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 ...)
China starts biggest-ever military drills around Taiwan in wake of Pelosi’s visit
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 ...)