US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday that rare talks with his Chinese counterpart in Indonesia were "constructive" but he voiced alarm over issues including Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
US urges UK to ‘step up’ efforts to defend Taiwan amid growing threat of Chinese invasion
The calls to help boost Taiwan's deterrence capabilities come as Congress moves to speed up US arms sales to the democratic island ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police admit ‘problems’ with security for slain former prime minister Abe
Japanese police admitted there had been problems in the security for slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe as the country reeled in the wake of his assassination at a campaign stop. The police chief ... ( read original story ...)
Leaders pays tribute to former leader Shinzo Abe as Japan reels in wake of assassination
My child’s name includes the term ‘kuni,’ which represents the beautiful nation built by Abe, so I came here to offer my gratitude,” one mourner said. ( read original story ...)
China’s Armed Forces Protest US Senator’s Taiwan Visit, Say ‘we Ready For War Anytime’
Chinese armed forces said that they would be willing to start military operations at any instance, to defend the country’s sovereignty after US Senator’s visit. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe was an undeniably dominant if divisive figure in Japan’s modern history
Japan is “grieving the loss of a political giant,” said one expert after the country’s former prime minister was shot dead during a campaign event. ( read original story ...)
The 15 must-see Palace Museum treasures from Hong Kong, Beijing and Taipei
The Palace Museums in Hong Kong, Beijing and Taipei hold some of the world’s most valuable historical artefacts. We selected our 15 favourites. ( read original story ...)
Why tensions between China and Taiwan are on the rise
The U.S. would come to Taiwan's defense militarily if China were to invade. Although the White House quickly affirmed the president's comments did not reflect a policy shift, the remarks came at a ... ( read original story ...)
China demands end to U.S.-Taiwan military ‘collusion’
During a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two sides, China demanded the U.S. cease military “collusion” with Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
China military says holds combat exercises around Taiwan as U.S. senator visits island
China's military recently held multi-unit joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan, the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei slams ‘provocative’ Chinese jets across Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI: Chinese fighter jets crossed the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait today in what the island’s government slammed as a provocation, as a senior US senator visited Taipei for a meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan slams ‘provocative’ China for sending fighters across Taiwan Strait
Chinese fighter jets crossed the median line of the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Friday in what the island's government slammed as a provocation, as a senior U.S. senator visited Taipei for a meeting ... ( read original story ...)
China demands end to US-Taiwan military ‘collusion’
China has demanded the U.S. cease military “collusion” with Taiwan during a virtual meeting between the joint chiefs of staff from the two countries whose relationship has grown increasingly fractious ... ( read original story ...)
China military says holds combat exercises around Taiwan as US senator visits island
China's military recently held multi-unit joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan, the Eastern Theatre Command of the People's Liberation Army ... ( read original story ...)
China Military Holds Exercises Around Taiwan, Berates United States
China's military recently held joint combat readiness exercises and patrols in the sea and airspace around Taiwan, the eastern command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) said on Friday. Recent U.S. ( read original story ...)
China Holds Combat Exercises Around Taiwan As U.S. Senator Visits
China's military said on Friday it recently held joint combat readiness exercises, patrols and combat drills in the sea and airspace around Taiwan, as a senior U.S. ( read original story ...)