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Hello World,

I am now a TV reporter with TaiwanPlus. Looking for dynamic, real-time coverage of the most critical stories from Taiwan and across Asia? TaiwanPlus News has got you covered! Whether it’s breaking news, in-depth analysis, or exclusive interviews, we bring you a fresh, balanced perspective on everything that matters — from politics and culture to technology and innovation.

I am no longer affiliated with Newsweek. The media world is changing rapidly, and new challenges are on the horizon. Don’t worry, I will not start a YouTube channel or a podcast — at least not yet.

Since I am not contributing columns on international affairs, I will occasionally write a post about the latest developments and political developments in East Asia.

Here are some of my TV interviews for TaiwanPlus:

1） Analysis: Leaders of Quadrilateral Security Dialogue Meet in U.S.

https://www.taiwanplus.com/news/world-news/americas/240920030/analysis-leaders-of-quadrilateral-security-dialogue-meet-in-us

2） Analysis: German Warship To Transit Taiwan Strait

https://www.taiwanplus.com/news/world-news/asia-pacific/240912014/analysis-german-warship-to-transit-taiwan-strait

3) Analysis: China-India Competition in the Indian Ocean

https://www.taiwanplus.com/news/world-news/asia-pacific/240908001/analysis-china-india-competition-in-the-indian-ocean

Books I am reading at the moment:

The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/golden-road-9781408864418/

Party of One: The Rise of Xi Jinping and China's Superpower Future

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Party-of-One/Chun-Han-Wong/9781982185749

India's Near East: A New History

https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/indias-near-east/

Like the rest of the world, people in Taiwan are watching the outcome of the US elections. As the election campaign gets underway, much is at stake for the peace and security in East Asia.

Below are some of the most fascinating geopolitical developments in the region:

Taiwan

China’s growing military activity makes a shift to war harder to spot, warns Taiwan

https://www.ft.com/content/3402d159-418c-4485-abb4-7e2155288d61

US close to sending $567 million in immediate security aid to Taiwan

https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2024/09/20/us-close-to-sending-567-million-in-immediate-security-aid-to-taiwan/

Fruit and seafood are the latest front in escalating Taiwan-China tensions.

https://apnews.com/article/taiwan-china-fruit-vegetables-exports-independence-8f114adaff292dbbc4b384c5adb990e1

Taiwan recognises same-sex marriages between Chinese, Taiwanese

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/taiwan-recognises-same-sex-marriages-between-chinese-taiwanese-4618471

Russian Hackers Hit Taiwan Bourse, Bank in Surprise Attack

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hackers-hit-taiwan-bourse-major-025939061.html

Taiwan says it did not make Hezbollah pager parts

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93yg2w53dzo

The Region

Exclusive: US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-keeps-missile-system-philippines-china-tensions-rise-tests-wartime-deployment-2024-09-19/

Philippine coast guard ship leaves disputed shoal in South China Sea

https://www.rfa.org/english/news/southchinasea/philippines-withdraws-sabina-shoal-09142024234001.html

China

China’s Move to Raise Retirement Age Elicits Calls for More Incentives to Work Longer

https://www.caixinglobal.com/2024-09-17/chinas-move-to-raise-retirement-age-elicits-calls-for-more-incentives-to-work-longer-102237265.html

China blocks Taiwan executive from returning home

https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Taiwan-tensions/China-blocks-Taiwan-executive-from-returning-home

Deputy commander of China’s army among 5 stripped of lawmaker status amid corruption probe

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3278461/deputy-commander-chinas-army-among-five-stripped-lawmaker-status-amid-graft-probe

India

New Chinese Heliport Puts Pressure On Remote Frontier In Eastern Arunachal

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-chinese-heliport-puts-pressure-on-remote-frontier-in-eastern-arunachal-6590683

India successfully test fires Agni-IV: 10 things to know about the ballistic missile

https://www.deccanherald.com/india/india-successfully-test-fires-agni-iv-10-things-to-know-about-the-ballistic-missile-3180981

Hit and scoot: China’s Global Times targets Jaishankar in article, withdraws English version later

https://theprint.in/diplomacy/hit-and-scoot-chinas-global-times-targets-jaishankar-in-article-withdraws-english-version-later/2259198/

Disengagement 75% Complete: S Jaishankar On "Progress" Along LAC With China

https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/s-jaishankar-talks-of-progress-along-lac-with-china-says-disengagement-75-complete-6548628

World

Pakistan, China eye security tie-ups after deadly militant attacks

https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Terrorism/Pakistan-China-eye-security-tie-ups-after-deadly-militant-attacks

Can the Quad Keep China Out of the Indian Ocean?

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-09-20/can-the-quad-alliance-keep-china-out-of-the-indian-ocean

China may be high on Quad agenda

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/china-may-be-high-on-quad-agenda/

The Crumbling Nuclear Order

https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/crumbling-nuclear-order

Thank you for reading Asia Communique!