China protests US surveillance plane’s Taiwan Strait flight
1 year, 9 months ago

China protests US surveillance plane’s Taiwan Strait flight

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China said it closely monitored the flight of a U.S. surveillance plane through the Taiwan Strait on Monday, accusing the U.S. of having “deliberately disrupted and undermined the regional situation.” Chinese forces organized to keep an eye on the passage of the P-8A Poseidon anti-submarine patrol plane and “all matters were in hand,” the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command said in a social media posting. “The United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows including within the Taiwan Strait,” it said. “By operating within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law, the United States upholds the navigational rights and freedoms of all nations.” The flight comes as tensions between the sides have spiked over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the East Coast and U.S. warnings to Beijing not to provide Russia with military aid to help its war against Ukraine. China regularly sends warships into waters near Taiwan and fighters and other military aircraft into its air defense buffer zone in an attempt to intimidate the island’s pro-independence government and its U.S. supporters.

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China’s military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan
1 week, 4 days ago

China’s military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s military kept silent Friday on its large deployment of naval and coast guard ships off Taiwan this week, with its top spokesperson quoting an ancient strategist instead. He then said that the military will decide whether to hold an exercise based on its needs and the situation, and that, either way, the country’s People’s Liberation Army remains …

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters
1 week, 6 days ago

Taiwan demands that China end its military activity in nearby waters

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan demanded Wednesday that China end its ongoing military activity in nearby waters, which it said is unilaterally undermining peace and stability and disrupting international shipping and trade. Taiwan’s military has detected Chinese ships since Monday, both off Taiwan and farther out along the first-island chain, Defense Ministry officials said this week. By then, it would be …

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island
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1 week, 6 days ago

Taiwan says detects 53 Chinese military aircraft, 19 ships near island

Deccan Chronicle  

Taipei: Taiwan said Wednesday it had detected 53 Chinese military aircraft and 19 ships near the island in the past 24 hours, as Beijing holds its biggest maritime mobilisation in years. That was the highest number of aircraft detected in a single day since a record 153 was reported on October 15 after China staged large-scale military drills in response …

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores
1 week, 6 days ago

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores

Al Jazeera  

Defence Ministry says it tracked 53 Chinese military aircraft and 11 navy ships in 24 hours. Taiwan’s presidency has called on China to halt its “provocative acts” after the self-ruled island’s officials accused Chinese forces of ramping up military drills on its doorstep. “These actions inject uncertainty and risk into the region, creating disruptions for neighbouring countries, and it confirms …

Taiwan reports ‘very alarming’ surge in Chinese ships and aircraft around island
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2 weeks ago

Taiwan reports ‘very alarming’ surge in Chinese ships and aircraft around island

The Independent  

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Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

The Independent  

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Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Taiwan says China has sent naval ships into nearby waters ahead of anticipated drills

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s military appears to be preparing for widely anticipated drills in response to a recent visit by Taiwan’s president to Hawaii and Guam. Taiwan’s defense ministry said Monday that it detected Chinese naval and coast guard ships entering the Taiwan Strait and the western Pacific and that China had restricted airspace along its southeast coast through Wednesday. “It …

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Taiwan reports 14 Chinese warships and 4 balloons near the island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent 14 warships, seven military aircraft and four balloons near Taiwan between Saturday and Sunday, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, as Beijing ramps up pressure on the island it claims as its own. China’s military activities come amid speculation Beijing might organize military drills around the island in response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s recent visit …

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft, ships ahead of Lai US stopover
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft, ships ahead of Lai US stopover

New Indian Express  

TAIWAN: Taiwan said Friday it detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and ships around the island ahead of a Hawaii stopover by President Lai Ching-te, part of a Pacific tour that has sparked fury in Beijing. In the 24 hours to 6:00 am on Friday, Taiwan's defence ministry said it had detected 33 Chinese aircraft and eight navy vessels in its …

Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait
4 weeks ago

Chinese warplanes track US Navy aircraft through the sensitive Taiwan Strait

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China deployed military aircraft and ships to track and monitor a U.S. Navy plane transiting the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, Beijing said, as the two nations continue to spar over self-ruled Taiwan. The U.S. Navy’s 7th fleet said in a statement a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft flew through the strait’s international space “in accordance with …

Taiwan quietly alters threshold to trigger air raid alarm in case of China’s incursion
4 weeks ago

Taiwan quietly alters threshold to trigger air raid alarm in case of China’s incursion

The Independent  

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Taiwan Warns of China's 'Combat' Patrol as US Arms Sales Loom
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan Warns of China's 'Combat' Patrol as US Arms Sales Loom

The Hindu  

Taiwan detects Chinese fighter jets and drones in a joint combat readiness patrol, the third such patrol this month. The U.S. State Department approves a $2 billion arms sale package for Taiwan, including advanced surface-to-air missile systems and radar. China strongly condemns and firmly opposes the sale and vows to take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty and security.

