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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Taiwan considers chip ban after South Africa capitulates to Chinese pressure
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs may restrict semiconductor exports to South Africa after it downgraded Taiwan's diplomatic offices without consultation. Though not a major chip supplier to South Africa, Taiwan hopes the potential restrictions will signal resistance to coercive foreign policy shifts. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is considering restricting semiconductor exports to South Africa after the latter unilaterally downgraded Taiwan's representative offices in Pretoria and Cape Town, without prior consultation or bilateral agreement, as reported by the Taipei South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation announced the changes in the Government Gazette last Monday, stating that the "Taipei Liaison Office" in Pretoria had been renamed the "Taiwan Commercial Office in Johannesburg," while the Cape Town office was similarly renamed. Furthermore, both offices were reclassified from diplomatic missions to "international organisations" on South Africa's official website, the Taipei Times Department of West Asian and African Affairs Director-General Philippe Yen Chia-liang condemned the move as a blatant act of political appeasement to Beijing and a violation of the spirit of the 1997 bilateral agreement that allowed Taiwan to maintain a presence in South Africa after diplomatic ties were severed in 1998."MOFA expresses deep regret over South Africa bowing to Chinese pressure and ignoring its years-long friendship with Taiwan," Yen stated, as cited by the Taipei emphasised that this "crude behaviour," done without negotiations or prior notice, severely undermines Taiwan's dignity and sovereignty. In response, MOFA and other government agencies are now weighing economic countermeasures, including a halt to semiconductor exports to South Africa -- a move aimed at signalling Taiwan's unwillingness to tolerate foreign policy shifts dictated by Chinese coercion, the Taipei Times Taiwan is not a major chip supplier to South Africa, it plays a dominant role in global semiconductor production, and even limited restrictions may serve as a diplomatic warning. The specific types of chips affected and the timeline for implementing the restrictions are still under Africa cited the UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 , often misused by Beijing, to justify the downgrading, falsely interpreting it as an international consensus that the People's Republic of China (PRC) has exclusive legitimacy over Taiwan. However, MOFA strongly rejected this stance, asserting that the resolution does not address Taiwan's sovereignty or preclude other nations from engaging with it."MOFA solemnly urges the South African government to negotiate with Taiwan as soon as possible," Yen said. As of now, no dialogue has been mounting pressure, MOFA confirmed that Taiwan's two offices in South Africa remain operational.
Canada News.Net
5 days ago
- Politics
- Canada News.Net
China using TikTok and TV to Spread Lies in Taiwan, warns lawmaker
Taipei [Taiwan], July 25 (ANI): In a warning to Beijing's political warfare, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Fan Yun has testified before a US congressional hearing, detailing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) expanding efforts to undermine Taiwan's sovereignty and destabilise its democracy, the Taipei Times reported. According to the Taipei Times, the US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) convened a hearing on Wednesday titled 'Stand with Taiwan: Countering the PRC's Political Warfare and Transnational Repression.' Fan testified via video, stating that Beijing's aggression has evolved far beyond military threats. it now includes psychological operations, economic coercion, espionage, disinformation, and cross-border intimidation. 'China has weaponised UN Resolution 2758 to legitimise its aggression, using it as political propaganda to justify a future invasion of Taiwan,' Fan told the hearing, as quoted by the Taipei Times. She also referenced a chilling incident: a suspected CCP-orchestrated attempt to collide with Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's convoy in the Czech Republic last year. The Taipei Times cited Fan's alarming data from Taiwan's National Security Bureau, which recorded a fourfold spike in spying indictments, from 16 in 2021 to 64 in 2024, while Chinese-linked disinformation ballooned from 1.3 million messages in 2023 to 2.2 million last year. Fan also exposed how Chinese state organs directly instruct certain Taiwanese media firms to amplify pro-Beijing narratives. The PRC's infiltration has also gone local. Fan revealed that CCP-run 'united front' networks in Taiwan target students, religious leaders, and village wardens, luring them with subsidised trips and economic promises, the Taipei Times noted. TikTok, in particular, has been a platform of influence, making young users more receptive to Beijing's views. Retired US Navy intelligence chief Mike Studeman echoed Fan's concerns, stating the CCP's internal subversion tactics are 'relentless and pervasive.' He urged Washington to help Taipei modernise its classified clearance systems, boost cyber resilience, and expand defence cooperation, the Taipei Times reported. 'Taiwan alone cannot deter China's aggression,' Fan concluded, urging a united global front to defend democratic values. 'Standing with Taiwan is standing for freedom,' she said, according to the Taipei Times. (ANI)
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Taiwan detects Chinese incursions around territory
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected one Chinese aircraft and five Chinese naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am Monday (local time). The aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category PGDM Product Management Leadership Data Science Digital Marketing Healthcare Technology CXO healthcare Public Policy Degree Cybersecurity Project Management Artificial Intelligence Design Thinking Data Science Data Analytics Finance Operations Management MBA Management Others others MCA Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details In a post on X, the MND said, "1 sorties of PLA aircraft and 5 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 1 out of 1 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Earlier on Sunday, the MND detected two PLA aircraft and four Chinese naval aircraft operating around itself. In a post on X, the MND said, "2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 4 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly." Live Events Meanwhile, Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to national security and regional stability on Friday, amid rising Chinese threats and intensifying geopolitical tensions, Taipei Times reported. Speaking before dozens of foreign correspondents and foreign office representatives in Taipei, Hsiao emphasised that Taiwan continues to navigate one of the world's most complex and contested regions. "Taiwan does not live in a vacuum," she said. "We operate at the centre of one of the world's most dynamic and contested geopolitical environments," Taipei Times quoted her as saying. Hsiao said pressure from China, through military provocations, gray-zone warfare, and economic coercion, has only intensified since President William Lai took office in May 2024. She described China's behaviour as "aggressive military posturing" and "counterproductive," warning that Beijing's efforts to infiltrate and divide Taiwanese society directly undermine the cross-strait status quo. According to Taipei Times, the Vice President outlined Taiwan's multi-layered response to rising threats. "To deter these risks, we are reforming and integrating our national defence strategy, rooted not only in military modernisation, but also in the resilience of our entire society," she said.
