Previously, yellow dragon fruit was classified as a strange fruit, so the price was much higher than the familiar white or red dragon fruit. A few years ago, golden dragon fruit cost from 150,000 to 200,000 VND/kg. Photo: E Food E Good However, from last year until now, yellow dragon fruit has been constantly on the roadside, selling cheap lottery. Photo: Workers According to Labor Newspaper, recently, the area near Ba Chieu market (Binh Thanh district) sells yellow dragon fruit for only 15,000 VND/kg. Photo: Workers Sharing on Labor, Mr. Dang Phuc Nguyen, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Association said that unique products are priced high when the goods are scarce, but when they are grown more, the product will return to its true value. Photo: Caygiongmoi. Moreover, yellow-skinned dragon fruit is not outstanding compared to red-skinned, white-fleshed dragon fruit in terms of nutritional value, so the market for yellow dragon fruit is quite narrow. Photo: Internet A few years ago, Australian mangoes with red rose skin, weighing 5-7 ounces, large ones that can be up to 1 kg / fruit, made many consumers curious. Photo: Facebook. This type of mango has a selling price ranging from 40,000-50,000 VND/kg. Photo: Facebook. However, this year due to the impact of the epidemic, the price of red Australian mangoes dropped sharply, only 2,000-3,000 VND/kg. Photo: Zing. Similarly, giant Taiwanese mangoes 5-6 times bigger than other mango varieties attract the attention of many housewives. Photo: Vietnamnet Similarly, giant Taiwanese mangoes 5-6 times bigger than other mango varieties attract the attention of many housewives. Photo: Vietnamnet However, since the Lunar New Year 2021, Taiwanese mangoes are only 3,000 VND/kg. Photo: Vietnamnet Video: Dragon fruit price reduced to only half after 10 days. Source: VTV24

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Is OEM still not a good business?

Wen丨Chinese Business Strategies A Yun

Compared with the “quick money” made by emerging industries such as the Internet, the traditional industry of shoemaking is often looked down upon, and the considerable productivity and steady growth in revenue of shoemaking companies in Taiwan have caused people to rethink about foundry. business.

【Shoe King】

On May 6, 2021, Forbes China Taiwan Rich List was released.

It was not Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn, the world’s largest contract manufacturer, nor the Wei family behind the food giant Master Kong, who aspired to the throne of the richest man. Rather, it was a shoe maker with a net worth of US$13.8 billion (approximately 89 billion yuan). Zhang Congyuan.

Maybe you don’t know who Zhang Congyuan is, but the Converse, Nike, and Puma you wear on your feet are likely to come from his foundry-Huali Group.

Just over a month ago, Huali Group successfully went public and became the first sports shoe manufacturer in A shares. The prospectus shows that even in 2020 affected by the epidemic, its net profit is still as high as 1.876 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 7.27%.

▲Huali Group listed on the ChiNext of Shenzhen Stock Exchange

Zhang Congyuan was born in the countryside of Yunlin County, Taiwan Province in 1948. His father farmed the fields for a living. He graduated from Chiayi Agricultural School at the age of 18 and joined a shoe factory in Yunlin at the age of 20 as an ordinary administrator. After he became famous, the media interviewed his fellow villagers and classmates in Tainan and talked about his achievements. The most described as “unexpected”.

With management experience in a shoe factory, in the 1980s, Zhang Congyuan decided to start his own shoe factory, Jingxin Shoes. Due to limited funds, he can only buy pig houses and farmhouses as factories. “If I don’t have money at home, I will live a life without money. If people buy lots and buildings, I will buy pig houses and farmhouses in the country.”

With insufficient funds, it is natural not to choose products with high thresholds and difficult production. In an interview with the media, Zhang Congyuan said: “If football shoes and basketball shoes are the first and second profit kings in shoes, vulcanized shoes (canvas shoes) are probably the last one.”

And it is precisely this “least profitable” vulcanized shoe that made him start and gain a foothold.

Because Taiwan is rich in rubber and cheap in materials, if ordinary sports shoes are produced, there is almost no R&D cost; while vulcanized shoe soles need to be cross-linked with sulfur under a certain temperature and pressure environment to make the two strong Combining land together, the quality is not easy to be guaranteed, and many shoe companies have given up.

There is only one logic for Zhang Congyuan to change his original idea and choose to go the opposite way with his peers:

Doing business that others don’t mean less competition. As long as you do a good job, you can survive.

“I didn’t think it would be more difficult if you can only do the leftover orders from others… The point is, do you have the determination to do better than others.” Zhang Congyuan said.

Compared with “Huali”, Zhang Congyuan is better known in Taiwan as his shoe factory “Hongfu”. Hongfu is the world’s second largest shoe factory with 150,000 employees worldwide, and it is also the world’s largest vulcanized shoe factory.

Personal success is inseparable from the creation of the times and the environment. Zhang Congyuan’s story is only a microcosm of the development of the footwear industry in Taiwan.

【Rise】

In 1832, an Irishman immigrated to the United States. When he was a printer in a small town in Massachusetts, he stood in front of the machine every day. Because he felt pain after standing for a long time, he put a rubber pad on the sole of his feet and the pain was significantly reduced. After he got home, he simply fixed the rubber skin to the sole, and rubber-soled shoes were invented.

It is only natural that Taiwan, which has a huge rubber output, has become the “base camp of raw materials” for rubber soles.

During the Second World War, the Japanese established large-scale rubber factories in Taiwan, imported natural rubber from Nanyang, and mass produced products such as tires and rubber shoes.

In 1955, Hollywood star James Dean became popular with the movie “Rebellion Without a Cause”. He wore jeans and white canvas shoes, making canvas shoes (that is, sulfurized shoes) once a symbol of youth rebellion and hippie spirit. All the rage.

▲The image of James Dean wearing canvas shoes

Since then, Converse and Puma have carried out technical research on canvas shoes, through the use of sulfurized steam technology to make the upper and sole have higher strength and elasticity, which makes it possible to mass-produce sulfurized shoes and become popular consumer products.

The earliest companies that produced Puma and Converse were the “Hongfu” of Zhang Congyuan.

In the early 1970s, developed countries in Europe and the United States gradually entered the post-industrial era, and the market was in a highly competitive state. The transfer of manufacturing industries to reduce manufacturing costs became a common outlet for European and American companies. The central region of Taiwan, China, which has cheap labor, has become the “place of heaven,” and the shoe industry has been able to grow rapidly.

In 1971, the number of shoes sold abroad in Taiwan reached 100 million pairs. In 1976, the export sales of the footwear industry in Taiwan surpassed that of Italy, becoming the world’s largest footwear export region. The shoe industry, together with the electronics and textile industries, is believed to have created the economic miracle of Taiwan in the 1970s.

In the 1980s, internationally renowned foundry shoe factories such as Hongfu, Baocheng, Fengtai, Yuqi, Longdian, Qinglu, Kainan, and Jiuxing emerged in Taiwan, and Taiwan also gained the beauty of the “kingdom of shoemaking”. name.

In 1986, the total amount of footwear sold abroad in Taiwan reached its peak, exceeding 800 million pairs. At that time, the global population was approximately 4.9 billion, which means that one out of every six people in the world could wear shoes made in Taiwan.

▲Shoe factories in Taiwan in the 1970s and 1980s

In 1987, the total export value of rubber products in Taiwan was 7.46 billion Taiwan dollars (approximately 287 million U.S. dollars), of which the export value of rubber shoes was 3 billion Taiwan dollars, accounting for almost half.

However, Taiwan’s economy, which relied on the rapid rise of “foundry” in various industries, has gradually unbalanced the industrial structure due to long-term excess output, and at the same time is greatly affected by the export market, which has laid hidden dangers for its subsequent industrial predicament.

In 1988, Taiwan’s economy overheated and the Taiwan dollar’s ​​appreciation against the U.S. dollar accelerated, causing the footwear industry’s exports to suddenly chill. From January to April of this year, the number of shoes exported from Taiwan to the United States decreased by 29% compared with the same period of the previous year.

According to statistics from the Taiwan Shoemaking Association, in 1988 and 1989, more than 600 production lines in Taiwan were discontinued.

Exports are cold, production is trapped, and the “small profits but quick turnover” route is unsustainable. Taiwanese shoe companies, which control more than 80% of the world’s branded shoe production, have set their sights on the other side of the strait.

【migrate】

In the 1990s, many Taiwanese shoe companies moved their factories to the mainland, including Zhang Congyuan’s companies.

He co-founded Xinfeng Group as a joint venture to engage in sports shoes foundry in mainland China. In 1995, the company established its headquarters in Hong Kong and successfully went public. Zhang Congyuan owns 15.7% of the shares.

Cheap and sufficient labor was the advantage of the mainland at that time in attracting shoe companies in Taiwan. Statistics show that in 1987, the wages of shoe-makers in Taiwan were US$1.55/hour, while the wages of shoe-makers in mainland China were only US$1.75/day.

Coupled with the policy advantages of reform and opening up, In a very short period of time, the mainland shoe industry has replicated the glory of the shoe industry in Taiwan.

The two provinces of Guangdong and Fujian, which are the closest to Taiwan, have become destinations for the relocation of the shoe industry in Taiwan. Cities such as Dongguan, Putian, and Jinjiang have become beneficiaries of this wave of industrial relocation.

Take Putian as an example. Before Taiwanese businessmen entered Putian, Putian was already the center of the footwear industry in Fujian Province. In 1986, the total output value of Putian’s shoe leather industry exceeded 100 million yuan, accounting for more than 70% of the province. After Taiwanese businessmen brought in a large number of international orders, it exploded at an astonishing rate of development.

Putian had more than 100 shoe companies in 1993, producing over 100 million pairs of shoes each year; by 1996, Putian’s total output value of the shoe industry had risen to 4.29 billion yuan.

however, The brilliance created by relying on labor advantages and following the foundry model is also short-lived.

To put it bluntly, OEMs still make hard money. According to the survey of the International Consumers Union, the gross profit of the factory accounts for 2% of the cost of a pair of shoes, the labor cost accounts for 0.4%, and the labor cost accounts for 20% of the gross profit of the factory.

The rising cost of raw materials is inevitable, and the factory can only make a fuss on this 20% of labor if it wants to increase its net profit.

Thanks to the regional economic development brought about by the rise of the manufacturing industry, the rising labor cost in the mainland has once again made the foundry inevitably fall into a vicious circle. In 2001, the minimum wage in Fujian Province was 380 yuan/month, while the minimum wage in Vietnam was about 164 yuan/month.

In 2012, the sports shoe giant Adidas announced that it would close its only own factory in China and relocate its production line to Southeast Asia, kicking off a new wave of industrial transfer. Taiwanese shoe companies have also begun to move to Southeast Asia where labor costs are lower.

【future】

Labor costs continue to rise, and shoemaking alone can no longer bring considerable profits.

After Zhang Congyuan’s Xinfeng Group went public, it began to diversify its development and create a number of sports brands, and even increased investment in the real estate industry. The proportion of shoemaking businesses in the overall business has become smaller and smaller.

In July 2013, Xinfeng Group announced that it would sell the entire equity of Yiming Investment for a total consideration of 429 million yuan, and its main business is the manufacture of footwear products.

It was the Zhang Congyuan family who took over. Zhang Congyuan, who started from shoemaking, was obviously not willing to give up his old business that he had accumulated over the years. He renamed the shoemaking business of Xinfeng Group to “Huali” and started to operate independently.

A short time after taking over, the Zhang Congyuan family first acquired 15 Vietnam factories and Dominican factories through the family-controlled Hong Kong company, and the trading business of 24 trading companies, and then acquired 15 companies in Hong Kong, China through the subsidiaries of Huali Co., Ltd. .

At present, the majority of Huali Group’s employees are in northern Vietnam, while the proportion of manufacturing personnel in mainland China and Taiwan is only 0.3%. As of the first half of 2020, the company’s self-produced output totaled 75.4 million pairs, of which 74.61 million pairs were produced in Vietnam and 800,000 pairs were produced in Dominica, each accounting for 98.9% and 1.1% of the total.

▲Development history of Huali Group’s main customers

Image source: Huali Group Prospectus

Zhang Congyuan’s consistent strategy of “small profits but quick turnover” determines that the cheap labor force in Southeast Asia will be the key to Huali’s profit.