Taiwan Warns of Real Blockade: China's War Games a Threat to International Trade
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2 months ago

Taiwan Warns of Real Blockade: China's War Games a Threat to International Trade

Firstpost  

Taiwan's Defence Minister warns of a real Chinese blockade as an act of war, citing the potential consequences for international trade. China has been conducting military exercises around the island, simulating blockades and attacks on ports, and has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control.

Taiwan Warns of Blockade as China Continues Military Exercises near Island
2 months ago

Taiwan Warns of Blockade as China Continues Military Exercises near Island

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan's defense chief warns of a Chinese blockade as a potential act of war. Taiwan's defense ministry stated that a blockade would have far-reaching consequences for international trade and would be an act of war according to international law. China claims Taiwan as its territory and has been conducting military exercises around the island, including simulating blockading key ports and …

US paying lip service to Taiwan Strait stability
2 months ago

US paying lip service to Taiwan Strait stability

China Daily  

One week after the People's Liberation Army concluded its large-scale military drills around Taiwan island in response to the "new separatism" the regional leader Lai Ching-te peddled in his speech in Taipei on Oct 10, the US destroyer USS Higgins and Canadian frigate HMCS Vancouver passed through the Taiwan Strait. The ships' transit through the Taiwan Strait "demonstrated the United …

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise
2 months ago

China holds live-fire drills opposite Taiwan, a week after large-scale exercise

The Independent  

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Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Taiwan detects China’s test-firing of missiles

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Sunday it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. The ministry said in a statement that the missile firings were carried out by China’s Rocket Force and the Chinese military in Inner Mongolia as well as Gansu …

Germany sails two warships through Taiwan Strait for the first time in two decades
3 months, 1 week ago

Germany sails two warships through Taiwan Strait for the first time in two decades

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Germany sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait on Friday in its first transit of the disputed waters in more than two decades, as Berlin seeks to increase its defense engagement in the Asia-Pacific region. To challenge China’s claims, the United States and allies including Australia, Canada, Britain and France, have regularly conducted “freedom of navigation” operations there, …

U.S. military warns Beijing against 'dangerous' South China Sea moves in talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. military warns Beijing against 'dangerous' South China Sea moves in talks

The Hindu  

A senior U.S. military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders. Mr. Paparo "urged the PLA to reconsider its use of dangerous, coercive, and potentially escalatory tactics in the South China Sea and beyond," the statement said, referring to the Chinese military by …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

The Hindu  

China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice also said …

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China announces joint naval, air drills with Russia

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China’s Defense Ministry on Monday announced joint naval and air drills with Russia starting this month, underscoring the closeness between their militaries as Russia presses its grinding invasion of Ukraine. It said the naval and air drills aimed to improve strategic cooperation between the two countries and “strengthen their ability to jointly deal with security threats.” The notice …

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target
3 months, 2 weeks ago

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target

The Hindu  

The new de facto U.S. ambassador to Taiwan said Wednesday that the democratic island is “not the only target” of China’s “intimidation and coercion”, with more countries cooperating with Washington to “avoid war”. “Taiwan is not the only target of PRC efforts to use intimidation and coercion to change the status quo,” said Raymond Greene, director of the American Institute …

Taiwan drills with anti-amphibious landing missiles to deter China
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Taiwan drills with anti-amphibious landing missiles to deter China

Associated Press  

PINGTING, Taiwan — Taiwan drilled Monday with anti-amphibious landing missiles as part of strategy to remain mobile and deadly in an attempt to deter an attack from China, which claims the democratically ruled island as its own territory to be brought under its control by force if necessary. The missiles are among the most effective and popular anti-tank weapons in …

Taiwan reports Chinese military incursions into Air Defence Identification Zone
4 months ago

Taiwan reports Chinese military incursions into Air Defence Identification Zone

The Hindu  

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said that it detected seven Chinese military aircraft and 15 naval vessels between 6 a.m. on Saturday to 6 a.m. on Sunday. According to the MND, among seven People's Liberation Army aircraft, 3 crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and entered Taiwan's northern and south-eastern air defence identification zone. In a post on ‘X’, MND …

Record number of Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan amid NATO threats
5 months, 1 week ago

