China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan
3 months ago

China sanctions US defence firms over arms sales to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

China has imposed sanctions on nine US defence firms over sales of military equipment to Taiwan. Spokesman Lin Jian said that US weapon sales to “China’s Taiwan region” had “seriously violated the one-China principle … infringed upon China’s sovereignty and security interests” and “damaged China-US relations”. Taiwan’s defence ministry said the sales package, which would help it maintain “combat readiness”, would “become effective” within a month. ‘Red line’ China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has ramped up military and political pressure over the past five years to assert its claims, which Taipei strongly rejects. White House aide Jake Sullivan met high-ranking Chinese military official Zhang Youxia last month during the first visit to China by a US national security adviser since 2016.

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China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
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1 day, 18 hours ago

China says US is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” U.S. President Joe Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as …

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan
1 day, 23 hours ago

China says U.S. is ‘playing with fire’ after latest military aid for Taiwan

LA Times  

The Chinese government protested Sunday about the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning that the United States that it is “playing with fire.” President Biden authorized Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defense Department material and services and in military education and training for self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its territory …

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid
1 day, 23 hours ago

China says US ‘playing with fire’ by giving Taiwan more military aid

Al Jazeera  

Beijing calls on the US to stop ‘dangerous moves’ that ‘undermine peace and stability’ in the Taiwan Strait. A statement from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday urged the US to stop its “dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait”. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said such actions by the US “contradict its leaders’ serious …

Taiwan blames ‘troublemaker’ China for huge naval drills near shores
1 week, 5 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 …

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Doomed to fail’: China warns Taiwan, US over push for independence, containing Beijing

Firstpost  

Lai visited Guam and Palau earlier this week drawing the ire from Beijing which has considered Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes any international recognition of the island As Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te concluded his trip to the US-Pacific Islands, China warned the island nation that relying on Washington for its independence “will inevitably hit a wall”. “Seeking …

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Taiwan’s leader calls on China to refrain from threats ahead of expected military drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te called on China to “open its arms rather than raise its fists” as he wrapped up his first overseas tour since taking office in May. The president spoke a day after China’s Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 13 American companies and six executives in response to recently announced U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Sanctions announced on US military firms, execs

China Daily  

A view of Taipei. The Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday to sanction 13 enterprises and six senior executives related to the US military industry, following the US' several recent announcements of arms sales to China's Taiwan region. Such arms sales "seriously violate the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiques, seriously interfere in China's internal affairs and …

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms
2 weeks, 4 days ago

China Slaps Sanctions on 13 U.S. Defense Firms

New York Times  

China imposed sanctions on more than a dozen U.S. defense firms and several American defense industry executives on Thursday in retaliation for the Biden administration’s latest batch of arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island claimed by Beijing. China’s Foreign Ministry said Washington’s approval last month of a $387 million defense package for Taiwan, which included spare parts for fighter …

US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan
3 weeks ago

US slammed for 'stopover' of Lai, arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

China has strongly condemned the United States for arranging Taiwan region leader Lai Ching-te's "stopover" in the country, urging Washington to stop official interaction with the island. China also firmly opposes any form of US connivance or support for "Taiwan independence" separatists and their separatist activities, the statement said, emphasizing that the Taiwan question is at the core of China's …

China miffed over US $385 mn weapons sales to Taiwan, vows 'resolute countermeasures'
3 weeks, 1 day ago

China miffed over US $385 mn weapons sales to Taiwan, vows 'resolute countermeasures'

Firstpost  

Washington has steadily increased arms sales to Taiwan in recent years as part of its efforts to bolster the island’s defences and counter Beijing’s growing military capabilities China vowed Sunday to take “resolute countermeasures” in response to the United States’ approval of $385 million in arms sales to Taiwan, escalating tensions between the two nations. “The sales seriously undermine China’s …

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

China blasts the USA for hosting Taiwan president as Beijing vows 'resolute countermeasures' against potential $385m arms sale in aftermath of Chinese war games around island nation

