POLITICS
According to a July 21 Reuters report, diplomatic tensions between China and the Philippines escalated sharply after a clash between their personnel at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, known in the Philippines as Ayungin Shoal, prompted the two countries to summon each other's ambassadors. On the same
Beijing Taps Veteran Diplomats to Gauge Trump’s Stance Ahead of the Midterms
As preparations unfold for a potential second summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese...
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71, Remembered as Trump Ally and Foreign Policy Hawk
According to NBC News, on July 12, longtime Republican U.S. Senator and close political ally of President...
Akio Yaita Says He ‘Will Never Back Down’ After Assault in Taiwan; Analysts Warn of CCP’s Cross-Border
Japanese-born journalist and Indo-Pacific Strategic Think Tank Executive Director Akio Yaita said he...
Former Tsinghua Professor Zheng Yuhuang Questioned by Police, Erased From Chinese Social Media After
On June 28, 2026, former Tsinghua University professor Zheng Yuhuang was teaching a paid business seminar...
US Envoy Warns CCP Is Using Global Maritime Power for Political Coercion
According to the New York Post, U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Warren Stephens warned at the International...
Trump Lashes Out at Meloni Despite Italian PM’s Push for Closer Ties
On July 6, shortly before a NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump once again insulted Italy’s...
Taiwan Busts Alleged Underground Network Smuggling Nvidia AI Servers to China
The Keelung District Prosecutors Office in Taiwan is investigating a major smuggling case involving Supermicro...
China’s Submarine-Launched ICBM Test Sparks Backlash From US, Japan, Australia, Philippines, Others
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday, July 7, test-fired a submarine-launched intercontinental...
Senator Duckworth Leads US Delegation to Taiwan, Meets President Lai, Reaffirms US Support
On July 7, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth led a delegation to visit Taiwan, meeting with President Lai...