This goes away if Taiwan becomes part of China.
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Taipei to celebrate Taiwan's Pride parade on Saturday, one of Asia's largest annual celebrations of inclusivity.
Tens of thousands gather to celebrate inclusivity at Taiwan Pride parade
Tens of thousands have taken to the streets of Taipei to celebrate Taiwan’s Pride parade on Saturday, one of Asia’s largest annual celebrations of inclusivity.
bit.ly
October 31, 2026 at 11:14 PM
This goes away if Taiwan becomes part of China.
today is monday in taiwan
November 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
today is monday in taiwan
she's from taiwan. you people are just racist.
November 2, 2026 at 5:49 PM
she's from taiwan. you people are just racist.
November 2, 2026 at 4:19 AM
About 500 missiles for the man-portable FIM-92 Stinger variant will arrive in Taiwan this year.
These are the first of 2,621 that Taiwan purchased in 2017.
Taiwan currently operates the Dual-Mounted Stinger and small numbers of Stingers MANPADS acquired as aid during the Biden presidency.
These are the first of 2,621 that Taiwan purchased in 2017.
Taiwan currently operates the Dual-Mounted Stinger and small numbers of Stingers MANPADS acquired as aid during the Biden presidency.
November 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
About 500 missiles for the man-portable FIM-92 Stinger variant will arrive in Taiwan this year.
These are the first of 2,621 that Taiwan purchased in 2017.
Taiwan currently operates the Dual-Mounted Stinger and small numbers of Stingers MANPADS acquired as aid during the Biden presidency.
These are the first of 2,621 that Taiwan purchased in 2017.
Taiwan currently operates the Dual-Mounted Stinger and small numbers of Stingers MANPADS acquired as aid during the Biden presidency.
Behold, Taiwan.
November 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Behold, Taiwan.
November 1, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Pingtung, Taiwan
November 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Pingtung, Taiwan
My first piece for Domino Theory is out!
BLUF: Iran is Iran, Ukraine is Ukraine, Taiwan is Taiwan. Taiwan is not Iran, and we face much tougher tasks than Iran.
Thank you to @joshuamwilkes.bsky.social and the team for making it happen!
BLUF: Iran is Iran, Ukraine is Ukraine, Taiwan is Taiwan. Taiwan is not Iran, and we face much tougher tasks than Iran.
Thank you to @joshuamwilkes.bsky.social and the team for making it happen!
The Taiwan Strait Is Not the Strait of Hormuz - Domino Theory
Drawing direct comparisons between the Taiwan Strait and the Strait of Hormuz is tempting but dangerous.
dominotheory.com
October 30, 2026 at 1:18 AM
My first piece for Domino Theory is out!
BLUF: Iran is Iran, Ukraine is Ukraine, Taiwan is Taiwan. Taiwan is not Iran, and we face much tougher tasks than Iran.
Thank you to @joshuamwilkes.bsky.social and the team for making it happen!
BLUF: Iran is Iran, Ukraine is Ukraine, Taiwan is Taiwan. Taiwan is not Iran, and we face much tougher tasks than Iran.
Thank you to @joshuamwilkes.bsky.social and the team for making it happen!
This kind of acting as though Taiwan is already under Chinese jurisdiction is likely to get more and more common, as a means of exerting authority and influence
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...
Taiwan says China has 'no jurisdiction' after coast guard patrol claims - Focus Taiwan
Beijing has no jurisdiction over waters surrounding Taiwan, the Coast Guard Administration (CGA) said in a statement released Saturday night, following Chinese claims of "routine law enforcement patrols."
focustaiwan.tw
November 1, 2026 at 2:37 PM
This kind of acting as though Taiwan is already under Chinese jurisdiction is likely to get more and more common, as a means of exerting authority and influence
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...
China has accelerated the mapping of waters near Taiwan, sending dozens of ships to gather data that could be critical for submarines and subsea drones in a fight over the self-ruled island.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
China Scoops Up Data That Could Aid Its Forces in Waters Around Taiwan
A flurry of Chinese ships were recently sent to map the seabed in research that Taiwan says aids “battlespace preparation.”
www.wsj.com
October 31, 2026 at 12:56 PM
China has accelerated the mapping of waters near Taiwan, sending dozens of ships to gather data that could be critical for submarines and subsea drones in a fight over the self-ruled island.
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
www.wsj.com/world/china/...
I'm off to Taiwan!
October 29, 2026 at 5:18 AM
I'm off to Taiwan!
Thread on Chinas activities and news around Taiwan and Phillipines this week
Lots of activity
China has been
1. Practicing its blockade, 2. Intimidating Phillipines, Taiwan 🇹🇼
3. Building the biggest Navy in the world
I believe Phillipines has been identified as the weak link
Thread🧵
Lots of activity
China has been
1. Practicing its blockade, 2. Intimidating Phillipines, Taiwan 🇹🇼
3. Building the biggest Navy in the world
I believe Phillipines has been identified as the weak link
Thread🧵
November 1, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Thread on Chinas activities and news around Taiwan and Phillipines this week
Lots of activity
China has been
1. Practicing its blockade, 2. Intimidating Phillipines, Taiwan 🇹🇼
3. Building the biggest Navy in the world
I believe Phillipines has been identified as the weak link
Thread🧵
Lots of activity
China has been
1. Practicing its blockade, 2. Intimidating Phillipines, Taiwan 🇹🇼
3. Building the biggest Navy in the world
I believe Phillipines has been identified as the weak link
Thread🧵
Taiwan is more than chips and tensions with China. Its democracy deserves attention. At Taiwan Corner, three experts explored November’s local elections and how they could shape Taiwan’s political future. The event was supported by Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. taiwancorner.org/why-taiwan-m...