Daily Mail  

China has slammed the US for hosting the president of Taiwan on American soil, and vowed to implement 'resolute countermeasures' against the sale to the island nation of arms worth nearly $400million. The sale was announced hours before Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te left on a visit to Taipei's three diplomatic allies in the Pacific, with stops in Hawaii and the …

US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan
3 weeks, 2 days ago

US approves $385m arms sale to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Deal includes spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as President Lai heads to Pacific, with stops in US. The sale approved by the US Department of State will ensure Taiwan can “meet current and future threats by maintaining the operational readiness” of its F-16 fleet, said the DSCA. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it opposes Taiwan’s leaders …

Chinese ambassador to US calls Taiwan biggest flashpoint in relations, warns of potential conflict
1 month, 1 week ago

Chinese ambassador to US calls Taiwan biggest flashpoint in relations, warns of potential conflict

Firstpost  

With a new, China hawks-filled, America -focused government set to occupy the White House, the China-US and Taiwan-US relations are on uncertain grounds Taiwan has been called the biggest flashpoint in US-China relations. Reuters China’s ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, cautioned on Friday that Taiwan remains the biggest potential flashpoint between Beijing and Washington. “The Taiwan question is …

Taiwan has no 'concrete list' of arms deal for Trump, but wants to discuss ways to reinforce defence capacity – Firstpost
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan has no 'concrete list' of arms deal for Trump, but wants to discuss ways to reinforce defence capacity – Firstpost

Firstpost  

A senior Taiwan official said that Taipei does not have any concrete list of new arms deals to put to the US’ incoming Trump administration, but is willing to discuss how to continue to reinforce its defence capacity A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in …

Taiwan risks paying a price for Trump win, say analysts
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan risks paying a price for Trump win, say analysts

Raw Story  

Taiwan has publicly hailed Donald Trump's US election victory, but analysts warn it may end up paying a high price for American support to defend itself against China. The Trump administration's policy on Taiwan was "highly uncertain", said Amanda Hsiao of the International Crisis Group. "On the one hand, the Trump administration could make continued US support to Taiwan conditional …

Taiwan says it receives first high-tech rocket systems from U.S.
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan says it receives first high-tech rocket systems from U.S.

Raw Story  

Taiwan has received its first batch of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems from the United States, Taipei's defense ministry said Wednesday, as the island races to boost its defenses against a potential Chinese attack. Taiwan purchased 29 units from the United States and the first 11 have arrived on the island, deputy defense minister Po Horng-huei told a parliamentary committee. …

Taiwan Readies For U.S. Election — And Potential ‘Uncertainty’ Ahead
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan Readies For U.S. Election — And Potential ‘Uncertainty’ Ahead

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING TAIPEI, Taiwan — For years, Taiwan has enjoyed solid bipartisan support in Washington — a consensus that has only strengthened as China has increasingly threatened the self-governing island, which it claims as its own territory and has promised to “reunify” with the mainland. Wu added that Taiwan’s concern boils down to “uncertainty” and said the island remains …

China vows ‘counter-measures’ after $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China vows ‘counter-measures’ after $2bn US arms sale to Taiwan

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The arms sale, which includes advanced missile systems intended …

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.

China Threatens Military Response to US Taiwan Arms Deal
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China Threatens Military Response to US Taiwan Arms Deal

Live Mint  

China expresses deep concern and vows to take countermeasures against the United States over the impending $2 billion arms deal to Taiwan. The Chinese government strongly condemns the sale and urges the United States to immediately stop arming Taiwan and stop its dangerous moves that undermine peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

No doubt Beijing will take any measures necessary to defend territorial integrity: China Daily editorial
1 month, 3 weeks ago

No doubt Beijing will take any measures necessary to defend territorial integrity: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In August, Jake Sullivan, the Joe Biden administration's top security advisor, paid an official visit to Beijing, during which he reiterated that the US upheld the one-China policy and did not support "Taiwan independence". The US Defense Department announced on Saturday that the State Department has approved a $1.99 billion arms sale to Taiwan that includes National Advanced Surface-to-air Missile …