In the first half of 2020, Huali’s average sales unit price to Converse is 72.50 yuan/pair, and the average sales unit price to Nike is 80.20 yuan/pair. The other factory is mainly concentrated in Taiwan and the mainland shoe company Winterthur. The unit price to Nike is about 120 to 140 yuan, nearly twice that of Huali.

In terms of output, Huali is also far ahead among the shoe companies in Taiwan. In 2019, the per capita footwear output of Yuyuan, Yuqi, and Fengtai were 929 pairs/year, 927 pairs/year, and 792 pairs/year, respectively, while Huali reached 1,378 pairs/year.

In addition, compared with other Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam has the advantages of being close to China, which can effectively save transportation costs and have low import tariffs on European and American countries. This is why Huali chose to locate its factory here.

In 2018, the shoe manufacturing business revenue growth rates of several major shoe companies in Taiwan, Yuyuan, Yuqi, and Winterthur were -3.12%, -3.91%, and 9.41%, respectively, with an average growth rate of 0.79%. The closing achieved a high growth of 23.96%.

From the disclosure of Huali Group’s prospectus, Huali Group has nearly 136,000 employees in 2020, more than 180 million pairs of shoes, operating income of more than 15 billion yuan, and net profit of 1.821 billion yuan.

Huali’s considerable productivity and year-round steady growth in revenue have allowed people to see the amazing resilience of the traditional industry of shoemaking and begin to re-understand the business of “foundry”.

However, everything has two sides, What people see is brilliance, but what they don’t see is crisis.

Under the influence of the epidemic, European and American sports shoe brands have cut orders. The revenue of Huali’s two major customers, Nike and VF, has dropped significantly. The Nike report showed that the net profit in the fourth quarter of 2019 was a direct loss of 5.634 billion yuan; VF revenue also plummeted, and the revenue in the first quarter of 2020 fell by as much as 47.51%.

Misfortune never comes singly, Vietnam, which has an advantage in labor, has also been exposed to a “labor shortage”.

Vietnam Express (VnExpress) pointed out that in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong Province, the monthly salary of textile and shoe factories, including social insurance and lunch, is between 5 million and 12 million VND, but they are affected by emerging industries such as the Internet. , Even if it pays 15 million (approximately RMB 4,200), it is still difficult to find workers.

At the same time, the emerging economy is surging, which has also accelerated the fleeing of some young people from traditional manufacturing. The prospectus of Huali Group’s listing also shows that the company’s turnover rates in the past three years have been 22.04%, 22.83%, and 27.31%. At least 20% of employees leave each year, and the turnover rate has increased.

Following in the footsteps of the footwear industry in Taiwan, Zhang Congyuan, who started from scratch, relied on the rapid pursuit of cheaper labor and now leads the way as a “dark horse”. However, under the general trend of accelerated disappearance of labor cost advantages, the future challenges will only be More.

Traditional “foundry” is still profitable, but when “low-cost labor” no longer becomes the advantage of the shoe industry, can Taiwanese foundry companies represented by Huali continue their shoemaking kingdom? In other words, whether the dependence on labor can be reduced will largely determine the future of “foundry”.

In fact, Huali is also making plans for its future, which is to upgrade from OEM production to design and OEM production, and gradually has a strong product development and design strength.

【Reference Materials】

[1]”Exclusive Interview: From Pioneer Entrepreneurship to New Richest Man” Business Weekly

[2]”Dismantling the “first share of sports shoe foundry” Huali shares: R&D investment is only 2%, binding to Nike and other big names, what is the competitive advantage” Vitality Capital

[3]”Taiwan’s new richest man, making shoes and making billions of net worth | Juchao” Juchao Business Review

[4]”Taiwan’s Export Industry-The Rise and Fall of the Footwear Industry” Journal of Hangzhou Normal University

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Zhang Anna (nickname JO Anna) is a model in Taiwan (China). She attracts more than 200,000 followers thanks to her beautiful appearance, sexy and hot style. Anna mainly models for lingerie and bikini brands. Looking at the picture she shared on her personal page, many people guessed that she has outstanding height. However, in fact the girl from Taipei has a modest height of 1.58 m. The standard body proportions, attractive curves and the right angle selection helped her “cheat” her measurements successfully. Although she does not have the outstanding height like many other long legs in the model village, Anna receives many compliments thanks to her sweet beauty, attractive charisma and professional working style. She pursues a sexy style and is not afraid to show off her figure in bold cut designs. With a large number of followers, the Taiwanese model also has a good income from advertising posts on her personal page. Anna is the face of a number of cosmetic and beauty food brands. Not only posting pictures about work, Anna also shares about daily life. She confided that due to her busy schedule, she had little time to spend with friends or love affairs. Anna especially loves traveling and discovering new places. She often checks-in at luxury resorts. However, a serious outbreak of the disease for a long time has caused her to postpone many plans. To maintain a standard figure, Anna actively practices sports. She often combines running, exercising outdoors with exercises in the gym. She also pays attention to a healthy diet and positive thinking for better weight control.

An An (born 1995) is one of the beauty bloggers who attract a large number of fans. Initially only setting up a vlog channel to share makeup tips, An An gradually gained an increasing number of followers thanks to her helpful posts, interesting conversation, and variety in style. The beauty blogger’s appearance is praised by many people. She has a sexy body, innocent beauty and personality with big eyes, full lips and flawless white skin. An An has a sweet makeup style, dynamic fashion sense. With a standard physique, An An also became a model for fashion brands. The 25-year-old hot girl has 280,000 followers on her personal Instagram page, including many people from Korea, Japan and Vietnam. Currently, An An is the advertising face for many cosmetic brands. As an influencer with a large following, the amount of money she earns through each post is not small. With a job that often requires makeup, she is very focused on taking care of healthy skin from the inside by taking care of her skin and eating healthy. An An loves to travel, hang out and relax with family and friends. Despite her busy work schedule, she still finds time to explore new places. However, recently due to the complicated epidemic, she rarely had the opportunity to go far. An An also shared about her boyfriend. The two have been dating for a while, but recently she publicly tagged the other half in photos taken together. Her boyfriend is a rich kid, he constantly shares pictures of branded toys and collects accessories from big brands. Female blogger loves animals. She often posts pictures of her having fun with her family pets or enjoys taking pictures with dogs and cats that she accidentally meets on the road. An An is also praised by many people for always transmitting positive energy to netizens.

Mr. Tran Van Hai from Lang Son said that for the past few years, his family has specialized in purchasing, preliminarily processing and refining all kinds of cake wrapping leaves. In the past, people only took bamboo to make their house, cook, make firewood, make cakes and leave the leaves behind. But in the past few years, fresh bamboo leaves have been picked up by many people, bought and sold to traders who export to Taiwan for 10,000 VND/kg fresh bamboo leaves and 40,000 VND/kg dried bamboo leaves. Eight degree bamboo leaves are purchased and exported to Taiwan Đài “Myself and my family never thought that bamboo leaves could be sold abroad. It was not until a contact to buy bamboo leaves for traditional cake packages in Taiwan made me know that bamboo leaves could be sold and exported to foreign countries. From there, my family went to get bamboo leaves to sell. When the collection is not enough, hire more workers and advertise online to buy bamboo leaves in other localities in any quantity, “said Mr. Hai. According to Mr. Hai, with fresh bamboo leaves, he buys them for 7,000-10,000 VND/kg. As for dried bamboo leaves, he buys them for 35,000-40,000 VND/kg. All must be octagonal bamboo leaves (also known as Buong). The weights of bamboo leaves are purchased to ensure the quality criteria, the leaves must be large, not torn, still green and absolutely not yellow. Each leaf is about 38-40cm long, 8cm wide or more. “Bamboo is very different from ordinary bamboo leaves. They are much larger in size. When bought, fresh bamboo leaves will be exposed to the sun for about 2 days. The leaves are then counted and clamped onto a bamboo stick. At this time, dry clean, bring bamboo leaves into the oven to dry and then sort and pack,” Hai said. The bamboo leaves that are completely cleaned by natural and chemical-free methods will be exported to Taiwan to be used as packaging materials for cakes, food packages, etc., and are loved by the people of this country due to its taste delicious and long lasting. “The type of cake that the Taiwanese side often wraps with bamboo leaves is like Vietnamese chung cake. However, because it is wrapped with bamboo leaves, the cake has a characteristic aroma. In addition, the type of cake wrapped from this leaf is very easy to peel, keeps for a long time and does not go stale as quickly as seaweed and banana leaves. From the end of April to October of the solar calendar every year is the autumn to buy eight degrees of bamboo leaves. Therefore, many personal facebook groups go to groups to sell and buy fresh and dried bamboo leaves in unlimited quantities. There, the atmosphere was jubilant because many bamboo growers in different places asked about the purchase price as well as the instructions for collecting and transporting fresh and dried bamboo leaves. For long-term business cooperation, all establishments that register to sell fresh and dried bamboo leaves Mr. Hai come to the place to collect and check. “I have to go down to the place to instruct the individual establishments that collect bamboo leaves to ensure that the leaves are not torn, beautiful green color and especially large. Come to the place to see the specific item once. Next time, they just do that, then I decide to buy, avoid wasting both parties’ time, “he said. Currently in Yen Bai, Bac Giang, Thanh Hoa, Soc Son – Hanoi… there are a lot of people growing bamboo and poplar trees. They only use the tree and leave the leaves empty. Therefore, he went to teach how to collect leaves and now they become agents, helping his establishment to buy fresh and dried bamboo leaves up to a few kilos/day in the locality.

TSMC will increase semiconductor chips for cars by 60% this year To do this, TSMC has to reallocate semiconductor chip production capacity to other industries that are also experiencing “stressfully high demand due to the acceleration of digital transformation”. The Taiwanese semiconductor chip maker said: “With fixed short-term capacity, TSMC has been trying to increase production in 2021 for microcontrollers (MCUs), one of the key components in the products sold in China. leading cars by 60% compared to the level in 2020”. This represents a 30% increase from pre-pandemic levels in 2019. TSMC will also continue to work with the automotive supply chain to address the current shortage. Modernizing supply chain management and increasing demand forecasting will be the way to avoid such shortages in the future, TSMC added. The global semiconductor chip shortage, which began last year, has forced some auto production lines to close and is also affecting consumer electronics. TSMC has repeatedly said it is doing its best to address shortages and ramp up production. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on May 20 that she had held meetings with 30 senior industry leaders about the semiconductor chip shortage and said the US could help. increase transparency in the market. This meeting was attended by major automakers such as General Motors, Ford Motor, Stellantis NV, semiconductor chip suppliers and other semiconductor companies. Phan Van Hoa (according to Reuters)

On each microprocessor there are billions of transistors and nm (nanometer) – the unit of measurement of transistor size. The smaller the size, the more transistors the processor can hold, making it faster and more efficient. TSMC’s most advanced chip today uses a 5 nm process with about 173 million transistors per square millimeter. Silicon chip wafers in TSMC’s production line. Photo: TSMC. This breakthrough was discovered by the MIT team, with components optimized by TSMC and improved by NTU. The core component uses semi-metallic bismuth as the electrode of a two-dimensional material to replace silicon, allowing for reduced resistance and increased amperage. Energy efficiency will thus rise to unprecedented heights in the semiconductor industry. Chipmakers have been trying to stuff more and more transistors into increasingly smaller chips, but are nearing the limits of silicon-based technology. That prompted scientists to look for two-dimensional materials to replace silicon to produce chips on the 1 nm process or smaller. More transistors on a chip gives manufacturers more options to deliver core innovations to improve performance for leading tasks like AI and cloud computing, and pave the way for better security. Encryption and encryption are performed by hardware. The need to increase performance and save energy in each processor has never cooled down, especially in the era of the cloud, AI, and IoT. Most of today’s chip-integrated devices use 10 nm or 7 nm process technology. The two largest chip manufacturers in the world, TSMC and Samsung, are launching chips with the 5 nm process, while Intel is still at the 7 nm stage. TSMC also only plans to start moving to the 4mm process later this year before mass production in 2022.

