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 »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/china-congress-economy-jinping-beijing-5f80fc62081cb8bd06efc74fd4810972?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share 3000 strong National People’s Congress in China near unanimously approves a revised state council law directing China’s “cabinet” to follow Xi Jinping’s vision. Zhao Leji the legislation’s top official urges uniting closer under the communist party’s leadership “with comrade Xi Jinping at its core.” Party leaders used to set economic policies more freely than now, according… Read more »
Link to article: ‘Turn around immediately’: Taiwan warns off Chinese coast guard boats again as tensions simmer | Reuters Taiwan warned off China coast guard ships that entered restricted waters two days in a row. Since last month, Chinese coast guard ships have been regularly patrolling the restricted waters near Kinmen, islands that hug China’s coast since two Chinese nationals… Read more »
Link to article: North Korean defectors seek more U.N. monitoring of abuses | Reuters North Korean defectors spoke at a UN event, exposing human rights violations in North Korea. They are advocating for a stronger UN mandate to investigate and document the violations. Diplomats say the UN Human Rights Council is considering a EU-led update to the landmark 2014 report… Read more »