Record number of Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan amid NATO threats

Daily Mail  

A record number of Chinese military aircrafts have surrounded Taiwan as Beijing begins conducting a series of war games in the Pacific today. In a update this morning, the defence ministry said: '66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6am today,' adding it had 'responded accordingly'. Military expert Su Tzu-yun said China's latest …

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by
5 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan reports surge in Chinese air force activity after carrier passes by

The Hindu  

Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday reported detecting a surge of Chinese military aircraft operating around the island, after a Chinese aircraft carrier passed by to the south of Taiwan on the way to drills in the Pacific. Taiwan, which China views as its own territory, has complained of repeated Chinese military activity over the past four years as Beijing seeks …

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit
5 months, 1 week ago

Taiwan says record number of Chinese warplanes detected amid NATO summit

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan has said it is watching China’s military movements after detecting the most Chinese warplanes near the island in a 24-hour window so far this year, as Beijing conducts drills that are coinciding with the NATO summit in Washington, DC. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Thursday that “66 PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels operating around …

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island
6 months ago

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft around island

Hindustan Times  

Taiwan's defence ministry said Saturday it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a day after Beijing said "diehard" advocates of Taiwan's independence could face the death penalty. On Saturday, Taipei's defence ministry said it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around Taiwan during the 24-hour period leading up …

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese aircraft around island
6 months ago

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese aircraft around island

The Hindu  

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on June 22 it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a day after Beijing said "diehard" advocates of Taiwan's independence could face the death penalty. On June 22, Taipei's Defence Ministry said it had detected 41 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around Taiwan during the 24-hour …

US to deliver TOW-2B anti-tank missiles to Taiwan amid rising China threat
6 months ago

US to deliver TOW-2B anti-tank missiles to Taiwan amid rising China threat

Firstpost  

Washington and Taipei have been expanding their military cooperation in recent years amid almost daily Chinese incursions into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone and drills by Chinese forces near the island. Taiwan is set to receive all 1,700 TOW 2B anti-tank missiles and 100 launchers from the United States by the end of this year, following a two-year delay, Focus …

China voices dissatisfaction against US' arm sales to Taiwan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China voices dissatisfaction against US' arm sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday that the US arm sales to China's Taiwan region "seriously damages China-US relations and the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and sends a seriously wrong signal to the separatist forces seeking 'Taiwan independence'." The arm sales are a serious …

China voices dissatisfaction against US' arm sales to Taiwan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China voices dissatisfaction against US' arm sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

The Taipei 101 skyscraper commands the urban landscape in Taipei, Taiwan. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday that the US arm sales to China's Taiwan region "seriously damages China-US relations and the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and sends a seriously wrong signal to the separatist forces seeking 'Taiwan independence'." The arm sales are a serious …

China sends dozens of warplanes and ships near Taiwan to show its anger over island’s new leaders
7 months ago

China sends dozens of warplanes and ships near Taiwan to show its anger over island’s new leaders

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan tracked dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast on Friday, the second day of a large military exercise launched by Beijing to show its anger over the self-governing island’s inauguration of new leaders who refuse to accept its insistence that Taiwan is part of China. In his inauguration speech on Monday, Lai urged …

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills
7 months ago

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island democracy where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence. It said Taiwan will seek no conflicts but “will not …

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills
7 months ago

Taiwan scrambles jets and puts missile, naval and land units on alert over China’s military drills

LA Times  

Taiwan scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert Thursday over Chinese military exercises being conducted around the self-governing island where a new president took office this week. China’s military said its two-day exercises around Taiwan were punishment for separatist forces seeking independence. In his inauguration address Monday, Taiwan’s President William Lai called for Beijing to stop …

China criticizes US for ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China criticizes US for ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s military criticized a U.S. destroyer’s passage through the Taiwan Strait less than two weeks before the island’s new president takes office and while Washington and Beijing are making uneven efforts to restore regular military exchanges. The U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet said the Halsey “conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on May 8 through waters where high-seas …

How China's new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US Navy
7 months, 3 weeks ago

How China's new Fujian aircraft carrier could challenge the US Navy

Daily Mail  

China today launched the first sea trials for the nation's most advanced aircraft carrier that President Xi Jinping hopes will form the basis of his plan to transform his People's Liberation Army into a world-class fighting force. The Fujian's launch to sea comes as experts sounded the alarm over Beijing's efforts to buy up gold at record rates - and …

US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
8 months, 1 week ago

US navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after US-China defense chiefs hold rare talks

