China considers Taiwan its own territory, and President Xi Jinping has made it clear that he intends to exert control over the island, by force if necessary. His regime was infuriated by U.S. House …
Why China’s Confidence Could Turn Out to Be a Weakness
State propaganda about China’s rise is stoking extreme nationalism. That could blind China to its problems, and could lead to conflict — perhaps over Taiwan.
China extends military exercises initiated in pique over Pelosi trip to Taiwan
The exercises will include anti-submarine drills, apparently targeting U.S. support for Taiwan in the event of a potential Chinese invasion, according to social-media posts from the eastern leadership …
China used drills to prepare for invasion, Taiwan foreign minister says
Tensions high as Taiwan begins live-fire drills and China continues military exercises it started after US speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei last week …
Taiwan holds drills, says China seeks control of seas
Taiwan’s foreign minister said Tuesday that China is using military drills to rehearse an invasion of the self-governing island democracy, while Taiwan’s military began its own live-fire exercises in …
China using military drills to prepare an invasion, says Taiwan’s foreign minister – video
Taiwan’s foreign minister warned the real intention behind China’s military exercises was to alter the regional status quo …
Yuan edges lower, pressured by COVID, property woes and Taiwan tensions
The yuan weakened slightly against the dollar on Tuesday, as fresh COVID-19 outbreaks, property sector woes and geopolitical tensions clouded the outlook for China’s economy, even as exports remained …
Yuan edges lower, pressured by COVID, property woes and Taiwan tensions
The yuan weakened slightly against the dollar on Tuesday, as fresh COVID-19 outbreaks, property sector woes and geopolitical tensions clouded the outlook for China’s economy, even as exports remained …
China-Taiwan crisis: Implications and options for Japan
Several countries have a stake in the fate of Taiwan and one of them is its neighbour, Japan. The escalated tension between China and Taiwan over US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the …
Taiwan says China economic ties make more sanctions unlikely
China’s economic measures against Taiwan are unlikely to have a major impact on trade between the two economies given how closely they’re intertwined, a finance ministry official said.