Unless Washington draws a clear red line, China will bet against the U.S., whereas strategic clarity would best serve the interests of all parties. ( read original story ...)
Alicia Kearns: The West has a responsibility to prevent escalation over Taiwan before it’s too late
As tensions mount between the United States and China over Taiwan, many are quietly declaring the commencement of the fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Chinese live-fire drills amount to ‘blockade’ in response to Pelosi visit
Such a move would disrupt one of the world’s most important technology and manufacturing relationships. Ms Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan is the highest-level trip by a US official in 25 years. Beijing had ... ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan Could Have an Impact on Ford and Tesla
The largest battery maker in the world might delay an announcement for its first North America plant because of Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan trip. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi trip to Taiwan ‘does send a solid message,’ Democratic Senator Jon Tester says
Today the world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy,” Pelosi stated in Taipei. “America’s determination to preserve democracy here in Taiwan and around the world remains ironclad.” Senator ... ( read original story ...)
China blocks some Taiwan imports but avoids chip disruptions
China has blocked imports of citrus, fish and other foods from Taiwan in retaliation for a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi but avoided disrupting one of the world’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Pelosi leaves Taipei to sound of Chinese fury
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 ... ( read original story ...)
China fumes over Pelosi’s Taiwan visit, announces military drills to show its wrath
Beijing showed its wrath with a series of military, economic and diplomatic steps. Pelosi stayed calm and defiant. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan asks ships to find alternative routes, avoid Chinese drill areas
Taiwan port authorities on Wednesday ask ships to find alternative routes and avoid areas of China's announced drills around the island, according to government notices. Ships going in and out of the ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks Stabilize With Pelosi Set to Leave Taiwan: Markets Wrap
Stocks steadied on Wednesday as some of the investor anxiety over tense US-China ties eased, while Treasuries yields fluctuated after a slide sparked by hawkish Federal Reserve comments.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Shipping plays it cool as Chinese military exercises threaten to blockade Taiwan
Companies operating in Asia have adopted a wait-and-see approach as tensions reach boiling point in the Taiwan Strait ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi meets Taiwan’s President as furious China conducts combat exercises nearby
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen Wednesday, vowing that Washington will not "abandon our commitment" to Taipei, while a furious China responded with combat ... ( read original story ...)
Pelosi angers China but Taiwan, not the US, may pay the higher price
When US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi touched down in Taiwan on Tuesday night, China was ready with its response. ( read original story ...)
China hits Taiwan with trade restrictions after Pelosi visit
China has suspended some trade with Taiwan in apparent retribution for a visit by the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-governing island. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan is like ‘pouring salt in an open wound for China’, Stephen Roach says
The top U.S. lawmaker met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday in a highly controversial visit that has angered Beijing. ( read original story ...)
Blame Biden’s reckless waffling over Pelosi’s Taiwan trip for creating an international incident
President Biden could have been firm and resolute about Speaker Pelosi's trip to Taiwan. Instead he equivocated and China's President Xi Jinping seized on his weakness. ( read original story ...)