Mainland spokesperson says Taiwan's DPP a chess piece facing potential abandonment by US
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Mainland spokesperson says Taiwan's DPP a chess piece facing potential abandonment by US

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A mainland spokesperson on Wednesday commented on a report regarding expired and moldy military equipment provided by the United States to Taiwan, saying that Washington consistently puts its own interests first, and is ready to abandon its pawns when necessary, with Taiwan being no exception. Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party authorities, in pursuit of their own selfish agenda of …

Mainland says it firmly opposes US' arms sales to Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland says it firmly opposes US' arms sales to Taiwan

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland is strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the United States' arms sales to China's Taiwan region, a Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Friday. In response to a query concerning recent US plans to sell arms to Taiwan region, Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, noted such arms sales seriously violate the one-China …

China urges US to immediately stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

China urges US to immediately stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese spokesperson on Thursday urged the United States to immediately stop arming China's Taiwan region and sending erroneous signals to separatist forces advocating for "Taiwan independence." In response to a query concerning recent US plans to sell arms to Taiwan, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, urged the United States to honor …

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease arming Taiwan and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, calling for concrete actions to fulfill its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence". The ruling Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan said that this would help enhance Taiwan's "self-defense" capabilities. Chen Binhua, a …

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan
3 months ago

Mainland asks US to stop arming Taiwan

China Daily  

A Chinese mainland spokesman on Thursday urged the United States to immediately cease arming Taiwan and to stop sending wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, calling for concrete actions to fulfill its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence". The ruling Democratic Progressive Party authorities in Taiwan said that this would help enhance Taiwan's "self-defense" capabilities. Chen Binhua, a …

China to impose countermeasures against US military companies for arms sales to Taiwan region
3 months ago

China to impose countermeasures against US military companies for arms sales to Taiwan region

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China has decided to impose countermeasures against nine US military companies for arms sales to China's Taiwan region, according to a decision published on the Chinese foreign ministry website on Wednesday. The decision said that the United States recently has once again announced arms sales plans to the Taiwan region, which has seriously violated the one-China principle and …

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 …

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US envoy to Taiwan declares ties ‘rock solid’ amid military threats from China

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The top U.S. envoy to Taiwan on Wednesday said American support for the island is “rock-solid, principled, and bipartisan,” and said Washington will continue to follow through on its commitments to ensure the island can defend itself against threats from China. A senior American diplomat, Greene arrived two months ago to serve as director of the American …

China urges US for pragmatic China policy in talks with Sullivan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China urges US for pragmatic China policy in talks with Sullivan

China Daily  

Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with the United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in Beijing on Thursday during the US official's three-day visit to China. Zhang, China's top uniformed military official, noted that the successful San Francisco meeting between the presidents of the two countries last November and their phone call in April this year …

China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Sunday expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it will adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of the country’s businesses. “China urges the U.S. to immediately stop its wrong practices and will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the …

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely
4 months, 1 week ago

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely

NPR  

Here's why Taiwan is watching the U.S. election closely toggle caption An Rong Xu/Bloomberg via Getty Images TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the U.S. presidential candidates lay out their visions for the country over the next four years, Taiwan is also pondering what impact American policy will have on its future. Taiwan is looking for security guarantees While the U.S. adheres …

Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?

The Diplomat  

The U.S. government has taken actions to tackle China’s stepped-up military pressure on Taiwan. A third example is the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee’s release on June 13 of an executive summary of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that asked the Pentagon to establish a “regional contingency stockpile” of arms for Taiwan. U.S. President Harry Truman …

Chip stocks shed $480bn on China trade fears, Trump’s Taiwan comments
5 months ago

Chip stocks shed $480bn on China trade fears, Trump’s Taiwan comments

Al Jazeera  

US told allies it is considering using the most severe trade curbs available if companies continue giving Beijing access to advanced semiconductor technology. Wall Street’s semiconductor index lost over $480bn in stock market value on Wednesday and headed for its worst session since 2022 after a report said Washington was mulling tighter curbs on exports of advanced semiconductor technology to …

