US military making plans in case Pelosi travels to Taiwan
2 years, 5 months ago

US military making plans in case Pelosi travels to Taiwan

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Nancy Pelosi hasn’t said if she’s going to Taiwan, but if she does she’d be entering one of the world’s hottest and most contentious spots. And I’ll just leave it at that.” Pelosi would be the highest-ranking American lawmaker to visit the close U.S. ally since a predecessor as speaker, Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., traveled there 25 years ago. But they don’t rule out the possibility that China could escalate provocative overflights of military aircraft in or near Taiwanese airspace and naval patrols in the Taiwan Strait should the trip take place. The biggest risk during Pelosi’s trip is of some Chinese show of force “gone awry, or some type of accident that comes out of a demonstration of provocative action,” said Mark Cozad, acting associate director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center at the Rand Corp. “So it could be an air collision. U.S. officials say that the prospects of an intercept or show of force by Chinese aircraft near Pelosi’s flight raises concerns, prompting the need for American aircraft and other assets to be nearby.

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Taiwan president spoke with US House Speaker Johnson, China warns of 'red lines'
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan president spoke with US House Speaker Johnson, China warns of 'red lines'

Hindustan Times  

By Yimou Lee and Michael Martina Taiwan president spoke with US House Speaker Johnson, China warns of 'red lines' TAIPEI -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te spoke by telephone with U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson during Lai's visit to the Pacific, the presidential office said on Thursday, as Beijing called the Taiwan issue a "red line" not to be crossed in Sino-U.S. …

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi
1 month, 1 week ago

Taiwan's Lai talks 'China threats' with ex-U.S. House speaker Pelosi

Raw Story  

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te discussed "China's military threats" toward the island in a call with former U.S. House speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday, drawing a fresh barrage of criticism from Beijing. Lai and Pelosi discussed "China's military threats toward Taiwan", presidential spokeswoman Karen Kuo told reporters, describing the 20-minute call between the "long-time friends" as "warm and amicable". In response …

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a two-day stop in the US. China isn't happy

The Independent  

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As Beijing threatens, Taiwan looks nervously at Trump
1 month, 4 weeks ago

As Beijing threatens, Taiwan looks nervously at Trump

Live Mint  

TAIPEI—Donald Trump has given Taiwan more than a few reasons to be anxious. “I’m confident that the longstanding partnership between Taiwan and the U.S. will keep being a key pillar of stability in the region," President Lai Ching-te said Wednesday after a briefing on what to expect from the White House after Trump returns. Taiwan must brace for economic shock …

De facto U.S. envoy warns Taiwan is not China’s only target
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Cross Taiwan redline and risk ruining ties with the mainland
5 months ago

Cross Taiwan redline and risk ruining ties with the mainland

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, DC, in this file photo. Leaders and politicians the world over know that Taiwan is a part of China and that both the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan island belong to one country, though there are exceptions such as former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi. In a recent Australian Broadcasting Corporation program, …

Cross Taiwan redline and risk ruining ties with the mainland
5 months ago

Cross Taiwan redline and risk ruining ties with the mainland

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, DC, in this file photo. Leaders and politicians the world over know that Taiwan is a part of China and that both the Chinese mainland and the Taiwan island belong to one country, though there are exceptions such as former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi. In a recent Australian Broadcasting Corporation program, …

China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president
7 months, 2 weeks ago

China denounces US-UK engagement of Taiwan shortly after election of new president

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s Defense Ministry on Thursday denounced U.S. and U.K. affirmations of support for Taiwan’s newly elected government, shortly after the island claimed by Beijing freely chose its new leaders. Col. Wu Qian accused the United Kingdom of pursuing a “Cold War” mentality and attempting to “instigate confrontation.” The comments Thursday came after a a U.S. congressional delegation …

U.S.-China military talks on air and maritime safety resume after a nearly 2-year break
9 months, 1 week 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 demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit
10 months, 3 weeks ago

China demands the US stop any official contact with Taiwan following a congressional visit

