The U.S. calls the military exercise “unnecessarily aggressive.” Last week, a Chinese J-16 fighter jet intercepted a U.S. Air Force RC-135 aircraft as it flew over the South…
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Chinese Warships and Aircraft Carrier Pass Through Taiwan Strait
Pressure on self-governed island nation increases with Chinese military activity. Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced that it had identified three Chinese warships and an aircraft carrier passing through the…
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U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Testifies Before Congress
He says the U.S. should be prepared for the Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The House Armed Services Committee heard from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral John Aquilino this…
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G7 Diplomats Meet in Hiroshima
The group addressed aggressive nations, the global economy, and climate change. Diplomats representing the U.S., the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the EU, known as the…
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U.S.-Filipino Joint Military Drill Begins in South China Sea
Annual drill displays firepower in disputed waters. The annual military drill between American and Filipino forces began this week and will run until April 28. More than 17,600…
Read MoreMcCarthy Meets with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen
The speaker reaffirms that the U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself. This week, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy met with Taiwanese President Tsai…
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White House Warns China Against Taiwan Escalation
The President of Taiwan is making a “normal” stopover in the U.S. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby spoke with reporters, sending a public message to China…
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China Warns Speaker Against Meeting Taiwan President
As Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen travels in the U.S., China warns of an escalation. Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-Wen is having meetings in New York for two days before…
Read MoreU.S. to Expand Troop Numbers in Taiwan
Officials try to determine the “tipping point.” A report from anonymous U.S. officials claims the Pentagon is planning to at least quadruple America’s troop presence in Taiwan for…
Read MoreBipartisan Congressional Delegation Visits Taiwan
A large focus is on Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. U.S. Representatives Ro Khanna of California, Tony Gonzales of Texas, Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts, and Jonathan Jackson of Illinois arrived…
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