Mountain Shield: How Taiwan Plans to Counter a Chinese Invasion

The Republic of China (ROC), commonly known as Taiwan, holds immense strategic importance. Its location, straddling key maritime trade routes and forming a linchpin in the first island chain, makes it a crucial player in the region. Furthermore, Taiwan boasts a robust democracy and a thriving economy, adding to its significance as a regional powerhouse. […]

Taiwan VP Has No Plans to Change Island’s Formal Name

The issue of Taiwan’s formal name is deeply intertwined with questions of sovereignty and identity. Taiwan has been self-governed since 1949 when the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) retreated to the island following their defeat in the Chinese Civil War. The ROC government established itself in Taiwan and continued to view itself as the legitimate government […]

Taiwan VP Has No Plans to Change Island’s Formal Name

The issue of Taiwan’s formal name is deeply intertwined with questions of sovereignty and identity. Taiwan has been self-governed since 1949 when the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) retreated to the island following their defeat in the Chinese Civil War. The ROC government established itself in Taiwan and continued to view itself as the legitimate government […]

China’s Possible Taiwan Invasion Amid Economic Challenges: A Perspective

The Taiwan issue dates back to the Chinese Civil War when the Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) retreated to Taiwan following their defeat by the Communist Party in 1949. Since then, Taiwan has functioned as a self-governing democratic entity with its own government, military, and constitution. However, China considers Taiwan a part of its territory and […]

China Calls Taiwan Frontrunner a ‘Troublemaker’ Risking War

Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China, has functioned as a separate and self-governing entity since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949 when the Nationalists (Kuomintang) retreated to the island following their defeat by the Communists led by Mao Zedong. China, officially the People’s Republic of China, claims Taiwan as an […]

Taiwan Will Not Back Down to Threats, Its Vice President Says on US Trip

Taiwan’s Vice President, during a visit to the United States, delivered a resolute message that resonated not only with the Taiwanese people but also with the international community. The visit, seen as a crucial diplomatic move, aimed to strengthen ties between Taiwan and its key ally, the United States, while also addressing the growing concerns […]

Nepal Telecom To Cancel ‘Point of Interconnection’ Contract with Huawei: Report

The PoI serves as a critical junction in telecommunications networks, enabling seamless communication between different networks. Huawei, a major player in the telecom industry, traditionally supplied equipment and services for these interconnections in numerous countries. However, concerns about the security of Huawei’s equipment have grown in recent years, with nations fearing data breaches and espionage […]

China’s Leading Filecoin Project Sued Over a Shocking $92 Million

The lawsuit in question involves a prominent Chinese Filecoin project called “Filecoin Xiaozhi.” This project, like many others in the blockchain space, aimed to leverage the Filecoin network to create a decentralized storage ecosystem. Filecoin, for those unfamiliar, is a blockchain-based storage network that allows users to buy and sell storage space using the FIL […]

Intel’s $5.4 Billion Purchase of Tower Semiconductor is Supposed to go Through Today, But Will China Block It?

Intel’s pursuit of Tower Semiconductor, an Israeli analog semiconductor foundry specialist, was hailed as a strategic move aimed at fortifying Intel’s position in the global semiconductor market. Tower Semiconductor’s expertise in analog chip manufacturing holds paramount importance across a spectrum of applications, encompassing automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics. The acquisition was anticipated to enhance Intel’s […]

Chinese Chip Sector is Five Generations Behind the World: The Gap Will Expand

At the heart of China’s semiconductor challenges lies a notable technological lag. While leading global manufacturers like Intel, TSMC, and Samsung are pioneering cutting-edge chips on advanced process nodes like 7nm and 5nm, China’s best facilities are operating at nodes approximately 14nm, leaving a substantial technology gap. Intellectual property concerns have also plagued China’s semiconductor […]