How China could take Taiwan without even needing to invade
WEBJun 21, 2024 · China ’s military could isolate Taiwan, cripple its economy, and make the democratic island succumb to the will of Beijing’s ruling Communist Party without ever firing a shot, a prominent...
U.S. releases video showing close call with Chinese warship
WEBJun 5, 2023 · The U.S. military has released a video showing a close encounter between a Chinese warship and an American destroyer in the Taiwan Strait over the weekend. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said in a...
China has launched new drills encircling Taiwan. Why now?
WEBMay 23, 2024 · CNN — Tensions are once again ratcheting up in the Taiwan Strait, with China launching two days of military drills encircling Taiwan just days after the democracy swore in a new leader long...
China sends dozens of warplanes and ships near Taiwan to show …
WEBMay 24, 2024 · China has sent dozens of warplanes and navy vessels off Taiwan's coast on the second day of a large exercise launched to show its anger over the island's inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept Beijing's insistence that Taiwan is …
Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the U.S. and China ...
WEBChina sent more than 30 warplanes and a group of navy ships toward Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said Saturday. The military pressure comes on the heels of an announcement that senior...
Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China ...
WEBJan 27, 2024 · Taiwan has monitored the situation and employed its own forces in response to the activities. China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and in recent years has shown is displeasure at political activities in Taiwan by sending military planes and ships.
China holds military drills around Taiwan as 'punishment' - BBC
WEBMay 23, 2024 · According to Taiwan's count, China has dispatched 15 warships and 16 naval police vessels into the waters surrounding the island since Chinese military drills started at 07:40 local time...
Facing Beijing’s threats, Taiwan president ... - Associated Press News
WEBOct 10, 2023 · TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Peace between Taiwan and China is the “only option,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, while strongly asserting the self-governing island’s defenses against Beijing’s threats to invade.
China restarts drills as Pelosi vows Taiwan won't be isolated - BBC
WEBAug 5, 2022 · China's biggest-ever military drills around Taiwan have been taking place for a second day near the island. Several Chinese vessels and aircraft have crossed the median line for a second...
China-Taiwan: Aircraft carrier 'seals off' island on third day of ... - BBC
WEBApr 10, 2023 · Taiwan said it had detected jets to its east, while China said its Shandong aircraft carrier had taken part. Beijing began the exercises on Saturday after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen met...