Located on the north coast of Taiwan (China), in the Shimen district of New Taipei City, Lao Mai beach is an attractive destination for both local residents and tourists. In addition to being a beautiful beach near Taipei, Lao Mai also owns a unique rock band, one of the strangest natural sights you will find in Taiwan. The beach was voted by CNN as one of the 8 wonders of this island. Lao Mai Beach is located in the Dai Truan volcanic area. Thousands of years ago, when the volcano erupted, lava flowed down the coast, along with the impact of sea water and climate, the rock formations here were eroded, forming long cracks and trenches. Every year, in the spring from February to May, the beautiful scenery of Lao Mai beach attracts photographers to come and compose. Moss and algae cover the rocks with a vibrant green color. Covering nearly 2 km of rock, the contrast of moss and ocean colors makes for an interesting combination for artistic photos. After this period, the moss will turn white, brown and die off as the weather starts to warm up. So, the best time to visit the green rocks in Lao Mai suggested by local residents is from March to May. In addition, visitors can only see the rocky beach at low tide, because at high tide, the rocky strip will disappear under the waves of the sea. In particular, the sky at dawn and dusk with orange-yellow light is also a beautiful backdrop for photos of blue rocks. Photo: Trip. Lao Mai is a protected natural landscape, so visitors are reminded not to throw garbage or damage the rock. If violated, the fine will be very high. Photo: Alexis Jetsets.

Gigabyte products are boycotted in mainland China (Image: Handout) In an advertisement for its latest laptop model, Gigabyte Technology Co., which specializes in motherboards and graphics processing equipment, claims that it manufactures its products in Taiwan, where Quality control is very strict. “Unlike other brands that choose low-cost and low-quality manufacturing contracts in China, Gigabyte Techonology is committed to producing high-quality and high-configuration laptops” – the advertisement said – “As a Taiwan-based laptop and components manufacturer, we make sure that 90% of our laptops are made in Taiwan.” The ad immediately caught the attention of the Communist Youth League of China. They posted a screenshot of the ad on Weibo on May 11, with the words: “Gigabyte, what makes you so brave?”. The Youth Union, which has nearly 16 million followers on Weibo, in March also criticized the Swedish brand H&M for refusing to buy cotton from Xinjiang, after several Western countries raised many accusations. human rights obligations in this region. Gigabyte, which has operated a factory in China’s industrial center Ningbo since 2003, immediately apologized after the ad. The company said in a statement that it has always supported the “One China” principle – Beijing’s political stance that recognizes mainland China and Taiwan as part of China. “Some of the content recently posted on our official website goes against reality, an incident that happened due to lack of management from within the company” – Gigabyte wrote on Weibo on May 11 – “We I have production lines all over mainland China, accounting for 90% of our production. Gigabyte prides itself on quality made in China.” However, this quick apology was not enough to calm the anger of the Chinese online community. “You don’t have a chance anymore” – a Weibo netizen commented on Gigabyte’s post – “Seriously, don’t waste your energy. You have crossed the red line.” By the end of May 11, Gigabyte products had disappeared from most Chinese e-commerce platforms. The search term “Gigabyte” returned no results on JD.com and Suning. Gigabyte’s official store on Tmall – an online sales platform operated by Alibaba Group Holding – no longer catalogs products. Alibaba, JD.com and Suning were not immediately available for comment. Gigabyte’s share price fell nearly 20% between May 11 and 12.

INGREDIENTS FOR POTATO COOKING – Yellow sweet potato: 250g (excluding the skin, about 1-2 tubers); – Purple sweet potato: 250g (excluding the skin, about 1-2 tubers); – Tapioca flour: 200g; – Pandan leaves (sticky leaves): 3-5 leaves; – Ginger: 1 thumb-sized piece; – Salt: – ½ teaspoon of salt; – Granulated sugar: 1 teaspoon (white or yellow sugar); – Palm sugar: 80g (adjust according to taste); Mist black jelly powder: 30g. HOW TO MAKE TAIWAN POTATO POTATO Step 1: Cook black jelly with dew Put 30g of black jelly powder in a pot and soak it with 300ml of water for about 30 minutes, then put the pot on the stove and cook on medium heat until the jelly powder boils, reduce the heat, add 20g of jaggery, stir well. Let it boil for another 3-4 minutes so that the jelly powder is cooked, then turn off the heat. Remove the jelly into the box, let it cool, when the jelly solidifies, cut into 1.5cm pieces. Step 2: Prepare potatoes – Sweet potato peeled, washed, cut into pieces and steamed for about 10 minutes, poke the chopsticks into the potato and find it soft, it is cooked. Remember to keep each type of potato separately so that the color is not mixed. Step 3: Create a shape of sweet potato – Put the steamed sweet potatoes in a bowl, while the potatoes are still hot, use a large spoon to mash the two types of sweet potatoes into 2 different bowls. Then slowly add 100g of tapioca starch to each type of potato, mix well with a spatula, then use gloves to squeeze the dough into a homogeneous mass. If you find that the powder is dry, you can add more water, note for each 5ml teaspoon to avoid adding too much water and the dough is pasty. – Divide the dough into small dough balls, then cut them into long fibers, then cut them short into 1.5-2cm long potato sticks. The parts of dough that have not been made, remember to cover so that the dough does not dry. Step 4: Boil the sweet potato balls Put the pot on the stove, put in 1 liter of cold water, bring to a boil, then drop the tapioca balls into the boiling water, the tapioca balls will float for another 2-3 minutes until the potatoes are soft, then take them out and put them in a bowl of water Drop some ice cubes. Then take the purple and yellow potatoes out into separate bowls, add ½ teaspoon of sugar to each bowl, mix well. Step 5: Boil sugar water Put the pot on the stove, add 300ml of cold water, stir in jaggery until dissolved, bring to a boil, then drop the sticky rice leaves (washed, rolled up) and sliced ​​fresh ginger and cook for another 5 minutes. turn off the stove. Present: Display a bowl of black jelly, purple sweet potato, yellow sweet potato, top with sugar and enjoy. This summer dish can be served cold to enhance its taste, and can be served with pearls for added flavor. You can make potato flour once and then store it gradually by after cutting and shaping the flexible potato balls in step 3, rub them well with a little tapioca starch and then put them in the freezer to freeze. When needed, take it out to defrost and then proceed to the next steps, the potatoes are still soft and fragrant as usual. Wish you success in cooking Taiwanese sweet potato soup!

Wang Mei is one of the famous flight attendants in Taiwan (China). With a beautiful, gentle face and a hot body, Wang Mei is known by many netizens as the real-life version of Nami – the sexy navigator in the manga One Piece. Thanks to the specificity of her work, she travels to countries around the world, Wang Mei often reviews tourist destinations and experiences the culture of each place. The beauty of Taiwan has a continuous increase in followers thanks to her hard work posting sexy photos, showing off her outstanding beauty on social networks. During the outbreak of the epidemic that caused the aviation industry to freeze, Wang Mei mainly modeled and advertised for many products from beauty care, fashion to food. Wang Mei has a “straight” figure, but Wang Mei does not try to diet too much to force her weight, she strengthens her sports practice to have good physical strength with a sexy body, number 11 abs. Wang Mei mainly practices yoga. to build endurance and practice more strength exercises at the gym. During the epidemic season, it is impossible to travel to many places, Wang Mei tries to spend time outdoors. She regularly rides bicycles, runs, swims and climbs mountains. Hot girl from Taiwan especially likes climbing, loves the feeling of being in harmony with nature. Wang Mei has a boyfriend, but rarely discloses information and does not publish pictures of the other half on social networks. In addition to work-related photos, she often shares moments of playing with a cat named Benz. She also set up a separate page to record adorable pictures of her pet cat.

Industry “commanders” in the US have voiced the warning of serious consequences caused by the global shortage of chips. Photo: AFP Semiconductor chip supplies have been in short supply for months and the situation shows no sign of abating, prompting insiders to visualize it into the chipageddon crisis. It is a combination of ‘microchip’ (semiconductor chip) and ‘armageddon’ (which excessively means war of destruction). Mr. Glenn O’Donnell, deputy research director at consulting firm Forrester believes that the thirst for semiconductor chips could last until 2023. “As demand will continue to increase while supply will remain limited, We expect this shortfall to continue into 2022 and into 2023, “commented Glenn O’Donnell on his blog. According to the expert’s argument, demand for computers – products using the most advanced chips – will slightly decrease next year but not by much, but data centers, where the machines are located. will be the chip-eaters next year. Mr. Glenn O’Donnell explained: “The deviceization of things is an irresistible trend, coupled with the continued growth of cloud computing and cryptocurrency mining, we see nothing but a boom. short-term explosion on chip demand “. Meanwhile, Mr. Patrick Armstrong, Information Technology Director of Plurimi Investment Managers Fund commented on CNBC that the global shortage of chips will last 18 months. “Not just the auto industry. It’s the phone. It’s also the IoE [một khái niệm kết nối rộng hơn Internet vạn vật (IoT), xoay quanh 4 yếu tố chính: Con người (People), sự vật (Things), dữ liệu (Data) và quá trình (Process)]. There are a lot more products that use chips now than before. “” All of them are connected to the internet, “said Patrick Armstrong. The auto industry has been most adversely affected by the global thirst for chips. Earlier this month, the world’s largest chip maker TSMC (Taiwan) said it could meet the chip demand of the auto industry next June. However, Mr. Armstrong said that this statement by TSMC is too ambitious. “If you listen to Ford, BMW, and Volkswagen, they all claim that there are bottlenecks in capacity and they can’t get the chips needed to build new cars,” Armstrong argued. Meanwhile, Gartner Consulting and Information Technology Research is more optimistic that chip shortages will last throughout 2021, affecting all chip lines and pushing chip prices higher. Gartner analyst Alan Priestley said that chip shortages could improve in some sectors / areas over the next six months, but could continue into 2022. “It (chip shortage – Editor)) will not last any longer, “said Alan Priestley. “The semiconductor industry is increasing capacity, but it still takes time,” he said. In fact, in March Intel announced plans to spend $ 20 billion on two new chip factories in the state of Arizona. The group also said it could build a factory in Europe if it could raise funds for public investment. “Those things will take two or three years before we start realizing their effect,” said Alan Priestley, who said that the investment plans could actually meet demand for semiconductors in future. Mr. Reinhard Ploss, CEO of chip maker Infineon (Germany) last week said that the semiconductor industry is in the region without privileges; at the same time warned to rebalance the demand and supply of semiconductors “obviously will take time”. “I think two years is too long, but we are sure that the current situation will extend into 2022,” said Ploss. “I think the additional capacity will be realized… Hopefully the situation will be more balanced in the next calendar year,” added the German CEO. Wenzhe Zhao, director of the global strategy and economics division at Credit Suisse, said that the shortage in chip supply led to speculation on chip-making hoarding and widening the gap. amid increasing chip demand and supply remains stagnant. According to Wenzhe Zhao, the new semiconductor manufacturing capacity will not be effective until 2022 or later. Wenzhe Zhao noted that there is little action he can do to address the shortage of semiconductors, aside from adjusting orders, production schedules and prices.

Normally, people would use carp, the body is cooked covered with sauce, while the head is kept fresh, the eyes and mouth are still moving. Yin Yang Fish is the creative result of a Taiwanese chef. Yin Yang fish dish started appearing on news sites in China and Taiwan for quite some time, but it wasn’t until photos and videos of it went viral on social media that more people became known. This dish is the creative result of a Taiwanese chef. He developed a special cooking technique, causing the cooking speed to be so fast that the mouth and eyes of the raw head of the fish still twitch when served. Invite readers to watch the video “Smoked land – A strange dish of Vinh Phuc people”. Source: VTV3. It is known that the fish’s scales are carefully removed without injuring it. Then, the head is wrapped in a towel with ice cubes to keep its freshness, the body is dipped in an oil pan and fries quickly for 2 minutes. It is then carefully placed on a large plate, covered with a sweet and sour sauce and served to the guests. Although the chef said that the fish was actually completely dead, the eyes and head were still moving due to uncontrolled nerve spasms. However, the video of this dish still angered animal activists and part of the public. Finally, the dish. Although the yin-yang fish dish is banned in Taiwan, it has not completely disappeared. This dish is still served in some parts of China to this day. Some videos on Youtube show that when people stick chopsticks into their mouths, the gills of the fish are still in motion. In addition, some TikTok videos posted in March this year have views of more than 3 million, proving that this dish is still being served in some restaurants.

