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Taiwan Is Not Far Away
By Cliff Potts, CSO, and Editor-in-Chief of WPS News
BAYBAY CITY, Leyte, June 19, 2026 — 2105 PHT
When many people hear discussions about Taiwan, they imagine a distant island caught in a dispute between great powers. For Americans, Europeans, and much of the world, Taiwan is a place on a map thousands of miles away.
For the Philippines, however, Taiwan is not far away at all.
Taiwan sits just north of Batanes. The waters separating Taiwan from the Philippines are narrow enough that any major military conflict in the area would immediately affect the security, economy, and future of the Philippine nation. That reality deserves far more attention than it often receives.
The Geography Cannot Be Ignored
The Luzon Strait, particularly the Bashi Channel between Taiwan and the Philippines, is one of the most strategically important waterways in the world.
Ships moving between the Pacific Ocean and the South China Sea pass through this corridor. Military planners from every major regional power understand its importance. In the event of a Chinese blockade of Taiwan, the Luzon Strait would likely become one of the primary areas of military activity.
Aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, surveillance systems, drones, and missile forces would all be concentrated in or around the region.
For residents of Batanes, the crisis would not be visible on television. It would be occurring just beyond the horizon.
The Philippines Would Not Be A Bystander
There remains a common misconception that the Philippines could simply stay out of a Taiwan crisis.
Unfortunately, geography does not permit such luxury.
More than 100,000 Filipinos live and work in Taiwan. Any conflict would immediately create concerns about evacuation, transportation, humanitarian support, and the safety of Filipino citizens abroad.
Government agencies would be forced to respond. Military planners would be forced to respond. Families throughout the Philippines would be forced to respond.
Regardless of political preferences, the Philippines would be affected from the first day of any major crisis.
Economic Consequences Would Reach Every Province
War does not have to arrive in a community to create hardship.
A disruption of shipping routes through the Luzon Strait would almost certainly affect fuel prices, transportation costs, imported goods, manufacturing supply chains, and regional commerce.
The Philippines imports many of the goods that keep its economy moving. Delays in shipping can quickly become shortages. Shortages become higher prices. Higher prices become burdens carried by ordinary families.
Residents of Manila would feel it.
Residents of Cebu would feel it.
Residents of Leyte and Samar would feel it.
Even those living hundreds of kilometers from the conflict zone would experience its consequences through their wallets, their businesses, and their daily lives.
The West Philippine Sea Is Part Of The Same Story
It is also important to recognize that Taiwan and the West Philippine Sea cannot be viewed entirely separately.
Chinese pressure against Philippine vessels has become a recurring reality. Maritime confrontations, water cannon incidents, disputed territorial claims, and expanding military activity have all contributed to rising tensions.
A crisis involving Taiwan would not emerge from nowhere.
It would occur within an already tense regional environment where sovereignty, maritime rights, and freedom of navigation remain active concerns.
The same strategic pressures affecting Taiwan also influence events throughout the West Philippine Sea.
Preparedness Is Not Provocation
Discussing these risks is not an argument for war.
In fact, the opposite is true.
Understanding the consequences of conflict is one of the strongest arguments for preventing conflict. Nations that understand what is at stake are often more willing to pursue diplomacy, deterrence, and responsible planning.
The goal should always be peace.
The goal should always be stability.
The goal should always be avoiding a war that would bring suffering to millions of people throughout Asia and beyond.
Taiwan Is Right Next Door
For the Philippines, Taiwan is not a distant foreign policy issue.
It is a neighboring island whose security situation directly affects Philippine interests.
If China attempts to blockade Taiwan, the effects will not stop at Taiwan’s shores. The consequences would spread throughout the Luzon Strait, across the Philippine economy, into Filipino households, and throughout the wider Indo-Pacific region.
That is the reality of geography.
And geography does not care about politics.
It only cares about distance.
Taiwan is not far away.
For the Philippines, Taiwan is right next door.
#BashiChannel #Batanes #china #ChineseAggression #geopolitics #IndoPacificSecurity #LuzonStrait #PhilippineSecurity #Philippines #regionalStability #southChinaSea #taiwan #TaiwanBlockade #WestPhilippineSea -
America Tags BYD, Alibaba, Baidu And Others For Involvement With Chinese Military
Business giants Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and many other Chinese companies have officially been identified by the United States Department of Defense (DoD) as entities that were involved with the military of Communist China, according to a Kyodo News report.
To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the Kyodo News report. Some parts in boldface…
The U.S. Defense Department said Monday it has added Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Baidu Inc., BYD Co. and other leading Chinese companies to a long list of entities it believes to be working with China’s military.
The expansion of the list comes after U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to stabilize bilateral relations during talks in Beijing in mid-May, despite intense geopolitical rivalry and disputes over numerous issues.
