Putin Knows Biden Is Weak

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President Biden’s virtual meeting Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin might be thought of as a final check-up before Russian troops invade Ukraine. Biden has displayed nothing but weakness since taking office. Even his threats of “consequences” sound weak. The … Read More

Beijing Condemns Visit By U.S. Lawmakers to Taiwan

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Washington and Taipei have not held official diplomatic relations since 1979. Five U.S. legislators made an unannounced one-day visit to Taiwan and met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday, reaffirming America’s support for the island’s self-governance amid increasing tensions … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 5 November 2021

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Greetings from Tyler, Southwest canceled hundreds of flights, leaving thousands of travelers stranded, then blamed everything from the weather to over-burdened control towers.  Surprisingly, no other airlines had the same weather or traffic problems.  It officially had nothing to do … Read More

Russia Says Taiwan is Part of China as Two Powers Further Align Against U.S.

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Russia has unambiguously stated its position that the self-ruling island of Taiwan is a part of the mainland-based People’s Republic of China, as strategic partners Moscow and Beijing seek to further align their positions regarding geopolitical issues across the globe. … Read More

Taiwan defence minister says tensions with China are the worst in four decades

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TAIPEI/WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – Military tensions with China are at their worst in more than 40 years, Taiwan’s defence minister said on Wednesday (Oct 6), days after record numbers of Chinese aircraft flew into the island’s air defence zone. Tensions have hit … Read More

Taiwan says China can ‘paralyze’ its defences, threat worsening

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FILE PHOTO: A Taiwan domestically-built Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF) releases flares during annual Han Kuang military drill simulating the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) invading the island, in Pingtung county, southern Taiwan August 25, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo TAIPEI, Sept … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 13 August 2021

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August 13, 2021 Greetings from Tyler, Real life has become a science fiction thriller that we wouldn’t even watch.  It’s too predictable, not believable, and hokey beyond description.  It has ugly proponents who think they’re movie stars, telling us what … Read More

The threat of China invading Taiwan is growing every day. What the U.S. can do to stop it.

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The Chinese military has already begun gray zone operations. An all-out attack on Taiwan looms if Beijing continues to escalate. In his speech celebrating the Chinese Communist Party’s 100th anniversary last week, Chairman Xi Jinping proclaimed that China has never bullied … Read More

Taiwan president pokes the bear by saying the nation needs to lessen its supply chain dependency on China

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Tsai Ing-wen also expressed desire to attract external tech talent in rare interview. Taiwan’s need to pull in external tech talent and the nation’s supply chain dependence on China were two topics covered in a rare interview with President Tsai … Read More

Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 23 July 2021

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Greetings from Tyler, We all knew this would happen.  Russia’s about to change the whole strategic equation by racing to the North Pole.  It’s also a perfect time for the Chinese to make their move on Taiwan.  Everything involving America’s … Read More

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