Taiwan Air Force F-16. The Taiwanese military has announced plans to sell its old F-16 radars after Taipei’s fighter squadron received new radar systems. Taiwan’s F-16 fighter aircraft is being upgraded with the new AN / APG-83 AESA radar as part of the retrofitting of the F-16 Block 70 version. However, the old APG-66 radars are still serviceable and valuable in the international arms market, Liberty Times reported. A source familiar with the matter has pointed out that APG-66 radars could also be installed on F-16A / B fighter jets, which are still in service with foreign air forces. After Taiwan completes the retrofit of its jets, a batch of more than 100 APG-66 radars will be sold in accordance with US regulations, with profits transferred to Taipei’s treasury. The value of the old radars has yet to be determined, the source said. Taiwan purchased 150 F-16 fighters from the US in 1992 and received them in 1997. According to the Northrup Grumman group, the new AN / APG-83 features high-resolution synthetic aperture radar mapping in all weather conditions to show pilots a large surface image for item identification. target and more accurate attack information.

The quarantine area of ​​the National Defense and Security Training Center – which is concentrating on quarantine for citizens from Taiwan All of these citizens were allowed to take samples for Covid-19 as prescribed. By the afternoon of 10.5, the test results showed that 236/236 citizens were negative for the first time for SARS-CoV-2. Citizens will be kept on quarantine for a full 21 days and have at least 2 times tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 under the new regulation to be eligible to complete quarantine. Currently, the whole province is organizing isolating 417 people, isolated at home with 2,207 people. Of which, all 45 F1 cases related to Covid-19 cases inside and outside the province tested negative for SARS-CoV-2. The Health sector is coordinating with relevant agencies to urgently trace F1 and F2 subjects related to patients announced by the Ministry of Health. As of October 10, the province has vaccinated for 7,981 priority subjects, achieved nearly 93% of the target, ensuring vaccination safety.

RESOURCES Pineapple filling (This recipe makes 8 employees 20g): – 1 pineapple 500g; – 2 tablespoons of malt; – 1 tablespoon of sugar (reduced from the acidity of the pineapple); Spoon (spoon): 15ml spoon type; Wrapper: (This recipe makes 16 shells weighing 20g) – 130g unsalted butter (preferably unsalted animal butter) to be very soft at room temperature but not drained; – 35g sweetened condensed milk; – 2 egg yolks; -165g all-purpose flour. Note about raw materials: 1- Can make different types of filling according to your preferences such as pineapple, carrot, kiwi … 2- Using butter will taste better and make the cake softer than margarine. MAKING: Step 1: Make Pineapple Filling Pineapple bought, peeled, removed eyes, washed, chopped, put in a blender puree, used a sieve to remove water, this water can be mixed with drinking water for free. Put the crushed pineapple in a non-stick pan, stir over low heat, add sugar, malt sugar; stirring occasionally. The pineapple drains out of the water and rinses it up. Put the pineapple filling in the refrigerator cooler to make it easier to squeeze the pellets. Divide the kernel into small portions, each 20 grams each, round. Note: avoid pineapple slug too dry when baking will be hard, not too wet slug will crack the shell. Step 2: Make the cake crust – Add butter and condensed milk to a bowl, mix with a hard spoon or machine at lowest speed until the mixture is homogeneous, then add 1 egg yolk to mix until just blended. – Sift the dough into two parts, mix well. After mixing the dough, gently knead it with your hands until it becomes a block (slightly wet). Seal the dough, let it refrigerate for about 1 hour until the dough is hard and free of stickiness. If you do not want to do it immediately, you can freeze it, before using it to thaw in the refrigerator cooler. Divide the shells into 20 -25 gram portions. Note: Each dough has different water absorption, so the crust may have different dry / wet. If the crust is too dry, the cake will become dough, dry or tough when it is done. Therefore, depending on the state of your dough, add or remove dough. If the dough is too dry, you can save it by adding a little egg yolks or cooking oil. If you want to create a layer of green leaves on the pineapple cake, reduce about 1/5 of the flour, add 1 teaspoon of green tea powder, mix well. Step 3: Create cake shape – Rub a little dry powder into your hands to prevent stickiness. Round a portion of the dough and press flat, put the staff in the middle and then wrap, round. It should be close to the shell with the kernel, to avoid gaps and air in the middle, when baking, the crust will be swollen or cracked. Dip the knife in water and use the thick back of the knife to create a texture on the cake. It can be shaped into a circle, rectangle or oval. If there is a pineapple shaped mold, divide the green tea powder into 5g cubes, press the top part of the pineapple mold to create a more beautiful pineapple leaf shape. – Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Do not use the black tray that comes with the oven because the heat transferred to the tray is usually higher, making the base of the cake burn easily. Place the cake on the baking tray and finish with the rest. – Beat one egg yolk with 5 ml of unsweetened fresh milk. Gently sweep the egg over the cake. Be careful not to sweep thick because the crust will easily crack when baking. Note: If it is hot or slow operation, you should keep the crust in the refrigerator to make it easier to squeeze, the crust does not stick to your hands (due to melted butter). Step 4: Bake the cake – Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (355 degrees F), upper and lower fire 10 minutes before; Bake in the middle groove of the oven, 180 degrees C (355 degrees F) for 15-17 minutes until the crust is dry, the cake can be easily lifted off the parchment and has a nice yellow color. – Take the tray out of the oven, let the cake cool down on the tray. Do not move while the cake is still hot as it will break. – When the cake has cooled, store in a sealed box (should have a desiccant bag), keep in a cool and dry place. Use within 1 week. You can decorate a different way for the pineapple cake: rub a little water and stick pictures of fresh and edible flowers on the pineapple cake before baking. This way, do not spread the yolk on the top of the cake. Good luck!

Tsai Jui-hsueh (born in 1996, Taipei) is a famous hot girl on the Taiwanese social network (China) because of her beautiful appearance and sweet beauty. Possessing a beautiful number 11 belly, the beauty of Taiwan is considered as a “goddess”. It is known that Jui-hsueh is a girl with mixed blood between Tibetans and Uzbeks. Lovers often call her “angel” or “goddess of the north”. Currently, this beautiful girl has more than 618,000 followers on her Instagram profile and always has a very good amount of interaction. Not having an outstanding height of only 1m54, but Jui-hsueh always admires others because of her ability to mix “hack” with the top form. A supple body and a beautiful figure Jui-hsueh also thanks to her hard work. She is known as an actor and the famous Youtuber, receiving the love of many people, especially young people. Her gentle beauty many times makes people think she is a Korean hot girl, because her style is very similar to female idols in the land of kimchi. Hot girl born in 1996 used to live and work in Korea for a long time before. After that, she decided to return to Taiwan to find her own way and from here on her name rose quickly. The figure of “pepper”, but thanks to the diverse mix, she is always praised as “quality”. She has become a model for several fashion brands, appearing in youth magazines. Invite readers to watch the video: Hot 18-year-old Chinese girl makes people fall in love with her beauty as a goddess – Source: YAN News

According to the famous pineapple researcher Kuan Ching-Shan up to now, Taiwan has developed and bred many varieties of pineapple that have both high yield and economic value like the Tainung variety, which has dominated many international markets. Here are some pineapple varieties that are popular in Taiwan. Pineapple yellow diamond Officially named Tainung 17, the golden diamond pineapple is the most grown and exported variety in Taiwan, with “the majority of products being used for both direct consumption and processing”. The factors contributing to the popularity of the yellow diamond pineapple varieties are its delicious quality, high sweetness, less acidity, thin fibers and no burning sensation when eaten directly, Kuan said. In addition, the very thin shell of the yellow diamond pineapple makes it easy to peel. Unlike most pineapple varieties grown in the summer, yellow diamond pineapples are planted in the spring, with an optimal production time from March to June. Pineapple honey curd Officially known as Tainung 13, pineapples are grown in winter, which is said to be very rare because tropical fruits normally require high temperatures to increase sweetness and pineapples are mainly grown in summer to reduce Less sour. Pineapple honey stands out with less pulp, so it is usually less labor intensive to grow and care. Pineapple milk Unlike most pineapples that are yellow in color, the milky pineapple is named Tainung 20 because its flesh has a unique milky white color. The milk pineapple variety is also different from most varieties in that it has smooth leaves and no thorns. The optimal production time of pineapple milk is after May and during the summer. Pineapple sugar apple According to Kuan, the Tainung 4 pineapple variety, also known as the sugar apple pineapple, was once called the “pineapple king export” of Taiwan. The reason it got its name is because the pulp inside of it, after peeling, can be eaten without cutting the eyes, just like eating an apple. However, this pineapple has many thorns on the leaves, so this may be the reason why it is no longer widely grown. Pineapple Cayenne smooth This pineapple variety was first introduced in Taiwan and became the most cultivated variety during Japan’s colonial period, mainly used in processed, canned foods. According to Mr. Kuan, this is a pineapple variety that does not originate from Taiwan. Pineapple fragrant Named Tainung 11, also known as pineapple fragrant because of its strong smell when ripe. With optimal yields from May to June, pineapple varieties do not have thorns, making it easier to grow than other varieties.

Specifically, Hsu filmed an experimental video of boiling chicken wings and cooking rice in hot springs. The clip shows the female YouTuber putting marinated chicken wings, eggs and rice in a metal pot and placed under hot water nearly 70 degrees Celsius. YouTuber Angel Hsu was condemned by netizens for boiling chickens at a hot spring, which is not allowed in Sembawang Park. Photo: Angel Hsu. After tasting the dish prepared in a special way, Hsu said that visitors can “try making different dishes thanks to the natural hot springs”. As soon as the video was broadcast, Angel Hsu immediately received a wave of fierce criticism from the local netizens. Many people said that cooking at a hot spring park is a violation of the rules of the tour, affecting environmental sanitation. “Sembawang Park does not prohibit cooking at the stream, but that does not mean visitors are allowed to do so,” commented a netizen. Historically, Sembawang hot spring in Singapore has always attracted domestic and international visitors thanks to its spring bath service and natural boiled eggs. However, many visitors still behave against the rules like Hsu. Cooking chicken or other dishes in natural hot springs is “unacceptable” because of the impact on the water and air environment. Photo: Angel Hsu. April 25th, sheet Lianhe Zaobao strongly condemned the “experimental” status at the YouTubers’ Sembawang hot spring park. The media said that this trend has raised concerns about food safety and hygiene, confirming this is an “unacceptable” behavior. Other than boiling eggs, which are allowed by park management, cooking chicken or other dishes with natural hot springs can pollute the water and air here. “Due to being led to the public sewers, the water source in Sembawang Park is only used for bathing and boiling eggs, not for any other action,” the management representative replied. In addition, the management of Sembawang hot spring park also encourages visitors to comply with the regulations. “The parks, gardens and hot spring areas here welcome all visitors to enjoy. However, please think of the common benefits of experiencing and resting here”.

Xu Ruhou was once seen as the sexy goddess of Chinese men. Despite being a mother, she still retains a youthful look and standard physique. According to GirlStyle, she said she has been working very hard for her abs, even losing 6 kg in a month. Fasting methods 168: This diet has been adopted by many world famous stars recently. As the name implies, this method means you should eat 3 meals in 8 hours and fast for the other 16 hours. According to nutritionists, not eating anything and leaving an empty stomach during this time can burn a lot of fat. Only drink in the morning: The actress uses olive oil and a few drops of vinegar every morning. Not only promotes metabolism in the body, this habit also helps to detoxify, increase feelings of fullness, protect the stomach, skin becomes more shiny. Healthy diet: In addition to olive oil, which is a healthy food, the actor Tu’s diet also tends to be bland. Her menu should be low in sugar, low in carbohydrates, high in protein and vegetables. For example, she only eats fruits that are low in sugar and protein with a lot of boiled eggs, and lots of vegetables. Keep drinking water: Nhuoc Tuyen says that she drinks at least 2 liters of water a day. Not only does it help to excrete nutrients and make the skin softer, it also works to suppress appetite. Exercise regularly: If you want to lose weight and look firmer, exercise is an indispensable process. The beauty from Taiwan (China) revealed that she ran 6 days a week and practiced at least 3 times. The right level of exercise can increase your metabolic rate, speed up weight loss, and also help tone your body. For mental comfort: Take a break from eating something you love from time to time without thinking about the calories. Not only does it improve your mood, it also makes you more motivated to continue your weight loss journey. In the end, the most important thing is to keep a good mood.

