Brian Hioe
Coverage of Brian Hioe in the Nexus archive.
- First the coast guard, then an ICBM: China tests new, long-term ways to hold off rivals in Asia
China deployed coast guard vessels near Taiwan and tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile to assert territorial claims and deter rivals in Asia. Experts suggest these actions represent new, long-term strategies combining civilian and military forces to challenge U.S. allies like Japan and the Philippines.
- US arms sales pause would push Taiwan toward asymmetric-defense tech: analysts
U.S. President Donald Trump delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan following a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, prompting analysts to warn this could weaken U.S. deterrence credibility and push Taiwan toward self-reliance in asymmetric defense technologies. Taiwanese officials may refocus on indigenous weapons development, including drones and anti-ship missiles, amid concerns over U.S. commitment.