New Philippine, U.S. military drills in South China Sea spark anger in Beijing

The U.S. and the Philippines kicked off joint military drills Monday in the South China Sea, drawing immediate protests from China. Read More

China's scenarios for invading Taiwan could be altered following Iran's failed attack on Israel, report says

Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel last week, but Israel and its allies were able to shoot down most of the munitions. Read More

US to increase military aid to Taiwan

The measure will help the island strengthen its ... China's aggressive military drills around Taiwan following a visit to the island last month by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi ... Read More

US aid for Taiwan 'will only increase tensions,' China says

US lawmakers have voted for fresh assistance for Taiwan, allowing the island to upgrade its military hardware. Taiwan's president-elect says it will "safeguard peace," but China says it raises the ... Read More

Taiwan to look into Ukraine's experience for defense drills against China

At this year's annual military drills, Taiwan will practice "kill zones" at sea to break through a blockade and simulate a scenario where China suddenly turns one of its regular exercises around the ... Read More

In Beijing, Blinken and Xi stress need for continued U.S.-China dialogue to avoid "any miscommunications"

After meeting China's leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid "any miscalculations." ... Read More

US, Taiwan to resume trade talks in Taipei starting on Monday

The U.S. and Taiwan will hold another round of negotiations toward their "21st Century" trade agreement starting on Monday in Taipei, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Friday. Read More

As China and US revive military safety talks, Beijing warns against threats to sovereignty in Indo-Pacific

The working group’s annual meetings were put on hold in 2022 in the aftermath of a visit to Taiwan by then US House speaker Nancy Pelosi ... its maritime interests, the ministry said. US-China ... Read More

US congressional delegation reaffirms defense support for Taiwan

The United States ... criticizes U.S. officials’ visits to the island. A trip by then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan in 2022 resulted in China dispatching warships and military aircraft ... Read More

Nancy Pelosi

The military buildup around Taiwan continues as China disregards Western attempts to ease tensions following House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s high-profile trip. The move in response to House Speaker ... Read More

Taiwan's navy chief to visit US next week, sources say

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island ... Read More