2021 - 4th Quarter
Why Taiwan and Lithuania Matter
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Neither the CCP Nor China Have Any True Claim to Taiwan
Taiwan is not an orphan nation in need of someone to adopt it. Taiwan is not a foundling nation wandering the streets of the world looking for a home. Taiwan is not even a poor waif of a nation unable to take care of itself in that same big, bad world. ...
Xi Jinping Is Facing Many Troubles
The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) recent sixth plenary session has ended, and from all appearances, Chinese President Xi Jinping has set the stage to rule for the remainder of his life. ...
The UN and Recognizing Taiwan's True Status
The Christmas holidays are approaching, but a different season is already here. It is the season where the nations of the world are getting “woke” on both a macro and a micro level. ...
Taiwan, China and Sun Yat-sen's Democracy
Anyone who has lived in Taiwan very long quickly sees that October is a month of posturing, irony, and anomalies. This year’s October not only met that mark but was rich in overtones and humor. ...
Why Taiwan Must Prepare for War
An old Latin adage reads: Si vis pacem, para bellum. Translated it means: “If you wish peace, then prepare for war.” This adage has many variants and claims to authorship, but what is most important is its message for a peaceful Taiwan. ...
KMT’s Legacy Holding Taiwan Back from the UN and More
The main challenge that Taiwan faces when applying for UN membership or even to participate in any UN function is that it would allegedly contravene UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 of October 25, 1971. This is false, but it bears examination especially as nations seek peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. ...