Wang Kung-yi

Taiwan to get first US Abrams tanks after years of delay. But can they take on the PLA?

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Taiwan to get first US Abrams tanks after years of delay. But can they take on the PLA?

Taiwan will receive the first batch of its long-awaited M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks from the United States by the end of this year, according to the island’s defence ministry. The initial batch of 108 battle tanks was approved for sale in 2019, as Taiwan sought to boost its ability to fend off a landing … Read more

100 days into the job, Taiwan’s new leader is cutting mainland ties by reframing history

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100 days into the job, Taiwan’s new leader is cutting mainland ties by reframing history

His promotion of the “mutual non-subordination” theory to define Taiwan’s relationship with Beijing has raised concerns among observers, who fear it could further strain cross-strait ties and potentially lead to conflict. In his three major speeches on cross-strait relations since taking office, Lai has consistently stressed his view that the two sides of the Taiwan … Read more