China’s growing pressure on Taiwan is no longer confined to airspace violations and military drills; a renewed surge in espionage has forced Taiwan’s leadership to confront a deeper, systemic threat to its national security. Key takeaways: Chinese espionage operations in Taiwan are systematic, long-running, and increasingly sophisticated, targeting both military and civilian sectors. President Lai… Continue reading A threat from within: Chinese espionage in Taiwan
Technological advancements point to the growing risk to underwater infrastructure from China. Key takeaways: Recent reports regarding China’s deep-sea cable-cutting technology indicate an emerging trend toward the militarization of critical digital infrastructure. Current international legal frameworks, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), do not provide sufficient protection for submarine… Continue reading China’s deep-sea cable-cutting technology: A new front in hybrid warfare?
In light of concerns over political interference, many countries halted their cooperation with China’s Confucius Institutes, allowing Taiwan’s Mandarin learning centers to grow. However, the organization’s decentralized nature has led to a different path of development. Key takeaways: In response to global concerns about the Confucius Institutes, Taiwan launched its own Mandarin education initiative in… Continue reading Race for Mandarin: Taiwan’s language education institutes in Central Europe
The United States’ growing emphasis on fortifying the second island chain in the Indo-Pacific has sparked concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the first chain, prompting a reevaluation of regional defense strategies and alliances. Key takeaways: The US pivot towards the second island chain reflects its broader strategic recalibration in the Indo-Pacific in response to China’s… Continue reading US shifts priority to Indo-Pacific’s “second island chain”—what does it mean for Taiwan?
Despite being the world’s largest provider of advanced computer chips, Taiwan faces challenges in other areas related to AI development. Given Taiwan’s unique security landscape, ensuring the independence of its AI systems is essential for safeguarding its digital infrastructure and information environment. Key takeaways: Due to its political status, data on Taiwan’s LLMs and software… Continue reading Taiwan’s approach towards AI
