NQ 75中央通訊社May 16, 2026
The Presidential Office stated that the US has reiterated its unchanged policy towards Taiwan, and President Lai Ching-te consistently advocates for maintaining the cross-strait status quo and promoting regional peace and stability. The office emphasized that China is the insecure factor in the Indo-Pacific, and Taiwan-US security cooperation is crucial for regional deterrence and the interests of democratic allies. The Presidential Office thanked President Trump for his continued support for Taiwan Strait security and stated that Taiwan will continue to deepen cooperation with the US to bring peace through strength, ensuring the security and stability of the Taiwan Strait are not threatened. It was also highlighted that China's escalating military threat is the sole insecure factor in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Taiwan Strait, and that Taiwan-US arms sales serve as a joint deterrence against regional threats.
NQ 0中央通訊社May 16, 2026
During a brief stopover in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) en route to Nordic countries, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi finalized several agreements, most notably concerning oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply. The visit, lasting only 2.5 hours, resulted in agreements covering defense, energy, and military cooperation, with the UAE committing to invest $5 billion in India. In the context of ongoing Middle East conflicts and potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, this energy cooperation is crucial for India's energy security and economic stability.
NQ 0中央通訊社May 16, 2026
Chinese political allegorist Wang Lixiong warns against idealists whose pursuit of a "heavenly path" can lead to "hell," drawing parallels to the Cultural Revolution. He argues that Mao Zedong's attempt to reshape human nature and create a new society, rather than merely seizing power, was the core of the Cultural Revolution. Wang discusses the inherent conflict between fairness and efficiency in human societies and suggests that the lessons of the Cultural Revolution are universal, not just a historical anomaly for China.
NQ 0中央通訊社April 20, 2026
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) countered China's proposed cross-strait measures, which are contingent on the '1992 Consensus' and 'opposing Taiwan independence,' arguing they compromise sovereignty and aim to divide Taiwan. The MAC also called for pragmatic negotiations on issues like agricultural exports, direct flights, and tourism, free from political considerations.