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Tech Talent Wars: Taiwan Cracks Down on Chinese Recruitment Tactics

August 29, 2025

Taiwan is stepping up its game against Chinese companies trying to hire away its top tech workers. The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB) is currently looking into 16 Chinese firms for what they call "illegal poaching" of high-tech talent. This isn't just about any old jobs; it's about

politics

Taiwan's Tense Dance with China and the U. S.

March 11, 2025

Taiwan finds itself in a delicate situation. China's military spending is on the rise, with a nearly $250 billion increase this year alone. This boost is part of China's ongoing effort to modernize its armed forces and assert its territorial claims, including those over Taiwan. China views Taiwan as

politics

Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan: What's the Deal for China?

February 13, 2025

Trump's administration has been making some big moves in the Ukraine conflict. They've started to accept that Ukraine might not join NATO and won't return to its pre-2014 borders. This shift in focus from Europe to China is a big deal. The US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, made it clear that the

science

Neutrino Hunters: A Taiwan-China Collaboration

December 29, 2024

Imagine a group of scientists from Taiwan and mainland China working together on a fascinating project. Since 1996, they've been exploring the world of neutrinos and astro-particle physics. Now, they're gearing up for an exciting experiment at Taiwan's Nuclear Power Station II. The plan? Use a 600 k

politics

Taiwan Tests Its Readiness for China’s Military Actions

December 29, 2024

Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, recently led a unique exercise. This wasn’t a typical military drill. Instead, it was a “tabletop” simulation. It involved not just the army but also government agencies and local groups. Why? To test how they’d handle potential escalations from China. You might be

politics

China's Military Moves Near Taiwan: What's Behind It?

December 13, 2024

Tensions are heating up around Taiwan. The island's Defense Ministry reported that China's navy and coast guard have been moving vessels in the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific. This comes after Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te visited Hawaii and Guam, which didn't sit well with Beijing. China s

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Taiwan Warns: China's Military Drills Could Block Trade

October 25, 2024

Taiwan’s Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated that a Chinese blockade of the island wouldn’t just be a drill, but actually an act of war. This comes after China’s recent military exercises, known as “Joint Sword-2024B”. These drills practiced scenarios like blocking important ports and attacking m

politics

Tension Between China and Taiwan: What's Behind the Military Show?

October 18, 2024

Have you ever had an argument with a neighbor over where your property ends and theirs begins? That's kind of what's happening between China and Taiwan. China thinks Taiwan is part of its territory, but Taiwan sees itself as an independent nation. Over the past few years, China has been flexing its