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The U.S. 7th Fleet said a Navy P-8A Poseidon flew through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, a day after U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held their first talks since November 2022 in an effort to reduce regional tensions. “By operating within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law, the United States upholds the navigational rights and …

U.S.-China military talks on air and maritime safety resume after a nearly 2-year break
8 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S.-China military talks on air and maritime safety resume after a nearly 2-year break

LA Times  

This image from video provided by the Department of Defense shows an intercept of a U.S. warplane by Chinese aircraft in the Pacific Ocean on June 8, 2022. For the first time in nearly two years, U.S. and Chinese defense officials met this week to discuss unsafe and aggressive ship and aircraft incidents between their militaries in the Pacific region, …

China ramps up military threat with 32 aircraft, five naval ships near Taiwan as tensions rise
9 months ago

China ramps up military threat with 32 aircraft, five naval ships near Taiwan as tensions rise

India TV News  

Taipei: The Taiwan Ministry of National Defence monitored 32 Chinese military aircraft and five People's Liberation Army Navy vessels in the last 24 hours amid rising tensions between the two countries. On Wednesday, the Ministry of National Defense said it tracked 15 Chinese military aircraft and 10 naval vessels across Taiwan since Tuesday, and six PLA entered Taiwan'a air defence …

Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on islands off the coast of China amid fears the region will spark World War Three
9 months ago

Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on islands off the coast of China amid fears the region will spark World War Three

Daily Mail  

Taiwan's defense minister appeared to accidentally admit that US troops have been stationed off the coast of China, in what would be a startling escalation of hostilities in the region. Taiwan 's defense minister appeared to accidentally admit that US troops have been stationed off the coast of China, in what would be a startling escalation of hostilities in the …

Beijing increases military pressure on Taiwan following announcement of US-China talk
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing increases military pressure on Taiwan following announcement of US-China talk

Firstpost  

The defense ministry of Taiwan reported on Saturday that China had dispatched over thirty warplanes and a number of navy ships in the direction of the island. From 6 a.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 33 aircraft, including SU-30 fighters, and six navy vessels around Taiwan. Taiwan said six Chinese balloons either …

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China sent more than 30 warplanes and a group of navy ships toward Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said Saturday. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 33 aircraft, including SU-30 fighters, and six navy vessels around Taiwan, between 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang …

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks

The Independent  

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Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Beijing steps up military pressure on Taiwan after the US and China announce talks

New Indian Express  

TAIPEI, Taiwan: China sent more than 30 warplanes and a group of navy ships toward Taiwan, the island’s defense ministry said Saturday. The Chinese People’s Liberation Army sent 33 aircraft, including SU-30 fighters, and six navy vessels around Taiwan, between 6 am Friday to 6 am Saturday. Taiwan said six Chinese balloons either flew over the island or through airspace …

‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Taiwan independence’ an obstacle to China-US relations, says Beijing

Al Jazeera  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met to discuss competition and cooperation between the two countries. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have held talks aimed at keeping in contact, both sides said, with Wang stressing that “Taiwan independence” posed the biggest risk to Sino-US ties. The …

China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea
10 months, 4 weeks ago

China accuses US of ‘abusing’ international law by sailing in Taiwan Strait and South China Sea

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China accused the U.S. of abusing international law with its military maneuvers in the western Pacific, one day after an American naval destroyer sailed through the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait. “The United States military flies, sails and operates anywhere international law allows.” China’s rise has given it the ability to project military power into the western Pacific, which …

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

In talks with US, China says it will ‘never compromise’ on Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Warning in talks between Chinese and US military officials comes days before self-ruled island holds elections. Chinese military officials have told their US counterparts that Beijing will “never compromise” on the issue of Taiwan, the self-ruled island that China claims as its own. The two sides are at odds over a range of issues from Taiwan to Beijing’s expansive claims …

China sanctions five U.S. defence companies in response to U.S. sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan
11 months, 2 weeks ago

China sanctions five U.S. defence companies in response to U.S. sanctions and arms sales to Taiwan

The Hindu  

China announced sanctions on January 7 on five American defence-related companies in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan and U.S sanctions on Chinese companies and individuals. The Foreign Ministry said the U.S. moves harmed China’s sovereignty and security interests, undermined peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and violated the rights and interests of Chinese companies and individuals. “The …

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia
11 months, 3 weeks ago

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia

Al Jazeera  

In 2023, the US made a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost diplomatic and defence ties in the Asia Pacific as part of a campaign to compete with China, analysts say. And the US military’s so-called “freedom of navigation exercises” in the contested waterways near China are part of a push by the administration of President Joe Biden to …

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