Taiwan’s defense ministry criticized the uptick in Chinese military activity, saying Beijing should “stop such destructive unilateral actions.”
Tag: Taiwan Strait
China’s Military, ‘Chasing the Dream,’ Probes Taiwan’s Defenses
Day by day, the People’s Liberation Army is turning up the pressure, deploying an ever-wider array of planes and ships.
China’s Coast Guard and the Fight to Control Asia
Beijing’s patrol vessels often resemble warships. Now other nations are trying to compete with tougher coast guards of their own.
The Forces Behind South Korea’s and Japan’s Thaw
Eras of grievances between the two countries are giving way under the pressure of global changes, and with help from a personal outreach approach by both leaders.
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 Threatens Reaction After U.S. Announces Arms Sales to Taiwan
A $1.1 billion package would “severely jeopardize” ties, Chinese officials say in demanding that Washington revoke the deal.
U.S. Warships Sail Taiwan Strait, Defying Chinese Pressure
Two guided-missile cruisers were the first to visit since China began extensive military drills after Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
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.
U.S. Insists It Will Operate Around Taiwan, Despite China’s Pressure
The confrontation threatens to overwhelm President Biden’s efforts to find a series of issues in which the United States and China can work together.
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.