# The High Price of Silence: How Deep Budget Cuts Threaten Taiwan’s Defense Against Disinformation In a move that has sent ripples through Taiwan’s political and academic circles, the legislature’s recent decision to slash government media budgets has raised serious concerns about the nation’s ability to defend itself against a growing wave of Chinese disinformation and psychological warfare. The cuts, which were part of the central government’s annual budget passed on Friday, represent one of the most aggressive reductions in recent memory—with all government agencies facing a 50% cut to their media allocations, and the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) bearing…

The Escalating Battle Over Immigration Enforcement: A Tale of Two Fronts The debate over immigration enforcement in the United States has intensified to a fever pitch, manifesting in two starkly different arenas that highlight the deep divisions within the country. On one side, federal authorities are executing large-scale, targeted operations to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants with criminal records, showcasing a tough-on-crime approach that they argue is essential for public safety. On the other side, local communities, particularly in sanctuary cities and states, are mobilizing to protect immigrant families, often employing grassroots tactics that bring them into direct conflict with…