Category Archives: Government
Seeking a Compromise on Taiwan
November 16, 2021 The lack of an acknowledged breakthrough on Taiwan in the wake of the summit between Presidents Biden and Xi is, to put it mildly, alarming. We’ve previously summarized some of the reasons for Taiwan’s importance to both China and the United States, hence the irreconcilable posture between … Continue reading
Gridlock and COP26
November 3, 2021 For the first time, the 2020 census showed a shrinking non-Hispanic White population that identifies as a single race in 35 states. While 60% of White adults say the trend is neither good nor bad for society, 35% of Whites 65 and older believe it’s bad for … Continue reading
China, the U.S. and Taiwan
October 9, 2021 A month ago Presidents Biden and Xi had a crucial telephone conversation that according to the White House, covered a number of unspecified issues. Then, almost a month later, President Biden acknowledged that Taiwan was one of them and that the two had agreed to abide by … Continue reading
Russia Test-Fires Hypersonic Missile From Submarine
October 4, 2021 The Russian Defense Ministry said a Zircon hypersonic missile was successfully launched in the Barents Sea. It has already been repeatedly test-fired from a navy frigate, but this is a first from a submarine. The missile reportedly flies at nine times the speed of sound and has … Continue reading
Clouds of War Gathering Over Taiwan
October 4, 2021 The Global Times, a de facto speaker for the Chinese government, has stated in no uncertain terms that it is “time to warn Taiwan secessionists and their fomenters: war is real.”
China Sent 56 Warplanes Toward Taiwan
October 4, 2021 China sent 56 warplanes toward Taiwan, so far the largest show of force.