In designating the companies, the U.S. department asserted that BYD, China’s largest electric vehicle maker, and internet titans Alibaba and Baidu contribute to the country’s defense industrial base as they are affiliated with its Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
The Pentagon believes China’s “military-civil fusion” strategy has helped modernize the People’s Liberation Army. It is required by law to annually update and publish the list of so-called Chinese military companies operating directly or indirectly in the United States.
While appearing on the list does not lead immediately to legal steps by U.S. agencies, such as export controls or sanctions, the reputations of those named can be impacted. The department is also restricted from entering into contracts with designated entities.
Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think this development will influence other governments and corporations to avoid signing contracts with Chinese companies that have been working with China’s military? Do you think your local or regional government has signed deals with any of the Chinese companies that have been tagged by the US Department of Defense? Are you concerned that Chinese businesses have stolen technologies and other pieces of critical information from your nation’s government or the private sector?
You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.
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Exiled #HongKong dissidents fear UK to restart some extraditions with the city puts them in danger as Hong Kong authorities use any pretext to pursue them
Amendment to UK extradition law passed on Tuesday over 5 years after Britain & other countries suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong due to China's crackdown on pro-democracy movement & its imposition of a #Beijing-designed national security law
#ToxicLabour #RedReform #China #ChineseAggression #HumanRights
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time no longer on Russia's side, EU diplomacy chief says --Estonia spots Russian troops without insignia near border; officials say not a new tactic -- At least 5 tanks hit: Ukrainian drones spark massive blaze at Russia's largest oil terminal in occupied Crimea, source confirms -- Kremlin issues veiled threats towards Moldova, cites Ukraine as warning ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/tuesday-october-14-2025/
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
As mysterious drone sightings increase, this is what Russia has to gain from them -- Get serious: Russia is already at war with Europe -- Ukraine hits Russian cruise missile ship on Lake Onega -- Ukraine confirms drone strike on one of Russia's biggest, most modern oil refineries near St. Petersburg -- Ukraine accuses China of providing Russia with satellite data for missile strike targeting ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/sunday-october-5-2025/
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Ukraine accuses #China of providing #Russia with satellite data for missile strike targeting
Kyiv has evidence that China has provided Russia with #satellite data which has been used to #target #missile #strikes on #Ukraine, including strikes on facilities used by foreign companies, a member of Ukraine’s foreign intelligence service (SZRU) said on Oct. 4
https://kyivindependent.com/china-foreign-intelligence-service-says/
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Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Estonia open to hosting UK's nuclear-capable F-35 jets, minister says after Russian incursion -- "We'll leave you to rot:" UN report details horrific torture of Ukrainian civilians in Russian captivity -- Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries drop Russian diesel exports to 5-year low, FT reports -- Is NATO already at war with Russia? It depends who you ask ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/wednesday-september-24-2025/
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
[vlog/video] EU top official on Europe’s preparation for war with Russia -- Video shows moment Russian drone hits Kharkiv university building; 4 injured -- Putin is trying to trick the US and evade sanctions --Russia operates 'potentially unprecedented system' holding Ukrainian children in 210 facilities, Yale researchers say ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/wednesday-september-17-2025/
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Monday, September 8, 2025
Ukraine hits strategically important oil infrastructure in Russia -- "This is Putin's response to calls for peace," European leaders condemn Russia's Sept. 7 devastating attack on Ukraine -- Ukraine retook 5 times more territory than it lost near Pokrovsk in August -- Russia plans to produce nearly 2,500 high-precision missiles in 2025 ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/monday-september-8-2025/
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Sunday, September 7, 2025
Russian drone, missile attacks on Kyiv residential buildings -- Russia preparing decisive breakthrough near Pokrovsk, Ukrainian military says -- 'He can come to Kyiv' — Zelensky mocks Putin's Moscow invitation -- More Ukrainian drones reportedly strike Russia's Ilsky Oil Refinery in Krasnodar Krai ... and morehttps://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/09/sunday-september-7-2025/
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Russia and China’s ‘multipolar world’ raises #nightmare scenario for #Europe
“A return to spheres of influence would be extraordinarily bad for #democracies,” retired Australian Army Major-General Mick Ryan told the Kyiv Independent.
“It would be extraordinarily bad for any country on the periphery of #Russia and #China. And it’s something that we should all push back on as hard as possible.”