According to media reports, the Biden government may launch its first arms sales to Taiwan, providing M109A6 self-propelled howitzers to Taiwan, China. According to the “Global Times” quoted a Taiwan media report on April 20, the Taipei Office of the “American Institute in Taiwan” has notified the Taiwan side that the United States will announce the procedure for notifying the Congress of Taiwan’s procurement of the M109A6 self-propelled howitzer in the near future. The head of Taiwan’s defense department responded that the arms purchase case has been promoted for a long time, but has not received an official notification from the US government. If the arms sales to Taiwan are confirmed in the near future, then compared to the first batch of arms sales to Taiwan proposed by former U.S. President Trump half a year after taking office (June 2017), Biden’s footsteps are obviously a bit faster. The signal sparked outside discussion. Some experts said that this also indicates that the Biden administration is likely to play the “Taiwan card” more and more, and it is also responding to the demands of anti-China elements and military enterprises in the United States. According to CCTV military reports on the 21st, citing Taiwan media, senior officials of Taiwan’s defense department confirmed in Taiwan’s legislature on the 19th that Taiwan is seeking US approval to sell AGM-158 missiles. This is the first time that the Taiwan military has recently publicly confirmed that it is seeking to purchase air-launched long-range precision strike weapons from the United States. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has repeatedly reiterated that the US arms sales to the Taiwan region seriously violated the “One China” principle and the three Sino-US joint communiqués, grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs, seriously undermined China’s sovereignty and security interests, and sent wrong statements to the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces. The signal seriously damages Sino-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. China firmly opposes this. The M109A6 self-propelled howitzer equipped by the US military. What are the considerations behind Biden’s first arms sales to Taiwan? Taiwan’s “United Daily News” reported on the 19th that the Taipei Office of the “American Institute in Taiwan” notified Taiwan in March, and the US Department of Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) will shortly notify Taiwan on Taiwan’s procurement of the M109A6 self-propelled howitzer. Announcement of Congress procedures; and this year, Taiwan will negotiate agreements with the United States through multiple channels such as the “American Institute in Taiwan” Taipei Office and the Taipei Military Mission in the United States to discuss the content of the offer to jointly promote the case. It is understood that Taiwan plans to purchase 40 M109A6s. “This is also the first batch of arms sold by the Biden administration to Taiwan.” Taiwan’s land force plans to install them in batches from 2023 to 2025. Taiwan’s military decided to purchase M109A6 in 2019. Starting from 2020, it has set a budget of approximately NT$17.3 billion, because the main artillery equipment of Taiwan’s land-based artillery units has exceeded the age limit. According to relevant information released by the Taiwan region, Taiwan’s land armed forces are currently equipped with about 300 self-propelled howitzers. The models include M109A2, M109A5 and M110A2. The M109 series have a caliber of 155 mm and the M110 series are 203 mm self-propelled howitzers. “These are old-fashioned self-propelled artillery. The two M109s equipped in Taiwan use a 39-caliber 155mm artillery with a maximum range of only 30 kilometers and a low degree of automation.” Military expert Han Dong said, “At present, the world Advanced self-propelled howitzers have long been equipped with 52-caliber 155mm self-propelled howitzers, with a range generally exceeding 50 kilometers. They have autoloaders and new guided artillery shells, and have a high degree of automation. Taiwan’s self-propelled howitzers are already very backward.”

“Most of these self-propelled howitzers provided by the United States have been in service for more than 40 years, and some are still second-hand. The latest M109A5 also arrived in 1998, and the oldest M110A2 self-propelled howitzer has even been in service for more than 60 years and is an’antique’ equipment. “Han Dong said.

Taiwan’s “Defense Shutter” magazine once stated that Taiwan’s artillery has been ignored for a long time, and its main equipment is old. Even the relatively new M109 self-propelled artillery has been in service for more than 30 years. There are problems such as inconvenient maintenance, reduced integrity, and outdated performance. .

The M109A6 is an active self-propelled howitzer in the U.S. Army. Compared with the M109A5 artillery, the biggest difference is that the current mainstream 52-caliber 155mm artillery is used. The range has been increased. If the extended-range projectile is used, the range can reach 30 kilometers. The “Sword” precision-guided projectile has a range of up to 40 kilometers. In addition, the gun adopts a semi-automatic loading mechanism and a fire control system, and the degree of automation, rate of fire and firing accuracy have been further improved.

If the Biden administration conducts its first arms sales to Taiwan in the near future, the time will be earlier than that of former President Trump’s first arms sales to Taiwan. Jiang Chunliang, a researcher at the Academy of Military Sciences, believes that the arms sold to Taiwan this time are self-propelled artillery. Compared with some offensive weapons, the military stimulus is relatively small. It is an arms sale with more political significance than military significance, because the time has advanced. It shows that the Biden administration is likely to play the “Taiwan card” more and more. It can be said that the weapons are average and the provocations are not small.

“Biden’s first arms sales to Taiwan ahead of schedule are in response to the demands of domestic anti-China elements and military industrial enterprises, and it is also the implementation of the “National Security Strategy Interim Guidelines” released last month.” Jiang Chunliang told The Paper (www.thepaper.cn) ), “This is (intent) to tell the anti-China forces in the United States that the Biden administration will continue to play the’Taiwan card’ and pay more attention to the strategy of’using Taiwan to control China’ so that it can gain more chips.”

On April 7, the US guided missile destroyer “McCain” crossed the Taiwan Strait. Less than three months after Biden came to power, US warships have crossed the Taiwan Strait four times. The frequency and number of times are relatively rare.

Military expert Han Dong told The Paper that the 40 M109A6 self-propelled howitzers have limited firepower to Taiwan’s military, and the weapons that Taiwan military needs most to enhance air and sea dominance, such as long-range air-to-surface missiles, fifth-generation stealth fighters, stealth drones, Submarine and “Aegis” battleship. Without air supremacy, these land warfare weapons will all become the targets of fighters.

Regarding the US arms sales to Taiwan, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly reiterated that US arms sales to Taiwan seriously violated the “One China” principle and the three Sino-US Joint Communiqués, especially the provisions of the August 17 Communiqué, which grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs. Serious damage to China’s sovereignty and security interests, sending wrong signals to the “Taiwan independence” separatist forces, and serious damage to Sino-US relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. China firmly opposes this. China urges the U.S. to abide by the one-China principle and the three Sino-U.S. joint communiqués, stop arms sales to Taiwan and US-Taiwan military ties, and immediately cancel the arms sales plan to Taiwan, so as not to cause damage to Sino-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Further damage.

AGM-158 missile

Taiwan seeks more offensive weapons

In addition to purchasing new self-propelled howitzers from the United States, Taiwan is also actively seeking long-range air-launched cruise missiles from the United States. The senior officials of Taiwan’s defense department confirmed that Taiwan is seeking US approval to sell the AGM-158 missile. All announced Taiwan-US military purchases are progressing normally.

This is the first time that the Taiwan military has recently publicly confirmed that it is seeking to purchase air-launched long-range precision strike weapons from the United States.

According to the “Voice of America” ​​report, AGM-158 is considered to be one of the most advanced air-launched cruise missiles in the world, with a range of 370 kilometers, developed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. This missile is designed to destroy high-value, well-defense, fixed and mobile targets, and the carrier can launch attacks outside the opponent’s ground air defense system. AGM-158 also has a stealth capability and can fight around the clock, day and night. The models that can carry this missile include Taiwan’s existing F-16 fighters.

“This missile is one of the main weapons used by the U.S. military to strike high-value targets of its opponents. It will not be easily sold to the outside world. It is currently approved for sale to a few countries including Japan.” Military expert Han Dong pointed out, “The AGM-158 missile is the most worthwhile. The two places of concern are the long range, the extended range can even reach thousands of kilometers, and the stealth design, which has strong penetration capabilities, and the threat is still relatively large.”

“It is worth mentioning that the U.S. military has also developed the AGM-158C missile capable of dealing with large ships such as aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. This missile is an improved version of the U.S. extended-range missile AGM-158B with a range of more than 500 kilometers. The area obtains this kind of missile, the anti-ship capability will be greatly improved.” Han Dong said.

During the Trump era, a major trend in US arms sales to Taiwan was to provide more and more offensive weapons. In October last year, the US State Department approved the sale of weapons and equipment worth more than 1.8 billion US dollars to Taiwan, including the “Hamas” high-mobility rocket launcher system, the “Slam”-ER extended-range air-to-surface missile and the MS-110 reconnaissance pod. Wait.

The most concerned of these weapons for sale are the “Hamas” rocket launcher and the “Slam”-ER air-to-surface missile. The “Hamas” rocket launcher will be equipped with ATACMS ballistic missiles (Army Tactical Missile System). This is the first time that the United States sold the “Lance” ballistic missile to the Taiwan region in the 1970s and provided this weapon again after more than 40 years.

The “New York Times” of the United States pointed out in an earlier article that the most sensitive batch of arms sales to Taiwan is the “Slam”-ER air-to-surface missile, which is improved from the Harpoon anti-ship missile. Mounted on Taiwan’s F-16 fighter, it can strike land and sea targets 300 kilometers away, even after launching, the target can still be changed. Its precision strike capability was once rated as the smallest error among US naval weapons.

Before the AGM-158 “Jasm” air-to-surface cruise missile was equipped with the U.S. Navy on a large scale, the “Slam”-ER was the main weapon of the U.S. Navy’s off-zone strike, with the advantages of long range and high accuracy. A few countries such as South Korea and Turkey have purchased the missile, and they all regard the missile as a “strategic-level” strike weapon.

Background information: 11 arms sales to Taiwan during Trump’s tenure

December 2020 : Field Information and Communication System (US$280 million)

November 2020 : 4 MQ-9 drones (US$600 million)

October 2020 : 100 “Harpoon” shore-to-ship missile systems (US$2.37 billion)

October 2020 : 135 “Slam”-ER air-to-surface missiles, 6 new F-16 reconnaissance pods (MS110) and 11 “Hamas” multiple rocket systems ($1.8113 billion)

July 2020 : “Patriot”-3 missile-related parts and logistics services (US$620 million)

May 2020 : MK 48 Mod6 AT heavy torpedo and its testing equipment and technical logistics services (US$180 million)

August 2019 : 66 F-16V fighters and airborne weapons (US$8 billion)

July 2019 : 108 M1A2T main battle tanks, 14 M88A2 armored rescue vehicles, 250 Stinger portable air defense missiles, etc. (US$2.224 billion)

April 2019 : The F-16 fighter pilot training program for Taiwan’s air power at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona (US$500 million)

September 2018 ：F-16 fighter jets, IDF fighter jets and other four types of aircraft five-year supply of parts and components and related logistics support systems (330 million US dollars)

June 2017 : 50 “Hamm” anti-radiation missiles, follow-up maintenance of SRP radar, personnel training, etc. (1.42 billion US dollars)

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Mr. Tran Van Hai from Lang Son said that for the past few years, his family specializes in purchasing, preliminarily processing and refining all kinds of cake wrapping. In the past, people only used bamboo to build their house, cook, firewood, make cakes, and discarded leaves. But in recent years, fresh bamboo leaves have been collected and purchased by many people and then sold to traders exported to Taiwan for 10,000 VND / kg of fresh bamboo leaves and 40,000 VND / kg of dried bamboo leaves. Bamboo leaves are bought and exported to Taiwan “I myself and my family never thought that bamboo leaves could be sold abroad. It is not until a contact to buy bamboo leaves to return to a traditional Taiwanese cake package that we know that bamboo leaves can be sold and exported abroad. From there, my family went to get bamboo leaves to sell. When the collection is not enough, hire more workers and advertise on the internet to buy bamboo leaves in other localities with any quantity ”, shared Mr. Hai. According to Mr. Hai, with fresh bamboo leaves, he buys for 7,000-10,000 VND / kg. As for dried bamboo leaves, he buys 35,000-40,000 VND / kg. All must be bamboo leaves (also known as bong). The purchased scales of bamboo leaves meet the quality criteria, the leaves must be big, not torn, still green in color and absolutely not yellowed. Each leaf is about 38-40cm long and 8cm wide. “Bamboo is very different from ordinary bamboo leaves. They are much larger in size. When purchased, fresh bamboo leaves will be sun dried for about 2 sun. Then, the leaves are counted and then clamped to the cork. At that time, we will dry it cleanly, bring the bamboo leaves to the oven to dry them and then sort them into bags, ”Mr. Hai said. The bamboo leaves are completely cleaned by natural methods, without chemicals, will be exported to Taiwan for cake wrapping materials, food packages … and are loved by the people of this country due to the taste. delicious and for a long time. “The kind of cake that Taiwan or is wrapped in bamboo leaves is like Vietnamese banh chung. However, due to being wrapped in bamboo leaves, the cake has a characteristic aroma. In addition, the wrapped cake from this leaf is easy to peel, leaves for a long time and not as fast as seaweed and banana leaves ”. From the end of April to October of the solar calendar every year is the autumn season to buy bamboo leaves. Therefore, many personal Facebook pages go to groups to sell and purchase fresh and dried bamboo leaves with unlimited quantity. There, the atmosphere was ruffled by many bamboo growers in places asking for the purchase price as well as the specifications for the collection and transportation of the fresh and dried bamboo leaves. For long-term business cooperation, all establishments that register to sell fresh and dried bamboo leaves, Mr. Hai, come to collect and check them. “I have to go down to the site to instruct the facilities that the individual collects bamboo leaves to ensure the leaves are not torn, beautiful green and especially big. On-site to view specific items once. Next time, they just do that, then I decide to buy, to avoid wasting time on both sides, ”he said. At present, in Yen Bai, Bac Giang, Thanh Hoa, Soc Son – Hanoi … there are many people growing bamboo and rattan. They just use the tree and the leaves leave it. Therefore, he came to guide the collection of leaves and now they become agents, helping his establishment to buy fresh, dried bamboo leaves up to a few quintals / day in the locality.

