Ever since Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines were first introduced, birth rates all around the world have been plummeting. One of the hardest-hit nations so far is Taiwan, which compared to a year ago has seen a more than 23 percent decrease in birth rate. There is not yet data available for 2022 since the year is only halfway through, but if current trends continue, Taiwan will see a 26-sigma... 

Lai Ching-te of Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected as the self-governing island’s new leader following Saturday’s presidential election. Lai, who entered the election as Taiwan’s vice president, claimed victory after the candidate representing the island’s main opposition party, Hou Yu-ih, conceded defeat. The DPP, which was seeking a third term in power,... 

A war over Taiwan between the United States and China could cost an unimaginable $10 trillion, equal to about 10 percent of the global GDP, dwarfing the impact of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. This is according to an analysis conducted by Bloomberg Economics, which noted that both the Global Financial Crisis and the 2019 pandemic only affected global... 

In a resolute statement on Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that Beijing is committed to preventing the secession of Taiwan and asserted that the reunification of the island with the mainland is an inevitable trend. Speaking at a symposium marking the 130th birthday of Mao Zedong, President Xi addressed the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, outlining the determination... 

China’s military has vowed to “resolutely smash” any separatist movement in Taiwan and warned that Washington’s increased meddling with the self-governing island has created a dangerous fracture in Sino-US relations. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) “continues to strengthen military training and preparations and will resolutely smash any form of Taiwanese independence secession, along... 

Renowned billionaire investor and stakeholder Ray Dalio has issued a grim warning, claiming that the US and China are “beyond the ability to talk” and are now on the brink of war. He warns that both sides are at severe risk of crossing each other’s red lines, and the rest of the world may be dragged down with them. According to Business Insider, Dalio wrote a memo on LinkedIn in... 

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the announcement that the United States will provide Ukraine access to Patriot missiles, its most advanced air defense system, just in time for Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelensky’s first foreign trip since his nation was invaded by Russia. In a statement, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that “today’s aid package includes for... 

The Pentagon has issued a report that comes to a fairly obvious conclusion: China is looking to build a military that is second to none, including that of the United States, though clearly, the Chinese have some way to go before that happens. “The 2022 National Security Strategy identifies the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as the only competitor with the intent and, increasingly, the capacity... 

The latest Department of Defense (DOD) report has warned that China could acquire 1,500 nuclear warheads within 13 years. The Pentagon report also warned of Beijing’s plans to significantly extend its power in the coming decades and maintain even more hostility over Taiwan. The 196-page report, which is given yearly to Congress, describes objectives to achieve a “great rejuvenation of the Chinese... 

At the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party, China’s president, Xi Jinping, gave a lengthy address during which he hailed the party’s accomplishments in preserving social stability and national security while also promising to pursue the cause of Taiwan’s reunification. Around 2,300 party delegates heard Xi say on Sunday that “the Taiwan subject is a concern for the... 

According to Taiwan Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng, Taipei has cautioned Beijing against conducting any military aircraft into Taiwanese airspace and has vowed to respond to any such intrusions with a “first strike.” Chiu warned legislators that Taipei will respond if any Chinese fighter planes or drones entered Taiwan’s airspace on Wednesday during a hearing of the Legislature’s... 

According to multiple government insiders quoted in a major Japanese publication on Sunday, the Japanese government intends to reduce the “missile gap” with China. According to reports, the government intends to upgrade its surface-to-ship missiles so they can be launched from ships and planes and can target ground targets while increasing their range to at least 1,000 kilometers. According... 

On the heels of Nancy Pelosi’s highly controversial visit to Taiwan, communist China has decided to launch five ballistic missiles straight into Japan’s exclusive economic zone, according to Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi. After earlier scrapping a high-level diplomatic meeting with Japan, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) reportedly blasted the weapons into waters near Taiwan, provoking... 

Finally, something intelligent is being done in this retarded low IQ planet we live on. We here at EUTimes have been demanding for years to end all manufacturing in Asia, especially in China and move our industry back to Europe and America. We can’t, we simply can’t continue to fund our enemies by offering them jobs and revenue. It is not normal to continue to fund China by importing their... 

The Chinese military has begun a large round of military drills near the island of Taiwan, state media reported, making a show of force in retaliation to a recent visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The live-fire exercises kicked off on Thursday afternoon, China’s CGTN reported, citing the Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Few details have yet been announced,...