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CIA Chief: Ukraine Making China Rethink When, Not Whether, to Invade Taiwan

China appears determined on using force in Taiwan, with Russia's experience in Ukraine affecting Beijing's calculations on how, not whether, to invade, the head of the CIA said Wednesday. Appearing at the Aspen Security Forum, Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns played down speculation that Chinese President Xi Jinping could…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022

Taiwan's concerns on speed of arms sales will be conveyed to U.S., says ex-U.S. defence secretary

Former U.S. defence secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday he would take back to Washington D.C. concerns expressed in Taiwan about the speed of arms sales to the island and the need to get greater access to weapons like portable missiles.

Reuters · Jul 21, 2022

Putin's Ukraine "failure" influencing China on "how and when" to invade Taiwan, CIA chief says

"You don’t achieve quick, decisive victories with underwhelming force," Bill Burns said.

Axios · Jul 21, 2022

Looking At Taiwan Semiconductor's Recent Whale Trades

A whale with a lot of money to spend has taken a noticeably bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor. Looking at options history for Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE:TSM) we detected 10 strange trades.

Benzinga · Jul 20, 2022

Taiwan's speaker warns of Chinese ambitions in Prague, China protests

Taiwan parliament speaker You Si-kun warned against China's power ambitions in a speech at the Czech parliament on Thursday in a visit drawing a rebuke from Beijing.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

European Parliament VP urges renewed China-Taiwan dialogue

European Parliament Vice President Nicola Beer has met with Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen and called for China to open a “mutual and respectful dialogue" with the self-governing island democracy it claims as its own territory

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

China says US patrols raise tensions in Taiwan Strait

China angered by second US “freedom of navigation exercise” this month in Asia Pacific waters.

Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2022

China warns of 'forceful measures' if U.S. House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan

China's government warned on Tuesday that it would take "forceful measures" if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, after the Financial Times said she would go to the Chinese-claimed island next month.

Reuters · Jul 20, 2022

China threatens 'strong measures' if Pelosi visits Taiwan

China says it will take “resolute and strong measures" should the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi proceed with reported plans to visit Taiwan

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022

China says U.S. will bear consequences of Pelosi visit to Taiwan

China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that a visit to Tawian by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would seriously undermine China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the United States would bear the consequences of its response.

Reuters · Jul 19, 2022