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — China responded sternly Thursday to a U.S. congressional delegation’s visit to Taiwan, demanding the U.S. stop any official contact with the self-governing island. “China opposes any form of official interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan authorities and rejects U.S. interference in Taiwan affairs in whatever form or under whatever pretext,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said. Mao spoke …

After Taiwan’s election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing
11 months, 3 weeks ago

After Taiwan’s election, its new envoy to the US offers assurances to Washington and Beijing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Taiwan’s top diplomat in Washington has a message for both the island’s Chinese adversaries and its American friends: Don’t worry that Taiwan’s new president-elect will worsen relations with Beijing and possibly draw the U.S. into a conflict. It remains unclear if Beijing will be willing to engage with Lai, who in the past described himself as a “pragmatic …

What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world
1 year ago

What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s incoming president is promising more of the same. “Xi Jinping has invested considerable effort and credibility in tamping down tensions with the West, both to lower China’s profile in an American election year and to buy space to deal with myriad problems at home.” U.S. RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY President Joe Biden has sent an unofficial delegation …

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island
1 year ago

US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island

Al Jazeera  

Poll outcome will help set the tone for Washington-Beijing relations amid slight easing of tensions. “Washington is well prepared to deal with any choice that the Taiwan electorate makes, but there’s certainly going to be different opportunities and challenges depending on what the results of the election are,” Rorry Daniels, the managing director of the Asia Society Policy Institute, told …

Committed to 'managing' China-US ties 'responsibly', Biden assures Xi Jinping
1 year ago

Committed to 'managing' China-US ties 'responsibly', Biden assures Xi Jinping

Firstpost  

US President Joe Biden on Monday conveyed to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping his dedication to handling bilateral relations “responsibly”. Emphasising his commitment to responsibly managing this significant relationship, Biden expressed eagerness to further enhance the US-China ties, building on the progress achieved by their predecessors and through continued discussions and meetings between the two heads of state, as reported …

US, China top military officials hold meeting for first time in over a year amid hopes of restoration of ties
1 year ago

US, China top military officials hold meeting for first time in over a year amid hopes of restoration of ties

India TV News  

The top US military official on Thursday held a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart for the first time in over a year, amid hopes that it could lead to a broader restoration of relations between the two countries, said the Pentagon. US Air Force General Charles Q Brown, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and General Liu Zhenli …

China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how
1 year ago

China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. Here's how

NPR  

China is subtly increasing military pressure on Taiwan. And now, decades after its transitioning to a democracy in the 1990s, Taiwan still maintains an "air defense identification zone," or ADIZ, that's monitored by its military and reaches far into China's borders. "Gray zone" tactics Chinese military activity around Taiwan has been increasing since the summer of 2022, when former House …

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
1 year, 2 months ago

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

The Hindu  

November 02, 2023 05:45 am | Updated 05:45 am IST - TAIPEI Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. It said Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile …

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island
1 year, 2 months ago

China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending 43 planes and 7 ships near self-governing island

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. It said Taiwan had monitored the situation, scrambled jet fighters, dispatched ships and activated land-based missile systems, all standard responses to Chinese military activities, which …

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit
1 year, 4 months ago

China military drills send ‘stern warning’ to Taiwan after US visit

Al Jazeera  

Chinese People’s Liberation Army exercises were expected following Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s stopover in US. China has launched air and sea military exercises around Taiwan to send a “stern warning” to separatist forces on the island following a recent visit by Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai to the United States. Taiwan responded on Saturday saying the drills highlighted Beijing’s …

China’s military drills around Taiwan are a ‘stern warning’ after island VP stops in U.S.
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s military drills around Taiwan are a ‘stern warning’ after island VP stops in U.S.