#Imperialism #RussianAggression #ChineseAggression #TrumpIsARussianAsset
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Tuesday, July 29, 2025
“Peace through strength is possible,” Zelensky — Investigation: Despite sanctions, American trucks are being used by Russia to launch kamikaze drones — Unidentified drone enters Lithuania from Belarus amid rising tensions — Ukraine liberates Kindrativka village in Sumy Oblast amid ongoing Russian offensive … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/tuesday-july-29-2025/
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Sunday, July 27, 2025
Resistance inside Russia is growing: Su-27UB jet set alight in Krasnodar Krai — Ukraine’s F-16 have a new trick to avoid Russian ballistic missiles — After being battered by Ukraine, Russia hopes to ‘strengthen’ Black Sea Fleet — Russia could be ready for ‘confrontation with Europe’ by 2027, Polish prime minister says … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/sunday-july-27-2025/
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Friday, July 25, 2025
Over 23,000 civilians, 113 children trapped in active combat zones in Donetsk Oblast — Russian glide bombs strike Kharkiv residential high-rise building, injuring at least 41 — Marjorie Taylor Greene is spreading lies about Ukraine’s protests. Russia is taking note — Georgian-Ukrainian music festival ICKPA returns to Kyiv amid shared resistance to Russian imperialism … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/friday-july-25-2025/
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US #NATO ambassador warns #China over ‘subsidizing’ #Russia's war in Ukraine
“I think they need to be called out for their subsidizing this #killing that is happening on the #battlefields in #Ukraine,” Whitaker said
“China thinks they’re fighting a proxy war through Russia. They want to keep the U.S. and our allies occupied with this war, so that we can’t focus on our other strategic challenges.”
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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror — Ukrainian startup says its drones could work on their own by year’s end, thanks to AI — Russian agent caught ‘red-handed’ planting explosives in Rivne apartment building — 5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/wednesday-july-16-2025/
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Ukraine detains #Chinese #spies stealing Neptune missile technology
Security Service of #Ukraine detained 2 Chinese nationals suspected of attempting to #steal #classified military #technology related to Ukraine’s #Neptune #CruiseMissile system
2 individuals, 24-year-old former student of a Kyiv technical university & his father, were gathering #secret documentation with the intent to illegally transfer it to Chinese intelligence.
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Thursday, July 10, 2025
In historic feat, Ukraine’s 3rd Brigade captures Russian troops using only drones and robots — Ukraine detains Chinese spies tasked with stealing Neptune missile technology — Kremlin exacts loyalty amid tightening crackdown on Russian elite — Hegseth reportedly authorized Ukraine weapons shipment pause without informing White House … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/thursday-july-10-2025/
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#Germany summons #China’s ambassador after military aircraft lasered in Red Sea
A #maritime #surveillance aircraft was part of #EU mission #Aspides, which is intended to better defend #civilian #ships against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
It was #lasered earlier this month “without any reason or prior contact” by a #Chinese #warship that had been encountered several times in the area, the German Defence Ministry said.
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#Russia’s growing ability to sustain #weapons production despite sanctions is driven by flow of #ChineseComponents, and materials, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the #Ukrainian president’s commissioner for sanctions, told journalists on July 7.
Ukraine has previously documented that Chinese companies have contributed #electronics and materials used in the #production of these #drones.
https://kyivindependent.com/russian-weapons-contain-growing-number-of-cinese-components-material/
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#China may ask #Russia to attack #NATO if Taiwan is invaded
There’s increasing realization, & let’s not be #naive about this: If Xi Jinping would attack #Taiwan, he would first make sure he makes a call to his very junior partner in all of this, #Putin, residing in Moscow, and telling him, ‘Hey, I’m going to do this, and I need you to keep them busy in #Europe by attacking NATO territory,’ Rutte said.
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Monday, July 7, 2025
China may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded — Drones reportedly attack Russia’s Black Sea fleet — Russian airports cancel nearly 300 flights amid drone attacks on Russia — German lawmakers call on Merz to increase aid to Ukraine … and more
https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/monday-july-7-2025/
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#China, truly the land of #piracy (both digital and real) :kyou:
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Don't be a #wumao. Don't be a useful idiot of #China's aggression against the #Philippines!
@[email protected] @[email protected] @[email protected]
#WestPhilippineSea #SouthChinaSea #ChineseImperialism #ChineseAggression #AtinTo #ChinaLayas #propaganda #imperialism -
"Offering concessions to a determined revisionist such as Beijing will only invite further aggression. Instead, clear redlines reinforced by credible threats of unacceptable pain are needed. Taiwan does not need to assure China. It needs to show strength"
#China #Taiwan #ChineseAggression #ChineseWarmongering #ChineseImperialism
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"Nach der Wahl in Taiwan, die ein ausgesprochener Peking-Kritiker für sich entschieden hat, ist die chinesische Reaktion bisher verhalten ausgefallen. Der taiwanische Chipmilliardär Robert Tsao warnt nun jedoch, dass sich die demokratische Insel auf einen Angriff Chinas vorbereiten müsse."
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"Taiwan’s government is considering joining the international criminal court, in part to increase deterrence of a Chinese attack or invasion.
Supporters also say it would help universalise the international legal system, which has a low presence in Asia, and increase Taiwan’s global participation at a time when Beijing works to keep it as isolated as possible."