On April 20, local time, Japan convened a plenary meeting of senators, and Yoshihide Suga issued a congressional report on his previous visit to the United States.

A Japanese congressman asked Yoshihide Suga: “Will Japan follow the US military strategy towards China and intervene in the Taiwan issue?” Yoshihide Suga responded and emphasized that although the joint statement mentioned Taiwan, Japan would not. There will be considerations of military involvement in the conflict in Taiwan.

I have to say that Japan turns its face faster than it turns a book. At this time, Taiwan is probably more panicked. The Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party, which “kneeled” at the sight of the United States and Japan, never thought that there would be today.

Japan’s Taiwan issue has reversed, fearing security threats

Some analysts pointed out that Japan’s “ambiguity” attitude on the Taiwan issue is because if it clearly states its position, it will pose a threat to Japan’s own security.

According to “Multidimensional News”, the joint statement of the US-Japan summit mentioned and clarified the Taiwan issue for the first time in 52 years. This is the second mention of the Taiwan issue since 1972 after the restoration of normal diplomatic relations between China and Japan.

In front of the “big brother” of the United States, the “little brother” of Japan followed “everything China must turn against” and declared that “it is expected that those involved can peacefully resolve the Taiwan issue through direct dialogue.” The United States’ high threat to China is naturally Japan’s consistent position. To “the stability and peace of the Taiwan Strait is of great significance.”

When asked why the Taiwan issue should be mentioned in the joint statement, Yoshihide Suga said that “this is taking into account the changes in the military balance between mainland China and Taiwan and other factors.”

Right now, when Japan was asked about “Japan can provide support to the US military no matter what the situation is,” Yoshihide Suga responded that “it is difficult to generalize.”

It is hard to imagine that Japan has to be “cautious” on the seesaw that balances China and the United States to avoid stepping on thunder.

Japanese analysts pointed out that Yoshihide Suga is in a predicament on the Taiwan issue. If he does not say anything, it may have a bad influence on the “Japan-US Alliance”. However, Yoshihide Suga must be clear to his own nationals at this time. Said that Japan will not go to war for Taiwan.

It can be seen that in this “U.S.-Japan summit”, the United States hopes that Japan can show a clear attitude to support “Taiwan independence”, but Yoshihide Suga often uses words such as “peace and stability” to express it. It seems that Japan I also know that China is not easy to mess with on the Taiwan issue.

Taiwan keeps provoking, the United States keeps arguing, and allies can hide if they can.

The current situation in Taiwan makes people worry when they look at it. The Taiwan authorities “reverse every time China”, “Taiwan independence” forces continue to provoke, and the United States does not forget to fan the flames on the other side of the ocean. The Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan, which has been seeking the “protection” of the United States, has been “a slave-like” and has continued to please. However, the United States has also discovered that in the face of China’s strength, the United States has long been unable to dominate Taiwan’s destiny.

At present, the international situation is chaotic and the US “hegemony” status is at stake. The Biden administration is still reluctant to let go of the “pawn” of Taiwan.

The United States has been trying to pull its allies to accumulate energy, but the funny thing is that whether it is the United Kingdom, which loves to contribute to the flames, or the Japan, which is always standing at the feet of the United States, one silently turns and the other turns.

Obviously, the Biden administration will not act rashly when seeing such a situation. In the end, only the Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party is incapable of “screaming.”

It has to be said that the Taiwan authorities are completely “asking for themselves”, and it is even more ridiculous to use the Taiwan military to compete with the mainland. Even after the U.S. deduced the mainland’s “invasion of Taiwan” scene recently, the “Red Army” representing the mainland won, and the “Blue Army” representing the US military was defeated many times. The Taiwan military even took a boxed meal every minute.

As far as the Biden administration is concerned, if it really “starts”, it will have to abandon Taiwan. It is not worthwhile to trigger a war because of Taiwan.

China will be unified

The mention of Taiwan in the US-Japan joint statement has already touched China’s red line.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of our country clearly pointed out that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory. We demand that the United States and Japan take China’s concerns seriously, abide by the one-China principle, immediately stop interfering in China’s internal affairs, and immediately stop harming China’s interests. China will take some necessary measures to resolutely defend national sovereignty, security, and development interests.

In the future, the two sides of the strait will be reunified, the conspiracy of the Tsai Ing-wen authorities will be smashed, and the American dream of dominating the world will come to an end. (Translated new)

Sheet South China Morning Post Taiwan announced on April 22 that it would protect its own security, after Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said that Tokyo would not engage in the military if Taiwan was attacked. Ms. Au Giang An (Joanne Ou) – spokesperson for Taiwan External Relations – said on April 22: “Self-protection of security is an unshakeable task for us and Taiwan will take on your own responsibility to protect people’s homes and protect this island ”. Ms. Au Giang An (Joanne Ou) – the spokesperson of the Taiwan External Relations Agency. Photo: TAIWAN NEWS Earlier, speaking at the National Assembly on April 20, Prime Minister Suga emphasized that although the US-Japan Joint Declaration, issued after the summit between Mr. Suga and US President Joe Biden, mentioned the issue. But Japanese forces will not engage in any military situation around the island. In response to a question from an opposition politician in the National Assembly on April 20 about the details of Japan’s commitment to Taiwan, Mr. Suga stated “no military participation is expected”. According to the SCMP Analysts say Japan’s constitution will not allow the military to enter the war in the event that China tries to capture Taiwan by force, but Tokyo can provide the United States with logistical and rear-end support. In the statement, Mr. Biden and Mr. Suga called for “peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. This is the first time the US and Japan have mentioned the Taiwan issue in a joint statement in more than 50 years. The two sides also said they would counter China’s “threat” in the Asia-Pacific region. The US-Japan statement has aroused strong protests from China, when it warned that Tokyo and Washington should stay away from “internal affairs” related to Taiwan. Over the weekend, the Chinese military’s Eastern Zone, which oversees the Taiwan Strait, deployed dozens of H-6K strategic bombers to participate in a nine-hour live-fire drill. , according to the China Central Television (CCTV) . Previously, the Taiwan External Relations Agency on April 22 said the US-Japan defense alliance is the foundation of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The agency also said the reference in the joint statement reflects the two countries’ strong consensus on security in the Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific. “We welcome the international community’s concern about trans-strait peace and stability … and it is our responsibility to protect our security,” the statement said. “Taiwan will continue to liaise and cooperate closely with the US, Japan and other like-minded countries in maintaining stability across the strait as well as maintaining security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region. – Pacific “- stated clearly. China always considers Taiwan its territory and does not rule out the possibility of using force to unify. The Taiwan-strait relations have been strained since Thai Anh Van, who opposed the “one China” policy, became the island’s leader in 2016.

The statement came days after Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga stressed that the Japanese military would not engage in any military situation around Taiwan. The Japanese leader asserted that the mention of Taiwan in his joint statement with the United States did not make assumptions about Japanese military involvement. Taiwan claims to defend itself after Japan’s declaration of non-interference. (Photo: EPA-EFE) After meeting at the White House last week, Mr. Suga and President Biden issued a joint statement, which outlined “the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. Both leaders encouraged the peaceful settlement of cross-strait Taiwan issues. In a statement released on April 22, Taiwan’s diplomatic mission said the US-Japan defense alliance is the foundation for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and is referenced in a joint statement. reflecting the two countries’ strong consensus on security in the Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific. The statement also noted Mr. Suga’s earlier assertion that the dispute in the Taiwan Strait should be settled by peaceful means. “We welcome the international community’s concern for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait… and it is our responsibility to protect the security of the island. Taiwan will continue to liaise and cooperate closely with the US, Japan and like-minded countries in maintaining stability in the strait as well as maintaining security and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region – Pacific”, the statement clearly stated. China has always asserted that Taiwan is an inseparable territory and does not rule out the possibility of using force to unify the island. The Chinese military’s time increased military operations near Taiwan as tensions between Washington and Beijing escalated.

Accordingly, in order to restructure the investment portfolio, Intact Management Co., LTD registered to sell more than 4.62 million TCD shares, equivalent to the ownership ratio of 5.62% of capital. If the transaction is successful, this organization will reduce its ownership in TCD to 0%. Trading is done by matching and / or agreement method, expected time from April 28 to May 27, 2021. On the market, TCD shares were quite bleak when closing this morning on April 23 at the floor price of 13,050 dong / share, down 6.8%. If temporarily calculated at this market price, Intact Management Co., LTD will earn about VND 60.3 billion from the divestment at TCD. On April 29, Tracodi will hold its 2021 annual shareholder meeting to approve this year’s business plan with 2021 consolidated revenue target of 3,203 billion, an increase of 12.3% compared to 2020 and profit after tax. 280 billion, up strongly by 91.3%. In addition, TCD also plans to pay dividends in 2020 at 11% and 2021 at 14%. In which, the Company estimates consolidated revenue is expected in the first quarter of 2021 to reach more than 817 billion, up 69% over the same period. Profit before tax is estimated at 73.99 billion, 3.7 times higher than the same period in 2020. Accordingly, TCD has completed 25.5% of the revenue plan and 21.6% of the expected profit plan in 2021. .

[Global Times Special Correspondent Li Qiang]The Taiwan authorities will start a new round of Taiping Island expansion plan in 2020, which is expected to be completed in 2023. Recently, due to the public discussion of Taiwan’s “legislators”, the expansion plan of Taiping Island has once again attracted attention. Some media reported that after the expansion of Taiping Island is completed, it will be able to dock 4,000-ton frigates. The former “Secretary of Defense” even stated that there is US influence behind this and that US ships may be docked in the future.

Taiping Island Wharf is built and built again, what do you want to do

Taiwan’s “Liberty Times” website reported on the 15th that the Marine Patrol Agency has promoted the new construction of the Taiping Island terminal in the South China Sea last year, but it is only five years before the new terminal was built during the Malaysian government era. Luo Zhizheng, a “legislator” of the DPP, said that the expansion of the wharf is obviously in response to changes in the regional situation, but it also appears that the Malaysian government’s planning is short-sighted and conservative.

The “Marine Inspection Agency” responded that the current expansion is to respond to the recent South China Sea situation and related service needs. The Marine Patrol Agency stated that in the South China Sea arbitration on July 12, 2016, all the islands and reefs of the Nansha Islands were identified as non-island “rocks”, which severely damaged the “rights to the South China Sea islands and their related economic waters.” On the 19th of the same month, Taiwan announced the creation of Taiping Island as a base for humanitarian rescue, international transportation and scientific research. Only the “Marine Patrol Agency” will cooperate to promote the “Nansha Taiping Island Port Side Dredging and Wharf Renovation Project Plan” from 2020 to 2023. The expenditure is NT$1.648 billion.

