Why Does Obama Suddenly Want a War With China?

William Pfaff / Truthdig Nov 23, 2011 One might think that a bitter Central Asian war in Afghanistan and an ambiguous commitment to Iraq would be enough for President Barack Obama to cope with. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

China Fears Are Misplaced

William Pfaff / Truthdig Oct 12, 2011 The preoccupation of American think tanks and policymakers with China's growing military and economic power is unrealistic. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Airport Rage, Animated

Staff / Truthdig Nov 18, 2010 Taiwanese satire machine NMA World Edition has cranked out another timely animated play on a story making headlines over here in the U.S., and once again, we end up looking pretty silly. Surprise! Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart’s Rally, as Seen From Taiwan

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2010 As Jon Stewart prepares for his "Rally to Restore Sanity" this Saturday in Washington, DC, and Fox Newsers spin stories of Democratic conspiracies, the politically attuned animators over at NMA World Edition in Taiwan have clearly been paying attention (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Blago and His Favorite Hairbrush Get Animated

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2010 It's been a while since the name Rod Blagojevich has stood for anything but out-and-out ridicule. That's not going to change anytime soon, judging by this little animated gem about "Hot" Rod's trial and tribulations, fresh from Taiwanese dream factory NMA. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Chinese Aren’t Coming

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Jun 30, 2010 Peace has descended on the most contentious point of conflict between East and West for the past six decades -- but don't expect the folks at the Pentagon or their military contractors to celebrate.On Tuesday, the Cold War finally ended with a historic trade agreement between China and Taiwan. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

10th Suicide Rocks Chinese Company

Staff / Truthdig May 28, 2010 Although Terry Gou, chairman of the Taiwan-based electronics maker Foxconn, visited the suicide-plagued branch of his company in Shenzhen, China, on Wednesday in an attempt to get to the root of the ongoing tragedy, answers aren't coming fast enough (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Who Will Be the New Global King of the Hill?

William Pfaff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2010 China and India stopped being part of what was called the "third world" when the "second world," the communist world, disappeared in a shattering of global illusions in 1989. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

U.S.-Taiwan Arms Sale Irks China

Staff / Truthdig Jan 30, 2010 The U.S. State Department has defended a proposed deal to sell $6.4 billion in weapons to Taiwan, claiming the exchange would aid "security and stability" between the island and its mainland big brother, China. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

2,000 Angry Chinese Workers Don’t Care About the Apple Tablet

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2010 Apple has a big event planned for the end of the month, when the company is supposed to unveil its rumored tablet and perhaps a new iPhone OS, but the workers who make screens used by Apple are a lot more concerned about getting paid and whether they've been made to work with hazardous materials. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Solar Power: Cheaper Than Ever

Staff / Truthdig Aug 27, 2009 Spain accounted for almost half of the world's solar power market in 2008, thanks to a Spanish subsidy that is now ending. The subsidy change, combined with an increased supply of solar equipment from China and Taiwan, has crashed international demand. Now solar modules are selling for half what they used to, according to a report on Global Post. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Typhoon Toll in Taiwan 500 and Counting

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2009 Typhoon Morakot has claimed more than 500 lives in Taiwan since the storm hit the island's southern region a week ago. Thousands more may still be trapped, according to local reports, making Morakot the worst natural disaster to strike the island in half a century. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )