Taiwan
Antony Blinken Backs Taiwan's Bid to Break China's 6-Year WHO Blockade
Taiwan is attempting to gain observer status in the WHO's World Health Assembly. It last participated in 2016, under a different government.
China's Top Diplomat Pushes U.S. to Repair Strained Relationship
Yang Jiechi's message for Jake Sullivan included renewed warnings about the U.S.'s close ties with Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
China Cautions U.S. Over Cost of 'Bad Faith' Policy on Taiwan
The Chinese Foreign Ministry balked at recent comments by a senior U.S. Navy official who highlighted the importance of arming Taiwan with the right weapons.
Alleged Church Shooter Angry Over Tension Between China, Taiwan: Police
The church where the deadly shooting occurred is one of the largest Taiwanese churches in Laguna Woods, California.
China Attack Helicopter, U.S. Warship Operate in Taiwan Strait on Same Day
Taiwan's Defense Ministry tracked a Chinese aircraft across the Taiwan Strait median line for the first time since September 2020.
Taiwan Learning From Russia's Military Failures in Ukraine: U.S. Officials
But the two officials told the Senate Committee on Armed Services that they believe China is still planning an eventual takeover of Taiwan.
China Surprised by Russia's Military Failures in Ukraine: CIA Director
CIA chief William Burns said Xi Jinping's long-term desire to capture Taiwan won't have changed, despite the difficulties facing Vladimir Putin's forces.
U.S. Updates Taiwan 'Fact Sheet' After China's Misinterpretations
While U.S. Taiwan policy remains unchanged, the update appears to remove some commonly misinterpreted elements of Washington's official position.
China Now Preparing To Invade Taiwan
Chinese officials probably believe they can evade any American sanctions.
'Let's Take Out Putin': Graham Doubles Down on Ukraine War 'Off-Ramp'
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham warned Sunday that "if Putin's still standing after all of this, then the world's going to be a very dark place."
Taiwan's Defense Zone Buzzed by 18 Chinese Aircraft as Military Drills Held
China continues to claim Taiwan as its own territory, and it has condemned the U.S. from communicating with Taiwan.
China Suggests Attack on Taiwan Can't Be Called 'Invasion'
The U.S. has stepped up efforts to help Taiwan bolster its self-defense, but it hasn't publicly committed to come to its defense in the event of a Chinese attack.
U.S. Navy Riles China by Sailing Destroyer Near Taiwan
It was the Navy's fourth reported Taiwan Strait transit this year in what has become a routine signal of U.S. military presence in Asia.
How China's Xi Jinping Is Trying to Stop 'Asian NATO'
China's foreign ministry has made a link between Xi Jinping's "global security initiative" and Beijing's ongoing opposition to military alliances in Asia.
China Warns Against Any Taiwan Ties After Ukraine Lawmakers Thank Island
"The One-China policy is the political foundation for China to develop friendly relations with other countries," Chinese embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu told Newsweek.
Chinese Leaders Should Study Vladimir Putin's Mistakes in Ukraine—McFaul
The former U.S. ambassador to Russia said it was "too premature" for the Chinese leadership to believe its own narrative of America in decline.
Ukraine War Will Change China's Invasion Plans—Taiwan Defense Minister
Chiu Kuo-cheng said Taiwan would study potential alterations to China's long-standing military plans to capture the democratic island.
Taiwan TV News Accidentally Reports China Has Invaded: 'Please Don't Panic'
Public broadcaster CTS offered sincere apologies for its "gross negligence," promising that relevant personnel would be "severely disciplined" for the blunder.
Ukraine Parliament Breaks From Zelensky's China Diplomacy to Thank Taiwan
The Ukrainian government has been cautious in its diplomacy with China, allowing Western partners to do the criticizing instead.
China War With U.S. on the Horizon, Chief Propagandist Says
In a nationalistic editorial, Hu Xijin suggests the Chinese government should begin preparing its citizens for conflict with the United States over Taiwan.
Japan Feels Heat of China's Intensifying Military Maneuvers
Japan, like Taiwan to the south, has reported a significant uptick in Chinese aircraft activity in its surrounding skies this past year.
Taiwan Says China's Military Threats Will Encourage More U.S. Support
The remarks come after Senator Lindsey Graham said "every option is on the table" if China invades Taiwan.
China Fumes as Taiwan Cites Russia-Ukraine War to Urge Stronger U.S. Ties
"Collectively, we can defend ourselves from the threats posed by authoritarian nations that seek to disrupt regional peace," Taiwan's President said.
Chinese Invasion of Taiwan Could Undermine Global Semiconductor Market
A successful invasion of Taiwan would give China almost total control over the world's semiconductor supply, with disastrous results for the U.S. economy and national security.
China Says U.S. Treading 'Dangerous Path' As Lindsey Graham Lands in Taiwan
Sen. Graham's delegation will meet with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and other senior officials before departing on Friday.
Lindsey Graham, Bob Menendez Among Bipartisan Lawmakers Heading to Taiwan
News of the visit comes just days after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was reported to have planned a trip to Japan and Taiwan, before postponing her plans due to a positive COVID test.
China Official Compares Taiwan to America's 'Concubine'
The comments—made at the end of the Taiwan Affairs Office press conference in Beijing—were later struck from the written record.
Logistics Failing Russia in Ukraine, Could Limit US if China Attacks Taiwan
"If there was a conflict in the Pacific, we simply do not have the American vessels necessary to sustain the fight," Congressman John Garamendi told Newsweek.
China State Media Warn of 'Destructive Strike' to Taiwan If Pelosi Visits
A Chinese newspaper contended that Beijing should "deploy a large number of warplanes" if the House speaker visits Taiwan.
Taiwan Vows to Defend Itself After U.S. Approves Arms Sales to Deter China
The Pentagon notified Congress of the Biden administration's third round of arms sales to Taiwan on Tuesday.