Taiwan’s “United Daily News” reported on April 7 that the Tsai government clearly declared the “South China Sea sovereignty policy” for the first time. The “Ocean Commission” stated that the situation in the South China Sea is treacherous, and neighboring countries are actively constructing various transportation infrastructures and deploying large-scale various types. For ships, in order to effectively enhance Taiwan’s patrol energy in this area, Taiwan is expanding the Nansha Taiping Wharf, strengthening the Taiping Island Wharf’s “typhoon avoidance” function, and dredging existing berths to strengthen Taiping Island’s operations. According to the report, the Taiwan authorities will strengthen the patrol of the “inherent territory of the South China Sea” in the economic waters and the high seas, enhance the patrol capability of Taiping Island in Nansha, and strengthen the control of the South China Sea region.

Taiwan’s “Legislative Yuan’s Internal Affairs Committee” reviewed the 2021 “Ocean Committee” budget unfreezing case on the morning of the 7th, and the schematic diagram of the Taiping Island Pier dredging project was exposed for the first time. In addition to strengthening the existing simple dock facilities, the newly-expanded Taiping Island Wharf will “have a port in the port”, set up a new vertical inner embankment, and provide special seats for 100-ton boats with surge gates. Both sides of the dock will also be dredged to 7 meters, it can accommodate 4000 tons of frigate ships at the inner wharf, reducing the probability of being attacked by swells.

What does the 5,000-ton class mean?Taiwan’s main frigate can dock

Before this round of expansion, Ma Ying-jeou’s authorities had expanded Taiping Island. According to the “Free Times” website report, the Malaysian Government era began to promote the “Nansha Taiping Island Traffic Foundation Reconstruction Project” in 2013, and newly built two sections of gravity caisson wharves with a total length of 318 meters, which can accommodate up to 3000-ton frigates. In addition, the Taiping Island Airport runway navigation related facilities were improved. The “Marine Patrol Agency” prepared the budget, and then the “National Engineering Bureau of the Ministry of Communications” was responsible for the agency. The expenditure was NT$3.374 billion. The Taiwan military stated in April 2016 that the Taiwan Navy’s “Kangding” “Xingang” “Success” class ship and the nearly 5,000-ton class “Zhonghe” class ship have all passed the verification of docking operations at the Taiping Island Terminal.

According to the report, Zhao Tianlin, a member of the National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan, said that the Malaysian government’s reconstruction of the Taiping Island wharf and related equipment at that time is now very short-sighted. DPP “legislator” Wang Dingyu stated that the expansion of the Taiping Island wharf is mainly to strengthen the berthing performance of the wharf. Although the current three to four thousand-ton frigates can be berthed for a short time, the stability of the wharf is insufficient. The boat is berthed for a long time.

American ships will dock on Taiping Island?

Regarding Taiwan’s intention to expand Taiping Island, Taiwan media reported that it mainly responded to the situation in the South China Sea, but the former “Minister of Defense” of the Taiwan authorities had different views. The “United Daily News” website reported that the “Council of the Sea” stated that this expansion plan will strengthen the Taiping Island wharf’s “typhoon avoidance” function, and deepen the existing wharf, and use 100-ton patrol boats to station in Taiping Island for a long time. The newly built 4,000-ton frigate performs patrol missions in the South China Sea to enhance the patrol capabilities of the sea area, effectively deter the surrounding fishing boats from crossing the border and illegal fishing, and actively safeguard Taiwan’s “sea and territorial sovereignty.”

The “IOC” also stated that in recent years, extreme weather has produced super typhoons, strong winds and large waves have not only caused serious threats to ships operating in the sea, but also caused severe disasters in neighboring countries in the South China Sea. Therefore, it provides medical assistance for overseas humanitarian and disaster relief for rapid response. , It is necessary to cooperate with the new 4000-ton frigate equipped with advanced medical facilities, and strengthen the existing terminal facilities to facilitate the berthing of the 4000-ton frigate. The Air Crew Corps “Dolphin” and “Black Hawk” helicopters and the Navy’s S-70C anti-submarine helicopter can land on the flight deck of a 4000-ton frigate and temporarily stationed on the ship. The “Marine Guard” will complete the landing of the first 4000-ton “Chiayi” ship and “Black Hawk” helicopter by the end of 2021.

However, Yang Nianzu, the former “Chief of Defense” of the Taiwan authorities, said in a recent interview with the media that there must be US factors behind the expansion plan of Taiping Island and that US ships may be docked. Yang Nianzu said that Taiwan does not have “diplomatic” relations with the United States. Although the United States has passed some resolutions and hopes that the U.S. Navy will send warships to visit the ports of Taiwan, since it cannot rely on Taiwan ports, rely on Taiping Island. This is considered a flexible method in the United States. . He believes that if the expansion of Taiping Island takes shape in the future, some large ships, such as sea cruisers, may be docked, “this is equivalent to a side-by-side shot.” Yang Nianzu also said that Taiping Island used to be controversial whether it was the development, expansion, or extension of the airstrip, but now suddenly everything has been resolved, “I believe there will be American influence.”

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Han Lingyu (blue shirt) and Han Quiyu are the famous twin sisters of Taiwan (China). Noticing her beauty when she first entered a college, the 22-year-old sister was nicknamed “the school beauty” by many people, the CQ site called them “the sexiest twins in Taiwan”.

Currently, Lingyu and Quiyu are both fashion models and cult influencers on the internet. The two sisters pursued the same sexy, identical style from makeup, long and feminine hairstyles to fashion. The only point to distinguish is that Quiyu has a small mole right next to her upper lip.

Unlike famous twins who share a social media account to attract followers, Lingyu and Quiyu have their own Instagram page. The hot girl from Taiwan often matches the events and cooperates in many advertising projects.

Lingyu said that since childhood, she and her sister have the same fashion sense, so it is not difficult to choose clothes that satisfy both. They both like sexy, feminine style, but not too overly. In most projects, her sisters wear the same clothes, but each of them always tries to express their own personality.

Lingyu owns a personal page with 93,000 followers. She pursues a sexy style, not afraid to show off a hot figure in bikinis or bold cut outfits. She also has a great passion for travel.

Lingyu has been romantically involved with her boyfriend for many years. Her other half is a famous hair stylist in Taiwan. At the end of last year, he proposed and got Lingyu’s approval. Both currently live in the same house and raise a dog.

Quiyu’s sister has more followers than her sister, currently over 120,000 followers. The 22-year-old girl said that although it is difficult for many people to distinguish between her sisters, if they are fans who have watched for a long time, they can recognize each person’s unique characteristics. Her style is somewhat gentler than Lingyu.

Quiyu also has a boyfriend who is a tattoo artist. She often shares love pictures when going out, traveling together, is not afraid to tag names and give sweet words to the other party.

The Chinese military held a 6-day live-fire drills starting April 15 in an area off the southwestern coast of Taiwan, just in time for an unofficial US delegation to visit Taiwan.

In a statement on April 14, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs said the Chinese military’s six-day drills took place in the south of Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. China has also set up a restricted area for ships operating near the island of Taiwan during the time when the Chinese army conducted live-fire drills until April 20.

China has practiced six-day live fire drills in the southern Penghu Islands in the Taiwan Strait. (Photo: Xinhua News Agency)

Previously, former Senator Chris Dodd and two former Deputy Foreign Ministers Richard Armitage and James Steinberg set out to make a 3-day visit to Taiwan on April 13 at the request of US President Joe Biden.

In a statement, a White House official stressed that this is the “personal signal” of President Biden in securing commitments with Taiwan.

Taiwanese leader Thai Anh Van also plans to meet with the US delegation this morning (April 15).

China has long viewed Taiwan as a separatist province and repeatedly affirmed that Taiwan is “the most sensitive and important issue in the US-China relationship. Meanwhile, although Washington and Taipei have not established formal diplomatic relations, the US is currently the strongest supporter of Taiwan on the international arena and is also a major arms supplier to Taiwan. .

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait are also steadily increasing, after the United States and China have repeatedly taken military action in the region.

Mr. Kang Lin, a researcher at Hainan University, China, said that the 6-day live-fire drills were not conducted because of the US delegation’s visit to Taiwan. But the exercise area is close to the Dongsha archipelago north of the South China Sea, where Taiwan is in control and China also claims to have sovereignty in the area.

“The exercise clearly implies that China wants to assert sovereignty. The exercise also clearly showed Beijing’s warning to foreign forces not to interfere in the affairs of China and Taiwan, ”said Kang.

And military commentator Zhou Chenming said that the Chinese military regularly conducts exercises in the area during this time, because the weather conditions from July to September are not favorable.

“The exercise was planned in advance. Every year, China organizes many exercises in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait from April to June. But these events are increasingly publicized because China shoots real bullets, so notice must be made, ”said Zhou. to speak.

On April 12, China also dispatched an unprecedented number of military aircraft, including 25 fighters and bombers, into Taiwan’s air defense detection zone, according to the Taiwan Defense Agency.

On April 13, CCTV published a report on the PLAAF and PLAN conducting a 36-hour drill focusing on “reconnaissance and warning” training in the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea.

Tensions over sovereignty disputes over the Senkaku / Diaoyu archipelago in the East China Sea between Japan and China are also increasing.

The Senkaku / Diaoyu Islands are now under the control of Japan, but China has repeatedly affirmed the area is part of the national territory and regularly dispatched ships for surveillance.

Earlier in February, China also passed a new law that allowed its maritime forces to “take all necessary measures” including weapons to fight foreign organizations and individuals violating what the North Sutras called sovereignty and jurisdiction of the nation.

In response, members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) affirmed on February 25 after a meeting with Japanese government officials that the Japan Coast Guard could fire directly to entering foreign ships that intend to infiltrate near the Senkaku / Diaoyu archipelago in the East China Sea.

Currently, Tokyo is also tightening relations with the US in matters related to regional security. Specifically, on April 14, a US reconnaissance plane took off from Japan’s Okinawa island and flew over the East China Sea, according to the South China Sea Strategic Situation Initiative in Beijing. Earlier this month, China’s Liaoning carrier strike group also passed through the area between the islands of Okinawa and Miyako on its way to the Pacific.

An H-6K off Taiwan in 2016.

On March 26, 20 Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLAAF) fighters departed from mainland China and approached Taiwan on two axes.

While most of Taiwan’s defense exploration aircraft were in the southwestern part of the island, four H-6K cruise missile bombers and one Y-8 support aircraft continued to fly towards Southeast through the Ba Si Strait separating Taiwan from the Philippines and then turns north, to an area in Taiwan’s eastern international airspace.

In other words, PLAAF bombers have surrounded Taiwan – a move that flyers Global Times China’s considered capable of deciding during wartime. “From that position, the PLA could not only attack military facilities on the eastern side of the island, but block the island completely.”

But it is far from concluded that the PLAAF can easily do this in combat. First, enemies – Taiwanese and American forces with missile batteries, air defense fighters and missile warships – must be taken into account.

Second, it is not clear whether PLAAF crews possess the skills and support necessary to reliably and safely fly thousands of kilometers across the vast Pacific Ocean.

Land combat was difficult. Air combat on the ocean is even more difficult. On the water, navigation, communication, and coordination – not to mention effective combat with an experienced, high-tech enemy – have been a big deal.

“Although the PLAAF is increasing the number of flights at sea, they acknowledge the challenges associated with training to fly in the far seas,” authors Kenneth Allen and Cristina Garafola wrote in a survey. newly funded by the US Air Force in terms of the history and organization of the Chinese Air Force.

Allen and Garafola cited a 2017 interview. Chinese pilots from the PLAAF’s Southern Command have discussed some of the issues their air force is trying to solve to improve their capabilities. combat ability in “far sea”.

Communication stories at the top of the list. “Due to limited communication measures during long-distance training, comprehensive support measures – including regular radars, command and air communications aircraft, naval ships and satellites communication – needs to be better integrated, ”writes Allen and Garafola.

They continued, “Compared to flying on land, training at sea is more likely to deviate from the designed flight path.” High-difficulty subjects related to offshore training pose new challenges to the technical and tactical abilities of many pilots. These subjects include attacking sea targets, aerial combat against different types of aircraft on land and water, aerial refueling and combat with enemy navies.

In particular, on physical challenges, flight times longer than four hours often lead to pilot fatigue.

Weather conditions during marine training are unpredictable – and gathering weather related data remains a challenge.