The Print
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
US senators introduce bill to protect undersea cables near Taiwan from China
According to Taipei Times, the act proposes a multi-agency initiative led by the U.S. Department of State, in coordination with the Departments of Defence, Homeland Security, and the US Coast Guard. The Taiwan Undersea Cable Resilience Initiative Act, introduced by Republican Senator John Curtis and Democratic Senator Jacky Rosen, seeks to harden critical infrastructure against sabotage by the People's Republic of China (PRC). Washington, DC: In response to the rising Chinese grey zone threats, a bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation yesterday aimed at protecting vital undersea communication cables surrounding Taiwan. The bill mandates the deployment of real-time monitoring systems, the development of rapid-response protocols, increased maritime surveillance, and greater international coordination to deter and respond to acts of undersea sabotage. Citing intelligence and recent incidents, the senators warned that Beijing's military doctrine includes targeting undersea cables to cripple communication in the event of conflict. Since February 2023, Taipei Times reported that at least 11 disruptions have occurred, most linked to vessels suspected of deliberate interference, an alarming trend that U.S. lawmakers say must not go unchallenged. 'We can't stand idle as China ramps up its tactics to isolate Taiwan, including by sabotaging its vital undersea cables,' Senator Curtis said in a press release quoted by Taipei Times. 'This bipartisan effort sends a clear message: the United States stands with our democratic partners against coercion.' Separately, Senators Curtis and Chris Van Hollen also reintroduced the Taiwan International Solidarity Act to push back against Beijing's diplomatic isolation campaign. The bill clarifies that UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 does not bar US advocacy for Taiwan's participation in international organisations. 'China has long manipulated Resolution 2758 to silence Taiwan on the world stage,' Curtis said, adding that the United Nations 'must not become a platform for that distortion.' Taipei Times noted that the House passed a version of the bill in May, but Senate action remains pending. These latest moves mark a firm bipartisan stance against Beijing's hybrid warfare tactics and its broader campaign to undermine regional security.
India.com
16-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Brahmos from India, warships from Japan, Phillipines joins hands with this country to challenge China, the country is..., not US, UK
Brahmos from India, warships from Japan, Phillipines joins hands with this country to challenge China, the country is..., not US, UK In the recent times, South China Sea has become an area of contentions. Philippines, which is facing China's aggression, is now openly changing its policy. Philippines, which has been facing China's maritime bullying for a long time, is not going to retaliate now. It has taken one step after another which has caused China to lose ground. First it bought Brahmos missile and now it is secretly strengthening its military relations with Taiwan. On the other hand, it is giving a new edge to its navy by taking help of weapons from Japan. How is Taiwan helping Philippines? To compete with China, Philippines has now decided to befriend Taiwan. Philippines has now come out openly regarding Taiwan. According to the Taipei Times report, this strategy of Philippines is the result of deep concern about instability in the region. Philippines Defense Minister Gilbert Teodoro said that Manila is now changing its strategy regarding Taiwan, although officially it still recognises Beijing under the One China policy. Should China be worried? According to the Taipei Times, the Philippines' defence cooperation with Taiwan has grown far beyond the level publicly expressed. Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s new policy, the old ban on military and academic ties with Taiwan has been loosened. Earlier this year, academics from Philippine defence institutions participated in strategic discussions with Taiwan's top generals. In addition, the Philippines and Taiwanese coast guards also conducted joint patrols. Recently, Taiwan sent its observers to a trilateral military exercise involving the US, Japan and the Philippines. Analysts believe this was a response to China's maritime aggression. Philippines made another move For the first time since World War II, Japanwill provide six destroyers. Japan is preparing to give its 'Abukuma class' warship to the Philippines. Along with the 20 mm close-in weapon system, it is equipped with 76 mm cannons. Anti-submarine missiles and sonar are installed in it. The most important thing is their stealth design so that China's radar cannot detect them. This deal is not limited to just 'sending ships'. Japan will upgrade these warships according to the needs of the Philippines, provide training and also coordinate communication and radar systems.
