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China Fires Rockets Near Taiwan in Display of Military Power
China’s military also sent warships and aircraft during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the democratic island.
Yonaguni, the Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud with Japan
Yonaguni, a tiny Japanese island near Taiwan, is getting soldiers, radar and missiles. As China’s dispute with Tokyo escalates, some residents are worried.
China Will Hold Live-Fire Military Exercises Around Taiwan
The exercises ended months of relative calm across the Taiwan Strait, and came after the Trump administration announced plans for arms sales to the island.
Macron Urges Xi to Help End War in Ukraine
As President Emmanuel Macron of France visited China, its leader, Xi Jinping, said his country would play a constructive role in ending the fighting.
Taiwan’s Opposition Leader, Once for Independence, Turns Toward China
She says Taiwan must embrace its Chinese heritage to avoid war. Her critics say she wants to steer the island into Beijing’s orbit.
Spat With China Becomes an Asset for Japan’s New Leader
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is not backing off from comments about Taiwan that enraged China. Many of Japan’s voters like her stance.
Taiwan’s President to Seek an Extra $40 Billion for Military
President Lai Ching-te says the spending, which must be approved by the island’s legislature, would fund purchases of arms from the United States.
Warmed by Japan’s Support, Taiwan Takes Up Sushi Diplomacy
China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is everywhere on Taiwanese social media.
Japan’s New Leader Mentions Taiwan, and Tanks Her Relationship With China
Facing reprisals from Beijing for a remark over Taiwan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi must walk a fine line to prevent escalating the dispute without looking weak at home.