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🇨🇳🇹🇼🇺🇸 Xi Jinping met with Taiwan's opposition leader today for the first KMT-CCP leadership sit-down in nearly a decade. The timing is not a coincidence. U.S. forces have been redeployed from East Asia to the Middle East, and Taiwan officials say China has already resumed… https://t.co/58rsDGfNqo pic.twitter.com/Lf8Dszbd7K — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 10, 2026 last …
Another cross-border flashpoint this year.How many have we had already? More than we’re comfortable admitting. Off the top of the list: • Russia–Ukraine• Israel–Gaza–Lebanon–Syria–Red Sea spillover• Iran–Israel• Iran–Pakistan• Iran–Iraq• Pakistan–Afghanistan•… — Monica Jasuja (@jasuja) December 30, 2025 China launched its most extensive war games around Taiwan on Monday to showcase Beijing's ability to cut off …
Trump blocks Taiwan’s president from a symbolic New York stopover. China raises objections. Trump complies. Lai Ching-te cancels the trip. Markets barely flinch. But something isn’t right. Lai was en route to Paraguay, Guatemala, Belize. All Taiwan diplomatic allies. The New York stop was meant to signal US backing. Instead it’s erased. No official announcement. …
USA blocks Taiwan President’s NY stopover President Lai planned a New York transit on the way to Paraguay and Belize. Both countries recognize Taiwan’s sovereignty. The White House canceled the stop. No statement. No media defense. Beijing objected and Washington folded. Lai’s office cited weather and tariff negotiations. Insiders say it was trade talks. Xi’s …
#BREAKING: A French media outlet has confirmed that at least one IAF Dassault Rafale has been shot down by the Pakistan Air Force. pic.twitter.com/F0wB3QOOLJ — Defence Index (@Defence_Index) May 9, 2025 Pakistan’s recent air combat success over India has sent shockwaves through global military strategy discussions, particularly regarding Taiwan’s defense posture. In the skies above …