Taiwan
Xi Warns Biden China Could Be 'Compelled' to Use Force Against Taiwan
In the first leaders' summit between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, the Chinese president said his country would remain patient on the question of Taiwan.
China Decries 'Interference' as Blinken Signals U.S. Action Over Taiwan
The secretary of state said on Wednesday that the U.S. and its allies would "take action" if China attacked Taiwan.
Congress Must Pass Senator Hawley's Arm Taiwan Act
From reserve numbers to fighter jets, Taiwan is playing catch-up in a military buildup race it will never win.
Blinken Says China Attacking Taiwan Would Be a 'Very Unfortunate Action'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized actions that could be taken now in order to prevent conflict.
China Rejects Historic U.S. Law Protecting Taiwan As 'Illegal and Invalid'
The Taiwan Relations Act, which forms of part of the U.S. "one China" policy, was supported by then Senator Joe Biden in 1979.
China Holds Military Drills Near Taiwan, Calls U.S. Visit a 'Violation'
In response to a U.S. congressional delegation visit to Taiwan, the Chinese People's Liberation Army has been holding preparedness drills near the island.
Ex-Australia Leader Urges Country to Avoid Military Conflict With China
Paul Keating, who was prime minister of Australia from 1991 to 1996, has criticized the AUKUS submarine deal struck by Canberra, London and Washington.
Republicans Meet Taiwan President as GOP Pushes for Strengthening Defenses
Television cameras captured the diplomatic convoy arriving at Taiwan's Presidential Office early on Wednesday, but the group continues to maintain a low-profile.
China Wants to Take Taiwan 'Without a Fight,' Says Defense Report
Taiwan's 2021 National Defense Report, released on Tuesday, said the Chinese military was already capable of blockading the island during a conflict.
Senate and House Lawmakers Arrive in Taiwan for Diplomatic Visit
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said it was facilitating the arrival of the delegation, whose trip has been arranged by the American Institute in Taiwan.
More Than 600 U.S. Personnel in Taiwan in Past Two Years: Defense Report
Taiwan's biennial defense report puts a figure on the military exchanges confirmed publicly by President Tsai Ing-wen late last month.
Mike Pompeo Says Joe Biden's China Remarks Project 'American Weakness'
The former secretary of state was responding to recent comments by President Biden, who said the U.S.-China relationship was about competition and not conflict.
China Builds Mock-Ups of U.S. Warships in Desert as Tensions Grow
Images "detail the construction of a sophisticated weapons test range" that "incorporates a number of simulated U.S. Navy Carrier strike group vessels as targets," Maxar Technologies said.
China State Media Warns 'Military Showdown Will Come' With U.S.
The Chinese Communist Party publication said tensions could lead to "a life-and-death struggle" forcing the U.S. to sacrifice "the lives of Americans."
Why I Brought a Czech Think Tank to Taiwan
European countries should develop ties with Taiwan that go far deeper than basic public diplomacy and economic cooperation.
China War Rumors Arise Online After Citizens Advised to Stock Up Supplies
A notice sent from the Commerce Ministry advised citizens to stock up in case of emergency but did not clarify that they were referring to a COVID-19 lockdown.
China Warns European Union to Not Get Too Friendly with Taiwan During Visit
Though Taiwan is self-ruled, China claims it as part of its territory and has been increasingly assertive in recent months about establishing its dominance.
U.S. No Longer Lists Foreign Troops on Taiwan as Trigger for China Conflict
"Foreign forces stationed on Taiwan" was left out of a U.S. military list of circumstances in which China "has indicated it would consider the use force."
Josh Hawley Bill Seeks $3B Boost to Taiwan's Arsenal to Deter China
The new legislation would give the Pentagon $3 billion in annual funds for the sole purpose of arming Taiwan—if Taipei can match that special figure itself.
China Smashes Record for Number of Military Flights Near Taiwan
China is on course to double its 2020 total of flights near the island, with its aircraft on pincer-like paths around the island.
European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Brushing Off China's Warnings
The trip was not officially confirmed until the multinational group of EU lawmakers landed in Taipei on Wednesday morning.
U.S. Marines Training Taiwan Elite Troops in Guam
U.S.-Taiwan military exchanges have risen to the surface in recent months after having been considered an open secret for decades.
U.S. Builds Ties with Taiwan, China Says U.S. Will Suffer 'Great Defeat'
"If anyone still tries to challenge the one-China principle...they will only suffer an even greater defeat," China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Taiwan Won't Solely Rely on U.S. to Come to Its Defense If China Invades
"...if any friends or other groups can help us...we're happy to have it, but we cannot completely depend on it," Taiwanese Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said.
Taiwan Defense Chief Offers Fighting Talk Amid Doubts About Troop Readiness
A recent "Wall Street Journal" report into Taiwan's war preparations has sent ripples through Taiwan's social and political circles.
American Troops in Taiwan Training Forces, President Tsai Ing-wen Confirms
In her first interview with international media in nearly two years, the Taiwanese leader said she had "faith" in an American response if China were to attack.
China Editorial Taunts Australian Defense Chief for Backing U.S. on Taiwan
Peter Dutton's comments on Beijing and Washington drew a hawkish response from Communist Party tabloid the Global Times.
Taiwan Unveils Exoskeleton Suit That Makes Soldiers Stronger on Battlefield
The battery-powered lower-body suit could one day help soldiers lift weights of up to 220 pounds, according to a member of the team behind it.
China Warns European Lawmakers Over Planned Visit to Taiwan
Plans emerged as Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu made closely watched visits to Slovakia and the Czech Republic this week.
John Oliver Irks China Press As Taiwan Skit Overshadows Xi Jinping Speech
The episode, which aired late on Sunday in the United States, dropped shortly after Xi Jinping had given a lengthy speech about China at the United Nations.