China sent 18 fighter jets and bombers into the Taiwan Strait on Friday in a robust show of force that a military official in Beijing said was a warning to Taiwan and the United States about their ... ( read original story ...)
China flies 18 warplanes near Taiwan during US envoy’s visit
Taiwan's defense ministry says China flew 18 warplanes including fighter jets near Taiwan in an unusually large show of force as a U.S. envoy held talks with officials on the self-governing island ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles air force as multiple Chinese jets buzz island
Taiwan scrambled fighter jets on Friday as multiple Chinese aircraft buzzed the island, including crossing the sensitive mid-line of the Taiwan Strait, in an escalation of tensions the same day a ... ( read original story ...)
China launches combat drills in Taiwan Strait, warns U.S. not to ‘play with fire’
The menacing tone from Beijing came as a senior U.S. official visited Taipei and as military tensions escalate in the flash point region. ( read original story ...)
As Another Top U.S. Official Visits Taiwan, China Launches More Military Drills
The Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army will conduct “scenario-based exercises” in the Taiwan Strait starting Friday ... ( read original story ...)
China Holds Military Exercises Near Taiwan As US Diplomat Visits
China said Friday it was conducting military exercises near the Taiwan Strait, as a top US diplomat visits the self-ruled island in a move that has angered Beijing. Relations between the United States ... ( read original story ...)
China begins military drills as senior U.S. official visits Taiwan
China began combat drills near the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the same day a senior U.S. official began high-level meetings in Taipei, as Beijing denounced tightening ties between Chinese-claimed Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
US holds its second high-profile visit to Taiwan in two months as Beijing escalates military pressure
A high-profile United States official is visiting Taiwan for the second time in two months, the latest sign of warming ties between Washington and Taipei, as Beijing escalates pressure on the ... ( read original story ...)
China holds military drill as US envoy visits Taiwan
He told reporters that "using Taiwan to control China" or "rely on foreigners to build oneself up" was wishful thinking. The military exercise was "legitimate and necessary for th ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Holds Military Exercises Near Taiwan As US Diplomat Visits
China said Friday it was conducting military exercises near the Taiwan Strait, as a top US diplomat visits the self-ruled island in a move that has angered Beijing. Relations between the United States ... ( read original story ...)
New Taipei adds 4 quarantine measures for migrant workers
The New Taipei City Government Labor Affairs Bureau (新北市政府勞工局) announced last week some new regulations on migrant workers’ home quarantine facility standards, adding four new measures to current ... ( read original story ...)
This Pacific Island province is so frustrated with China’s presence that it’s pushing for independence
How a repatriation flight from Guangzhou to a Pacific island sparked anger over China's influence — and prompted a province to launch an independence referendum. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Pushes Large Arms Sale to Taiwan, Including Jet Missiles That Can Hit China
The administration is proposing the packages as President Trump’s strategists try to paint him as being tough on China despite soft actions earlier. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Really Struggling To Complete Its New Missile Frigate
The Taiwanese navy hasn’t bought a new large warship in, well, a long time. Taipei is determined to change that. But it’s not going well. The Republic of China fleet operates a mix of license-built ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Administration readies major arms sale to Taiwan
The Trump administration is expected to soon approve another major weapons sale including drones to Taiwan, according to congressional and administration sources. The move comes as the US and Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
China Threatens U.S. Over Taiwan Visit: ‘Stones May Become Torpedoes’
The trip by Undersecretary of State Keith Krach reportedly to discuss new weapons sales comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and the much larger military on the mainland. ( read original story ...)