LA Times  

In this image taken from video footage run by China’s CCTV, Chinese soldiers take part in military drills in China on Saturday. The Chinese military launched drills around Taiwan on Saturday as a “stern warning” over what it called collusion between “separatists and foreign forces,” its defense ministry said, days after the island’s vice president stopped over in the United …

China Criticizes the Upcoming US Visit of Taiwan's 'separatist' Presidential Front-runner
1 year, 5 months ago

China Criticizes the Upcoming US Visit of Taiwan's 'separatist' Presidential Front-runner

News 18  

China is criticizing an upcoming stopover in the United States by Taiwan’s vice president and presidential front-runner William Lai as a challenge to its territorial integrity, while Taiwan says it’s merely a transit stop. A senior U.S. administration official said such trips are hardly unusual — there have been 10 previous vice presidential visits in the last two decades, including …

China criticizes the upcoming US visit of Taiwan’s presidential front-runner
1 year, 5 months ago

China criticizes the upcoming US visit of Taiwan’s presidential front-runner

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China is criticizing an upcoming stopover in the United States by Taiwan’s vice president and presidential front-runner William Lai as a challenge to its territorial integrity, while Taiwan says it’s merely a transit stop. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said at a briefing in Beijing that China had lodged formal protests with the U.S. over Lai’s visit …

Why haven’t China and the US agreed to restore military contacts?
1 year, 6 months ago

Why haven’t China and the US agreed to restore military contacts?

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has wrapped up a closely watched visit to Beijing during which he and President Xi Jinping pledged to stabilize plunging U.S-China ties. “It is absolutely vital that we have these kinds of communications,” he said, adding that it was something the United States will “keep working on.” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin …

China eyes Blinken’s imminent visit with deep distrust and low expectations
1 year, 7 months ago

China eyes Blinken’s imminent visit with deep distrust and low expectations

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter, a three-times-a-week update exploring what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. In a phone call with Blinken, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang urged the US to “show respect” on Beijing’s core concerns and stop interfering in its internal …

Taking Chinese threat very seriously: Taiwan warns of conflict with China in 2027
1 year, 8 months ago

Taking Chinese threat very seriously: Taiwan warns of conflict with China in 2027

India Today  

Amid strained ties with China, Taiwan's foreign minister has expressed his concerns regarding the possibility of conflict with the Xi Jinping-led country in 2027. According to US intelligence, China's leader, Xi Jinping, has ordered the country's military to be prepared to annex Taiwan by 2027 and Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, has taken the Chinese military threat seriously. Wu also …

China Foreign Minister steps up threats against Taiwan
1 year, 8 months ago

China Foreign Minister steps up threats against Taiwan

The Hindu  

China’s Foreign Minister stepped up threats on Friday against the self-governing island of Taiwan, saying any who go against Beijing’s demand to exert control over the island are “playing with fire.” Qin Gang’s remarks on Friday came at the end of a speech espousing China’s contribution to the global economy and the interests of developing nations, in which he repeatedly …

US sails warship through Taiwan Strait after China’s drills
1 year, 8 months ago

US sails warship through Taiwan Strait after China’s drills

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States Navy has sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait in its first known transit since China carried out an encirclement exercise around self-ruled Taiwan. Last week China concluded large-scale air and sea drills in the strait in retaliation for Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on April 5 in …

US House leader and Taiwan president meet as China protests
1 year, 9 months ago

US House leader and Taiwan president meet as China protests

Associated Press  

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — Risking China’s anger, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy hosted Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday as a “great friend of America” in a fraught show of U.S. support at a rare high-level, bipartisan meeting on U.S. soil. Tsai said she stressed to lawmakers Taiwan’s commitment “to defending the peaceful status quo where the people in Taiwan may …

For McCarthy and Taiwan’s leader, visit marks historic first
1 year, 9 months ago

For McCarthy and Taiwan’s leader, visit marks historic first

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The moment was historic — a U.S. House speaker meeting Wednesday with the president of Taiwan for a rare visit on American soil, a high-profile encounter designed to boost support for the island government but already drawing blowback from an enraged China. “It’s a very good debut,” said Newt Gingrich, the Republican former speaker who led a delegation …

Taiwan's President begins U.S. visit to shore up support despite China threats
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan's President begins U.S. visit to shore up support despite China threats

The Hindu  

Taiwan’s President is beginning a swing through the United States and Central America, a visit aimed at showing that her self-ruled island has allies as it faces a rising threat from China. Taiwan was carefully calibrating President Tsai Ing-wen's stops in the United States, and as always forgoing any official meetings with senior U.S. leaders in Washington, in an effort …

