, data showed Saturday, as refiners snapped up stranded Sokol crude shipments. China’s imports from Russia, including supplies via pipelines and sea-borne shipments, jumped 12.5% on the year to 10.81 million metric tons, or 2.55 million barrels per day (bpd) last month. Seven Russian tankers under sanctions offloaded Sokol cargoes in Chinese… Read more »
