Taiwan
From acquiring second passports to stocking up on supplies, Taiwanese readying for war

Israel, Taiwan
Israeli ambassador to Paris strengthens ties with Taiwan

In a sign of growing friendship between Israel and Taiwan, Israel's ambassador to France, Joshua Zarka attended a reception organised by the Taipei Representative Office in France in Paris on 8 October to mark the national holiday of the Republic of China, the official name of the Taiwanese government.

Taiwan
Taipei steps up interest in European drones and helicopters

Taipei is becoming increasingly interested in acquiring European drones and helicopters, especially in the light of Donald Trump's recent refusal to approve a $400m military aid package for Taiwan.

Taiwan, Vietnam
Vietnam turns to Taiwanese partner for electronic warfare

The Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security has a privileged partner in Taiwan for the import of tools for security purposes. Recent deliveries have come from Germany, but the company also has ties to Israel.

The Agencies' Gazette
DGSI, Unrest at CIA, Taiwan and the CCP, OSINT at Quai d'Orsay

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceDGSI hiring diplomatic adviser

United StatesUnrest at the CIA's OSINT office

ChinaCCP's plan to integrate Kinmen and Matsu islands moves forward

FranceQuai d'Orsay beefs up OSINT capacity

Asia, China, Taiwan
Beijing behind Taiwan's Southeast Asia wipeout

With the help of its ambassadors in the region, the Chinese Ministry of State Security has managed in little over a year to neutralise Taipei's contacts with Southeast Asian nations.

China, Taiwan
Beijing scouting for transitional leader for Taiwan

The State Council and the Guoanbu are honing their new strategy while remaining loyal to the descendants of the Chiang Kai-shek family. To this end, they are drawing on reports from Beijing's discreet Institute of Taiwan Studies.