Pelosi defied intense warnings from Beijing not to stop in Taiwan. In turn, China launched the drills in some of the world's busiest shipping lanes. ( read original story ...)
China begins live-fire military drills around Taiwan
Taiwanese officials criticized the “irrational” exercises, which Beijing announced in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-ruling island. ( read original story ...)
China fires ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait day after Nancy Pelosi concludes controversial visit
Chinese military command announced the successful execution of exercises in the Taiwan Strait, including "precision missile strikes," following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan confirms multiple Chinese missile launches into waters of Taiwan strait during military drills – live
Beijing says large-scale drills around island have started; Taiwan defence ministry says its website was hit by cyber-attacks ... ( read original story ...)
PLA forces encircle Taiwan as China begins live-fire drills
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 ...)
China Military Drills Live: Missile Tests Near Taiwan Begin—Updates
Taiwan's Defense Ministry confirmed the first long-range ballistic missiles were fired into the waters off the island. ( read original story ...)
Loud bangs as China begins Taiwan drills
Footage from there shows a large number of helicopters and loud bangs sounding in the region. This comes at a time when US-China tensions have been growing. China sees self-ruled Taiwan - which lies 1 ... ( read original story ...)
China Launches ‘Live Fire’ Missile Strikes in Taiwan Strait
The firing of Chinese Dongfeng series missiles in the backdrop of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit was picked up by Taiwan, according to its defence ministry. ( read original story ...)
China launches ballistic missiles during Taiwan drills
China has launched several ballistic missiles into waters around Taiwan's north-east and south-west coasts, Taiwan says; The launches are part of live fire military drill ... ( read original story ...)
EXPLAINER: Why is China staging drills around Taiwan?
China is staging live-fire military drills in six zones surrounding Taiwan in response to a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island Beijing claims as its own territory ... ( read original story ...)
China begins huge live-fire drills around Taiwan; Taipei says ‘illegitimate, irresponsible’
China launched unprecedented live-fire military drills in six areas that ring Taiwan on Thursday, a day after a visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Says ‘Preparing For War’ As China Launches Live-Fire Drills In Eastern Taiwan Strait
Xi Jinping's army reportedly launched unprecedented live-fire military drills in six areas that ring Taiwan on Thursday. What Happened: The Eastern Theatre Command of China's People's Liberation Army ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Missiles Could Fly Over Taipei And Two Other Cities; ‘Be Mentally Tough,’ Says Analyst
Taiwanese military expert Lu Li-shi said the PLA's six live-fire zones have been selected to focus on displaying firepower. ( read original story ...)
China prepares live-fire military exercises; Taiwan defence ministry hit by cyber attack – live
Beijing says large-scale drills around island have started; Taiwan defence ministry said its website suffered cyber attacks and went offline temporarily ... ( read original story ...)
China could invade Taiwan before the 2024 US presidential election: sources
EXCLUSIVE: China could see a "window of opportunity" to invade Taiwan before the next presidential election and even as early as within 18 months, officials familiar with U.S. and allied intelligence ... ( read original story ...)
China claims ‘precision missile strikes’ in Taiwan Strait
China says it conducted “precision missile strikes” in the Taiwan Strait on Thursday as part of military exercises that have raised tensions in the region to their highest level in decades. ( read original story ...)