Long-distance search and rescue operations remain a challenging task for the PLAAF due to limited search and rescue equipment, low night vision and complex weather conditions. trash.

Long-distance flight training continues to challenge PLAAF’s maintenance assistance capabilities. Many incidents related to maritime cannot just take the option on land but apply it.

The PLAAF knows that they have water problems. “The high seas drills will become part of regular training,” said Dinh Lai Hang, a PLAAF lieutenant general, in 2017.

The PLAAF is “gradually expanding its long-distance training operations. Weapons, equipment, communications systems, supplies and aviation search and rescue skills have to keep up with mission requirements, ”added General Dinh.

The fact that the Chinese air force safely conducted sky missions near Taiwan in March could be a hint that its sea flight training efforts are beginning to succeed.

Of course, performing long-range, above-water missions in peacetime was one thing. Performing that task while someone is shooting at you is completely different.

Mr. Ngo Chieu Photography (Tuesday, right) welcomes the delegation sent by Mr. Joe Biden at the airport (Photo: Twitter @ MOFA Taiwan).

According to the news site Multi-Dimensional (Dwnews) On April 14, the Taiwan Diplomatic Service announced on Twitter that the US delegation arrived in Taiwan on the afternoon of April 14 and was directly brought to the airport by Mr. Ngo Chieu Photography, the head of the Taiwan diplomatic mission. welcome. The Taiwanese diplomatic service also posted three photos of the scene on Twitter.

Taiwan’s Foreign Office wrote on Twitter, “the presence of the American delegates is a vote of confidence that the US has for Taiwan and the Taiwanese people who love freedom and democracy”.

Mr. Ngo Chieu Photography (right) welcomes the delegation at the plane’s elevator

(Photo: Twitter @ MOFA Taiwan).

Meanwhile, Beijing is very dissatisfied. When asked questions related to the incident at a regular press conference on April 14, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Trieu Lap Kien said, “Thai Anh Van is just a local leader of China; China firmly opposes any form of formal exchanges between the United States and Taiwan, which is a clear and consistent Chinese policy. The Chinese side was sternly opposed to the US side about the US government’s dispatch of staff to Taiwan to operate ”.

Mr. Trieu Lap Kien also reminded the US to strictly abide by the principle of one China and three Sino-US joint statements, immediately stop any form of official exchanges between the US and Taiwan, and handle any issues. concerns Taiwan carefully and does not send any false signals to “independent Taiwan” separatist powers to avoid causing further damage to Sino-US relations and to peace. stable and stable on the Taiwan Strait ”.

Mr. Trieu Lap Kien said at a press conference on the afternoon of April 14: China strongly opposed the US about sending staff to Taiwan (Photo: Da Dimensional).

It is known that at the request of US President Joe Biden, former Senator Chris Dodd and two former Permanent Deputy Ministers of the Foreign Ministry Richard Armitage and James Steinberg visited Taiwan on April 13. A senior US administration official declared that this was an “important signal” of America’s commitment to Taiwan and its democracy.

A senior official in the Joe Biden administration stated that on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the “Taiwan Relations Act” by the US and Taiwan, the US sent the “unofficial” delegation to visit Taiwan. In the past, Mr. Joe Biden Biden voted for this bill as US Senator.

The senior official said the delegation will meet with Taiwanese officials, according to “a long tradition the US administration sends unofficial high-level bipartisan delegations to Taiwan”.

Mr. Ngo Chieu Photography (right) talks with American guests (Photo: Twitter @ MOFA Taiwan).

He also said that the reason these three were chosen because they are longtime friends of Taiwan and have a close personal relationship with President Joe Biden. This move sends an important signal of US commitment to Taiwan and its democracy.

Just a few days earlier, the US issued new rules for US-Taiwan exchanges, further easing restrictions on US-Taiwan exchanges.

At the same time, mainland China has recently increased pressure on Taiwan, the Liaoning aircraft carrier exercises around Taiwan, and military aircraft are also constantly approaching Taiwan. Many fear that Beijing will use force against Taiwan. The US tit-for-tat, constantly sending warships through the Taiwan Strait to deter Beijing.

Before that, the Taiwan News Agency CNA quoted people familiar with this issue as saying that, in early March, the US side informed the Taiwanese government that President Joe Biden would send former Senator Chris Dodd to Taiwan to show long-term friendship. personal length with Taiwan and congratulate the 42nd anniversary of passing the “Taiwan Relations Act”. The Taiwan side welcomed Mr. Biden’s willingness to arrange a jet to take Mr. Dodd to visit Taiwan, and planned to exchange important information with Mr. Biden through this channel.

Ms. Tieu My Cam, Taiwanese representative in the US, was invited by Mr. Joe Biden to the inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2021 (Photo: Da Afternoon).

A person familiar with the matter pointed out that the delegation will arrive in Taiwan on April 14 Taiwan time and is scheduled to visit until April 16. During that time, the delegation will meet with leader Thai Anh Van and will also meet with senior Taiwanese national security, foreign affairs and defense officials. Sources familiar with the matter also said that Taiwan is expected to continue proposing recent Chinese provocations against Taiwan; Taiwan is committed to maintaining regional stability, but at the same time hopes that the United States will continue to strengthen its support for Taiwan, including concrete progress in economic, trade, and security areas.

A source familiar with the matter said the Taiwanese side is expected to also thank Mr. Biden’s team for their recent Taiwan-friendly actions, including the publication of the latest guidelines on awarding. exchange and significantly loosen restrictions on their exchanges.

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Russia-Ukraine Ukraine: Russia won’t dare attack

Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Reznikov insisted that, although Russia has been ablediving a large number of troops to the border, there will be no large-scale offensive.

According to Mr. Reznikov, Russia’s concentration of troops on the Ukrainian border is just “a show of force without intention of use,” although there will be minimal probabilities of an attack to occur.

However, Mr Reznikov stressed, the main target remains a “signal” from Russia, which suggests Moscow may attack but that it will prioritise negotiations. (TASS)

Russia ‘reveals’ reasons for marching troops to border

On April 13, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Moscow’s large-scale military push in the West was part of exercises to assess readiness amid threats from NATO.

Speaking in a meeting with senior generals, Mr Shoigu said the ongoing exercise was a response to what he called relentless efforts by the US and NATO allies to strengthen their forces near Russia’s borders.

“Russian soldiers are ready to complete the task of protecting the security of the country,” Shoigu asserted. (AP)

Moscow warns West over Ukraine issue

On the same day, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that the US and EU are stepping up tensions in Ukraine by increasing military support for the country.

“We want to reiterate that NATO countries, who use the fallacy to speculate on the defense of Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, should think about Kiev’s belligerent attitude, while ensuring the implementation of the Minsk Measure Package that Kiev is deliberately ignoring,” Ryabkov said.

He added that, in the worst assumption, “Kiev and its allies in the West will be fully responsible for the consequences.” (TASS)

US-Russia: What’s in the Biden-Putin radio?

During the April 13 phone call, U.S. President Joe Biden proposed to his Russian ally Vladimir Putin to hold a summit in a third country.

The White House statement stated: “During the talks, President Biden reaffirmed his goal of building a stable, predictable relationship with Russia and in line with American interests.”

At the same time, the White House boss asserted, the U.S. will act “resolutely” to protect national interests, responding to Russian actions such as cyber intrusion and election interference.

On the Ukraine issue, the U.S. President emphasized Washington’s relentless support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In addition, President Biden proposed that the leaders of the two countries meet for a third summit in the next few months to discuss a range of issues in U.S.-Russia relations. If held, it would be the first meeting between Mr Biden and Mr Putin.

For his part, the Kremlin announced, during the talks, that the US President had told Mr Putin that Washington wanted to normalize relations and cooperation on arms control, the Iranian nuclear program, the Afghan issue and climate change.

In addition, President Putin has outlined approaches to solving politics in Ukraine and outlined approaches to solving political problems rooted in the Minsk Measures Package. (Reuters/TASS)

U.S. intelligence puts China at the top of threat list

According to the 2021 Annual Assessment of Threats report, China will continue to increase its influence while trying to undermine U.S. influence, “dividing” relations between Washington and its partners, as well as allies.

China’s promotion of power globally is a leading threat to U.S. national security, the report said.

Regarding Russia, the report said, Moscow “does not want a direct conflict” with the U.S., though it will continue its destabilizing efforts toward Ukraine.

As for North Korea, the report said, Pyongyang will likely consider whether it should resume its nuclear weapons and long-range missile tests this year, amid efforts by the Northeast Asian nation to negotiate with the new U.S. administration on its own terms. (Reuters)

American c’Official’ delegation to Taiwan

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration on April 13 sent an official delegation to Taiwan, a move seen as a “personal signal” of the President’s commitment to the island.

The delegation included Senator Chris Dodd and two former Deputy Foreign Ministers, Richard Armitage and James Steinberg.

In addition, according to a senior official in Mr. Biden’s administration, the U.S. sent the delegation as the U.S. and Taiwan celebrated the 42nd anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act that Mr. Biden voted to pass as a senator.

“The dispatch of these three individuals – senior politicians, longtime friends of Taiwan and close personal ties to President Biden – sends an important signal of America’s commitment to Taiwan and its democracy,” the official said. (Reuters)

Iran-Israel Iran produces 60% uranium in response to Israel

On April 14, Iran announced next week it would begin producing uranium enriched in purity of up to 60 percent, three days after an attack that Tehran accused of being caused by Israel against a key nuclear facility in Natanz. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani explained that the decision to enrich uranium was in response to Israel’s “nuclear terrorism.”

Speaking on television, Mr Rouhani stressed: “Activate IR-6 (centrifugal machines) in Natanz on April 14, or raise the level of enrichment to 60%… to respond to malice. What (Israel) did was nuclear terrorism. What we do is legal.”

In a report sent to member countries, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said iran had informed the agency that it planned to start enriching uranium at a maximum of 60 percent. (AFP)

Israeli ship attacked, suspected Iran culprit?

The Israeli-owned Hyperion vessel was attacked off the UAE coast, according to the channel TV 12, this missile was launched from Iran.

The ship suffered minor damage. Channel TV 12 Israeli sources on the same day cited security sources as reporting that the missile had been launched by Iran.

According to the news channel, several unnamed Israeli officials accused Iran of carrying out the attack. (Al-Mayadeen)

South China Sea NATO condemns China in South China Sea

On April 13, speaking online at the Raisina Dialogue (India’s conference on geography and economics), NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said that china’s rise is seen as a global issue, all countries need to pay attention to this.

The NATO secretary general said, “we must be clearly aware of the challenges that come with china’s rise.”

According to Jens Stoltenberg, China is strengthening its military strength along with economic development. The country has tripled its military spending over the past decade, now has the world’s second-largest defense budget and continues to massively invest in military modernization.

Besides, Mr. Stoltenberg asserted, NATO is an important foundation for responding to the security effects of a rising China. “NATO wants to interact closer with partners around the world, because it is the best way to protect the rules-based international order, protecting society and democracy,” Said Stoltenberg. (Business Standard)

China fires real ammunition in South China Sea

The website of China’s Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) on April 14 posted a notice of the country’s schedule of real-life ammunition firing exercises in the South China Sea.

Accordingly, live-fire exercises in the South China Sea take place in an area limited by coordinates 23-18-007N 117-16-00E, 23-18-00N 117-24-00E, 23-10-00N 117-24-00E and 23-10-00N 117-16-00E from 0h-10h daily UTC (7h-17h Hanoi time), from April 15-20.

The above notice states that during the exercises, MSA of Shantou city banned boats from entering the above area. (THX)

Afghanistan: US, UK, NATO simultaneously schedule withdrawals

On April 13, U.S. President Joe Biden decided to withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan before 9/11, exactly 20 years after the Al-Qaeda attack sparked America’s longest war.

However, according to unnamed sources, the withdrawal will be based on specific assurances on security and human rights, before formalizing the decision. The sources did not provide further details.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin are expected to announce the decision with allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Brussels on April 14. President Biden may also announce his decision.

Following in the U.S., Britain and NATO also announced they would withdraw almost all forces from Afghanistan.

Speaking to a TV channel Ard, German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer stated: “We always declare: we will go together, we will withdraw together… I support an orderly withdrawal and that’s why I think today (April 14) we (NATO) will be united on that.” (Reuters/AFP)