Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after U.S., China announce talks

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after U.S., China announce talks

File picture of a J-15 Chinese fighter jet aboard the Shandong aircraft carrier during the combat readiness patrol and military exercises around the Taiwan Island by the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) | Photo Credit: AP China sent more than 30 warplanes and a group of navy ships toward Taiwan, … Read more

China’s influence in Central America advances at a gallop

China’s influence in Central America advances at a gallop

Anchored in the heart of colonial San Salvador, a towering and expansive library was inaugurated this week by President Nayib Bukele, the latest sign of China‘s growing influence across Central America. With the Chinese ambassador at his side, Bukele toured the seven-story building, erected at a cost of $54 million paid for by China. The … Read more

Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

An Indian Army jawan looking at the India-China border through his telescope in Arunachal Pradesh. File. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, seeks apology Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force in the country, has slapped a legal notice against a Manipur politician for causing “considerable harm to … Read more

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a ‘warning’ after a top island official went to U.S.

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan as a ‘warning’ after a top island official went to U.S.

An Air Force aircraft takes part in militarydrills by the Eastern Theatre Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) around Taiwan, in this screengrab from a handout video released August 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign … Read more

Why is China so angry about the Taiwan Vice President’s U.S. trip?

Why is China so angry about the Taiwan Vice President’s U.S. trip?

File picture of Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., on August 12, 2023 | Photo Credit: Reuters China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday, the day after Taiwan Vice President William Lai returned to Taipei after making two stopovers in the United States as part of a trip to … Read more

As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island

As Taiwan prepares for anti-invasion exercises, China sends dozens of warplanes toward the island

China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said on July 22, 2023. File. | Photo Credit: AP China sent dozens of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan, the island’s Defense Ministry said on July 22, marking a forceful display days before the democracy plans … Read more

Chinese pressurizes tiny Pacific state to snap ties with Taiwan

Chinese pressurizes tiny Pacific state to snap ties with Taiwan

Pacific Island state of Palau has been under intense pressure from China to snap diplomatic ties with Taiwan. A confirmation to this effect came from none other than Palau President, Surangel Whipps Jr himself when he said that Palau was under China’s pressure to switch recognition from Taiwan to China. The Pacific island nation of … Read more

In boost to ties, Taiwan to set up office in Mumbai

In boost to ties, Taiwan to set up office in Mumbai

While India and Taiwan do not maintain formal diplomatic ties, the two sides in 1995 decided to open a TECC in New Delhi and an “India Taipei Association” in Taipei, which was a “turning point” to promote relations, said Ashok Kantha, former Indian Ambassador to China. File | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar In a … Read more

India challenges WTO panel ruling on ICT import duties at appellate body

India challenges WTO panel ruling on ICT import duties at appellate body

India has appealed against a ruling of the World Trade Organization‘s (WTO) trade dispute settlement panel which stated that the country’s import duties on certain information and technology products are inconsistent with the global trade norms. “India appeals, and requests the Appellate Body to reverse, modify, or declare moot and of no legal effect, the … Read more