November 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Taiwan is more than chips and tensions with China. Its democracy deserves attention. At Taiwan Corner, three experts explored November’s local elections and how they could shape Taiwan’s political future. The event was supported by Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. taiwancorner.org/why-taiwan-m...
This Tomato Clownfish finds refuge in the stinging cells of a Bubble-tip Anemone, protected by a mucus layer on its skin. The photo was taken at Green Island in Taiwan.
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #clownfish #scuba #eck #photography
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #clownfish #scuba #eck #photography
November 2, 2026 at 2:04 PM
This Tomato Clownfish finds refuge in the stinging cells of a Bubble-tip Anemone, protected by a mucus layer on its skin. The photo was taken at Green Island in Taiwan.
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #clownfish #scuba #eck #photography
#marinelifephotography #marinelife #wildlifephotography #wildlife #naturephotography #nature #clownfish #scuba #eck #photography
One of my friends loves Taiwan, saying it's one of the places she's felt safest being visibly lesbian outside of Massachusetts. I kinda hope to visit.
🇹🇼 🏳️⚧️ 🇹🇼 🏳️⚧️
🇹🇼 🏳️⚧️ 🇹🇼 🏳️⚧️
3,800 march in Taipei in support of transgender community - Focus Taiwan
An estimated 3,800 people took to the streets of Taipei on Friday night to show their support for the transgender community, according to the organizer, the Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBTQ+) Hotline Association...
focustaiwan.tw
October 31, 2026 at 4:45 PM
One of my friends loves Taiwan, saying it's one of the places she's felt safest being visibly lesbian outside of Massachusetts. I kinda hope to visit.
🇹🇼 🏳️⚧️ 🇹🇼 🏳️⚧️
🇹🇼 🏳️⚧️ 🇹🇼 🏳️⚧️
Taiwan is a Country. 🇹🇼
November 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Taiwan is a Country. 🇹🇼
Taiwan Pride parade attendees call for visibility, freedom and an end to stigma
An estimated 150,000 people gathered in Taipei for the annual Taiwan LGBT+ Pride parade on Saturday, celebrating the freedom to express themselves while calling for greater understanding and an end to discrimination.
An estimated 150,000 people gathered in Taipei for the annual Taiwan LGBT+ Pride parade on Saturday, celebrating the freedom to express themselves while calling for greater understanding and an end to discrimination.
Taiwan Pride parade attendees call for visibility, freedom and an end to stigma - Focus Taiwan
An estimated 150,000 participants from Taiwan and abroad gathered in Taipei for the annual Taiwan LGBT+ Pride parade on Saturday, celebrating the freedom to express themselves while calling for greate...
focustaiwan.tw
November 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Taiwan Pride parade attendees call for visibility, freedom and an end to stigma
An estimated 150,000 people gathered in Taipei for the annual Taiwan LGBT+ Pride parade on Saturday, celebrating the freedom to express themselves while calling for greater understanding and an end to discrimination.
An estimated 150,000 people gathered in Taipei for the annual Taiwan LGBT+ Pride parade on Saturday, celebrating the freedom to express themselves while calling for greater understanding and an end to discrimination.
À Taïwan, pour les LGBTI+, le mariage n’a pas mis fin aux discriminations
Par @drifternews.bsky.social
Par @drifternews.bsky.social
À Taïwan, pour les LGBTI+, le mariage n’a pas mis fin aux discriminations
Malgré son image pionnière en Asie, Taïwan voit sa communauté LGBTI+ confrontée à des discriminations et à des revendications insatisfaites. Le 31 octobre, la marche des fiertés a été l’occasion de rappeler les combats qui restent à mener et de demander aux responsables politiques davantage d’engagement.
l.mediapart.fr
November 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
À Taïwan, pour les LGBTI+, le mariage n’a pas mis fin aux discriminations
Par @drifternews.bsky.social
Par @drifternews.bsky.social
Taiwan may have soft-launched a vertically-launched anti-ship missile.
Per military sources, the ROC (Taiwan) Navy is interested in a design based on the Mogami class with AN/SPY-7 radar, room for direct energy weapons, and up to 64 vertical launch cells against air and *surface threats.*
Per military sources, the ROC (Taiwan) Navy is interested in a design based on the Mogami class with AN/SPY-7 radar, room for direct energy weapons, and up to 64 vertical launch cells against air and *surface threats.*
November 1, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Taiwan may have soft-launched a vertically-launched anti-ship missile.
Per military sources, the ROC (Taiwan) Navy is interested in a design based on the Mogami class with AN/SPY-7 radar, room for direct energy weapons, and up to 64 vertical launch cells against air and *surface threats.*
Per military sources, the ROC (Taiwan) Navy is interested in a design based on the Mogami class with AN/SPY-7 radar, room for direct energy weapons, and up to 64 vertical launch cells against air and *surface threats.*
臺灣同志遊行
2026 TAIWAN LGBT+ PRIDE
2026 TAIWAN LGBT+ PRIDE
October 31, 2026 at 9:17 AM
臺灣同志遊行
2026 TAIWAN LGBT+ PRIDE
2026 TAIWAN LGBT+ PRIDE
6/ China & Taiwan Update, October 30, 2026:
China & Taiwan Update, October 30, 2026
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP)'s Fifth Plenary Session marked a continuation of widespread purges among the CCP and PLA.
isw.pub
October 30, 2026 at 11:49 PM
6/ China & Taiwan Update, October 30, 2026:
