The leaders of the world’s two largest economies confront tensions over trade, cyberthreats, the climate, Taiwan and human rights.
Antony Blinken Says China Attacking Taiwan Would Be a ‘Very Unfortunate Action’
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States and its allies would “take action” if China were to use force against Taiwan, a scenario that he said would be “very, very, very unfortunate.” …
‘China will not own us’: Taiwanese embrace distinct identity
Ken Young and Kylie Wang, hosts of a popular daily news podcast, say they feel Taiwanese and not Chinese — a belief shared by a growing number of young people on the self-ruled island. “For me, …
China Holds Military Drills Near Taiwan, Calls U.S. Visit to Island a ‘Serious Violation’
In response to a U.S. congressional delegation visit to Taiwan, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army has been holding preparedness drills near the island.
China Rejects Historic U.S. Law Protecting Taiwan As ‘Illegal and Invalid’
The Taiwan Relations Act, which forms of part of the U.S. “one China” policy, was supported by then Senator Joe Biden in 1979.
As Distrust of China Grows, Europe May Inch Closer to Taiwan
Talks between European lawmakers and Taiwanese officials point to Europe’s increasing willingness to strengthen relations, despite Beijing’s threats.
Ex-Australia Leader Urges Country to Avoid Military Conflict With China Over Taiwan
Paul Keating, who was prime minister of Australia from 1991 to 1996, has criticized the AUKUS submarine deal struck by Canberra, London and Washington.
China warns against ‘provactive acts’ as US delegation arrives in Taiwan
China staged military exercises near Taiwan and warned the United States against further “provocative acts” after it emerged that a group of senior American pol …
China launches combat drills, dubs U.S. lawmakers’ Taiwan trip ‘sneaky’
The use of a United States Navy aircraft to fly U.S. lawmakers to Taiwan for a routine trip has drawn a barrage of accusations and a fresh display of military might from China over what it dubbed a …
China Looking to Take Control of Taiwan Without Military Conflict, Defense Ministry Says
The Taiwan Defense Ministry said China is trying to instill fear into the Taiwanese people using cyber-warfare and propaganda.