Lawyer, lecturer, political analyst. Director Assoc of Americans Resident Overseas. Fmr. chairman Republicans Abroad Asia, Taipei Jewish Center. Views=my own
Vietnam is racing to fortify the South China Sea — building on 27 sites across at least 18 reefs in the disputed Spratly Islands, satellite imagery shows. Still, experts say it's not enough to close the gap with China.
My deepest respect and admiration to Secretary Gilbert Teodoro!
Beijing can bar whomever it likes—that is their right. But sanctioning a man and his family for telling the truth and standing up for his country’s sovereignty is not strength. It is a confession that one honest Filipino voice unsettles China more than any ship in our waters!
This ban is not a punishment. It is a citation for service—proof of how fearless and effective Secretary Gibo has been against China’s bullying and illegal activities, in the West Philippine Sea and against its united front work in our country.
We stand with you, sir. Happy Independence Day. 🇵🇭
Here in #Taiwan, Foreign Minister Lin posted a video at the start of the #WorldCup to say Taiwan supports #Paraguay and #Haiti, which both have diplomatic relations w/the Republic of China (Taiwan) 🇹🇼.
Perhaps Taiwan should support the US?
@MOFA_Taiwan@chia_lung@FIFAWorldCup
Here in #Taiwan, yet another example of how misinfo / disinfo about Taiwan spreads on the Internet.
@theon9citizen incorrectly writes that Taiwan has "a full year of compulsory service for males born from 1994 onward".
theonlinecitizen.com/2026/06…
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@theon9citizen's claim that the increase in 2025 vs. 2024 was "reflecting a deliberate policy expansion in direct response to a deteriorating security environment" is inaccurate.
New policy was announced in 2022, with implementation from 1 Jan 2024.
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Here in #Taiwan, long time @DPPonline politician Wu Nai-jen #吳乃仁 reports to authorities after being sought for a week over prolonged failure to pay compensation he owes an SOE dating from when he served as the SOE’s politically appointed chairman.
ctinews.com/news/items/vNWOm…
Here in #Taiwan, embarrassing moment for Pres. @chingtelai and @dpponline.
A court ordered three time DPP Secy-Gen and ex-Taiwan Sugar #台灣糖業 chair Wu Nai-jen #吳乃仁 detained over his long time failure to pay civil damages he owes Taisugar.
focustaiwan.tw/society/20260…
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Here in #Taiwan, @kuomintang Chair Cheng Li-wun #鄭麗文 tries to demonstrate her ability to meet w/Members of Congress.
However, Daines, Rose and Bacon are retiring.
Suozzi , a Dem, has limited influence and is co-chair of the Uyghur caucus, so, he’s not open Cheng’s message.
Sullivan is very critical of China, good relationship with @iingwen and @ChingteLai admins, and also not open Cheng’s message. He’s in a tough re-election battle.
facebook.com/share/p/1DKNeeS…
Seems like politicians and the aides who repeatedly design these campaigns think the voters will be impressed with politicians who hold a bat, wear a glove, and/or wear a jersey.
Basically it’s an assumption the voters are stupid?