Officials say Taiwan needs to become a “porcupine” with enough weapons to hold out if the Chinese military blockades and invades it, even if Washington decides to send troops.
Tag: People’s Liberation Army (China)
Chinese Drones: The Latest Irritant Buzzing Taiwan’s Defenses
Drones are increasingly testing Taiwan’s capacity to respond to China’s growing military pressure. Soldiers shot one down recently and are ramping up defenses.
China Pushes Its Vision for Taiwan As U.S. Delegation Visits
Beijing has seized on the tensions over Taiwan, further fanned by a meeting between five U.S. lawmakers and the island’s president, to push a far-reaching vision for unification.
China’s Military Drills and Other Tensions With Taiwan, Explained
China’s military announced new exercises near Taiwan, a day after concluding four days of drills that simulated a blockade of the island.
China’s Military Drills and Other Tensions With Taiwan, Explained
China’s military announced new exercises near Taiwan, a day after concluding four days of drills that simulated a blockade of the island.
After China’s Military Drills, Options Narrow to Win Over Taiwan
The exercises were designed to deter Taiwan from moving further away from Beijing, but they also indicated how few policy carrots China has.
China Sends Ships and Planes Toward Taiwan Despite Rising Criticism
Beijing also halted talks with the United States on the military, climate change and other issues, sending ties between the two powers into a deeper chill.
Your Thursday Briefing
Taiwan braces for Chinese drills.
Chinese Missiles Strike Seas Off Taiwan, and Some Land Near Japan
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 landed in Japanese waters.
As China Plans Drills Circling Taiwan, U.S. Officials Fear a Squeeze Play
Administration officials say they are hoping China’s military exercises last only a few days, but they are discussing their options if the movements expand into something more.