The speaker of Taiwan’s parliament spoke at a forum for international religious freedom in Washington on Wednesday and stressed the importance of defending the island’s democracy in the face of …
New US Marine units are taking position on ‘key terrain’ around Taiwan as tensions rise with China
In the years ahead, US Marine Corps units designed for fighting around islands will spend more time training with Japanese and Philippine forces.
U.S. to Boost Military Role in the Philippines as Fears Over Taiwan Grow
Washington and Manila announced a plan to give the American military access on four new locations in the Southeast Asian country, a strategic partner in the region.
Philippines grants U.S. greater access to bases amid China concerns
The Philippines has granted the United States expanded access to its military bases, the countries said on Thursday, amid mounting concern over China’s increasing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and tensions over self-ruled Taiwan.
US secures deal on bases to complete arc around China
Washington now has expanded access to four military bases in the Philippines facing the South China Sea and Taiwan.
Thailand’s police commissioner apologizes for cops’ alleged extortion of Taiwanese actor
Thailand’s police commissioner apologized Tuesday after seven officers were placed under investigation for allegedly extorting money from a Taiwanese actor who was visiting Bangkok on a …
Thailand’s police commissioner apologizes for the alleged extortion of Taiwanese actor
Seven Thai officers were placed under investigation for the alleged extortion of a Taiwanese actor. Thailand’s police commissioner has apologized for the alleged crime.
Czech president-elect says west must accept China is ‘not friendly’
Petr Pavel challenges Beijing by becoming Europe’s first elected head of state to speak to Taiwanese president …
Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines on Wednesday for talks about deploying U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps to ramp up deterrence against China’s increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan and in the disputed South China Sea.
China’s Ferry Tale Taiwan Invasion Plan Is A Legal Nightmare
China’s use of civilian ferries in military exercises blurs the legal distinction between civilian and military objects that makes it difficult to predict when, and if, China will invade Taiwan. It …