China's military exercises around Taiwan this week aim to send a pointed message to governments in Taipei, Tokyo and Washington that Beijing alone calls the shots in the Taiwan Strait, analysts say. ( read original story ...)
China claims its missiles crossed Taiwan island for first time as it sanctions Pelosi over trip – live
Chinese state media claim closest ever exercises to island; US House speaker sanctioned by Beijing over Taiwan trip ... ( read original story ...)
Scoot cancels Taipei flights due to airspace restrictions around Taiwan amid China’s military drills
Taiwan's EVA Air and China Air are going ahead with their flights from Singapore to Taipei scheduled on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
View of Taiwan strait after Chinese military exercises
China conducted "precision missile strikes" off Taiwan's coasts as part of military exercises after a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. (Aug. 5) ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi says US will not allow Taiwan to be isolated as China holds military drills
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi vowed Friday that the United States would not allow Taiwan to be isolated, as Beijing stepped up military drills and warplane incursions after her visit to the island. ( read original story ...)
‘A Wake-Up Call.’ Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan Has Badly Damaged U.S.-China Relations, But Not Irreversibly
Her Taipei stopover badly damaged relations, but experts say both sides have reasons to reestablish a tentative trust ... ( read original story ...)
China summons European diplomats over statement on Taiwan
China says it summoned European diplomats in the country to protest statements issued by the Group of Seven nations and the European Union criticizing threatening Chinese military exercises ... ( read original story ...)
Could China invade Taiwan in response to Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei?
While China has been conducted an array of military exercises close to the island, the chance of a Chinese invasion remains low. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan slams ‘evil neighbour’ China after missiles fly over island
Taiwan condemned its "evil neighbour" on Friday after China fired multiple missiles into its surrounding waters, as many as four of which flew over the island's capital Taipei in an unprecedented ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi: China cannot stop US officials from visiting Taiwan
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that China will not isolate Taiwan by preventing U.S. officials from traveling there. She made the remarks in Tokyo, the final leg of an Asia tour ... ( read original story ...)
China will not isolate Taiwan, Pelosi says, as second day of military drills set to begin – live
US House speaker repeats defiant tone during Japan visit as region prepares for second day of China’s live-fire exercises ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan crisis: US condemns China missile launches as second day of exercises due to begin
White House spokesman says Beijing has used Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei as ‘a pretext to increase provocative military activity’ ... ( read original story ...)
China fires missiles over Taiwan for first time as Beijing retaliates against Pelosi visit
China said it fired missiles over the island of Taiwan for the first time on Thursday, escalating tensions in the region as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Japan, whose leaders lodged a ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Missiles Strike Seas Off Taiwan, and Some Land Near Japan
A day after Nancy Pelosi’s trip, China has begun military drills near Taiwan. They appear to be designed as a trial run for sealing off the island. Five missiles landed in Japanese waters. ( read original story ...)
White House condemns China’s ‘irresponsible’ overreaction to Pelosi’s Taipei stopover
The Pentagon has ordered the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group to “remain on station” to monitor China’s ongoing military maneuvers in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, ... ( read original story ...)
China’s missile launches and military drills around Taiwan following Pelosi’s visit look like a rehearsal for seizing the island, China experts say
The situation has the region on edge and is raising some concerns that a broader crisis with global implications could be on the horizon. ( read original story ...)