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 ...)
China flies 22 fighter jets into Taiwan’s airspace, Taipei defence officials claim
China flew 22 planes into Taiwanese airspace, the defence ministry in Taipei claimed on Thursday as tensions escalated following the visit of Nancy Pelosi to the island Beijing regards as its own. ( read original story ...)
US watching Chinese military drills ‘very closely’ as ballistic missiles fired into Taiwan strait – live
Senior US national security official says Chinese military exercises near Taiwan are ‘concerning’ – follow the latest news ... ( read original story ...)
RNC Considering Resolution Calling Taiwan ‘Free And Sovereign’ Nation
Emails reviewed by HuffPost reveal RNC members are crafting language to address the island nation, which China still views as its territory. ( read original story ...)
Heightened tensions: China and Taiwan’s relationship explained
China's foreign minister on Thursday condemned House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan as "infringing on China's sovereignty" and is threatening to effectively blockade the island in response. ( read original story ...)
With 5 Missiles, China Sends Stark Signal to Japan and U.S. on Taiwan
By firing into Japanese waters, Beijing is warning that both countries will become targets if they should come to the aid of Taiwan in any conflict. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and India stand on the frontline of authoritarian expansion, says Taipei envoy
Other free and law-biding countries will suffer in the long-term if China’s wanton disregard for democratic principles and blatant violation of international law go unheeded, Baushuan Ger said in an e ... ( read original story ...)
Twenty-two Chinese jets crossed Taiwan Strait ‘median line’: Taipei
The median line is an unofficial but largely adhered to border that runs down the middle of the Taiwan Strait, which separates Taiwan and China ... ( read original story ...)
Asia on edge as China launches air and sea military drills around Taiwan
Taipei accuses Beijing of imitating North Korea after firing missiles across part of island and disrupting flights and shipping ... ( read original story ...)
22 Chinese jets crossed Taiwan Strait ‘median line’: Taipei
China sent 22 fighter jets across the "median line" running down the Taiwan Strait on Thursday, Taipei's defence ministry said in its latest briefing on large-scale military drills conducted by ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Fighter Jets, Bombers, Drones Flood Skies Near Taiwan: State Media
Taiwan criticized China for firing missiles into the sea around the island after Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit. ( read original story ...)
Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid tension; arrival spurs China to announce drills
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking American official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island claimed by China, which quickly announced that it ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says ‘defence systems activated’ after Chinese missiles fired into Taiwan strait – live
Taiwan’s ministry of defence and representative to the US say nation ready to defend itself. Nato's Stoltenberg: Pelosi visit 'no reason for China to overreact' 14:28 The Nato secretary ... ( read original story ...)
China fires missiles near Taiwan in live-fire drills as PLA encircles island
China fired multiple missiles toward waters near northeastern and southwestern Taiwan on Thursday, the island's Defense Ministry said, as Beijing makes good on its promise that Taipei will pay a price ... ( read original story ...)