Overall Highlights

• Tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, with both sides using different narratives to assert their positions.
• China emphasizes its commitment to multilateralism and critiques NATO’s influence in Asia, while Taiwan highlights concerns over misinformation campaigns from China.
• Taiwan’s media reports on domestic issues and the impact of Chinese policies, indicating a focus on internal stability amidst external pressures.
• Both regions are engaged in a war of narratives, with Taiwan accusing China of spreading fake news and manipulation against it.

China Perspective (China Sources)

• Former Chinese ambassador criticizes NATO’s military history in Asia, suggesting overreach and lack of success.
• China’s Foreign Minister concludes an Africa visit, emphasizing commitment to multilateralism and cooperation with African nations.
• China applies to launch 200,000 satellites, citing risks from foreign satellite networks like Starlink.
• Chinese expert critiques Japan’s claims about China’s export controls, labeling them as insincere and dangerous.

Taiwan Perspective (Taiwan Sources)

• Taiwan’s National Security Bureau reports a rise in Chinese online manipulation and misinformation campaigns targeting Taiwan.
• Taiwanese media focus on domestic issues, such as illegal accommodations and health concerns, reflecting public interest in local governance.
• Analysis suggests that a raid on Taiwan’s leadership is unlikely, indicating a belief in the stability of Taiwan’s current government.
• Taiwan’s media coverage includes critiques of China’s domestic struggles, such as villagers facing heating issues due to subsidy cuts.

Sources

This summary is based on 20 articles from the following sources:

1. [en-US] Former Chinese ambassador to US criticizes NATO for overreaching, saying that NATO has never won a war in Asia since WWII - Global Times (1/12/2026)
2. [en-US] Venezuela’s acting president calls for trust in political leadership - news.cgtn.com (1/12/2026)
3. [en-US] FM to wrap up Africa visit; ‘tradition shows commitment’ - Global Times (1/11/2026)
4. [en-US] Roundup: Rising death toll in Iran as gov’t warns of “rioters,” foreign meddling - 新华网 (1/11/2026)
5. [en-US] Could China execute special forces operation like US precision Maduro abduction? - South China Morning Post (1/11/2026)
6. [en-US] Malaysia suspends Grok access amid global backlash on Musk’s AI - South China Morning Post (1/11/2026)
7. [en-US] China applies to put up 200,000 satellites after calling Starlink a crash risk - South China Morning Post (1/11/2026)
8. [en-US] Iranian president says gov’t determined to address economic problems, urges refrain from “destructive actions” - 新华网 (1/11/2026)
9. [en-US] Japanese PM’s claim on China’s export control on dual-use items exposes ‘lack of sincerity and dangerous foreign policy approach,’ expert says - Global Times (1/11/2026)
10. [en-US] China urges Tanzania to back multilateralism, will ‘stand together’ with Africa - South China Morning Post (1/11/2026)
11. [en-US] Illegal accommodations increased last year: report - Taipei Times (1/11/2026)
12. [en-US] North demands ‘explanation’ from Seoul over incursion - Taipei Times (1/11/2026)
13. [en-US] Taichung drink shop suspended due to ‘roach egg’ in drink - Taipei Times (1/11/2026)
14. [en-US] Chinese villagers struggle for heat as gas subsidies fade - Taipei Times (1/11/2026)
15. [en-US] Chinese online manipulation soars: NSB - Taipei Times (1/11/2026)
16. [en-US] John J. Tkacik, Jr. On Taiwan: Venezuela, the Taiwan Strait and US National Security - Taipei Times (1/11/2026)
17. [en-US] China uses fake news sites, accounts to spread misinformation against Taiwan: NSB - Focus Taiwan (1/11/2026)
18. [en-US] The end of China’s one-child policy, 10 years later - Taipei Times (1/10/2026)
19. [en-US] ANALYSIS:Raid on Taiwan leadership unlikely: experts - Taipei Times (1/10/2026)
20. [en-US] Japan PM mulling snap election in coming weeks - Taipei Times (1/10/2026)