The Network · 2026-03-30 03:56:56 · Japan Times
The head of Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a direct visit to mainland China. Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's scheduled trip from April 7 to 12 marks a significant political maneuver, framed as a bid to "advance the peaceful development of cr...
The Network · 2026-04-05 02:56:49 · Japan Times
Taiwan's main opposition leader is preparing to cross the strait for the first time in ten years, aiming to meet directly with China's top leader. Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun announced her intention to visit China, framing the trip as a mission to build cross-strait "peace." The proposed meeting with Chine...
The Network · 2026-04-14 04:52:31 · Bloomberg Markets
The standoff between the United States and Iran is hardening, with neither side willing to make concessions as each believes it holds the stronger position. This assessment comes from Jasmine El‑Gamal, Founder and CEO of the strategic advisory firm Averos Strategies and a former adviser to the US Department of Defense....
The Network · 2026-04-19 23:52:25 · Japan Times
The U.S.-China great power competition has seen a potential shift, with President Trump's handling of the Iran conflict possibly handing a strategic advantage to Beijing. This development signals a moment where American foreign policy decisions may have inadvertently strengthened China's geopolitical position, altering...