A spate of Chinese military flights off southwestern Taiwan in recent days has prompted alarm from the island, which Beijing claims as its own, and is increasing tensions in a region already on edge.
EXPLAINER: How China flights near Taiwan enflame tensions
A recent spate of Chinese military flights off southwestern Taiwan has prompted alarm from the island, which Beijing claims as its own, and is increasing tensions in a region already on edge.
China warns U.S. over reports that American forces are stationed in Taiwan
The revelation threatens to set off a spiral of military tension as the United States and its allies counter Beijing’s efforts to gain a military advantage in the region.
How U.S. Troops in Taiwan Add Even More Fuel to the China-U.S. Tinderbox
Joe Biden wants extreme competition, but not conflict,” retired PLA Senior Col. Zhou Bo tells TIME. “But my argument is that conflict is just one step away from extreme competition.” …
How U.S. Troops in Taiwan Add Even More Fuel to the China-U.S. Tinderbox
Joe Biden wants extreme competition, but not conflict,” retired PLA Senior Col. Zhou Bo tells TIME. “But my argument is that conflict is just one step away from extreme competition.” …
How U.S. Troops in Taiwan Add Even More Fuel to the China-U.S. Tinderbox
Joe Biden wants extreme competition, but not conflict,” retired PLA Senior Col. Zhou Bo tells TIME. “But my argument is that conflict is just one step away from extreme competition.” …
Secret US troops in Taiwan for at least a year
A US special-operations unit and a contingent of marines have been secretly operating in Taiwan to train military forces there, US officials said, part of efforts to shore up the island’s defences, as …
China tensions: Taiwan does not seek military confrontation but will defend its freedom, President says
Taiwan does not seek military confrontation but will do whatever it takes to defend its freedom, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, amid a rise in tensions with China that has sparked alarm around …
Tony Abbott raises fears China ‘could lash out disastrously’ as Taiwan tensions grow
The former Australian prime minister uses a speech in Taipei to call on Beijing to ‘scale back the aggression’ …
Taiwan confirms its building missile that could reach Beijing for 1st time
For the first time ever, Taiwanese officials confirmed this week the Taiwanese military is developing a supersonic land-attack cruise missile potentially capable of reaching the Chinese capital city …