Taiwan

TAIWAN ASSERTS INDEPENDENCE AFTER TRUMP-XI SUMMIT

Taiwan’s government has publicly asserted its sovereignty and defended its procurement of United States of America (hereinafter: USA) arms after President Donald Trump described those sales as a bargaining chip in his negotiations with China, following a summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The statements from Taipei, issued between 16 and...

Beijing Initiates Justice Mission 2025 Military Exercises Around Taiwan

BEIJING – The People’s Liberation Army (hereinafter: PLA) has initiated large-scale military exercises entitled Justice Mission 2025 in the maritime and aerial zones surrounding the nation of Taiwan. According to a statement released on 29 December 2025 by the PLA, the maneuvers serve as a stern warning against separatist elements and external interference forces. The operations follow the...

Taiwan’s Semiconductor Supremacy: A Double-Edged Sword in the Face of Modern Energy Challenges

Taiwan, a relatively small island nation with a nominal Gross Domestic Product (hereinafter: GDP) of approximately $800 billion and a population of around 23,7 million people, occupies a crucial position in the global technology industry, with its semiconductor sector serving as the basis for many of the electronic devices that power today’s society. The island...