The Catch-22 Dilemma Facing US Policymakers Over TikTok Ban

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Rare Occasion of Cooperation between China and Taiwan

China Watch is our flagship newsletter and research programme offering critical insights, business intelligence and news on China and Taiwan. In this issue, the writer discuss about the rare occasion of cooperation between China and Taiwan followed by new milestone in India-China ties, China warning NATO, Evergande Fraud, and US-Philippines ties against China.

Taiwan Builds an Alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink

In this issue of China Watch newsletter, the writer discusses about the possibility of Taiwan building its own network of satellites that could serve as an alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink. Other leads include ‘China’s Economic Crisis,’ ‘China’s Plan to Eradicate Corruption from Sports Industry,’ ‘Police Harassment Condemned at Site of Blast,’ and ‘Taiwan’s Military Tensions with China.’

TikTok Conundrum: Fanning the Flames of the Second Cold War

The potential ban on TikTok in the US has triggered reactions both domestically and internationally, with discussions on social media platforms like Weibo reflecting mixed sentiments. The ban is a significant step in addressing perceived national security threats posed by Chinese-owned apps operating in the US, setting the stage for further debates on data privacy, surveillance, and trade dynamics.

Kremlin’s Information Warfare Operations Against Ukraine

Russia-Ukraine war explicitly shows that information warfare is not a distant future, but it is in practice. Russia’s tremendous efforts to push the narratives in order to deflect blame from Moscow and undermine support for Ukraine have been visible across the digital sphere. This article analyses Russia’s deployment of information operations and deception capabilities against Ukraine and how cyberspace shapes public opinion

The Perfect Timing for China’s Attack on Taiwan

Can we expect a third major conflict this year being China’s invasion of Taiwan? With the world engulfed already in two major conflicts where Taiwan’s ally United States has been distracted by Israel-Hamas War and Russia-Ukraine conflict, China might potentially seize this opportunity to attack Taiwan.