The defense officials hold their first call. China’s defense minister told U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin that Taiwan is a part of China during the first phone…
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Congress Expresses Concern over Indo-Pacific
Several federal legislators visit Taiwan. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and the general acceptance of it by China, has prompted concern among many in Congress about the…
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Speaker Pelosi Plans Trip to Taiwan
Testing positive for COVID may delay departure. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly has plans to travel to the island nation of Taiwan on Sunday. Her trip is seen…
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China Responds to U.S. Delegation to Taiwan
Reasserts claim that Taiwan is part of China. President Biden sent a delegation to Taiwan on Tuesday in support of the country and its democracy. Within a day,…
Read MorePatriot Missiles for Taiwan Approved
The agreement supports Taiwan’s air defense systems. The State Department announced that President Biden’s administration has approved a $100 million support contract with Taiwan that will boost the…
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China and Russia Issue Joint Statement on Global Governance
President Putin and General Secretary Xi unveil a vision for new world order. Chinese General Secretary Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement that…
Read MoreChinese Ambassador Warns Taiwan Could Spark “Military Conflict” with U.S.
China recently flew 39 warplanes through Taiwan’s defense zone. Four days ago, China flew 39 aircraft into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone, followed by 13 more the following…
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President Biden Meets with President Xi
Discuss matters of national security and the Indo-Pacific. President Biden met virtually with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday. The video conference lasted over three hours and covered…
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Presidents Biden and Xi Agree on Détente
Virtual meeting builds no new “guardrails” around Taiwan issue. A virtual meeting occurred Monday between President Biden and China’s President Xi but no agreements were reached between the two major…
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U.S. Relationship with Taiwan Clarified
White House releases statement after president’s offhand comment creates concern. During a CNN town hall last week, President Joe Biden answered affirmatively when asked if the U.S. would…
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