China’s military sent 71 planes and seven ships toward Taiwan in a 24-hour display of force directed at the island, Taiwan’s defense ministry said Monday, after China expressed anger at Taiwan-related provisions i n a U.S. annual defense spending bill passed on Saturday. Between 6 a.m. Sunday and 6 a.m. Monday, 47 of the Chinese […]
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Xi Jinping Suggests China Could Invade Taiwan
In a major speech, President Xi Jinping has said China would “never promise to renounce the use of force” against Taiwan—prompting applause from delegates. “We will continue to strive for peaceful reunification,” Xi said as the Chinese Communist Party’s 20th National Congress kicked off in Beijing. “But we will never promise to renounce the use […]
China upset over Biden’s Taiwan comments
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Monday that China has lodged “stern representations” with the United States, after U.S. President Joe Biden said U.S. forces would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. China reserves the right to take all necessary measures in response to activities that split the nation apart, said Mao […]
US delegation visits Taiwan; Chinese drills begin
China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation on Monday, in a further sign of support among American lawmakers for the self-governing island Beijing claims as its own. Taiwanese media showed the delegation arriving for the talks, but details of the meeting were […]
China Lays Out Its Taiwan Plans
China has released a major policy document outlining the strategic patience underpinning its objective of “reunification” with Taiwan. In it, Beijing holds open the door to peace, but warns it could be compelled to use force. “The Taiwan Question and China’s Reunification in the New Era,” the first Chinese government white paper on the topic […]
Taiwan millitary drills empower China
The hardliners in the upper echelons of the Chinese Communist Party would probably be quite happy with where Nancy Pelosi’s visit has left them. Ms Pelosi gave them a window and they used it. A series of more extreme military measures around Taiwan have now been thrust into the realm of “acceptability”. These moves – […]
Pelosi visit prompts China missile launches
China launched 11 ballistic missiles into waters around Taiwan’s north-east and south-west coasts, Taiwan said. The launches, just miles from the coast, followed US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan on Wednesday. China sees Taiwan as a break-away province that will eventually be brought under its control – by force if necessary. The US, […]
Chinese fury on display as Pelosi leaves Taiwan
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has left Taiwan after a brief but controversial visit. Ms Pelosi – the most senior US politician to visit in 25 years – departed on Wednesday after meeting leaders in the capital Taipei. But her visit, as part of a wider Asian tour, sparked fury in Beijing after she ignored its […]
Nancy Pelosi Expected To Visit Taiwan Today Amid China Threats
Nancy Pelosi is expected to land in Taiwan late on Tuesday, according to local news reports, in a visit that would test U.S.-China relationsU.S. House speaker’s potential trip—not confirmed—would be the highest-level visit in 25 years by an American official to the islandChina warned the U.S. it “will not sit idly” if Pelosi visits the […]
What could happen if Pelosi visits Taiwan?
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s expected visit to Taiwan has resulted in stern warnings from Beijing and mounting concerns in Washington. The California Democrat is leading a congressional delegation to the Indo-Pacific, with stops including Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, according to a statement released by her office on Sunday.The statement and Pelosi’s public […]
No mention of Taiwan as Pelosi begins Asian tour
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, is beginning a tour of Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea and Japan, her office says – with no mention of a possible visit to Taiwan. There has been intense speculation that she may visit the self-ruled island. Taiwan is claimed by China – which has warned […]
Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit prompts show of force by China
The Chinese military is mounting a show of force ahead of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Asian tour, which could include a visit to Taiwan.As China hardened its posture, despite growing concern that a miscalculation could increase the risk of conflict, it said it was holding live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait and released footage […]