U.S. reiterates its backing for Taiwan amid live-fire drills by Chinese forces north of the island

More Than Taiwan, The Real Target Of China’s Military Drills Is Trump

Analysis-PARIS – Amid rising international tensions, Chinese leaders saw an opportunity this week: it could be the perfect moment to conduct military drills around Taiwan. The Chinese military deployed significant naval and aerial forces, simulating a blockade and attack on the island that Beijing is determined to reclaim. Taiwan reported dozens of Chinese aircraft, 21 warships and 10 coast guard vessels surrounding the island for more than seve…

Could the US and China Conclude an Agreement Halting the Momentum Toward Conflict?

Jake Werner How Trump’s attack on the global order endangers a deal Beijing might otherwise accept. The post Could the US and China Conclude an Agreement Halting the Momentum Toward Conflict? appeared first on The Nation.

China has ended its large-scale military exercise in front of Taiwan – it has simulated attacks on ports and energy infrastructure. It is all about threats, according to long-standing China correspondent Felix Lee. An invasion would be "absolutely disastrous."

Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Support Taiwan Against Chinese Regime’s Coercion

A bipartisan group of House members and senators has introduced legislation to counter the Chinese communist regime’s continued efforts to isolate Taiwan in the international arena. The legislation, called the Taiwan Allies Fund Act (H.R.2559), was introduced in the House by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, on April 1. The companion version of the legislation (S.1216)…

China announced this Wednesday that it has completed its military exercises with “real fire” around the island of Taiwan, in which it has carried out attacks on ports and key energy facilities. This unexpected deployment began weeks after Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te branded China as “hostile foreign force.” The United States, Taiwan’s main arms supplier, criticized the maneuvers as “intimidation tactics” and warned that they only serve “to …

China ends 2 days of drills near Taiwan in warning to leader Lai

China says that it has completed two days of military drills around Taiwan meant to serve as a warning to the government of leader Lai Ching-te, involving the deployment of the Shandong aircraft carrier fleet and long-range live-fire exercises.