In New York, Taiwan leader says ties with US ‘closer than ever’
1 year, 9 months ago

In New York, Taiwan leader says ties with US ‘closer than ever’

Al Jazeera  

Beijing has condemned Tawain President Tsai Ing-wen’s stop in the US, with a Chinese official pledging to ‘fight back’. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has hailed the island’s relations with the United States during a stopover on her way to Central America, a “transit” that has been condemned by Beijing. Tsai’s trip comes days after Honduras established ties with Beijing and …

China threatens reprisal as Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in New York, US fires back
1 year, 9 months ago

China threatens reprisal as Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in New York, US fires back

India Today  

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday for a sensitive stopover even as China threatened to "resolutely fight back" if she met US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Before her arrival, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said China should not use Tsai's transit in the US as a pretext to "step up any activity around the …

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader
1 year, 9 months ago

China threatens to retaliate if McCarthy meets Taiwan leader

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China threatened retaliation on Wednesday if U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets with Taiwan’s president during her upcoming trip through Los Angeles. The U.S. should “refrain from arranging Tsai Ing-wen’s transit visits and even contact with American officials and take concrete actions to fulfill its solemn commitment not to support Taiwan independence,” she said. Speaking later Wednesday, Chinese …

China vows to ‘fight back’ if US speaker meets Taiwan’s president
1 year, 9 months ago

China vows to ‘fight back’ if US speaker meets Taiwan’s president

Al Jazeera  

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is expected to meet US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California next month. China has threatened to “resolutely fight back” if US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy meets Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen during her planned transit through the United States. China, which claims democratically-ruled Taiwan as its own territory, has repeatedly warned US …

Taiwan says it has contingency plans for China moves while president abroad
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan says it has contingency plans for China moves while president abroad

The Hindu  

Taiwan's defence ministry has contingency plans for any moves by China during Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's overseas visit, Deputy Defence Minister Po Horng-huei said on Wednesday ahead of Ms. Tsai going to the United States and Central America next week. China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, carried out large-scale war games around the island last August …

US: No reason for China to react to Taiwan leader stopover
1 year, 9 months ago

US: No reason for China to react to Taiwan leader stopover

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is putting out the word that planned stopovers in the United States by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in the coming weeks fall in line with recent precedent and should not be used as a pretext by China to step up aggressive activity in the Taiwan Strait. Ahead of Taiwan’s announcement, senior U.S. officials in Washington …

U.S. tells China not to overread likely Taiwan President visit
1 year, 9 months ago

U.S. tells China not to overread likely Taiwan President visit

The Hindu  

The Biden administration is putting out the word in advance that an expected unofficial stopover in the United States by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen would fall in line with recent precedent and should not be used as a pretext by Beijing to step up aggressive activity in the Taiwan Strait. In recent weeks, senior U.S. officials in Washington and Beijing …

Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern
1 year, 9 months ago

Taiwan president announces trip to the Americas, stirring concern

Al Jazeera  

Tsai Ing-wen plans to visit allies in Central America at the end of the month, making two unofficial stops in the US. The office of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has revealed she will make unofficial stops in the United States as she travels to visit two Central American allies, Guatemala and Belize. But in the wake of Tuesday’s announcement, the …

Key issues and players: Xi’s next 5 years as China’s president
1 year, 10 months ago

Key issues and players: Xi’s next 5 years as China’s president

Al Jazeera  

China’s Xi Jinping faces severe economic challenges and growing tension with the United States as his third term begins. Chinese leader Xi Jinping was handed an unprecedented third term as president on Friday and was also named commander of China’s two million-strong People’s Liberation Army. Considered the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong – who founded the People’s Republic …

Taiwan warns China’s military may make ‘sudden entry’
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan warns China’s military may make ‘sudden entry’

Al Jazeera  

Taipei’s defence minister says self-governing island is prepared to ‘fire the first shot’ if Chinese forces enter its territorial space. Answering questions from lawmakers in parliament, Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Monday the Chinese People’s Liberation Army might find excuses to enter areas close to Taiwan’s territorial air and sea space as the self-governing island steps up its military …

Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan bolstering military exchanges with US
1 year, 10 months ago

Tsai Ing-wen says Taiwan bolstering military exchanges with US

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan is bolstering its military ties with the United States and will cooperate even more closely with it and other friendly nations to deal with “authoritarian expansionism”, President Tsai Ing-wen has told a group of visiting lawmakers from the United States. “Taiwan and the United States continue to bolster military exchanges, and going forward Taiwan will cooperate even more actively …

US says all countries should warn China against Taiwan conflict: ‘And we hope…’
1 year, 10 months ago

US says all countries should warn China against Taiwan conflict: ‘And we hope…’

Hindustan Times  

The United States hopes China will not use any visits by U.S. lawmakers to Taiwan as an excuse for military action, a senior U.S. diplomat said on Wednesday, adding that all countries should warn Beijing against conflict over the island. "And we hope that the PRC does not use a visit by a member of Congress to Taiwan as a …

Taiwan activates defenses in response to China incursions
1 year, 11 months ago

Taiwan activates defenses in response to China incursions

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan scrambled fighter jets, put its navy on alert and activated missile systems in response to nearby operations by 34 Chinese military aircraft and nine warships that are part Beijing’s strategy to unsettle and intimidate the self-governing island democracy. It wasn’t clear what prompted the Chinese action in Taiwan, although it came just ahead of a visit …

China-Taiwan News: Russia Supports Beijing's Military Drills Around Taiwan, Calls Pelosi's Visit 'Absolutely Unnecessary'
1 year, 11 months ago

China-Taiwan News: Russia Supports Beijing's Military Drills Around Taiwan, Calls Pelosi's Visit 'Absolutely Unnecessary'

News 18  

China-Taiwan News Updates: China on Thursday fired multiple missiles around Taiwan as it launched unprecedented military drills a day after a visit by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island that Beijing regards as its sovereign territory. “Five of the nine ballistic missiles launched by China are believed to have landed within Japan’s EEZ,” Nobuo Kishi …

Explained: Why China is conducting record military incursions into Taiwan
2 years ago

Explained: Why China is conducting record military incursions into Taiwan

Firstpost  

The military activity, which included at least 71 Chinese aircraft, came just days after President Joe Biden’s latest move to increase US support for Taiwan. The military activity — which, according to Taiwan, included at least 71 Chinese aircraft — came days after President Joe Biden’s latest move to expand US support for the island. A spokesperson for the National …

China warns US of consequences over its commitment to Taiwan
2 years ago

China warns US of consequences over its commitment to Taiwan

Firstpost  

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing has ’taken firm and resolute measures, which have strongly deterred anti-China elements in the US and the ‘Taiwan independence’ forces’ Beijing: China has warned the United States that it could face consequences over its commitment to Taiwan, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi claiming that the US “has stubbornly continued to see China …

Biden to meet China’s Xi on Monday for Taiwan, Russia talks
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden to meet China’s Xi on Monday for Taiwan, Russia talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet Monday with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of next week’s Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid increasingly strained U.S.-China relations, the White House announced Thursday. It will be the first in-person meeting between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies since Biden became president …

Biden wants to discuss Taiwan, Russia, trade with China’s Xi
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden wants to discuss Taiwan, Russia, trade with China’s Xi

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday he plans at an anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over the self-ruled island of Taiwan, trade policies and Beijing’s relationship with Russia. “And determine whether or not they conflict with one another.” Xi’s government has criticized the Biden administration’s posture toward Taiwan — …

Taiwan leader tells China war ‘absolutely not an option’
2 years, 3 months ago

Taiwan leader tells China war ‘absolutely not an option’

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China’s threats of military action against Taiwan are “absolutely not an option” and will “only push our two sides further from each other,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Monday. Speaking on Taiwan’s National Day, Tsai said China should not mistake Taiwan’s multiparty democratic political system for weakness and “attempt to divide Taiwanese society.” “I want to make …

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