'Hellscape' remarks send 'dangerous signal'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hellscape' remarks send 'dangerous signal'

China Daily  

The Chinese mainland said on Wednesday that the true intention of the United States is to destroy Taiwan for its own interests, after a top US admiral claimed that the US plans to turn the Taiwan Strait into "hellscape" if the mainland "invades" the island. The US plans to deploy thousands of drones in the Taiwan Strait in an operation …

US should uphold commitments it has made to Beijing on Taiwan question
6 months ago

US should uphold commitments it has made to Beijing on Taiwan question

China Daily  

Something seems to have got lost in translation. Despite stressing on multiple occasions the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and pledging that the United States does not support "Taiwan independence", the United States said on Saturday that it held consultations with Taipei on Friday with the aim of expanding the Chinese island's "meaningful participation" in …

China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
6 months ago

China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China said Friday it has banned a number of business units of American aviation manufacturer Lockheed Martin Corp. and three of its executives over arms deals the company has signed with Taiwan, the self-ruling island it claims as its own territory. The statement from China’s Foreign Ministry said the company’s cooperation with Taiwan had violated the country’s sovereignty, …

Cogs of fate turning for Taiwan secessionists: China Daily editorial
6 months ago

Cogs of fate turning for Taiwan secessionists: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In the latest move in support of the pro-independence forces in Taiwan, the Joe Biden administration has approved a new $360 million weapons sale to the island, which includes armed drones, missile equipment and related support material. That this is the 15th time the Biden administration has approved an arms sale to the island belies its promise to Beijing that …

US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment
6 months ago

US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the island hundreds of armed drones, missile equipment and related support material, the State Department said in a statement that is sure to draw condemnation from China. It also includes 720 Switchblade drones known as “extended-range loitering munitions,” the State Department said. It …

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 …

US ban on Chinese imports condemned
6 months, 1 week ago

US ban on Chinese imports condemned

China Daily  

China on Wednesday expressed strong opposition and condemnation to the United States for banning imports from another three Chinese companies over the so-called forced labor allegations, vowing that it would continue taking resolute measures to defend the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies. "The US once again fabricates and spreads false narratives regarding the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region and …

'Taiwan independence' extremely risky for US
6 months, 1 week ago

'Taiwan independence' extremely risky for US

China Daily  

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY The United States, by continuously selling arms to Taiwan, is giving the world one more grave reason to be worried about the future of global peace and stability. Also, the US deliberately ignores the fact that there is only one China and Taiwan is an integral part of China — and almost all countries in the world …

Washington, unsated by the suffering it has caused, seeks another bloody hellscape: China Daily editorial
6 months, 1 week ago

Washington, unsated by the suffering it has caused, seeks another bloody hellscape: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is shrouded in haze in Washington, DC, the United States, on June 7, 2023. If the Chinese mainland "invades" Taiwan, the United States will "turn the Taiwan Strait into an unmanned hellscape using a number of classified capabilities", Admiral Samuel Paparo, the new head of US "Indo-Pacific" Command, was quoted as saying by The Washington Post …

China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan: defense spokesperson
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan: defense spokesperson

China Daily  

BEIJING -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday urged the United States to revoke its plan to sell arms to China's Taiwan region, and to cease arming the region with weapons in any form. Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media query on the US Department of Defense's recent approval …

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 …

Washington will not be able to make a jar big enough for the turtle to escape: China Daily editorial
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Washington will not be able to make a jar big enough for the turtle to escape: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Defense Minister Dong Jun delivers a keynote speech on China's global security vision at the 21st Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday. YONHAP NEWS AGENCY At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on the weekend, Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun said that the People's Liberation Army is well-prepared to defeat the Taiwan island's secessionists and their patrons. Less than five days …

Chinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister on Sunday acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the United States as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction with its support for Taiwan and the Philippines. “We will not allow anyone to bring geopolitical conflicts or any war, whether hot or cold, …

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